Starbucks Plans To Shut Down Pickup-Only Stores, More Than 10 NYC Affected

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.

NEW YORK CITY — More than 10 Starbucks Pick Up locations will be shutting down in Manhattan next year as part of a new company strategy, Starbucks' CEO announced.

In total, 12 locations in Manhattan could face permanent closure, while others will be converted into traditional coffeehouses at a later date.

Brian Niccol announced on an earnings call this week that Starbucks will be phasing out its pick-up only store model in 2026, according to a USA Today report.

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."

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

Some locations face permanent closure, while others will be converted into traditional coffeehouses at a later date, according to the report. Additional details on the possible closures have not been released.

Here is a list of "Starbucks Pick Up" locations in Manhattan:

• 13th & University in Manhattan
• 40th & 8th w/Amazon Go in Manhattan
• 42nd & Park in Manhattan (TD Bank)
• 52nd & 7th in Manhattan
• 56th & 2nd in Manhattan
• 59th - Park & Lex w/Amazon Go in Manhattan
• 5th Ave between 41st & 42nd in Manhattan
• 67th St & Columbus Ave in Manhattan
• 76th & Second in Manhattan
• Broadway between 36th & 37th in Manhattan
• Carmine & Varick in Manhattan
• Pace University