Last Call for Coffee: Starbucks Closes 30-Year-Old Location in San Francisco
According to The Sun , A historic Starbucks location in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood is set to close its doors for the last time on November 8, marking the end of an era for the coffee shop that has served the community since 1994. Situated at 120 4th St., this Starbucks has been a staple in the area for three decades.
Reactions to the impending closure have varied. While some locals expressed indifference, noting the abundance of Starbucks locations nearby—there’s another Starbucks directly across the street—others voiced frustration with the company itself. Comments on social media reflected a mix of sentiments, with one user sarcastically pointing out the store’s proximity to another location and others linking the closure to political frustrations.
A Starbucks spokesperson stated that the decision to close was part of their ongoing evaluation of store performance to maintain a healthy portfolio. This decision is not isolated; earlier this fall, the Starbucks in the Emporium Centre also closed, and the company shut down seven locations in San Francisco last year, including those in Union Square and the Financial District.
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Despite these closures, Starbucks continues to maintain a strong presence in San Francisco, with multiple locations still operational, including one directly across from the soon-to-close SoMa branch at 789 Mission St. Furthermore, employees from the closing location are expected to have the opportunity to transfer to nearby stores.
In addition to the store closures, Starbucks is also phasing out its olive oil-based coffees, which had only been introduced in January 2024, further indicating a shift in its strategy within the city
