The chain told BI in a statement that the change is being made to prioritize paying customers, and that it's a common practice for most retailers.

By the end of the month, you'll need to buy something or be with someone buying something if you want to hang out at Starbucks or use the bathroom.

Starbucks has announced that it will be reversing its open door policy, which was first implemented in 2018. The Seattle-based coffee chain will no longer allow anyone to use their restroom or cafe spaces,