What was Starbucks’ first whole-bean coffee blend sold under the Pike Place name?

Starbucks’ coffee blend sold under the Pike Place name is Pike Place Roast.

Starbucks introduced Pike Place Roast in 2008 as a smooth, balanced brewed coffee designed for everyday drinking. The name honors Pike Place Market in Seattle, where the first Starbucks store opened in 1971.

Pike Place Roast is a medium-roast coffee and became a core brewed offering in Starbucks stores. It is distinct from House Blend, Veranda Blend, and Caffè Verona, which are separate Starbucks coffee names.

The product name is sometimes mistaken for the name of the original store. Pike Place Market is the location, while Pike Place Roast is the coffee blend named after it.