Starbucks Reserve Dewata
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🔖 Pros/Cons
- Pros: It's huge and there's a lot to see, as expected from the largest in Southeast Asia, it feels like you're in a Starbucks but in a sentimental cafe, (based on the 2nd floor) it's quiet and good for working, Wi-Fi is great
- Cons: It's a bit inconvenient to walk to, all Starbucks taste similar, there aren't enough outlets It's the largest in Southeast Asia. The layout and concept of the interior are inspired by traditional Balinese houses,
and it's characterized by an interior that's full of Indonesian culture.
By the way, the word DEWATA is behind the Starbucks Reserve name, which is a very sacred word.
"Dewata" is a word in Indonesian/Balinese that means "god" or "sacred being", and in Bali in particular, it's also called "Pulau Dewata" (Dewata Island), which means "Island of the Gods".
This name is deeply related to Bali's unique Hindu culture.
Bali is the region in Indonesia where Hinduism remains the strongest, and religious rituals and beliefs are deeply embedded in everyday life. There are two ways to enter. This is the entrance that you can see when entering from the main road, and it is the most common way.
We came by motorcycle, so we happened to find that there was a door that could lead to a back road?
Most people enter through this door.
It is definitely built and designed based on traditional Balinese culture (e.g. houses, farming), and you can feel that feeling from the entrance.
For reference, this store is divided into the first and second floors, and the first floor is also divided into separate areas. The large windows and spacious seating are nice to look at.
For reference, all outside seats are smoking areas. It is a smoker's paradise. In addition to Bali tumblers and coffee machines, they also sell clothes and bags. Since the store is large and clean, I think it is a great space to do something.
It also seems like a good place for families to go and chat, or for couples or friends to come and take a short break.