This Starbucks is both a local hangout place for the Park Cities crowd as well as shoppers for the boutique shops of Highland Park Village. This isn’t your corner Starbucks worth a drive through on the way to work place. It’s a go in to to get your coffee and or bit to eat. See the mix of people. Sit down in one of the managers choices inside - extends way back, or outside under the spacious covered sidewalk. The pre-dawn mornings start with the walkers and the joggers, the rise and shine gym goers, the early morning medical scrub wearers and the first responders taking a break. Later it’s moms and strollers, high schoolers picking up something on the way to their prep school in uniforms. Then the casual one on one business get together over coffee along with the solo workers on computers camped out in the back. It’s like watching the full demographic of the community walk the doors as the day progresses. It’s not about the expensive coffee, it’s paying for the people watching and community experience. Sadly this is all coming to an end in early 2024. HP Village owners decided to not renew their lease ending February 2024. The local regulars fear yet another French fashion brand too expensive to be practical will take its place for wide eyed tourist to shop.

While heartbroken to hear it's leaving next year, I wanted to share some kind words for our longtime favorite Starbucks and its incredible staff. Thank you for the great drinks, the smiles and getting caught up on our daily lives, knowing our usuals, getting caught up on yours, etc. We love this Starbucks and the relaxed vibe and great seating will surely be missed!