Not a big fan of Starbucks but still found this place pretty interesting. There are also cute merch for sale. Note that the queue can get pretty long - to enter, find a seat and then order your drinks.

Be prepared to queue to gain entry. They cap it to maximise the experience for people inside. On-site bakery, coffee roasters, licensed bar and cafe. Lots of merchandise available for purchase. Great selection of coffee and other drinks. Good vibes and atmosphere! A must visit if in Seattle!!

Bit of a novelty and a bit out of town but still walkable. Interesting to see all the workings of coffee roasting with the huge vats and pipes. Lots of Merchandise, most at silly prices, obviously coffee for sale, wet and dry, also pastries. Some seating , but seemed not enough for the size of the place. Nothing else to do around it, so it is a special trip really.

This is the second roastery we've visited (the first was Chicago) and it was great going to the original. We arrived in the morning around 9:30 AM. There was no line and we walked right in. What a smell! It was delightful. We got pastries, four beverages (there were only 3 of us, lol), and were lucky enough to get a table. If you like Starbucks or just coffee culture then this is a must-see destination in Seattle. One note... when we walked back by the Roastery at around 11:30 AM there was a line down the street. Earlier is better.

Absolutely loved this place and the quality of the food was excellent. They had something that I have been searching for a long time - Maritozzo. It was pricey but worth the experience. Also had their lasagne which was brilliant. The place is quite large and spacious. They have this board that reminded me of the notice boards that you used to find at airports and railway stations; before they introduced digital screens to inform passengers of their flights and trains. Every now and then the board would "crackle" , (can't think of anyway else to describe it), into life and all the characters would start flipping and a new message would show up. This sound bought back so many nostalgic travel memories of being at airports and railway stations that once had these boards. Ok. Ok. I know its showing my age, but it was such a great touch. Hats off to the designers who put this board in place. This a premium Starbucks and it everything about it is premium and worth a visit.

It was the last day of our trip, we were going to be nearby, and we'd read that it was only one of 7 Reserve Roasteries in the World. So we thought if the line wasn't too long, that we'd stop. We arrived at 12:30pm and walked right in. Yes, you're going to pay more for drinks, food, merch, than a normal Starbucks. However, they have multiple levels of seating, coffee beans are transported by see-thru pneumatic tubes throughout the entire place, and there are many employees on hand to answer questions, etc. We had their current specials: the Malt & the Caramel Mocha Drizzle Affogato, along with a raspberry cornetto that was to die for. And picked up a special mug with the Reserve's GPS coordinates, which was really cool! Definitely worth a stop.

This was worth the long walk up hill to experience the Roastery. I had no idea what I was getting us into but have zero regrets! I tried a flight of cold foam coffee and fell in love. The Roastery has pastries and lunch items. Things are ordered at different stations- one for general coffee, one for alcohol, and a food station. Not to mention the cashiers for the gifts you are going to buy! There is everything for very serious coffee drinkers, a plethora of coffee mugs/water bottles/thermal cups, and ornaments, hand towels, and other small items. I loved the whiskey barrel-aged blend and bought a bag to take home. The staff will grind it for you if you need ground coffee. Excellent service! We were there around 2pm and it was packed. Finding a seat is hard but be patient and you will find a pot. The stations were adequately staffed and the team seemed to work well together. I love seeing busy environments where everyone works together to provide a good experience to their guests. 10/10!

Always a Starbucks fan , so when I was staying into Seattle , this was on my list to visit . Oh my goodness, we walked in and were greeted straight away . The lady explained how it all worked We had a yummy breakfast, coffee and a good look around Fantastic atmosphere, so friendly Fell in love even more and will 100% be seeking out the others

If you’re a fan of Starbucks at all, you’ll love this upscale roastery reserve. The surprise gem inside is not the giant roaster nor the plethora of baked goods, but rather the unexpectedly sophisticated bar serving up a variety of coffee-infused cocktails. We opted for the flight of espresso martinis, perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. The drinks were not particularly strong, but I wasn’t expecting to get drunk at a Starbucks (I left those days behind in college). The two women next to us at the bar were returning for their second time that week, so clearly the drinks have enough appeal and charm to warrant repeat visitors. Be prepared to keep your wits about you in this place or risk getting swept up from all the busy commotion. It was tough finding a spot to sit and we had to battle it out against another couple to snag seats at the coveted bar (thankfully, we prevailed). There’s a register dedicated to purchasing merch, so of course we had to pick up one of the iconic Starbucks mugs — however, we were really surprised to see the pay screen prompt us to tip on the purchase. We didn’t feel bad opting out of tipping on a mug purchase, but be prepared for this place to milk as much out of you as it can. Would I go back to this reserve? For the novelty, yes, but not for the coffee alone — Seattle’s got such a great bean scene that there’s no need to stop by more than once, imo.

I attended the It Started Here First experience and it was cool to try drinks only available at the roastery. The drinks were delicious, and the host was great! There is a parking garage nearby which is really your only option if you're driving there. Be prepared to stand in a very long line if you want to purchase a drink. If you have tickets for an experience go straight to the bar downstairs. If the experience hadn't been so expensive I would've done it more than once for the drinks, they were that good!