The Bellefonte area is getting its first Starbucks.
Construction began earlier this week for the national coffee chain’s large kiosk just inside the entrance to Weis Markets, 170 Buckaroo Lane in Spring Township.
It is expected to open in mid-November, Weis public relations director Dennis Curtin wrote in an email.
“It’s time for Bellefonte to have its own Starbucks,” Curtin wrote. “We believe there is untapped local demand for its products. We’re also strong believers in giving our customers more choices and options that work for them.”
In addition to coffee beverages and other hot and cold drinks, the location will have bakery items, packaged whole bean and ground coffee and mugs. No additional seating will be added, though tables are available store’s nearby beer and wine section.
A definitive opening date will be determined as construction progresses.
“Store Manager Dave Barnard and our entire Bellefonte store are looking forward to opening day,” Curtin wrote. “Can’t wait to get started.”
It will be the ninth Starbucks in Centre County, with the other seven all in the State College area, including three located inside other stores:
• Giant, 2121 S. Atherton St.
• Target, 201 W. Beaver Ave.
• Target, 315 Colonnade Boulevard
• HUB-Robeson Center, University Park
• Pattee Library, University Park
• Pugh Centre, 180 E. Beaver Ave.
• 232 W. College Ave.
• 2030 N. Atherton St.
