Latest attraction in Minsyong (Minghsiong)! A Starbucks with European church-style architecture — Taiwan’s most beautiful drive-thru

▲ The first drivethru store in Minsyong Township, Chiayi County, with its European-style church appearance, has become a new hot spot for Instagram check-ins. (Photo / Provided by netizen IG llc_cll Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Dubbed “Taiwan’s most beautiful drive-thru Starbucks”! The newly opened Starbucks in Minsyong, Chiayi in January 2017 is the eighth Starbucks in the Chiayi area and the tenth “drivethru” (drive-thru) store. Just one month after opening, its unique European church design and highly eye-catching exterior have attracted many visitors, making it a new highlight in Minsyong.

▲It can be clearly seen from afar,thegreen mermaid logo of the Starbucks Minsyong store hanging high above, combined with its unique European church appearance, makes it hard to ignore. (Photo / Provided by netizen IG hsuan6519 Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Only Starbucks can outdo Starbucks itself. In recent years, Taiwan’s Starbucks has successively opened many stunning stores that incorporate local cultural features. Each unique building adopts different styles — whether it’s the Wanhua store renovated from a century-old building or the Baroque-style Taipei Bao’an store, all are exceptionally distinctive.

The newly opened Minsyong, Chiayi store features a rare triangular roof design, using a lot of textured black and warm wood tones, giving off a very simple and elegant vibe. The overall architectural style resembles a small European church cottage, allowing visitors to experience a different romantic atmosphere amid the rich aroma of coffee, as if they were in a café abroad.

▲% The uniquely styled building stands out, breaking away from conventional designs. (Photo / Provided by netizen IG llc_cll Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

With its distinctive architectural style that challenges the conventional image of cafés, the newly opened Starbucks in Minsyong, Chiayi lets you experience the charm of a foreign-style café without leaving Taiwan. What are you waiting for? If you have the chance to visit Minsyong in Chiayi, don’t miss it.

▲ In the evening, the orange lighting highlights the exterior, adding even more charm to the European church-like building. (Photo / Provided by netizen IG tsaishannon_ Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Starbucks Minsyong, Chiayi
Address: No. 235, Section 1, Jianguo Road, Minsyong Township, Chiayi County
Phone: 05-2268724
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday 07:00–22:00