2975 E Colfax Avenue

The Starbucks at East Colfax and Milwaukee, dubbed "The Barn," is now fenced off, leading to curiosity about the fate of the store that was unionized in 2022.

The closure has prompted questions from customers and employees alike, especially when the nearest drive-thru in the community is a 10 minute drive away.

According to a Starbucks representative, the location is undergoing internal renovations, but the company has not provided a timeline for the reopening.

The lack of details has left some wondering whether the closure is linked to the store's tumultuous labor history.

The East Colfax Starbucks made headlines earlier this year after a federal court ruled that the company had engaged in illegal labor practices at the location.

Meanwhile, city records reveal that Starbucks has been collaborating with Denver officials to receive permits for exterior improvements at the East Colfax and Milwaukee location.

According to project filings, the 1,850-square-foot store, which includes a drive-thru with a capacity for seven vehicles, will be receiving significant upgrades.

The commercial construction permit was approved in early July of this year. Contractors for the project include Engineered Paving and Crown Jade Design and Engineering.

As the unionized Starbucks on East Colfax undergoes these changes, both employees and customers are left in a state of anticipation, hoping for clarity on when their beloved store will be back in business.