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EXHIBIT 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos.
33-52524, 33-52526, 33-52528, 33-92208, 33-92184, 333-65181, 333-94987 and
333-37442 of Starbucks Corporation on Forms S-8 of our report dated December
8, 2000, incorporated by reference in and attached as part of an exhibit to
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Starbucks Corporation for the year ended
October 1, 2000.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Seattle, Washington
December 20, 2000
