Founded in 1971 in Seattle's Pike Place Market, Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment. More than 30 blends and single origin coffees, hand-crafted espresso and blended beverages. You get more than the finest coffee when you visit a Starbucks you get great people, first-rate music and a comfortable and upbeat meeting place.