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Temecula's Oldest Starbucks Closes

The first store opened in the mid-90s, and it will be closed down by the end of this week.

The first Starbucks to open in Temecula will close this week.

The last day the store will be open in the Tower Plaza on Rancho California and Ynez roads will be Friday, according to an announcement.

The store opened in the mid-90s, and for several years was the only Starbucks store in Temecula.

Some residents will miss the shop.

"Why are they closing this one? Close the other one," said Joe Snively, a long-time patron of the coffee house as he gestured to another Starbucks store across Ynez Road.

The store was recently the target of a burglary. To read about it,

Dewy September 19, 2011 at 04:12 pm
falling like flies in temecula
Michele Clark Powell September 19, 2011 at 04:16 pm
This is the only Starbucks NOT placed in some crappy spot where sitting outside is just not an attractive idea. It doesn't sit smashed against mass retail stores on all sides. Basically it's the only mature Starbucks left to go to. Otherwise it's all hip attitudes and loud music. Really sad to see it go.
Marie Aguilar September 19, 2011 at 04:28 pm
thank you for featuring this story. As a Starbucks partner who works at this location, we are all very grieved about the decision to close its doors. We love hearing stories from all our loyal customers and community of the fond memories they having here at Starbucks TowerPlaza, since it was the first in Temecula. We encourage everyone to come on out Wednesday for Customer Appreciation Day, our way of saying thank you for all the memories, laughs and friendships. Hope to see you all there!
Bill September 20, 2011 at 02:36 am
It is indeed a sad day @ Temecula's Tower Plaza. This lovely, secluded location was perfect for coffee and a little quiet time. Alas, it proved to be too secluded and to quiet to survive the corporate quest for "bottom line numbers." Farwell favorite Starbuck's, you will be sorely missed.
JJ Mclure September 22, 2011 at 11:09 am
Temecula is a hipsters town....and illegals
JJ Mclure September 22, 2011 at 11:09 am
that's what illegals do to the business climate
Dave September 27, 2011 at 12:57 am
Just heard, sooo very sad....the best Starbucks in several states I have visited !!!

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