World travelers will know that when it comes to Starbucks, each country is different. Americans might think of it as a simple coffee shop, but elsewhere in the world, Starbucks stores can literally be on a train, look like a garden, beach resorts or palaces — some even require you to make a reservation to get in!
Here’s a look at 17 different Starbucks from around the world:
1. Dazaifu, Japan
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2. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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3. Paris, France
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4. Cusco, Peru
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5. Dubai, UAE
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6. Kuwait
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7. Amsterdam, Netherlands
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8. Santiago, Chile
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9. South Korea
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10. Pahang, Malyasia
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11. Chiang Mai, Thailand
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12. Turkey
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13. Seattle, USA (The Original Starbucks)
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14. Manila, Philippines
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15. Shanghai, China
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16. Switzerland
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17. Mumbia, India
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