I went to Omotesando for work and couldn't find a stylish place to kill time and cool off for an hour. I stumbled upon Starbucks and went in right away. Chain stores are convenient for situations like this. I was sweating when I entered, but the air conditioning was strong and I quickly cooled down. I ordered a short iced coffee for 350 yen, which had a nice bitterness to it. Despite being very popular among coffee chains, it seems to have low ratings on Tabelog. Maybe because it's everywhere, people don't appreciate it as much. Chain stores might be judged more critically.

One of the Starbucks I often go to is located near Omotesando Station, just off the Apple Store side street (Gold's Gym street). The location is good and there are a decent amount of seats. The second floor seating area gets a lot of sunlight and the temperature is too high, so they had thick curtains closed, haha.

On a weekday morning around 8:30 am, I took a coffee break at a place just off Omotesando. It's usually crowded on weekends, but at this time on a weekday, it's quiet and pleasant. The retro-style exterior is charming. Inside, the atmosphere is calm with a cozy wood interior. The second floor has a spacious seating area with enough space between tables for a relaxed experience. I couldn't find any power outlets, so it may not be suitable for remote work. The hot coffee was as refreshing and bitter as always, delicious and sure to wake you up.

The place is decorated with art, spacious, and more relaxed compared to other Starbucks locations. There is also a second floor where some people are studying. It wasn't too crowded, lacking the usual bustling atmosphere of Starbucks, so it was a calm place to spend time. The first floor was a bit lively. It can vary depending on the customers that day, but when I went, it was empty and nice.

Located just a 1-minute walk from Omotesando Station, I stopped by this Starbucks for a little break. I was worried it might be crowded, but luckily there were a couple of seats available on the second floor. Today, I got a Short size drink in a cute Christmas-themed paper cup. The food options were good and they had a lot of merchandise too. The atmosphere inside was a bit dim but cozy, more suitable for relaxing than studying. Overall, it's a Starbucks to visit for a tea break!

Located a little off Omotesando, there is a shop along Hara-Nihon Street. The first and second floors of a mixed-use building, with a sophisticated retro exterior that leaves an impression, and even an open terrace seating. The chic and lovely exterior blends in well with the city atmosphere. Come to think of it, it's been a while since I visited Starbucks. On this day, I ordered the Yamanashi-tette!! Grape White Cream Chocolate Frappuccino (tax included: 680 yen) from the 2022 Local Frappuccino lineup that started on August 3rd. A Frappuccino that wraps the rich aroma and sweetness of grapes in the gentle sweetness of white chocolate. The smooth mouthfeel, refreshing taste at the end, and lingering aftertaste make you want to have another sip. Even at the same Starbucks, the atmosphere of the shop makes a difference. This time, I truly felt that, thanks for the meal!

There is a Starbucks located a 1-minute walk from Omotesando Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Ginza Line, and Hanzomon Line. Depending on the exit, it may be a 5-minute walk. It is located around the corner from the Apple Store in Omotesando. I ordered the new Chocolate Banana Frappuccino. I tried the Banana Frappuccino without chocolate last time, but I prefer it without the chocolate.

I have to work at 11:30, but I arrived in Omotesando at 10:00. It's completely my fault that I ended up in this time crunch situation, but it's quite a hassle! The shops are still empty at this time, and once you step outside the station, you become a complete outcast. In times like these, Starbucks is a lifesaver because it's open early in the morning. There are Starbucks on both sides of Omotesando Hills, which is very convenient. I usually order a short size hot coffee, but since I had plenty of time and wanted to do some work, I ordered a tall size coffee and a sandwich. There were plenty of seats available and the counter was empty, but out of habit, I placed a mobile order. I needed to use up my points quickly, so I went for it. It's such a convenient feature, just like McDonald's. I stayed for about an hour and it really saved me.

Starbucks near Omotesando Station. It's just a minute walk from the Anivellser exit, so it's very convenient. It's always popular and the seats are usually full. There are seats on the first floor and second floor, with the second floor being larger. Many people seem to visit alone. I went on a weekday night, but the seasonal drinks were already sold out. It's a popular store, so the staff work quickly and smoothly from ordering to receiving. It's convenient, so I will continue to visit in the future. ♬

Just around the corner from Apple on Omotesando, there's a Starbucks. It's always crowded, even at night. The sweet potato Frappuccino for Halloween season was delicious. The illustration the staff drew for me was so cute! ♥️

The first floor has individual seating, while the second floor has sofas and table seats at Starbucks. The overall seating capacity is not very large. I ordered the seasonal limited edition sweet potato frappuccino with extra whipped cream and honey inside, and added caramel on top. I thought it might be overly sweet, but the sweet potato frappuccino itself was not too sweet, so the additional toppings worked well! I'm glad I could try this limited edition drink! The staff was very friendly and gave recommendations on drinks and how to enjoy them, which made the experience enjoyable!

There are many cake shops in the station building now, but this place opened near where FLO, which used to be popular for their La Mer Plate, was located. I found out about it right after it opened, but I have never visited it before. There is a terrace seat slightly lower from the road. The interior is long and narrow, with stairs at the end. On the second floor, there are table seats, large tables, sofa seats, and the seating capacity is about three times that of the first floor. I ordered the following items (excluding tax): - Drip Coffee Short 290 yen - Strawberry Pink Mousse +50 yen - Sakura & Berry Chocolate Cookie 1500 yen Since the chocolate mousse during Valentine's season was delicious, I asked if it would go well with hot coffee and added the Strawberry Pink Mousse. The coffee that day was the Spring Season Blend, but it tasted very bitter and didn't seem to go well with the mousse at all. I bought the cookie because the cherry blossom pattern on the tin was cute, but the paper bag was the usual green one. I checked if they had the cherry blossom season paper bag with Bearista drawn inside and out, but they didn't. It was just the start of the cherry blossom season! The photo was taken with the paper bag that was given to me at a different store when I bought some sweets there in order to get the paper bag. It seems like this place and I don't match well, so I probably won't go back...

Last year, I happened to try Starbucks Christmas Blend at the Keyaki Plaza in front of the Horse Racing Park (which is scheduled to be a relay point for next year's Tokyo Olympics torch relay event) and I got hooked. This year, I kept meaning to buy it but kept forgetting, and finally it was Christmas Eve. In a rush, I visited this Starbucks in the Omotesando area, which is located in the same area as the Mainz Aoyama Honten store. The interior of the store is long and narrow, and as a takeout customer, I only saw the space in front of the register, so I didn't get to see the seating on the first floor or the second floor at all. However, from other people's reviews, it seems like a pretty relaxed place. When I visited, all the staff were young women with a very bright and lively atmosphere. This year's Christmas Blend is a blend of rare Aged Sumatra coffee with bright Nicaraguan and Indonesian coffees, known for its sweet, rich, and spicy flavor. A few days later, when I actually tried it, as a coffee novice, I couldn't really grasp what "rare Aged Sumatra coffee" tastes like, let alone the "bright Nicaraguan coffee" or the "sweet, rich, and spicy flavor" that is being described. However, it had a unique aroma and rich taste different from last year's Christmas Blend, with no bitterness or acidity, making it very easy to drink even black. I look forward to trying next year's Christmas Blend.

Next to the Apple Store, there is a Starbucks. After having lunch at Barbecue Grill, I took a break with some coffee. It helped my overeaten stomach relax a bit.

I used it for the first time! The service was wonderful and the food was delicious! Thank you for the meal!