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What Happens to Coffee When Starbucks Closes?

The chain's decline may represent a defining cultural moment for specialty coffee.

Anna Maria Arriaga
Nov 04, 2025
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I love coffee. I’m not a Starbucks fan. I used to love hanging out at a cozy Starbucks when the chain still had that retro coffeehouse vibe and didn’t union-bust their employees. I’ve drank a lot of cappuccinos, iced lattes, and frappuccinos at Starbucks locations at airports, on road trips, and in every city I’ve ever lived in. Re…

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