Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai

About

Spanning 2,700 square meters, this was once the largest Starbucks in the world and remains a 'coffee wonderland.' The interior features a massive two-story copper cask engraved with traditional Chinese characters and a 3D-printed tea bar. The sensory experience is immersive: the sound of coffee beans traveling through 'symphony pipes' overhead and the aroma of fresh roasting. It’s as much a museum of coffee culture as it is a cafe. Expert recommendation: Head to the second floor to try the Teavana tea flights or coffee-inspired cocktails at the Arriviamo Bar. Pro Tip: It is a major tourist attraction, so seating is hard to find. Use the Starbucks app for an augmented reality tour of the roasting process. Visit late at night for a much more relaxed, lounge-like atmosphere.

Highlights

• Massive coffee wonderland
• On-site coffee roasting factory
• Teavana bar and bakery
• Augmented reality experience

Amenities

Why go

• Visit Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai to experience massive coffee wonderland.
• Spend time on on-site coffee roasting factory rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.
• The experience is rounded out by teavana bar and bakery.

Know before you go

• Allow about 60m on site, excluding transfers and queues.
• Confirm current opening hours, ticket rules, temporary closures, and entry restrictions before departure.
• Carry the local-language name and address for navigation, taxi, or entrance checks.

Tips

• Choose the visit period according to live opening information, weather, and the surrounding route.
• Group the stop with nearby places to reduce backtracking and keep a realistic transfer buffer.
• Carry water, weather protection, and the local-language place name when conditions require them.