#Starbucks shuts down several Manhattan stores over protests

Several Starbucks stores across Manhattan shuttered Sunday amid fears of protests, the company said.

The coffee-chain giant cited possible demonstrations as grounds for the closure of “select stores” in the city, according to a statement.

“Out of an abundance of caution and in keeping partner (employee) and customer safety top of mind, local leaders have made the decision to close select stores in the Manhattan area due to potential protests happening today,” a spokeswoman said.

The company’s online store locator showed widespread closures all over Manhattan. A tipster told the West Side Rag that all locations south of 110th Street were shut down.

The stores were expected to reopen on Monday.

As of Sunday afternoon, no large-scale protests or disruptions had been reported in the Big Apple.

Authorities have been on high alert following an FBI warning of more possible attacks ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Out of caution, the NYPD has been stepping up its presence around City Hall, Trump Tower, federal buildings and other high-profile locations, The Post previously reported.