“ Got there just before last call which was super nice because we more or less had the place to ourselves. We had a comfortable couple of chairs that overlooked the neighborhood and got espresso martinis which were made with a special Empire State Building blend and chocolate. They weren't overly sweet or bitter, the perfect combo! I hadn't been to this location before, but having been to the one in Chicago, it was really nice to not have a crazy long wait. Definitely worth sneaking in before close. Would go back to try some of their other drinks! ”

“ I've been to a few Starbucks Reserve locations. The original in Seattle and 2 in San Francisco. This one in the Empire State Building by far is my favorite. The location in Midtown is very convenient after a long day of shopping or to kill time before dinner. The downstairs shop is nice and clean. There is nothing there worth buying. The upstairs lounge is really cool. It has the vibe of a Las Vegas lounge. It reminds me very much of Giada's restaurant at The Cromwell. The staff is friendly and accommodating to customer preferences. The drinks are very tasty. You do get a Starbucks Reserve ambiance tax though. I did find a new drink I like, Mocha Nitro Cold Brew with Almond Milk. At Starbucks Reserve it is $10, at a regular Starbucks it is just over $5. The rest of my crew had Espresso martinis and they loved them. There are better bars in New York, but this is great for non alcoholic drinkers and offers a great ambiance. I highly recommend. ”

“ This is a fun Starbucks Reserve located in the Empire State Building. Note, this is different from a Starbucks Reserve *Roastery* in Chelsea Market, as this is a smaller coffee lounge/bar instead of the more typical large coffee/food emporium style at the roasteries. When you walk-in on the ground floor, the Starbucks appears like a typical store, but what makes this place special is in the upper and lower floors. We opted to go to the "Coffee Experiences" ground floor area and were surprised to see such a luxurious coffee bar and meeting area. The menu was very fun and unique, and we ordered their current specials of Hot Honey Dirty Chai Latte and Hot Honey Cortado. In a fun surprising twist, these drinks were spicy! Our barista informed us that the hot honey syrup was made with scotch bonnet and habanero peppers, and you could definitely taste it in the cortado (the 2 drinks have the same amount of syrup, so the cortado is much spicier). They also had Coffee Flights, Whiskey Barrel-Aged Cold Brew, and alcoholic drinks like Espresso Martinis that I was eyeing. The ordering process was simple as it was via QR code at the table, and then the baristas coming to serve our drinks and take payment. Plus the bathrooms here were also clean, and the line moved fairly quickly. I would recommend coming to this Starbucks Reserve if you are in the area and hoping for an elevated typical-Starbucks experience in the historic Empire State Building. However, if you are treating your visit as a special visit and are willing to travel, definitely go to the Chelsea Market location instead for the full-on luxurious Starbucks Reserve *Roastery* experience. ”

“ Truly, a beautiful Starbucks reserve inside the Empire State building. I didn't order any drinks, but it looked like the line moved pretty quickly. There are two floors. It's very clean. They have a ton of souvenirs. ”

“ Huge Starbucks Reserve location with a bigger than usual cafe, and a full tasting and experience room. They had a ton of drink and food options and a large selection of items for purchase. The staff were friendly and our order came pretty quickly. ”

“ Starbucks Reserve | Manhattan 1. Espresso martini flight 2. Smoked salmon cream cheese cornetto 3. Affogato flight I had no idea Starbucks offered espresso martini & affogato flights - but once I found out, I had to try them! Perfectly crafted and absolutely delicious. ”

“ This is actually a secondary Starbucks Reserve location for NYC. The one in the Meatpacking District is the original one and is larger too. However, this Empire State Building location is fine for those who don't want to travel over there. It consists of three floors and is worth a look if you're a Starbucks fan. As soon as you enter, the lobby floor is the retail area. You can buy drinks and snacks like any other Starbucks. But they also have a lot of other merchandise for sale like mugs and shirts. The basement is where they hold classes for coffee lovers, which they call their "signature experiences". These classes include such choices like how to make an espresso Martini or a coffee tasting class. The second floor is where most tourists will head. This is their coffee and cocktail lounge. It's a full service restaurant. The food is mainly small bites like avocado toast or dessert. The drinks are what make this place stand out. You'll find a huge menu of coffee drinks, with and without alcohol. Many of these drinks can only be found here, such as the Toffeenut Bianco Latte or the Whiskey Barrel-Aged Cold Brew. ”

“ In my trip to New York City for 2024, there was one stop I knew I wanted to make before I headed back home. Every year ever since I first tried a Starbuck's Peppermint Mocha, I made it a personal holiday tradition to order a Peppermint Mocha from them in some form. It's that holiday drink that brought me over to the Starbuck's camp back in 2010. This year, once I had learned about Starbucks Reserves and what they offered, I knew I needed to go! As it turns out, we have it right here in New York City! Good thing I was already planning on going to Brooklyn when I learned about this location months ago! And yes, I am having alcohol the afternoon after a night of heavy drinking at the Avant Gardner. What are you gonna do, sue me for it? This particular location is at none other than the Empire State Building! And no, we don't have King Kong fighting fighter planes on top of the building here. But what you do have here is a Starbuck's that is a special experience, and this was the perfect way to wrap up my trip before heading back to Connecticut. The cocktail lounge is at the second floor. Upon checking in, you will be told that your wait will be about 45 minutes, so make sure you don't have places to be if you wanna come here. But for those who stay, you might get seated sooner. I was seated at 1:29, 25 minutes after I was checked in here, and I was able to be seated at the bar. Right away I was given a glass of water while I pondered over what my decision would be. I will say that dessert was originally not going to happen (spending close to $200 at a night club in Brooklyn will do that to ya), but I did decide to do it after the main course. So, I decided on three things: the flight of holiday espresso martinis, the salmon and cream cheese sandwich, and the chocolate ganache brownie. I'm SO glad I did this! So first, let's review the sandwich. The salmon to cream cheese ratio is well-done, the croissant it is served in is buttery and delightful, and the arugula that is also in the sandwich helps accentuate the flavor even more. Definitely a recommended item for your lunch. The brownie was divine and will melt in your mouth warm. Mmm Mmm good! Now in the flight, you are given the Empire State Cocoa, the Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini, and the Eggnog Latte Martini. The Eggnog is rum-based while the other two are vodka-based. I will say the Cocoa did come off a little on the bitter side, but still really good to have. Just I probably wouldn't have liked it as much if I had just done that. The Eggnog is sweet, kind of like drinking your favorite ice cream. It is definitely a dessert kind of drink and was the sweetest of the three. The Peppermint Mocha one was the most balanced of the three. There were notes of the bitterness that the Cocoa had, but it still had that iconic Peppermint Mocha taste that I have always come to love that only comes for the holidays. It is well worth the $35 the cost asks for. And the employees? They are very attentive and they come off as a very fun group. They make jokes at each other that keeps the atmosphere playful, but the work they do is genuine and it's that perfect balance between work and play. I had a lot of fun watching and listening to their banter. It's New York City for crying out loud! People don't need to be boring 1000000% of the time! So I live the live a little attitude we have going on here. Down on the ground floor, you can see a kind of gift shop you can buy souvenirs in. I actually almost bought something from here, but it was about deciding what souvenir I would bring back to my mom and I couldn't really decide on it here. I did catch wind that there is a tasting room (or something along those lines) in a lower floor, but I didn't go. It was getting to be time to go home by the time I left. But I did make my exit by going to the main entrance of the ESB. I totally took advantage and took pictures in there, and it is just surreal being inside the Empire State Building. And so, Starbucks Reserve, I present to you your 5-star rating! You've earned it! ”

“ Came here to meet up with some family members who live in the city. The Starbucks Reserve is located on the ground level of the Empire State Building. The place was packed when we arrived - We went on a Saturday. My husband and I tried the pistachio raspberry tart and it was as delicious as it looked! The flavors complemented eachother and it wasn't too sweet. The first level is like your average Starbucks, however with a way larger extensive menu of baked goods and 100x the merchandise and things to purchase. Upstairs is their Coffee & Cocktail lounge. There was a long wait up the staircase and when we got to the front they said 30- 45 minute wait and we had dinner reservations so we opted to go elsewhere. I definitely want to go back to try their espresso martini flights - they have a trio of more "regular" flavors and a holiday themed one with their peppermint mocha coffee & other options. Both sound yummy! They also have some delicious flatbreads that the regular Starbucks stores don't carry. In addition - in their lower level, they offer different "experiences" like making espresso martinis and coffee tasting experiences. When I visit again and go to the coffee bar & lounge, I will revise/add to my review! ”