The Starbucks Closing List Has New York State Buzzing

Coffee lovers across New York State are concerned about the recent news that Starbucks will be closing hundreds of stores as part of a major restructuring plan. If you have a favorite place to grab your morning cup of coffee or an afternoon caffeine boost, Starbucks has some big news that broke this week.

UPDATE: According to reports, two area stores are closed or closing. 1703 Niagara Falls Blvd. and 3540 McKinley Pkwy. in Blasdell (near Boot Barn) are closed as part of this.

There is something special about a good cup of coffee to kick off the day. Here in New York State, we know all too well that the seasons are changing as we transition from summer to fall. The cooler weather has arrived, the kids are back in school, and the daily routine is in full swing!

To manage all of that, you might need a good cup of coffee. For years, Starbucks has been a popular choice for people across New York State. But a new report says the company plans to close a significant number of stores over the next year.

How Old Were You When You Had Your First Cup of Coffee?

How old were you when you had your first cup of coffee? I specifically remember getting a cup of coffee before walking to school when I was in eighth grade!

One of my teachers even asked me if I was drinking coffee and expressed concern that it might stunt my growth. I’m not sure if that was true because, fast-forward to today, and I’m 6 feet 4 inches tall!

I still love coffee, maybe a little too much. But when you wake up at 3 a.m. and typically don’t go to bed until after the kids are tucked in around 8:30 p.m., you need as much caffeine as you can get!

Starbucks Plans to Close 250 Stores as Part of Restructuring

Starbucks has announced plans to invest in opening new stores while closing approximately 250 locations as part of a broader restructuring effort.

This type of restructuring is something we’ve seen from many companies in recent years. Depending on where you live, the changes may or may not affect where you grab your coffee in the future.

New Starbucks Locations Continue to Pop Up Across New York

Around our house, there have been numerous new Starbucks locations popping up!

In fact, it seems that within a mile or two of our home, there are a couple of different options when it comes to grabbing a Starbucks coffee through a drive-thru.

For coffee lovers, having several convenient locations nearby makes it easy to get that morning caffeine fix.

Western New York Has Plenty of Local Coffee Shops

Here in the Western New York area, we definitely have plenty of choices when it comes to coffee.

Aside from the big brands and chains like Starbucks and Tim Hortons, there are some fantastic local coffee shops worth checking out!

One of those local businesses recently opened a new location in Hamburg. 19 Coffee now has a brand-new spot near Tractor Supply on Southwestern Boulevard in Hamburg, New York.

Supporting local businesses is a great way to help a community thrive. The owners are fantastic people, and they serve some excellent coffee!