
The new design concept brews Hawaiian ambiance into the familiar Starbucks experience.
CLIENT: Starbucks
LOCATION: Honolulu, HI
BUILDING AREA: 10,000 SqFt.
COMPLETED: 2017


Located on busy Kuhio Avenue, the new Starbucks Reserve coffee bar offers guests a break from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, with a design that is a distinct departure from the typical Starbucks location. The new design concept brews Hawaiian ambiance into the familiar Starbucks experience.
Natural wood, beige-brown hues, and carefully controlled lighting throughout the space create a subdued atmosphere, perfect for sipping your favorite coffee concoction. Custom displays highlight products, including bags of specialty coffee, Hawaiʻi-themed mugs and cups, and other branded items. The Hawaiʻi-specific design also integrates images of the Hawaiian Islands, tropical plants, and local flowers, all of which capture the Aloha spirit.
The coffee bar offers small-batch coffee using a variety of specialized brewing methods. Customers can sit at the bar in comfortable stools to watch the Barista prepare their special coffee, coffee flights, and cold-brew floats.
