Plainfield Starbucks Affected As Company Shuts Down Pickup-Only Concept

PLAINFIELD, IL — A Starbucks location in Plainfield is one of the approximately 90 locations across the country affected when the coffee chain sunsets its pickup-only concept next year as part of a new company strategy, according to USA Today.

The Plainfield location at 127th Street and Route 59 is could close, along with nine other pickup only stores in Illinois, including locations in Chicago, Glenview and Schaumburg. Some locations could be converted to traditional Starbucks stores, the company said.

USA Today reported that CEO Brian Niccol announced on an earnings call this week that Starbucks will be phasing out its pick-up only store model in 2026.

Niccol said the "Starbucks Pick Up" venture that was launched in 2019 was no longer compatible with the coffee chain's plan to get "back to Starbucks," according to USA Today

"We found this format to be overly transactional and lacking the warmth and human connection that defines our brand," Niccol said on the call, according to USA Today.

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

Read more at USA Today here.

In addition to the location at 127th Street and Route 59, Plainfield also has these Starbucks locations:

• 23915 W. Main St. near downtown Plainfield
• Route 59 and Renwick
• Inside the Jewel-Osco near 135th Street at 13460 Route 59
• Inside the Target near 127th Street at 12800 Route 59

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.

Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff, contributed to this article