Starbucks - Loudoun Station

Our story began in 1971 along the cobblestone streets of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. It was here where Starbucks first opened its doors with bins of fresh-roasted whole bean coffee from around the world. Our name was inspired by the classic tale “Moby-Dick,” evoking the seafaring tradition of the early coffee traders. Our logo, a twin-tailed siren who beckoned customers to experience our coffee.

Our next chapter began 12 years later when Howard Schultz first experienced Italy’s cafés on a trip to Milan. He returned to Seattle inspired to bring the warmth and artistry of Italian coffee culture to Starbucks. In 1987 we became a coffeehouse, dedicated to serving exceptional coffee with passion and care.

Over the decades that followed, Starbucks would grow to welcome millions of customers each week and become a part of the fabric of neighborhoods all around the world, making each day a little brighter by bringing people together over coffee.