FabSwingers.com forum: Are you a coffee shop person?

By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I am and I go there few times a week. I like to sit there and relax. I usually have a coffee with a tuna sandwitch, sometimes a donut instead, what do you have? I usually sit there for about 30 min or so. I dont really go to the big coffe shops, but more the private ones which I like to support more

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Yes I am. I’m a people watcher. love it

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I like the tranquil environment

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

Just over a year ago the wife was getting sick and tired of me working from home permanently, and had ordered me to go sit in a coffee shop all day one day a week... Can't quite remember what happened to that plan now... I'm sure something cropped up!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Very much so. We read enjoy sitting in a coffee shop. Like you Shag we prefer indipendents and can't wait for them to open up properly again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No.

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

Nope , I have had some take aways due to work meetings recently but haven't sat in one for close to a decade .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No,complete waste of money

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By *omptationMan
over a year ago

liverpool

Yeah i'll have a bit of a sit and a relax if i have time. I'll grab a hot chocolate and seeing as i usually have a book in my work bag i'll have a read while im there

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By *onkyLemonsCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Personally I’d rather stay at home with a nice cuppa tea. I don’t really enjoy it, unless it’s for a social with good company.

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By *ark ph0enixWoman
over a year ago

Teesside

Oh very much so and really missing then.

I like to get a window seat so I can people watch inside and out. Usually have a book too. Then I settle in with my latte and warm buttery cheese and bacon scone...mmm heaven

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By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester

No I'm a human being

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On occasion I enjoy a tea in a coffee shop. Prefer independent. Enjoy the buzz of conversation and people watching.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

"Yes I am. I’m a people watcher. love it "

Is there anything better than people watching? I could sit on a bench on a busy street and watch people all day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not that often but I do enjoy a nice independent coffee shop with some unusual purpose. One of my local ones sells vinyls. And another one used to host community group meetings and sell second hand books.

I found coffee better than most chains. I hate costa!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to like a coffee shop when I wanted to avoid going home or just to get out of work for a bit.

But in general I'm not a fan - in my town they're usually full of breast feeders with millions of brats screaming and the mothers meeting all bellowing over each other about their latest extention

No thanks - I'll take my coffee outside

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like a coffee in a coffee shop or outside when warm enough. Lobe the peoole watching. Prefer an independent shop - we have enough big chains

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not that often but I do enjoy a nice independent coffee shop with some unusual purpose. One of my local ones sells vinyls. And another one used to host community group meetings and sell second hand books.

I found coffee better than most chains. I hate costa! "

we have one that sells vinyl too - brilliant idea.

I love people watching but couldn't sit in a coffee shop for hours... I generally get a brew to take away, flick through the vinyl and have a chat with the lad who owns it, and then take the brew for a walk and people watch that way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like them with company. On my own I'm quite happy to take my hot chocolate to go. If I've got some time, I'll drive somewhere like the beach and sit cosy while watching the sea.

I quite like Costa and don't feel bad about it

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

Love coffee shops and prefer them to pubs. Must be my Mediterranean blood

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like them with company. On my own I'm quite happy to take my hot chocolate to go. If I've got some time, I'll drive somewhere like the beach and sit cosy while watching the sea.

I quite like Costa and don't feel bad about it "

I just don't like their coffee.

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

Love a coffee shop.... skinny latte with sugar free caramel shot and a chat. Lovely

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By *ostonJoeMan
over a year ago

Boston

I haven't yet just taken myself to a coffee shop and sat there alone with a mocha and a packet of Biscoff. I would feel self conscious without someone to ignore while I stare at my phone posting innane comments on the Fab forum. Instead I would just put the kettle on and whip out the Douwe Egberts and sit in my fortress of solitude while contemplating the colour of the fluff in my navel, trying to work out where these colour fibres came from. If I did that in Cafe Nero people might stare.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A cup of coffee never lasts me long enough to warrant sitting down in one. may be different if i had someone to talk to though

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

When I can find one that serves good coffee, normally yes.

I get a filter option, preferably a V60 or similar, and nurse it.

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By *nfin8yWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Yes if I’m out for the day or on holiday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I'm usually out and about for work and have my favourites..

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Yes its my favourite place to people watch and have socials

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. It's one of the things I've missed most during lockdowns and restrictions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Starbucks yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes i love tearooms tbh theres afew around derbyshire ill stick my helmet on and do a 'tearoom tour' usually a tea, slice of cake or a scone.

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By *rouble Is My Middle NameWoman
over a year ago

Sutton Coldfield

Absolutely good for people watch

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Yes I am. I’m a people watcher. love it "
That is good. I am that as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love a good coffee shop

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do like to nip to my local independent coffee shop , grewt coffee , cake and read the paper .

Some great coffee stops on my bike rides

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Love a coffee, bit of cake and a spot of people watching.

Lucky to have so many places to choose from where I live.

Definitely supporting them now they're all open.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I do like to nip to my local independent coffee shop , grewt coffee , cake and read the paper .

Some great coffee stops on my bike rides

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That is good pal and yes, it must be fun to take a coffee break too during the bike ride as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love to people watch ..... or watch the world go by xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely love coffees watching life happen people watching and wondering who they with us it secret or innocence

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

I used to be a Costa whore

I'm sure their bank balance felt it when I stopped

I've been really good and only called in once since everything reopened. With over £30 on my loyality app I really should go, just to use that but I've broken the habit and I really like the money I've saved, on my holiday fund account

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, I love sitting in a window seat and watching people. I’ve missed that x

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Yes I do! Coffee shops also make great temporary work space whilst I’m out and about working. I’m looking forward to the return to coffee shops

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You need to visit Helsinki OP. The Finns are the biggest coffee drinkers per population in the world. I visited and they have have coffee shops everywhere and it a nice way to spend a lazy afternoon. They have loads of coffee shops in Amsterdam too if want an even more relaxing afternoon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Totally love coffee shops, particularly the independents with a good atmosphere and proper coffee. Can't wait for indoor seating next month.

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago

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I don't drink tea/coffee but pre lockdown I enjoyed occasionally working on my laptop in coffee shops. There used to be an independent place that had a chilled vibe and had yummy food!

Sadly it shut down the first lockdown.

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By *DW1983Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen, Leeds, Sheffield

Yes, I enjoy spending a couple of hours on a Sunday drinking tea, eating and reading a good book, or with a friend or two. For socialising it tends to be more independants. For reading more often than not ine of the 'big three'.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Very much so. We read enjoy sitting in a coffee shop. Like you Shag we prefer indipendents and can't wait for them to open up properly again "
That is good you do and yes the independent ones are the best too, same here cant wait for the to be fully open again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love a good coffee to watch and listen to the world go buy x

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I don't often go to coffee shops to be honest, but a couple of weeks ago one of my friends from this site happened to be in my area, and we went to sit outside Costa and have a coffee on a bench.

Rather hilariously a large pigeon decided to let go a rather large poo over me.

I won't be forgetting that coffee.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't often go to coffee shops to be honest, but a couple of weeks ago one of my friends from this site happened to be in my area, and we went to sit outside Costa and have a coffee on a bench.

Rather hilariously a large pigeon decided to let go a rather large poo over me.

I won't be forgetting that coffee."

that pigeon has taste, horrendous coffee

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes and it's one of the things I have missed over the last year, while on shift work I'd be off when most friends are working so I could go to coffee shop with a book and sit for hours and people watch. Cannot wait to be able to do that again.

If I won the lotto I would open a coffee shop/wine bar

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do like coffee Nd coffee shops and sorry to sound like a tight arse but it pains to me pay Starbucks and Costa Bomb prices.

I would much rather support a locally run coffee shop.

There is a place near me sell amazing cakes

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

Only in the last couple of years. In my work my breaks vary from day to day and sometimes quite long. Sometimes it's nice to be in the crew room and a bit of banter. But sometimes it's nice to find a nice quiet corner of the coffee shop, big cup of rocket fuel and just feel like you've totally escape work for a bit. To be honest the reason I buy the coffee is more to enjoy a nice quiet corner away from work than it is for the lovely of hot drinks (I'm not a big hot drink drinker).

(Mr)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have always loved small coffee shops, in my experience they do fantastic coffee and confectionary

I used to work in a small board game cafe and would always be baking new things or trying out new games when it was quiet, good times 3

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

I can't wait for coffee shops to open again. I love meeting random ppl at cafes and chilling with my kindle alone too. Im not fussed over pubs, but I've missed cafes.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Absolutely I am

and throw a bit of people watching in and I’m a happy bunny

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By *orbidden eastMan
over a year ago

london dodging electric scooters

Indeed it’s just nice to get a half decent coffee and admire your surroundings

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Small and independents only as much as possible, the bigger chains I will avoid..

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Yes very much a coffee shop person. My partner wasnt when i met him but i got him into it

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Depends how busy they are. I tend to like the ones that are tucked away in quiet arcades that have an eclectic menu.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends how busy they are. I tend to like the ones that are tucked away in quiet arcades that have an eclectic menu. "

the mention of arcade has just reminded me of a great coffee shop in central manchester... owned by an italian family, they do amazing home made biscuits and a GORGEOUS pistachio cappucino

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely love a decent coffee shop with a decent cake or food selection. I prefer an independent shop to a chain, however if a chain coffee shop is the only option, then I prefer Cafe' Nero as their filter coffee is like rocket fuel

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"Depends how busy they are. I tend to like the ones that are tucked away in quiet arcades that have an eclectic menu.

the mention of arcade has just reminded me of a great coffee shop in central manchester... owned by an italian family, they do amazing home made biscuits and a GORGEOUS pistachio cappucino

That sounds delicious

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Cant stand the smell. Now they move into bookshops etc. Go into any town centre and the smell of coffee hits you every other minute. Bring back Lyons Tea shops.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends how busy they are. I tend to like the ones that are tucked away in quiet arcades that have an eclectic menu.

the mention of arcade has just reminded me of a great coffee shop in central manchester... owned by an italian family, they do amazing home made biscuits and a GORGEOUS pistachio cappucino

That sounds delicious

it really is! I remembered the name... its Michael's just off Barton Arcade. probably worth a trip to manchester just for that

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

I would be if I had the time. I enjoy coffee and cake and sitting watching the world go by, just not very often I can do it.

Mrs

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