STARBUCKS RESERVE ROASTERY TOKYO

The biggest Starbucks Reserve Roastery in the world is now open and it’s in Nakameguro, by the cherry blossom-lined Meguro River. If you’ve been to the area recently, you’ve probably noticed the long lines and fanfare. This is only the fifth roastery that Starbucks has opened worldwide – the other four being in Seattle, Shanghai, Milan, and New York.

The massive space houses the roasting factory on the fourth floor, with each floor below devoted to a different type of Starbucks hangout. The first floor is a bakery and café; the second floor is a Teavana tea room; and the third floor is a Arriviamo cocktail bar. The fourth floor factory also has a lounge area and workshop space. There’s also outdoor terrace seating that overlooks the Meguro River. You can bet these seats will be in high demand come sakura season next month. Here’s what you can do at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo.

The Tokyo Roastery is a massive site: with its 1200sqm spread out over four floors, it’s now the biggest Starbucks on the planet (sorry, Shanghai). The exterior was designed by one of Japan’s most influential contemporary architects, Kengo Kuma, while the interior was created by the Starbucks community design team. Everything about the interior – from the lighting to the furniture made in Tendo City, Yamagata – was selected to match Kuma’s modern Japanese style.

*You will need a voucher to get inside with usual waits up to 1-2 hours on busy days.

Summary Credit: Timeout Tokyo

Photo credit: Rethink Tokyo

Address: 2 Chome-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0042

Hours: 7am - 11pm

Website: https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/locations/tokyo

How to get there: An 11 minute walk from Nakameguro Station, West Exit on the Tokyu Toyoko Line.