Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood,[1] the operation is part of the company's Starbucks Reserve program.

The location has been described as Starbuck's "flagship Reserve Roastery", and workers at the site have unionized.

[2][3] Thrillist has called the roastery an "absolute playground for coffee lovers", offering "an immersive experience in how Starbucks sources, roasts, and crafts their beverages".

Here, you can also explore the entire roasting process, learn about different brew methods, and take a deep dive on the coffee's unique origin stories.

"[4] The roastery occupies a building originally constructed during the 1920s, in an area historically referred to as "Auto Row" because of the many car dealerships which have operated nearby.