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Cozy eatery for specialty cocktails and coffee flights, plus light bites, pastries, etc.
What to order: Starbucks Reserve Espresso Martini Flight · Cold Brew Trio Flight · Iced Ube Coconut Latte · Empire State Building® MicroblendFrom Google Maps reviews.
We visited the downstairs cafe space, and upstairs cocktail bar as well as the middle floor “normal” store. The cafe space downstairs was a brilliant experience, the staff were welcoming and attentive (especially to our 2 year old). Service was slower than a typical Starbucks, but that’s to be expected if you’re sitting in ordering speciality drinks- it’s an experience, not a grab and go. The cocktail bar offers a unique experience, with a beautiful setting. Service was friendly, however it was
I think this is one of the best Starbucks locations I’ve ever visited. Located in the Empire State Building, it has everything. It’s huge, with a wide variety of pastries and food options. There’s even a lower level where they host special tastings and pairings with cocktails—an incredible range of experiences. When I went, there was a specialty coffee tasting, and the barista was awesome. I tried several coffees and ended up taking one home—it was a delicious Black and Gold version. If you’re
This is so different from a regular Starbucks. As a former barista, a store like this would have been amazing. The drinks and cocktail bar was quite different, and even the tasting floor. The people were some of the nicest in NYC that I met and even got some footage from it for content later.
From the Jan 7, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.