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Westside Story – Starbucks On The Move

October 2, 2013 By Joe Boyle

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Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle

As a Starbucks aficionado, I try to keep up with the world of Starbucks all around the world. While it is a big world out there, we have a lot going on right here on our home turf.

Photo 1 above shows a temporary Starbucks trailer at our SR 512 and South Tacoma Way location. They are keeping the drive-through alive even after all the Starbucks baristas are jammed into a trailer. The word on the street is Starbucks is remodeling their way into the vacant check cashing joint next door. Starbucks will end up doubling their customer space. There will be lots more seating inside and more seating outside.

Photo 2 below shows what is happening in University Place. Our old beloved Green Firs Starbucks in the shopping center located at 40th and Bridgeport Way W is gone. All that remains is the ghost of Starbucks.

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Photo 3 below shows our new Green Firs Starbucks reincarnation.  It is a lot bigger than the ghost of Starbucks, plus they added a drive-through.  The patio landscape is inviting and includes a water feature.

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In spite of what you might think, Starbucks does not pay me to talk about Starbucks. I am more like a Starbucks community volunteer for what is known as the 3rd place.

See you at Starbucks.

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About Joe Boyle

Joe’s life is divided into 3 chapters. Chapter I: 25+ years in business including Estate Planning with New York Life, Revenue Officer with the U.S. Treasury Department, Sales Representative and gas main Extension King with Washington Natural Gas Company, Real Estate Broker, investor, developer, and property manager. Chapter II: 25 years in public service as a Pierce County Deputy Sheriff between the ages of 45 and 70. Chapter III: Began with an April Fool’s Day 2013 retirement and involves The Arts including Writing, Comedy, and the Blues. Currently Joe is a creator on Westside Story, The Benny's & Joey’s Quiz with Publisher Ben Sclair and Double Take with author / columnist Susanne Bacon. Joe has performed as an actor locally and done stand-up comedy in Seattle, Tacoma, New Jersey, and Las Vegas.

Comments

  1. Steve says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Now if we could only get Starbucks to put some kind of awning over the order area in the drive-thru…”Psst, Howard, this is the Northwest…”

  2. Edra Zook says

    October 4, 2013 at 5:19 am

    I just love your passion for Starbucks!

    • Lynsey B. says

      October 5, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      Stumbled on this and noticed Edra’s comment… My old coworker! I currently work at the 512 store, and just one week left till the remodel is complete! Starbucks “camping” in the trailer isn’t so bad, but we are all excited for our new store opening 🙂

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