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Friday, Nov 15, November 15, the largest in the worldStarbucks Open in Chicago. The Chicago Starbucks roaster is located directly on Michigan Avenue (famous as "beautiful mile"), and is comfortably sitting in upscale shops, hotels and trendy restaurants.

Fortunately for me, I could stop during his first day of work. Here's what it's like in the roaster of the Chicago Starbucks Reserve.

What is a Starbucks reserve roaster?

Even though this location is officially the largest Starbucks in the world, it is actually the sixth Starbucks reserve roast to open. You can find other rosters in New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Milan, Seattle and Now Chicago.

According to a Starbucks press releaseThis Chicago Starbucks roaster is 35,000 square feet. He employed nearly 200 workers, includingbaristas, mixologists, bakers, restore, torrebillons, etc. Known as an "immersive coffee experience", this five-storey roast and serves a plethora of trendy Starbucks reserve products. The fifth floor is a rooftop terrace, with a breathtaking view Michigan Avenue.

What's like inside?

Walking in the Chicago Starbucks reserve felt the dream. Right in front of you, you run in your firstCoffee Bar, with part of their exposed food. On the left is a small Starbucks store with some of their high-end Starbucks coffee products, such as coffee cups, t-shirts and coffee paraphers (chekex, pouring, French presses and much more )

On the right, the cafe roasting machine (above), which represents four high stories in the building. This machine is expected to roast 200,000 pounds of coffee every year, and if you are sitting long enough, you will hear that some of the grilled beans fly through the tubes that border the ceiling of the second floor.

The escalator of the first stage circle around the roasting and brings you to the second floor. On the second floor of the Chicago Starbucks roaster, you will find the Princi Bakery & Café.

This gastronomic food area serves a variety of pastries, pizza, salad, pasta and desserts. Each article is inspired by the spirit of Milan, all served with seasonal ingredients.

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The third floor is the experimental coffee, which is where you can go tasting eclectic coffee drinks. Between coffee flights, smart coffee creations and nitrogen-infused gelato, guests can get an eclectic coffee experience.

The space is covered with original works of art, including a five-storey wall painting by a famous Chicago artist Eulojio Ortega along the upper staircase.

How is it different from other Starbucks?

"Starbucks" can be in the title, but it's nothing like your neighborhood. NoPeppermint Mochas WherePumpkin spice slats here. The Chicago Starbucks roaster has a specialty drinks menu, including brewed coffee, espresso drinks and even cocktails. The brewed coffee comes from the Starbucks reserve line. Expresso beverages are limited, similar to what you would see in a small coffee. They have normal drinks on the menu, like a latte and a cappuccino. But they also serve a dark chocolate mocha and a bianco latte hazelnut.

In terms ofAlcoholic beveragesThey serve red, white, sparkling and rosé by the glass and the bottle. There are beer and cider options in the menu, as well as some selective cocktails. They also serve a wide variety of cocktails in the ArriviaMo Cocktail Bar on the fourth floor, including coffee drinks elderly barrels and classic cocktails. This cocktail bar is similar to the one found at Starbucks Reserve in New York.

Each worker has on a kind of trendy hat, instead of the hood or traditional Starbucks visor. This is to followA health code in ChicagoThat said, the heads must be covered when working as "food employee". The hats and outfits of each are different, each adapted to their individual personalities. Wear light canvas reserve aprons instead of classic green or black aprons, these Starbucks roaster employees are more like baristas in local cafes sprinkled around Chicago. For such a large company, and especially to be the largest Starbucks in the world, this flagship store was surprisingly comfortable and down-to-earth.

How is the food?

Like an authentic Italian bakery or coffee, the food sits on glass cases for clients to go. All the food looks incredibly fresh and colorful, which makes incredibly difficult to decide what even eat. Although it took me a moment to decide, I ended up tasting a Capraise panino (Buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes, roqueula, freshly cooked focaccia bread), Cornetto Al Lamanano (raspberry increasing) and a brioche A The crema, then washed at the bottom with a dark chocolate mocha.

I admit, I have always found that Starbucks croissants are decent - especially for a chain. But the croissants of the Chicago Roasters turn it into a notch. They are buttered and separate like a flaky crescent that you appreciate in Paris. With a spoon of raspberry and sprinkled powder sugar, this dough melts simply in the mouth. It's the perfect pastry to go with your mocha.

But while the croissants are divine and their brioche at the crema is a delicious (and apparently popular treatment), I would consider that the main event is the Focaccia bread. The bread was crisp and salty, but still spongy as the real focus should be. While I wanted to devour him, I decided to take my time to enjoy my sandwich and my coffee while I took in the stage, sitting at a table, watch residents and visitors Chicago, get Giddy on the Food, shops and, most importantly, coffee.

Is it worth making a trip?

In addition to long lines and initial buzz for the world's largest opening in the world, I am excited for this trendy place in Chicago. I have been working on the magnificent mile in Chicago for nearly 2 years and I'm a little jealous that I will not have this Starbucks reserve for a place-shirt, especially since I presume this celestial focaccia.

So should you stop? Absoutely. Add it to your Chicago bucket list and make sure to control a dark chocolate mocha in my honor.