Starbucks in Deerfield Could Sell Beer and Wine Soon

DEERFIELD, IL - How about a venti white chocolate mocha.

And…. a beer.

A Starbucks order like that could soon be possible at the Deerfield Road location downtown as the coffee giant looks to expand its “evening’s” program that offers beer and wine at certain locations.

The Deerfield village board of trustees will decide on Starbucks’ request for a Class C liquor license as early as a month from now, the Deerfield Review reports. If the request is approved, the company will sell 9-10 selections of wine and have 4-5 craft beer choices available.

The sales of wine and beer will begin at 2 p.m. during the week and at noon Saturday and Sunday.

“I am all for anything that will help a business in Deerfield be as successful as possible,” Deerfield Mayor Harriet Rosenthal said.

Starbucks has begun the “Evening’s” program at certain locations in Atlanta, Southern California, Seattle (obviously), Portland, Ore. and Chicagoland - where there are 28 spots, including one in Winnetka and Wilmette, to smell the coffee and taste the wine.

more via the Deerfield Review