Recent Visits


Cours de Rive Genf, , Geneva
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Quai des Bergues, , Geneva
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Rue du Mont-Blanc, , Geneva
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Rue du Mont-Blanc, , Geneva
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008

Thought not officially the busiest store in Switzerland, this store, like the others in Geneva, was the busiest I encountered. Though spacious and two-story, there was hardly a seat to be found on a Sunday evening.

Vevey, , Vaud
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Vevey, , Vaud
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Vevey, , Vaud
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008

This must the be prettiest Starbucks in all of Switzerland. It is located in a historic building and preserves much of its character and ornate decor.

Rue Saint Laurent, , Vaud
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Rue Saint Laurent, , Vaud
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


St. Francois (LS), , Vaud
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Waisenhausplatz, , Bern
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Waisenhausplatz, , Bern
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Waisenhausplatz, , Bern
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008

Bern only has one location, but it is an extremely charming one built inside an older building. As you go upstairs to spend time on the outdoor balcony, try to notice the black and white photographs which might be of a cafe that existed in the building in the past.

Kasinogarten AG Aarau CH, , Aargau
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008

I am very glad I took the effort and expense to stop in Aarau, because this is definitely the most unusual-looking Starbucks I saw in Switzerland.

Kasinogarten AG Aarau CH, , Aargau
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 11 May 2008


Basel Claraplatz, , Basel-Stadt
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Basel Claraplatz, , Basel-Stadt
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Basel Claraplatz, , Basel-Stadt
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Basel Steinenvorstadt, , Basel-Stadt
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Freiestrasse, , Basel-Stadt
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Basel Aeschenplatz, , Basel-Stadt
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Centralbahnplatz, , Basel-Stadt
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Centralbahnplatz, , Basel-Stadt
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Rathausquai 9, , Luzern
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Luzern beim Lowencenter, , Luzern
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Luzern beim Lowencenter, , Luzern
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Pilatusstrasse, , Luzern
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008

Though the primary part of the store is very small, as is typical of Starbucks attached to hotels, there are two separate rooms that increase the seating area dramatically.

Zug Bahnof, , Zug
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Zug Bahnof, , Zug
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Zurich Thalwil, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Zurich Thalwil, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Zurich Thalwil, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008

This store would have an excellent view if it overlooked the lake directly instead of the railroad tracks. Click 'More' to see.

RESHOOT: Tessinerplatz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Sihlcity, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008

Click more to see the large smokestack in front of the store. I had to wonder if, like the Mt. Washington Mill store in Baltimore, the smokestack and building were pre-existing.

Sihlcity, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 10 May 2008


Glattzentrum, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Oerlikon Swissotel, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008

Sharing space in the hotel, this is the 2nd smallest location in Switzerland.

Zurich Oerlikon Swissotel, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Max Bill Platz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Max Bill Platz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Schaffhauserplatz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Limmatstrasse, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Limmatstrasse, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Stauffacher, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Stauffacher, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Stauffacher, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008

One of the few (perhaps the only?) location in Zurich with sliding doors. Another unusual feature, a large wall-sized mirror that fools you as you walked up the stairs into thinking the space is bigger.

Zurich Kreuzplatz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Kreuzplatz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Kreuzplatz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


OF Stadelhofen, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


OF Stadelhofen, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Bellevue, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Bellevue, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 09 May 2008


Zurich Rindermarkt, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Central, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Central, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008

Oh, this store is waaaaay cool. Not only is it three-story, but the second floor is actual split-level all by itself. The metal staircase zig-zagging through the back portion of the store presents a very stylistic effect!

Zurich Rindermarkt, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008

This store is small, but the picture window opens out onto the plaza and provides a sense of more space. This is also the first store I've encountered across from an adult cinema. Actual visit May 9.

Zurich Bellevue, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Bellevue, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Tessinerplatz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Tessinerplatz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Tessinerplatz, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Bleicherweg, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Bleicherweg, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008

Actual visit May 9.

Zurich Bahnhofstrasse, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008

This store has a spiral staircase right in the middle of the lobby leading to a very spacious basement floor.

Zurich Bahnhofstrasse, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Rennweg, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Rennweg, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008

Dang it, I noticed the stairs leading to a second floor but I was distracted by the free wi-fi and forgot to go up.

Zurich Airport Railway Shopping, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Airport Railway Shopping, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Zurich Airside Center, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008

This store has a seating area inside the store itself, but also some seating across the hallway that is covered by the largest green umbrellas I have ever seen at a Starbucks.

Zurich Airside Center, , Zurich
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008

This store has a seating area inside the store itself, but also some seating across the hallway that is covered by the largest green umbrellas I have ever seen at a Starbucks.

Tallaght - The Glasshouse (Unit 26), , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


Tallaght - The Glasshouse (Unit 26), , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 08 May 2008


The Green Strand Street Malahide, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008

This store, in a very pretty little seaside suburb of Dublin, celebrates the Malahide community with a poem by Pat Ingoldsby superimposed atop a photograph by another local.

The Green Strand Street Malahide, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Blackrock Main Street Old Post Offi, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Blackrock Main Street Old Post Offi, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008

This store offers a third store balcony from which you can look out over Dublin Bay. Inside, look for the b/w photos of Blackrock Township.

Blackrock Main Street Old Post Offi, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Blackrock Main Street Old Post Offi, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Ballsbridge, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Ballsbridge, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Ballsbridge, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Dublin Mespil Road 65, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Dublin Mespil Road 65, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Dublin Mespil Road 65, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008

The first location with a downstairs I encountered in Ireland.

Beacon South Quarter Unit B7, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008

The first Starbucks in Ireland!

Dundrum, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


Dublin - Harcourt Buildings Unit 1, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 07 May 2008


CHQ, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008


Dublin - Dawson Street, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008


Dublin - Dawson Street, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008


Dublin BT2 Grafton Street, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008

BT2 is not, as I first guessed, British Telecom, but rather a small department store.

College Green-Dublin, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008


College Green-Dublin, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008

This store, the busiest in Ireland, has several appealing features. Most prominent is a wooden bookshelf towards the front. Towards the back is a small room-like area that is very cozy. And in several locations are pieces of local artwork. I have seen local artwork at many stores in the US, but not so many overseas.

Dublin - Blanchardstown Unit 137, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008


Dublin - Blanchardstown Unit 137, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008

Though otherwise just like a mall store in the U.S., this location has a sectioned off seating-area right outside the front doors. I can't say I've ever seen that at any of the U.S. stores.

Blanchardstown Borders, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008


Blanchardstown Borders, , Ireland
OPENED: ?, PHOTO: 06 May 2008