Levelland’s Stand-Alone Starbucks Is Gone: Where Can Coffee Lovers Go Now?

Levelland has lost its only standalone Starbucks location, according to a recent post by Levelland & Hockley News. While this may not seem like that big of a deal, it still leads to some questions- is this a Levelland issue or a Starbucks issue? And what other options are there for coffee lovers in Levelland?

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First Off, Levelland Has Come A Long Way

When I was attending South Plains College (honestly, one of the best decisions I made as a teenager), there were not a tremendous amount of options for food and drink off campus. Shout out to the Burger King, though; those croissant sandwiches made the 30-minute each-way drive bearable each morning. Levelland has actually slightly decreased in population over the last (cough, cough) years since I was a teenager, but it hasn't stayed in the past, either.

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Levelland or Starbucks Issue?

This is a Starbucks issue. Starbucks is closing hundreds of stores nationwide, according to CNN. Starbucks is facing something it didn't face for decades: stiff competition. Also, a lot of folks are skipping the daily treat of a $7 latte and opting for the free coffee at work (it's me, I'm folks).

What Other Options Does Levelland Have?

Got business slightly west of Lubbock? Levelland has a Starbucks inside their United location if you simply must have some 'Bucks. Otherwise, you can enjoy 7Brews (there's that competition we spoke of) or you can go local with Lobos Den or Lexi's Bakery.