Starbucks Reserve® Tasting Room & Experiences – Empire State Building

4.7

147 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for special occasions

Visit the Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building® store for a journey of the senses, an experience like no other - an immersive discovery of craft coffee, food and cocktails and more.

The Concourse level, home to our Tasting Room & Experiences, features exclusive coffee experiences that can't be found anywhere else only found at Starbucks Reserve®, including guided tasting experiences at our, hands-on Workshop classes, and signature flights and small bites.

Book your experience today- we look forward to welcoming you!

For private event requests, or large group bookings, please reach out to our Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building Events team at starbucksreserveevents_esb@starbucks.com.

NOTE: This reservation page is for our ticketed experiences only. Seating in the general dining area of the Tasting Room & Experiences level is on a "first come, first served" basis and does not take reservations.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(332) 209-4785
Website
https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/locations/esb
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
350 5th Ave unit 105, New York, NY 10118
Neighborhood
NoMad
Cross street
Lower level of Starbucks Reserve, corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Art of the Espresso Martini (21+ Only)
$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A master class in coffee’s most iconic cocktail. Learn to craft the signature Starbucks Reserve® Espresso Martini alongside our expert mixologist and enjoy your own globally-inspired espresso martini flight, paired with Princi® bites. Step-by-Step Process: 1. Your expert mixologist shares their deep knowledge of the espresso martini with you—history, recipe, techniques, flavors and more. 2. Learn to craft the signature Starbucks Reserve® Espresso Martini as your mixologist walks you through each step so you can recreate it perfectly at home. 3. Get hands-on with your own Starbucks Reserve® espresso martini flight. 4. Enjoy your flight paired alongside delicious bites fresh from the Princi kitchen.
Coffee Lab: A Journey of the Senses
$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Discover a multi-step sensory journey and learn how to taste coffee like a pro. Our baristas teach you to expertly taste and identify the layered flavors and aromas of two single-origin Starbucks Reserve® coffees using the iconic Chemex brewer, followed by an interactive multisensory activity where you will build your own “aroma lab” of edible ingredients. Step-by-Step Process 1. Learn the Chemex and its history. 2. Discover how the Chemex unlocks the unique flavors of two single-origin Starbucks Reserve® coffees in a side-by-side comparison tasting. 3. Learn to taste coffee like a pro. 4. Enjoy hand-crafted chocolate truffles paired with coffee. 5. Use DIY aroma lab of real ingredients to explore senses and distinct coffee profiles.

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Discover the Starbucks Reserve® Tasting Room & Experiences at the Empire State Building, where coffee lovers and novices alike are welcomed with "amazing" service and "exceptional" knowledge. Hosts like Clay, Zeke, and Bobby offer engaging and "fun" experiences, from espresso martini classes to the Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Experience, ensuring an unforgettable visit.

148 Reviews

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Tushar
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hosts were very engaging, informative, and fun, the experience overall was amazing and we would definitely do it again!
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Laura
New York City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun experience not to be missed! Learn how to make the delicious espresso martini and enjoy a flight is seasonal espresso martinis!
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Nathan
San Diego
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Would not recommend the experience. First, it’s only 40ish min. Not the 1.5 hours that are advertised. It’s not in a separate room. You’re only behind a curtain, so you get all the noise from the dining room. Also, some of the advice was just wrong. We were told that 6 grams of coffee to 11 grams of water is the ideal ratio. A simple google search (and my personal experience) will tell you 1:14 to 1:16 coffee to water ratio is best. When I asked about grind size, the presenter just started spouting off numbers 6, 7, 8 without giving any context like coarse, fine etc. All grinders are not the same, so 6, 7, 8 means nothing. She didn’t even tell us which grinder they use (she couldn’t remember the name). I’m by no means a coffee expert, but even I knew that the advice in the class was wrong. So, skip the class. Maybe just head up to the bar for a fun drink and call it a day.
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Katelyn
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time making martinis with Bobby! Highly recommend this experience! Thank you NYC!
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Justin
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I felt like it was a tourist trap. You paid $45 to sample two coffees. The facilitator was personable but the value wasn’t there.
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John
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! Dylan was really good at bringing us through the process, and telling us interesting notes about the coffees themselves. Great vibes! Will certainly be back.
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Christine
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to the pumpkin tasting experience. Our barrista, Jeremy, did a great job talking about each of the products on this very special menu. The whiskey pumpkin drink (it is non-alcoholic) was my absolute favorite - I have never tasted anything like this! It should be added to the general Starbucks menu!
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Stephanie
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing experience from start to finish. Learning about the reserve and the different offerings was so much fun. The specialty drinks and dessert were delicious and the intimate setting was very relaxing.
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Samantha
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The instructor was lovely but the experience was not worth the price i paid. The music was so loud you could barely hear the instructor. We made a martini flight and the flavors were awful. We should have had a seasonal pumpkin or got to pick our flavors. The experience barely took us an hour and we thought it would be close to two hours.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I didn’t know what to expect from this experience, but the intimate vibe paired with delicious coffee was perfect! Highly recommend if you’re a regular Starbucks visitor and looking for something different to experience!
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FAQs

Starbucks Reserve® Tasting Room & Experiences – Empire State Building is rated 4.7 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Starbucks Reserve® Tasting Room & Experiences – Empire State Building

350 5th Ave unit 105, New York, NY 10118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lower level of Starbucks Reserve, corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue
Neighborhood
NoMad
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/locations/esb
Phone number
(332) 209-4785

Starbucks Reserve® Tasting Room & Experiences – Empire State Building

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Art of the Espresso Martini (21+ Only)

Coffee Lab: A Journey of the Senses

Menu

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Make a reservation

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