Starbucks Sets Foot in Highland Park
Ξ October 13th, 2007 | → | ∇ Highland Park |
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s some construction taking place on York, near Eagle Rock Blvd. We will soon have a Longs Drugs, an L&L Hawaiian Barbeque, and yes, a Starbucks sitting right on York. Though drug stores don’t really do anything great for the neighborhood, certainly a closer pharmacy will be convenient. And L&L makes pretty decent Hawaiian plate lunches. But what about Starbucks? L.A. needs another Starbucks like it needs more struggling actors and actresses. And we all hate the business model of moving in right across the street from a local coffee joint, running it out of business, then opening up another Starbucks there too. But maybe getting a Starbucks won’t be all bad. For one, it already means that Highland Park is moving up–if local residents are willing to pay $5 for a cup of coffee, it means there is more disposable income in the neighborhood than there used to be, and that’s good for every local joint. And if Starbucks is taking notice of this, most likely other businesses will too. Plus, Starbucks also offers some comfort to weary travelers who aren’t from around here. It will make it just a little easier to come out this way, since it will feel a little more like home for those who are scared of the East side–and surely that’s not a bad thing, is it? And finally, like it or not, it is another place to build a sense of community with your friends and neighbors, and evidently some people even like their coffee.
So we at the BLVD. are hopeful that a Starbucks will ultimately be a good thing for Highland Park. Just don’t expect to see us in line there–we’ll still be getting our coffee at Highland Perk.
on October 22nd, 2007 at 10:21 pm
thanks for all the great reviews guys. We’ll try to stay cool, (and say non-bankrupt). Hard I know. If we do every get too cool for our own good. I know you guys will let us know. P.S. we added two more keg tap beers. Dark ones this time. Stop by and take a sip.
cheers,
The La Casa Blue Crew
on October 23rd, 2007 at 6:52 am
Starbucks a good thing? Not in my lifetime. Starbucks = evil incarnate. Something to be avoided even more than the plague. I’ll take Winchell’s coffee over Starbucks!
on October 23rd, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Is this Starbucks even in Highland Park? This seems more like Eagle Rock/Glassel Park to me. When I think of a location for Starbucks, it seems like it would be better suited for someplace on Figueroa btw 52 and 60.
on November 19th, 2007 at 12:02 am
No, this starbucks is not in Highland Park. It is pretty much the border of Eagle Rock/Glassell Park.
on February 3rd, 2008 at 11:20 pm
STARBUCKS IS GOING DOWN HILL BECAUSE OTHER PLACES MAKE BETTER COFFEES FOR CHEAPER AND THEY HAVE REFILS.. THEIR STOCK IS FALLING, SELL SELL SELL!!!
on February 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 pm
AND FOR THE RECORD, IT’S IN EAGLE ROCK.
on April 17th, 2008 at 6:46 am
where can I go to apply for long drugs pharmacy?PLs. Reply asap to me because I really want the opportunity to work there.T Y for ur time.