PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregonians may have fewer options for their pumpkin spice latte this fall as Starbucks begins shuttering stores across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The coffee giant announced Thursday that hundreds of locations are closing immediately, including more than a dozen in Oregon.
Closures Confirmed Across Oregon
So far, at least 14 stores have been identified in Oregon that will no longer be serving customers. Five of those are in Portland, impacting neighborhoods from downtown to the city’s east and west sides.
While Starbucks has not publicly released an official list of closures, the affected locations have been verified through the company’s online store locator, where closing outlets are marked as “closed” across all days of the week. Employees at several shops across the country have also reported being informed of the shutdowns directly.
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As of September 25, more than 90 Starbucks locations nationwide appear to be permanently closed, with that number likely to grow.
Oregon Locations Closing
Here are the Starbucks stores in Oregon confirmed to be closing:
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Ashland: 512 Walker Ave., Ashland, OR 97520
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Coos Bay: 2045 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420
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Eugene: 1505 Franklin Blvd., Eugene, OR 97403
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Grants Pass: 120 NE Hillcrest Dr., Grants Pass, OR 97526
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Medford: 2372 W Main St., Medford, OR 97501
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Medford: 1730 Delta Waters Rd., Medford, OR 97504
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Portland: 1211 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204
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Portland: 1742 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97201
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Portland: 2328 W Burnside St., Portland, OR 97210
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Portland: 2803 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214
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Portland: 7737 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
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Springfield: 1810 Pioneer Pkwy. W, Springfield, OR 97477
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Tillamook: 2230 Main Ave. N, Tillamook, OR 97141
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Wood Village: 2555 NE 238th Dr., Wood Village, OR 97060
What’s Next?
The closures are part of a larger corporate restructuring, though Starbucks has not provided detailed reasoning for why specific locations were chosen. Analysts say factors could include shifting customer habits, high operating costs, and overlapping locations in urban areas.
For communities like Ashland, Tillamook, and Coos Bay, the closures mean losing one of the few Starbucks stores in town. In Portland and Medford, however, where the chain has a dense presence, customers may still have other nearby options.
Looking Ahead
Starbucks has faced pressure in recent years to adapt to changes in how people buy coffee, particularly the growing demand for mobile ordering, drive-thru access, and delivery services. Closing traditional dine-in locations may be part of a strategy to shift resources toward these new models.
Still, for loyal customers who frequent the closing shops, the announcement feels sudden and disruptive. Until the company provides a fuller explanation, Oregonians will be left to adjust their routines — and perhaps find new spots to grab their morning brew.