The Seattle-based coffee chain says 12,000 employees who work in the New York City building will be able to place orders on a designated website, and have their food and drinks delivered within a half hour. The orders will be delivered to a drop-off area, such as the office's reception desk.
Starbucks Corp says the service is in line with its push to make its offerings increasingly convenient.
By the end of this year, Starbucks also plans to roll out delivery in Seattle in partnership with Postmates.
For the Empire State Building, Starbucks said it is charging a flat USD 2 delivery fee which is the same whether people order a single latte or five Frappuccinos (orders are capped to 15 items).
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The delivery service in the Empire State Building will be supported by a space in the back of a Starbucks Express location in the lobby of the Empire State Building.
People have to be enrolled in the Starbucks loyalty program to place orders online for the delivery service.
Drage said the company will see how the pilot program in the Empire State Building goes before expanding it to other New York City buildings.