Too beautiful to resist taking photos of every single one—Taiwan’s seven most stunning Starbucks stores

By MOOK Scenic Spots compiled and reported
 
Starbucks has been creating diverse and distinctive stores that blend local elements, traditional architecture, historical stories, fashionable designs, and natural charm. The following seven most beautiful Starbucks stores in Taiwan are so photogenic that even non-coffee lovers will love snapping pictures.

1.Huiwan Store-Pure white container building
The Huiwan Store’s container structure was designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. Its eye-catching exterior consists of stacked containers resembling building blocks. Additionally, both the walls and interior incorporate indigenous Amis tribal patterns, reflecting Taiwan’s cultural diversity.

2.Caoshan Store – former U.S. military housing
Renovated from 1950s-era U.S. military dependents' housing, this standalone white wooden building sits amid lush greenery and even features a fireplace. Unlike other stores, the interior is divided into four distinct spaces: a living room, dining area, family gathering zone, and sunlit lounge. Coupled with cherry blossom trees and a grassy lawn outdoors, it offers Starbucks fans a uniquely cozy and tranquil home-like atmosphere.

3.Daying Store-Modern coffee bar
The Daying Store in Taichung features Taiwan’s most premium “Starbucks Modern Collection Bar,” housed in a standalone single-story building. It boasts a large curved wall and a ceiling adorned with layered copper and natural wood pipes arranged in cloud-like patterns.

4.Minxiong Store-European church-style exterior
The Minxiong Store in Chiayi not only offers the convenience of a drive-thru but also captivates with its European church-inspired architecture. Its contemporary yet classic design, featuring triangles and rectangles, along with wooden wall benches, has made it a popular attraction in Chiayi.