This is a unique concept Starbucks Reserve location, I'm led to believe this is the only store of its kind in Europe.
The location is very good within the city of Prague and is a short walk across a couple hundred meters from Wenceslas Square.
This is a "Reserve Only" store despite being listed on their website as Starbucks featuring Reserve, this means the menu is very different to standard Starbucks locations, the menu resembled the Reserve Roastery in Milan featuring Reserve-exclusive beverages such as the Cold Brew Lemon Sour. I do think Starbucks could do a lot more to promote this type of store, as it's cool, there's nothing like this for Starbucks in Prague... normally when you see "Starbucks featuring Reserve" it's just the normal menu featuring a fairly boring, generic addition but this is not just that.
The pricing is high, I did find Starbucks in general in Czechia to cost slightly more than back home in the UK, but this goes beyond that. International Starbucks cards are NOT accepted, but they did have a cool Starbucks Reserve branded card for Czechia residents.
The interior is modern and comfortable with a nice amount of seating, including a small area to sit outdoors.
The service was disappointing, a barista on one occasion cleared my table when I had just finished my drink, without acknowledging me, and I felt like they were rushing me out.
Beverage quality remained good however - I visited every day during my time in Prague and ordered a Cold Brew Lemon Sour, everything about it was so cool and premium, from the glass and tray to the drink which was made well with incredible craft which was a joy to watch. I miss this drink already!
I do find the opening hours frustrating, they appear to close quite early, closing at 7 pm between Monday to Saturday and an hour earlier on a Sunday.
4* - A cool concept, some great coffee which you will struggle to get at most Starbucks locations while being modern and comfortable, still with some drawbacks mainly pricing and service. It's a generic Starbucks, with the Reserve Roastery menu and prices at the end of the day. read more