**First 3D-Printed Starbucks Opens in Brownsville**
Starbucks has officially opened its first 3D-printed store in the United States, marking a historic milestone for the global coffee chain. The innovative new location recently began serving customers at 2941 Boca Chica Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas.
Unlike the traditional construction approach used for most of the company’s more than 17,000 U.S. locations, this 1,400-square-foot Starbucks was built using state-of-the-art 3D concrete printing technology. While this method is not necessarily more cost-effective, it significantly speeds up the construction process and reduces the need for manual labor.
“This is truly a unique store—there’s no other Starbucks or building like it,” said store manager Ricky Arreola. “There are a lot of eyes looking at us.”
The new store is designed with convenience in mind, featuring both drive-thru and pickup services to meet modern customer demands.
This marks the fourth Starbucks location in Brownsville and highlights the company’s commitment to exploring innovative building technologies to better serve communities.
