Starbucks, long synonymous with the idea of a "third place" between home and work, has reversed its open-door policy.

It previously let nonpaying guests use store facilities, such as bathrooms, indoor communal areas, and patios.The ...

Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want ...

The new code of conduct also bans discrimination or harassment, consumption of alcohol, smoking, drug use, and panhandling in ...

Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, which allowed anyone to use its restrooms or hang out without making a purchase.

"Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers – this includes our cafes, patios and restrooms," Starbucks said.

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks said Monday it was ...

Starbucks is rolling back its open-door policy in 2025, which means you will have to make a purchase to hang out in its ...

Starbucks announced reversing its open-door policy, initially introduced in 2018 to promote inclusivity. From January 2025, ...

No more free internet or public bathroom breaks for Starbucks guests. If you want to hang out here, you'll have to pay.

The coffee chain wrote that "Starbucks spaces are for use by our partners and customers," including cafes, patios and ...

By the end of the month, you'll need to buy something or be with someone buying something if you want to hang out at ...