NEW YORK — Starbucks Corp. plans to turn more of its cafes into destinations for beer and wine in the evening. The coffee company is looking to expand alcohol sales to ‘‘thousands of select stores’’ over several years, but it didn’t provide a timeline.

The chain first offered beer and wine in 2010, at one of its Seattle cafes — after 4 p.m. ‘‘Starbucks Evenings’’ are now available in 26 cafes, with a plan to reach 40 by year’s end. The cafes also serve small dishes priced from $3 to $5, such as bacon-wrapped dates and flatbreads.

The regular coffee menu is also available during that time.