STARBUCKS RESERVE — Restaurant in Xinyi District

A nice Starbucks Reserve to relax in Taipei 101, across from Din Tai Fung, if you can nab a seat. We especially enjoyed the 冰搖可可脆粒楓糖燕麥咖啡 Maple Cocoa Nibs Oatmilk Iced Shaken Espresso (we asked for reduced sugar). It's fragrant and had good coffee flavor even as an iced drink. Tracked it down b/c we enjoyed it so much :)

Great spot for people watching anf relaxing amidst the buzz! (Provided you can find a seat during peak times. It was a bit of a watch and swoop for us.)

The merchandise offerings include many cup designs, including pastel 101-themed ones (top shelf of my 2nd pic). The bags include minimalist Reserve-specific heavyweight canvas totes, which I was quite tempted by. You'll find a mix of tables, counter, and some comfy cushioned seats, some with outlets. It's a compact and...

I went there on 29/01/2025 around 19:00 and nicely asked a male staff for carrying-on bag or hanger to take my coffee away. But the staff immediately shouted at us with angry attitude and told us that we had to buy the bag to take away - didn’t buy no bag. What in the world was that attitude at Starbucks Reserve? I asked 1 question! Only one question! You better fire that male staff....

My first time at a Reserve location, though this one seems smaller than others I've seen pictures of. Service was speedy and the drinks were decent - I had a nitro cold brew. They have more brew options than normal Starbucks here, you can get a proper doppio in a little glass, or a chemex pourover of your...