Starbucks opens up in Guyana

Starbucks Coffee Company, in partnership with licensed business operator Prestige Holdings Limited, today announced the opening of its first store in Guyana, marking a historic milestone for the global company ’ s Latin America and Caribbean operations

The new café – located at Amazonia Mall, a shopping and dining hub on the east bank of Georgetown’s Demerara River – is a drive-thru store that also boasts a walk-up window designed for on-the-go customers looking for convenient access to their favorite Starbucks handcrafted espresso-based beverages and menu options including sandwiches, wraps, juices and more For customers who wish to relax, unwind and enjoy Starbucks iconic coffeehouse experience, the 2,475 sq ft café also features interior seating for over 50 people and a cozy outdoor patio

“Building on more than 20 years of retail operations in Latin America and the Caribbean and alongside our business partner Prestige Holdings Limited, we are honored to have the opportunity to bring the Starbucks Experience to local customers with the opening of our first store in Guyana,” said Tom Ferguson, Starbucks president of Latin America and the Caribbean “Starbucks remains committed to offering the highest quality, ethically sourced coffees from around the world and providing a gathering place where members of the community can connect with family and friends Our Starbucks Guyana green apron partners (employees) are excited to welcome customers to our Amazonia Mall store as we begin this meaningful new chapter in Guyana,” added Ferguson

The Guyana debut marks Starbucks 23rd market in Latin America and the Caribbean