STARBUCKS RESERVE Bao’an Shop — Restaurant in Datong District

This Starbucks location is a beautiful and bustling spot, perfect for grabbing a coffee and working for a few hours. The ambiance strikes a great balance between vibrant and cozy, making it a pleasant place to spend time.

While the food offerings are standard Starbucks fare, the architecture of the space truly stands out. The staircase leading to the main floor is an impressive piece of design, combining aesthetics with functionality. Safety ropes along the sides are a thoughtful addition, ensuring a secure experience.

I ordered a caramel macchiato, which was delicious. For those who prefer a stronger coffee flavor, I recommend adding an extra shot of espresso to balance the sweetness of the caramel.

One thing to note: there’s no dedicated parking here. Walking, cycling, or using nearby Ubike stations is the best way to reach this location.

Staff are super...

This Starbucks branch is one of the more unique ones around Taipei since it occupies three floors of what seems to be an old stone building built a long time ago. The whole place is airconditioned and wall chargers are available but are built along the walls and not near the floor. As this is a Starbucks Reserve, it has more drink options compared to a regular Starbucks. The only inconvenience is that the sitting area is on a different section from where you order and you need to make sure you get your order before climbing up the stairs on the other side. They accept both local and foreign credit cards but it's more convenient to...

This is just an ordinary Starbucks store, not a reserve. The reserves I have been to you can watch employees roast the coffee beans, they have several unique bars and menus throughout the roastery, and include special food items and cocktails you can’t get anywhere else. This place just serves typical Taiwan Starbucks menu. It does have a lot of seating, but that is the only thing that sets it apart from other Starbucks and to me does not qualify it as a reserve from an experience or beverage quality standpoint. Perhaps I had high expectations visiting from the hometown of Starbucks, but yeah, was...