Starbucks to Open in December


by on Jul 21st, 2009

Soon-to-be Starbucks in Sheepshead Bay

Local baristas: start shaking in your cups. Big, bad corporate coffee is on its way to Sheepshead Bay.

Sure, we’ve known since last November that a Starbucks is moving in on Sheepshead Bay territory, but it wasn’t clear when. Well, the Seattle-based chain will be pushing its brand of coffee and pastries at Nostrand Avenue and Gravesend Neck Road sometime in December. The little building now under construction, pictured above, will only be part Starbucks. The java-brewer will take up the space on the far side from the corner, while the corner space will be another retail unit still to be decided.

Starbucks Drive-thru Lane in Sheepshead BayWe got up close and took a peek at the construction, and in the back of the building we can see what clearly is a drive-through lane (image at left). No word yet on whether you will also be able to walk in and order, but there doesn’t seem to be space for parking or seating. But hey, you’ll be so jazzed up on caffeine after getting your drink that it won’t matter!

If you think this is good news, then check out the coupon we’re telling people about on Facebook that gets Starbucks customers a free pastry with any coffee over $3.00. Sadly, it’s only good until 10:30 a.m. today, so be sure to Facebook us and print yours!

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  • http://www.flickr.com/paypaul Paul

    A free pastry with a $3.00 coffee at Starbucks? Yuck! Anybody who isn’t a fool and goes into a Bucks on a regular knows their pastries and other treats are inedible. Starbucks doesn’t do baked goods too well. It’s kind of a sideline item but the prices are equally ridiculous. The one thing I’ll never understand about some people who go into one is those who do takeout. If I’m going to spend $4 or $5 on a cup of coffee, no matter how tasty or fancy it is, I’m going to try and get one of the rare comfy couches or chairs and sit awhile.
    What’s next for The Bay? A Wal-Mart? It’s coming despite what some say that there’s never going to be a Wal-Mart in NYC. Perhaps the MTA will give naming rights to one of our stations to Wal-Greeds too.

  • http://www.flickr.com/paypaul Paul

    A free pastry with a $3.00 coffee at Starbucks? Yuck! Anybody who isn’t a fool and goes into a Bucks on a regular knows their pastries and other treats are inedible. Starbucks doesn’t do baked goods too well. It’s kind of a sideline item but the prices are equally ridiculous. The one thing I’ll never understand about some people who go into one is those who do takeout. If I’m going to spend $4 or $5 on a cup of coffee, no matter how tasty or fancy it is, I’m going to try and get one of the rare comfy couches or chairs and sit awhile.
    What’s next for The Bay? A Wal-Mart? It’s coming despite what some say that there’s never going to be a Wal-Mart in NYC. Perhaps the MTA will give naming rights to one of our stations to Wal-Greeds too.

  • Loves her Coffee

    It seems like many people are unhappy about this whole Starbucks thing, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Starbucks and hate driving out all the way next to Linens and Things (I refuse to go to Brighton Starbucks) to get a cup, so finally my prayers are answered and tasty coffee is on it’s way, Im just worried that it will be as watered down as Brighton Starbucks….

  • Loves her Coffee

    It seems like many people are unhappy about this whole Starbucks thing, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Starbucks and hate driving out all the way next to Linens and Things (I refuse to go to Brighton Starbucks) to get a cup, so finally my prayers are answered and tasty coffee is on it’s way, Im just worried that it will be as watered down as Brighton Starbucks….

  • Scott

    Finally! It’s about time! Hey, if people don’t like it, they won’t go. I have a feeling it’ll be pretty busy though!

  • Scott

    Finally! It’s about time! Hey, if people don’t like it, they won’t go. I have a feeling it’ll be pretty busy though!

  • Joe

    I’m all for anything that resembles a nice to average place to eat, drink or shop in Sheepshead Bay. With all the old crummy restaurants, coffee shops or shopping I welcome Starbucks, Walmart… anything so I don’t have to spend all day going to 5 different stores.

  • Joe

    I’m all for anything that resembles a nice to average place to eat, drink or shop in Sheepshead Bay. With all the old crummy restaurants, coffee shops or shopping I welcome Starbucks, Walmart… anything so I don’t have to spend all day going to 5 different stores.

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  • JeffasaurRAWR

    Its december. Any new info on this? When the opening is, if there is an opening.

  • JeffasaurRAWR

    Its december. Any new info on this? When the opening is, if there is an opening.

  • http://www.njluxurymotors.com Arthur Borko

    I drive by every day but I havn’t seen anything.

  • http://www.njluxurymotors.com Arthur B

    I drive by every day but I havn’t seen anything.

  • JeffasaurRAWR

    Same here..

  • JeffasaurRAWR

    Same here..

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisanne001 Lisanne!

    It’s only the 1st. (Now the 2nd) there are 31 days in December.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisanne001/ Lisanne!

    It’s only the 1st. (Now the 2nd) there are 31 days in December.

  • Ray Johnson

    When are we going to get our free Wi-Fi in a cool environment?

  • Ray Johnson

    When are we going to get our free Wi-Fi in a cool environment?

  • JeffasaurRAWR

    Almost Christmas and almost the end, still see nothing. D:

  • JeffasaurRAWR

    Almost Christmas and almost the end, still see nothing. D:

  • http://www.njluxurymotors.com Arthur Borko

    I’ve been driving by Daily and been wondering whats the hold up.

  • http://www.njluxurymotors.com Arthur B

    I’ve been driving by Daily and been wondering whats the hold up.

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  • Alex

    Starbucks, please, please come to Sheepshead Bay.
    Also, please open up in East Flatbush. Downstate and County community can’t wait any longer !

  • Alex

    Starbucks, please, please come to Sheepshead Bay.
    Also, please open up in East Flatbush. Downstate and County community can’t wait any longer !

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