Starbucks Shutting Down Pickup-Only Store Concept, 10 IL Locations Affected

ILLINOIS — Just six years after introducing the concept, Starbucks will be eliminating its pickup-only store model in 2026. There are 90 pick-up only stores in the country, including 10 in Illinois. A Starbucks spokesperson said some locations may be converted.

CEO Brian Niccol made the announcement during a third-quarter earnings call earlier this week, reports USA Today.

The pick-up stores were designed for mobile orders and "quick pick up without the wait," Starbucks said when launching them in 2019. Niccol said the concept is no longer compatible with the company's "get back to Starbucks" marketing strategy.

According to the report, the pickup only locations in Illinois are:

• 55th and Woodlawn, Hyde Park
• 227 W. Monroe, Chicago
• 555 S. Dearborn, Chicago
• 2063 N. Clark, Chicago
• Addison and Sheffield, Chicago
• Golf and Higgins, Schaumburg
• Lake and Waukegan, Glenview
• Plainfield-127th and Route 59, Plainfield
• Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago
• Wrightwood and Racine, Chicago

USA Today is reporting that some locations face permanent closure, while others will be converted into traditional coffeehouses at a later date.

Niccol, who became CEO of the Seattle-based coffee giant last September, introduced the refocus on customer service plan upon soon thereafter.

Correction: An earlier version of this story said all pickup locations were slated for closure; Starbucks later confirmed some may be converted. This story has been updated to reflect this new information.

Patch Editor Vincent Salzo contributed to this report.