Los Angeles' Harbor City neighborhood is slated to perk up with a new Starbucks addition, as the city's Planning Commission greenlights a drive-through for the coffee-craving commuters and busy pros. The site, which will take residence at the busy intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Frampton Avenue, won't invite coffee lovers to linger; it’s ditch-and-drive with no seating options, reported What Now Los Angeles.

The upcoming 1,200-square-foot java joint is laser-focused on fueling hurried lifestyles, featuring a 24-hour drive-through lane that'll snake up to 13 cars and a pedestrian window for those pounding the pavement. This coffee shop is all about a "functional 24-hour establishment in the area," as L.A.'s own Pacific Coast Highway doesn't slow down for the 9-to-5 grind, What Now Los Angeles detailed the project plans.

L.A.'s caffeine scene is already frothy with more than 150 Starbucks stores, and this behemoth brewer isn't hitting the brakes. With eyes set on a global expansion, Starbucks aims at a whopping total of 55,000 stores by the year 2030 - that's 17,000 new spots for sippers worldwide to get their fix.'

Starbucks' strategy mirrors a broader trend where convenience reigns supreme – no matter the day or time. As the company pitches, the new outlet intends to “cater to professionals and commuters who will be able to purchase quality coffee beverages and other breakfast related items all day and any day…” according to the proposal highlighted by What Now Los Angeles. As urban development shapes up to meet the around-the-clock demands of city dwellers, it is Starbucks' latest leap into the future of the fast-service beverage industry, where wait times are slashed, the convenience is king, and the scent of fresh java is just a drive-up away.