Starbucks Reserve Roastery Kobe
Category: Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Meriken Park
Address: 2-4 Hatobacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0042, Japan
Distance from Venue: 8-minute taxi, 45-minute subway (Portliner), 70-minute walk
Why it’s exceptional
This is one of Starbucks’ premium Reserve Roastery locations - much more than a regular Starbucks. It’s a coffee theater where you can watch the roasting process, try exclusive small-batch coffees, and enjoy a premium cafe experience with harbor views. Perfect for impressing international colleagues.
What makes it special
- Premium coffee experience: Single-origin and rare coffee varieties
- Roastery theater: Watch coffee being roasted and prepared
- Harbor views: Beautiful waterfront location with outdoor seating
- Spacious layout: Multiple seating areas perfect for meetings
- Reliable WiFi: International business-friendly environment
- English-speaking staff: Easy ordering and recommendations
Perfect for TPAC attendees
- Morning meetings: Impressive location for informal business discussions
- Coffee breaks: Walking distance from conference center
- International comfort: Familiar brand with premium twist
- Laptop-friendly: Multiple power outlets and work-appropriate atmosphere
- Photo ops: Instagram-worthy location for conference memories
Conference networking value
- Impressive venue: Unique Starbucks experience to share with colleagues
- Conversation starter: Coffee roasting process creates natural talking points
- Extended meetings: Comfortable for long technical discussions
- International appeal: Appeals to global conference attendees
Pro tips
- Peak times: Avoid 11:00-14:00 for quieter experience
- Outdoor seating: Best harbor views, weather permitting
- Reserve coffee flights: Try multiple varieties for the full experience
- Meeting space: Upstairs area often quieter for calls
- Parking: Limited nearby - walking from venue is easiest
Getting there from venue
- Exit conference center toward harbor
- Walk along waterfront toward Meriken Park (10 min)
- Look for distinctive Starbucks Reserve signage
- Can combine with Port Tower visit
- Reserve coffee flights: Sample rare varieties
- Cold brew specialties: Perfect for warm weather
- Premium pastries: Higher quality than regular Starbucks
- Seasonal drinks: Unique to Reserve locations
- Light meals: Salads and sandwiches for working lunches
Business amenities
- Free WiFi: Strong, reliable connection
- Power outlets: Throughout seating areas
- Quiet zones: Designated areas for calls and work
- Meeting tables: Larger tables suitable for 2-4 people
- International payment: Credit cards, mobile payments accepted