A sign hung in Starbucks saying farewell to their customers and the store. Photo by Lauren Edelstein ’22.
After 20 years, on Sunday June 13, Starbucks on Main Street Moorestown will close: no refreshers, coffees, lattes or frappuccinos to enjoy.
The MFS community has enjoyed having a Starbucks just feet away from campus for years, so it will be missed. Students and faculty alike buy both drinks and snacks from Starbucks before, after, and during the school day.
“There’s hardly a day I come to school and don’t see someone with Starbucks in hand,” said Hannah Wilson ’21.
The juniors recently received their off campus privileges, but will no longer have Starbucks as a lunch option for their senior year. It is also a convenience issue since many students go there to work off-campus during free periods.
Blythe O’Connor ’22 shared that she was in shock by Starbucks closing. “It is so nice to have, especially because it is right across from Hartman Hall. Even though I do not always get coffee or anything from there, I always get water from there when I forget to bring one to school,” said O’Connor.
Along with sadness, many students and staff felt confused and surprised to hear that Starbucks is closing.
“It has been there for as long as I can remember. When I think of Main Street it is usually one of the first places that comes to mind,” commented Aidan Connolly ’21.
Starbucks Corporate had no comment and the store employees said they were unsure about the reasoning behind the store closing. Cory, a seven-year Starbucks employee, said, “Sorry guys, it’s been real.” Cory has served several MFS senior classes during their free periods and after school, and shared, “I loved working here and serving the community.”
Starbucks employees working hard for their final days employed at this store. Photo by Vani Hanamirian.
Since the corporate office declined to comment despite several calls, the definite reason for Starbucks’ closing currently remains a mystery. David Abiola ’22 said, “I didn’t see it coming, but I guess there has to be a reason.”
Starbucks will leave an empty spot on Main Street for now. Ava Carlson ’22 spoke to what most of Moorestown is wondering: “I am very curious to see what replaces it. I hope it lives up to my high expectations.”
