Starbucks To Navigate Sheepshead

Iced Lattes To Be Served in Sheepshead Bay

Other than the hidden Starbucks in Brighton Beach, which many residents in Sheepshead Bay are unfamiliar with, there are no places here where a person can order, say, a tall soy pumpkin spice latte, no whip. But come January, that will change.

A Starbucks is set to open on the corner of Gravesend Neck Road and Nostrand Avenue, right next to Brennan and Carr, the famous restaurant. The company was in touch with Community Board 15 two weeks ago about plans to move in, and requested a special permit to allow for a drive through.

“I think it’s a great idea,” said Theresa Scavo, who likes coffee and “doesn’t like lattes or anything like that.” She said it is going to help the economy in the area and revitalize businesses.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Sarah Goodman, who lives a block from where the store will open. “I love their drinks and it’s a great place to sit and chill, and not have to spend a lot of money.”

Starbucks, which has seen sales slow down in the past year, is trying new ways to promote the company and attract new customers and is spreading the chain to new areas.  –Helen Pointer