FabSwingers.com forum: Are you a coffee shop person

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

Are you?

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

Not a second wave coffee shop person but love visiting the different independent coffee shops and getting a taste for what they serve

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

I met a lovely young lady in my last visit to a coffee shop!

#youknowwhoyouare

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

Yes. I love it when I get the rare opportunity to go for a coffee.

My husband always just asks for a 'normal coffee' though, which makes me giggle. Give him a kettle and a jar of nescafe and he's happy

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

I sometimes think why don't us brits have tea shops lol

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

"Yes. I love it when I get the rare opportunity to go for a coffee.

My husband always just asks for a 'normal coffee' though, which makes me giggle. Give him a kettle and a jar of nescafe and he's happy

What do you go for ?

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

I hate coffee so I'm one of those weird people that asks for Hot Chocolate instead

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

That's my favourite place to have a social

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

"I sometimes think why don't us brits have tea shops lol"

We do, they're just shit!

They're normally quaint and don't tend to put in half the effort that coffee shops do.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Yes, feels like my natural habitat.

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

I like a coffee in the mornings before I leave for work, but I rarely if ever visit a coffee shop and I live near a few of the big name ones.

I did visit Costa once to see what it was all about and I saw people on their laptops. Whats that all about.

I mean why take a laptop to for a coffee. I see it all the time.

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

"I hate coffee so I'm one of those weird people that asks for Hot Chocolate instead

I'm one of those who usually asks for an oxo in hot water

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"That's my favourite place to have a social

Same here! So easy to arrange, public and safe to meet a stranger from the internet, with no expectations from either side

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

"I sometimes think why don't us brits have tea shops lol

We do, they're just shit!

They're normally quaint and don't tend to put in half the effort that coffee shops do. "

Ah,I haven't really noticed them. I've been meaning to try macha tea.

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

"That's my favourite place to have a social

Same here! So easy to arrange, public and safe to meet a stranger from the internet, with no expectations from either side

Lol I was reading an old forum and someone turned up for a social at a coffee shop with a bag full of sex toys

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

Have you ever watched the video of the three young guys in America, who were arrested and cuffed for not buying a coffee in a Starbucks, when they said they were waiting for a fourth person to arrive?

It may have been in Philadelphia; the US TV presenter Noah does a great analysis of it!

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

"I hate coffee so I'm one of those weird people that asks for Hot Chocolate instead

I'm one of those who usually asks for an oxo in hot water

Not Bovril?

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

"I hate coffee so I'm one of those weird people that asks for Hot Chocolate instead

I'm one of those who usually asks for an oxo in hot water

Not Bovril? "

No I haven't seen that for a long time. I like an oxo with a bit of pepper.

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

Most working days … I have a flat white

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

"Have you ever watched the video of the three young guys in America, who were arrested and cuffed for not buying a coffee in a Starbucks, when they said they were waiting for a fourth person to arrive?

It may have been in Philadelphia; the US TV presenter Noah does a great analysis of it! "

No I haven't seen that. I will google for it.

I did see a video of people getting arrested for buying bottles of water. Not everyone's humour but it made me laugh how quickly it escalated.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"That's my favourite place to have a social

Same here! So easy to arrange, public and safe to meet a stranger from the internet, with no expectations from either side

Lol I was reading an old forum and someone turned up for a social at a coffee shop with a bag full of sex toys

Many women have a secret vibe with them at all times

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

"Most working days … I have a flat white

I haven't tried a flat white.

I wonder what is everyone's cup of choice ..

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

"That's my favourite place to have a social

Same here! So easy to arrange, public and safe to meet a stranger from the internet, with no expectations from either side

Lol I was reading an old forum and someone turned up for a social at a coffee shop with a bag full of sex toys

Many women have a secret vibe with them at all times

Lol it was the bloke who turned up with them and slapped them on the table infront of the lady

I would of ch#ked on the coffee ... probably with laughter

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Yes I go in a lot of coffee shops

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

"Yes I go in a lot of coffee shops"

You take a laptop in with you?

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"That's my favourite place to have a social

Same here! So easy to arrange, public and safe to meet a stranger from the internet, with no expectations from either side

Lol I was reading an old forum and someone turned up for a social at a coffee shop with a bag full of sex toys

Many women have a secret vibe with them at all times

Lol it was the bloke who turned up with them and slapped them on the table infront of the lady

I would of ch#ked on the coffee ... probably with laughter

You meet guys from Fab?

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

"That's my favourite place to have a social

Same here! So easy to arrange, public and safe to meet a stranger from the internet, with no expectations from either side

Lol I was reading an old forum and someone turned up for a social at a coffee shop with a bag full of sex toys

Many women have a secret vibe with them at all times

Lol it was the bloke who turned up with them and slapped them on the table infront of the lady

I would of ch#ked on the coffee ... probably with laughter

You meet guys from Fab?

Nope I'm strictly fanny mate

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

I love coffee shops. Nice hot coffee and a treat, take a small crafting project to work on and some headphones and I'm happy.

Even happier when it's a coffeeshop in Amsterdam.

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

"I love coffee shops. Nice hot coffee and a treat, take a small crafting project to work on and some headphones and I'm happy.

Even happier when it's a coffeeshop in Amsterdam. "

You take a crafting project and headphones ?

How long do you stay in a coffee shop ?

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Yes indeedy

I love sitting down in them over a nice coffee and engage in a spot of people watching.

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

At 0700 hours every morning in Starbucks Botanic Avenue Belfast, whilst I was checking the latest forum posts and hot photos on fab, a young group of devout Christians beside me were holding a Bible studies class; quite a contrast in interests!

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Nothing like a frothy coffee

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Yep we spend a lot of time in coffee shops, mostly independents

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

"Yep we spend a lot of time in coffee shops, mostly independents"

Do you find independents taste better ?

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I like small independent ones to enjoy nice coffee and cake in a lovely quiet setting . The usual chain ones are too noisy these days but ocassionally go to one if desperate of a coffee there isn't a droive through close by.

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

I don’t see the attraction myself , but then again I don’t drink coffee very often, sometimes I walk around with an empty takeout coffee cup in my hand so I don’t look out of place !

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

There is local coffee shop which really puts thought into a coffee bean they serve and I adore their chai latte. M sticks with His double espresso. Independent all the way, though I have a soft spot for Starbucks eggnog latte.

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By *phrodite_AdonisCouple
over a year ago

"There is local coffee shop which really puts thought into a coffee bean they serve and I adore their chai latte. M sticks with His double espresso. Independent all the way, though I have a soft spot for Starbucks eggnog latte. "

Recently discovered chai latte after asking for chai tea and they got it wrong.

What a winner

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Yep we spend a lot of time in coffee shops, mostly independents

Do you find independents taste better ?"

Not always, no. We have d*unk some awful coffee in independents but we've found two that make an excellent brew. I'm general a decent cup from e.g. Costa is better than a rubbish cup from a shop where you sit on a hay sack and the barista wears a leather apron

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

I'm not really. I'll buy a coffee on the go but most of them feel too busy and cramped for me to enjoy sitting inside. I do like to sit outside with a double espresso sometimes if the weather's either hot or really cold but dry.

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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

No, I don't really get it

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

For us it's a social thing, similar to a visit to the pub.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I used to be. I now make my own at home

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Not really my cuppa tea to be honest

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By *ady CurvaceousWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Love coffee, love coffee shops.

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

I imagine coffee shops are making good money. The last coffee I bought cost me almost 4 quid. The majority of which is water.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I imagine coffee shops are making good money. The last coffee I bought cost me almost 4 quid. The majority of which is water."

You have to factor in the barista's wage, the cost to run the shop, cost of heating the water, the equipment to make the water hot

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

I enjoy a nice coffee shop and have a few favoured establishments on my patch. All independents, although I’m not averse to some of the chains.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Yes, I love sitting with a coffee watching the world go by

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

Yes.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Allways choose a coffee shop for a social meet from here x

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

"I imagine coffee shops are making good money. The last coffee I bought cost me almost 4 quid. The majority of which is water.

You have to factor in the barista's wage, the cost to run the shop, cost of heating the water, the equipment to make the water hot"

Yes but still I can't see it being so much to run as other businesses

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

I am, yes.

Well.

'Person' is a bit of a reach, but I love an hour in a coffee shop with a notebook, writing stock answers for dick size forum threads.

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere

"I like a coffee in the mornings before I leave for work, but I rarely if ever visit a coffee shop and I live near a few of the big name ones.

I did visit Costa once to see what it was all about and I saw people on their laptops. Whats that all about.

I mean why take a laptop to for a coffee. I see it all the time."

Free wifi and heating i guess for the price if a coffee? And the opportunity of running into the love if your life??

Who wants to meet me in a coffee shop - fall in love and get bummed out by the bins?? Go on… it’s Xmas!!!

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

Starbucks for Me

Don’t like costa coffee

Independent coffee shops nice as well coffee tastes better x

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By *ames_HertsMan
over a year ago

North Hertfordshire

If someone from fab invites me for a coffee then yes.

Although I don't like coffee

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By *lwaysonmymind!Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

General love going to my local coffee shop (it’s all that’s left on the high street) but have used them often for a social as they are perfect.

Although it does depend on what time of the day the social is. See after 15:30 then they can become full of families which becomes loud and not so intermit. After 18:00 (if it’s still open) then it’s time to find a bar.

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

Recently discovered chai latte after asking for chai tea and they got it wrong.

What a winner

I enjoy both! And make a decent chai at home too using various spices. Milky coffee with cardamom is also nice I think.

try.

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

"I like a coffee in the mornings before I leave for work, but I rarely if ever visit a coffee shop and I live near a few of the big name ones.

I did visit Costa once to see what it was all about and I saw people on their laptops. Whats that all about.

I mean why take a laptop to for a coffee. I see it all the time.

Free wifi and heating i guess for the price if a coffee? And the opportunity of running into the love if your life??

Who wants to meet me in a coffee shop - fall in love and get bummed out by the bins?? Go on… it’s Xmas!!!

Free WiFi and heating yes, but by the time it takes some people to open the laptop and log in I've drank it.. just doesnt seem worth it. After that I just feel awkward loitering around.

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"I met a lovely young lady in my last visit to a coffee shop!

#youknowwhoyouare

I'm not that young

But I do owe you a drink. And I'm definitely getting a cake next time

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By *inkycovmMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I really don't get them. I like coffee, just refuse to pay silly money for it. The queues at our local Starbucks are crazy though, so they must be popular.

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

Oh ffs

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

"Oh ffs

Caffeine horn ?

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

"Oh ffs

Caffeine horn ?"

It happens.

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over a year ago

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

baristas annoy the fuck out of me

none of it is am enjoyable experience from stupid cup sizing to pronouncation of italian words...

give me a klix vending machine any day

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

No. Never visit one.

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

I go to them, but I have a cheaper one in my kitchen.

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By *orny-chubbyMan
over a year ago

East London

I like quirky coffee shops that have unusual furniture and trinkets in them

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

No I prefer a cafe . but must admit

I do like the chairs they have in some of the coffee shops . I don't like coffee and don't like having to wait around for them to make it .and the queues waiting to get served

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By *r Discreet 75Man
over a year ago

LIVERPOOL

Definitely I love nice coffee ... we've got a few hidden gems here in Liverpool

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By *outhwesthornMan
over a year ago

Almondsbury

I don't like coffe

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Yes

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By *humper.Man
over a year ago

northumberland/scotland

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By *orbidden eastMan
over a year ago

london dodging electric scooters

Always even better with great company

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

Yes

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Yes, but I prefer the smaller independent places, we're lucky to have a lot of them down here!

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

"Not really my cuppa tea to be honest

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By *igblackcock69Man
over a year ago

notts

"Are you?"
no o shoo for coffee

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

Yes, hence my eponymous name because I spend an inordinate amount of time drinking in " Caffé Nero™ ".

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By *oxyvixen99Woman
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

I love coffee but I prefer little tea rooms with china cups and saucers

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

Morning coffee Now

Brave the shops

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I’m more likely to be sat in a coffee shop than a pub.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I have one from the pier kiosk. Known the owner for years and he is a good friend.

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

I used to be a coffee shop person: Starbucks, Costa, Clements (Belfast), etc., but since Covid-19 eased, they have just become too expensive, and I now go to McDonalds's and Subway, which is heretical for coffee lovers, but £3.20 for a coffee is ridiculous

Mercifully, I do no drink alcohol, I understand that the prices in pubs, especially in Dublin, are astronomical.

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

I think a cup of coffee is way over priced

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

"I think a cup of coffee is way over priced "

Everything is overpriced. But I don’t moan buying a coffee.

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

Not really, but if I lived in a city I suspect I would be.

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

Not often, but I know a couple of good ones!

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Yes. I am. I like visiting different coffee shops few times a week and taste their coffee and watch people go past, sometimes you talk to the locals in the coffee shop which is always fun when it happens

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By *thfloorCouple
over a year ago

Hove

"I like a coffee in the mornings before I leave for work, but I rarely if ever visit a coffee shop and I live near a few of the big name ones.

I did visit Costa once to see what it was all about and I saw people on their laptops. Whats that all about.

I mean why take a laptop to for a coffee. I see it all the time.

Free wifi and heating i guess for the price if a coffee? And the opportunity of running into the love if your life??

Who wants to meet me in a coffee shop - fall in love and get bummed out by the bins?? Go on… it’s Xmas!!!

Free WiFi and heating yes, but by the time it takes some people to open the laptop and log in I've drank it.. just doesnt seem worth it. After that I just feel awkward loitering around. "

Gotta sip it, not down it!

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

Can’t do Starbucks or Costa but give me a little small coffee shop with a good selection of coffee beans to pick from and I’m there, Jamaican Blue Mountain is a coffee bean I highly recommend if you like a strong brew

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I love coffee shops and will happily spend hours in there drinking coffee and people-watching.

I also like them for socials - feels safe and public and doesn't seem to instil the same type of expectation that meeting in a pub can.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Yes if theirs one thing I don't like about the canaries it's the coffee small cups of very strong bitter tasting coffee, Costa for me lol

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