STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO
Starbucks is a global coffee brand so well-known that it needs no explanation, and you can find it almost anywhere in the world. Among the countless Starbucks stores, however, there is a space that offers a deeper and more special coffee experience. This is Starbucks Reserve, and its most iconic form is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery is more than just a place to drink coffee—it is a flagship space where craftsmanship, curiosity, and innovation around coffee are brought together. Operated in only five countries worldwide, the Roastery is designed so that visitors can experience the entire journey of coffee, from bean to cup, all in one place.
Here, you can watch beans being roasted right inside the store, taste coffee brewed through a variety of methods, and enjoy signature beverages and artisanal food exclusive to the Reserve Bar. The depth, aroma, and expertise of Starbucks are woven throughout the space, offering visitors a uniquely inspiring experience.
Among the only five Roasteries in the world, Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo will be one of the most memorable coffee-inspired moments in your Tokyo trip.
※The Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Seattle permanently closed at the end of September 2025.
Store Information
● Location
〒153-0042 東京都目黒区青葉台2-19-23
(2-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042)
Approximately a 15-minute walk from Nakameguro Station(中目黒駅).
● Phone
+81-3-6417-0202
● Business Hours
07:00–22:00
Last Order: 21:30
● Notes
There is no parking available, so we recommend using public transportation.
During busy times, please issue numbered tickets for safety and enter in order.
Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo is a four-story building.
The first floor houses the Starbucks Reserve, the second floor is the tea specialty brand Teavana,
the third floor is the Arriviamo Bar, which combines cocktails and coffee,
and the fourth floor consists of the AMU Inspiration Lounge.
Among the five Roasteries worldwide, Tokyo is the only one whose building was designed and newly constructed from the ground up. The exterior was designed by Kengo Kuma(隈研吾), one of Japan’s leading architects, and his distinctive use of wood and Japanese aesthetic design is deeply reflected throughout the entire building.
1st Floor: Starbucks’ Coffee Factory
When you enter the first-floor entrance of the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo, a spacious and open interior immediately unfolds before your eyes. The enormous roasting equipment in the center is so impressive that it makes you feel as if you have stepped into a giant coffee factory. It even makes you think that perhaps all the coffee beans in Japan are roasted here.
The day I visited, the weather was extremely cold, but inside, the warm aroma of freshly roasted beans filled the space, allowing both my body and mind to relax and feel at ease.
This is the Copper Cask, which can be considered the symbol of the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo. Rising up to the height of four floors, this magnificent copper tower was designed as an homage to Japan and to the cherry blossom trees that bloom along the Meguro River.
Its exterior is finished with delicate, handcrafted work that reflects the touch of skilled artisans, while the interior contains vertically integrated roasting equipment—a structure where craftsmanship and engineering come together. When you see it in person, you can feel a dreamy and special atmosphere, as if you were standing under a giant cherry blossom tree with petals gently falling around you.
At the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo, you can see massive roasting equipment—something you would rarely encounter in everyday life—right up close and in vivid detail.
The freshly roasted beans move directly to the large cooling tray beside the roaster, where they are quickly cooled. During this process, a deep and rich coffee aroma spreads through the air, and it is truly overwhelming. The fragrance alone feels like a reason enough to visit the Roastery.
Customized Bread
Here, you can order customized bread made to suit your personal taste. The area where you can order customized bread is located inside the first floor of the store, where you can choose your preferred combination and create your own dessert.
At the Tokyo location of the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery, one of only five in the world, you will be able to enjoy a dessert made just for you and spend an even more meaningful time.
1. Select the bread you want from the showcase.
2. Choose your preferred customization options from the right side of the menu.
(Ham, cheese, and various spreads are available.)
3. Discover your own customized bread and enjoy it at home as well.
Olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper can be added for free.
For cheese, you can choose from mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano.
For ham, options include Speck and Prosciutto Crudo, and more.
For spreads, you can choose from hummus and hazelnut cream according to your preference.
This is my completed customized bread.
Even at regular bakery shops, it is rare to find a place where you can order bread with your own unique combination, so this service makes your time at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo even more special and meaningful.
Customized bread takes a little time to be prepared after you place your order, so it is nice to stroll around the store and enjoy the atmosphere while you wait.
Starbucks Bakery
At the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo, you can purchase the desserts displayed in the showcase right away. Each one looks so delicious, but since you can’t eat them all at once, it makes you want to come back again just to try the desserts you couldn’t have this time.
Not only on the first floor but also on the other floors, a wide variety of desserts are sold, to the point where I found myself wondering if Starbucks had originally been a bakery.
Coffee to Enjoy at the Roastery
I was distracted by the wide variety of bread and cakes, but when it comes to Starbucks, it is, of course, coffee. While waiting for my customized bread to be prepared, I ordered a coffee.
General coffee menu items such as cold brew or espresso can be ordered on both the first and third floors, but the Oleato is available only on the first floor. Oleato is a beverage characterized by combining extra virgin olive oil with coffee or latte to add a smooth and rich flavor.
These are the Barrel-Aged Merry Cream Coffee and the Roastery Cinnamon Latte that I ordered.
I like coffee, so I often go to Starbucks even in Osaka, but the limited coffee you can drink at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery—one of only five in the world—offers not only great flavor but also an exceptional atmosphere inside the store.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo Goods
On the right side of the first floor of the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo, a variety of limited-edition goods are also available for purchase.
As expected from the Tokyo location, you can find items such as limited coffee beans with “TOKYO” printed on them, as well as tumblers, mugs, and glasses in various designs. There are also Japan-inspired goods, including daruma-themed ornaments representing Japanese culture, making them perfect as souvenirs or gifts from your trip to Japan.
Of course, the limited Reserve goods that are sold at regular Starbucks Reserve stores are also available here, so you can find all the items you want in one place without needing to visit other Reserve locations separately.
What surprised me was that, in addition to coffee-related goods, they were also selling stationery and chocolates.
While you may occasionally find notebooks at regular Starbucks stores, this place offers a much wider variety of stationery items that I had never seen before, making it enjoyable to browse through. The chocolates sold at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery also seemed like a perfect match to enjoy together with coffee.
Tips for Visiting Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo
1. Secure a seat first when you enter the store
Especially on weekends, when the store is crowded, I recommend securing your seat before placing your order. The menu varies depending on the floor, but you may sit freely on any floor.
There are also tables on the outdoor terrace, and on nice days, it’s wonderful to enjoy your coffee outside. The wood used for the terrace tables and chairs is Tokyo-grown cedar (sugi), processed in Yamagata and then brought back to Tokyo. Thanks to special techniques, the natural beauty of the wood is preserved for a long time, allowing you to feel the craftsmanship of Japan.
2. Foreign language support — No problem even if you don’t speak Japanese
From what I experienced during my visit, more than half of the visitors at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo were foreigners. QR codes providing multilingual menus are placed throughout the store, and most of the staff can respond in English, so you can comfortably visit even if you don’t speak Japanese.
3. Allow plenty of time for your visit
On weekdays, you may be able to look around more comfortably, but on weekends you may need to receive a numbered ticket and wait your turn, so your stay may end up being longer than expected.
Although this post introduced only the first floor, each floor has different menus, atmospheres, and charms, so I highly recommend leaving enough time to explore all of them.
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