Starbucks Reserve

Reviews

• Betty H.

  star star star star star 13 June 2026

  This is the Starbucks to go to! The place is BIG and airy. Plenty of seats. One of a few places you can get Starbucks Reserve. A short walk from the cruise port.

• Anna M.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 7 June 2026

  While this Starbucks is pretty to look at, we (my colleagues and I) opt for the Dunsmuir location where the drinks, pricing, and baristas are consistent.
  
  The drinks are inconsistent day to day. I once ordered an iced macchiato and they basically gave me a cup of milk with ice. I paid $5 for that. I bought three cold brews in two weeks and they charged me all over the place. Once $3.41, the others $4+. When I asked why that was they said it was because they only have "nitro cold brew". What? It tastes the same as the Starbucks anywhere else. If that's the case why the inconsistent pricing? I don't think the baristas are ill willed or trying to rip me off at all. I just think it comes down to inconsistent training. They are super nice but the lack of consistency gets me.
  
  Two weeks ago when I was there with a friend there were a swarm of fruit flies within the baked goods glass. Ick. I could see old ones flying about and new little ones. Good thing he didn't want a cookie or anything.
  
  There are more than enough Starbucks in Downtown Vancouver. I avoid this one.

• Clara B.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 24 May 2026

  The decoration is a little different from other Starbucks locations and fancy taps by their gender neutral washrooms. Aside from that, it's pretty much just another Starbucks with a few extra things on the menu with the same kind of staff that's generally friendly but unable to provide much useful information on product (2/4 I spoke to over 4 visits couldn't answer questions about either their reserve or nitro coffee), and inconsistent quality when in delivery of beverages.
  
  This isn't somewhere you go out of your way for. It's just another Starbucks to stop into for a quick-ish, mass-produced, average cup of coffee.

• Melody Z.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  This has to be the saddest Starbucks Reserve out of all of their global locations. It's like Reserve "light"...
  
  The size is probably around the same size as a regular shop. It just appears more spacious because there's a lot less seating and tables.
  
  They don't have a dedicated bread and other baked goods section like other Reserves. The display case is all regular shop stuff. There's a few "Reserve" items on the drinks and food menu that's not on the regular menu.
  
  I ordered a Reserve dark mocha with soy milk. It tasted exactly like a regular mocha, just in a fancier plastic cup. I saw that the barista just "made" it via a pre-pack. Luckily I had a reward to use. I would've been pissed if I had to pay almost $7 for it.
  
  Don't bother making this a "must-see destination" if you're visiting. Treat it as another regular Starbucks.

• Denise W.

  star star star star_border star_border 21 May 2026

  This is definitely a step up from the regular Starbucks. They have all the regular or usual drinks that are available at a regular Starbucks. But.... This Starbucks offers more. Yup... Much more higher-end coffee.
  
  For me, I don't drink coffee. So this would not matter.
  
  My favorite drink is the Green Tea Frap. So standard.. It tasted the same here compared to the regular Starbucks.
  
  Overall, the drink was tasty. Yes that's what I ordered when I was here.