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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

I like both shag

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Cafe probably.

I like informal restaurants where the atmosphere is relaxed.

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

I would take a greasy spoon over a Michelin star any day. I love the food in a top restaurant but I just find the whole “experience” thing too over the top. Plain and simple works best for me.

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By *adyluck..Woman
over a year ago

Halifax

Love quirky cafes coffee and cake too

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By *ostindreamsMan
over a year ago

London

Cafe for lunch, restaurants for dinner

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"I like both shag "
Hi nora, that sounds good to me, that you also like both too

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


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions "

Morning Shag x cannot beat a Beano

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


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions "

Restaurant is more for work dinners

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By *entle_lover_xMan
over a year ago

Great Dunmow


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions "

Is McDonalds or KFC an option? I guess could fall into either category - McCafe during the day when you want a quick cappuccino and transforming into restaurant in the evening for a three course meal.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Cafe probably.

I like informal restaurants where the atmosphere is relaxed."
That is good and same here. I also prefer informal restaurants too

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"Cafe probably.

I like informal restaurants where the atmosphere is relaxed."

Similar, done the whole fine dining thing and the element of pretentiousness was off putting ..

Plus I wanted vegetables with one main course and ended up with some arty farty sculptured dressing..

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Deffo a cafe ! Especially more so than a fancy restaurant! X

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

I'm somewhere inbetween and would choose a pub, Shag

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"I would take a greasy spoon over a Michelin star any day. I love the food in a top restaurant but I just find the whole “experience” thing too over the top. Plain and simple works best for me."
That is good and same here. I also like it plain and simple too

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Café or quaint little tea room.

I find those more relaxing that restaurants, especially if it's for a first meet.

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

I used to hate cafes, but am coming round to them - i can still hear my mum saying 'wait until you get home - for a drink /sandwich'

... and not blowing my own trumpet but i often find i can cook better unless it's a fancy restaurant

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands


"- i can still hear my mum saying 'wait until you get home - for a drink /sandwich'"

i hear it too

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By *hinstrapMan
over a year ago

sheffield

More cafe for a chill and a perv

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

Chichester

Cafe

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

I like both x

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

Cafe for me I’m not fancy restaurants

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By *orksguy1965Man
over a year ago

Howden

I'd sooner go to the pub lol

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions

Morning Shag x cannot beat a Beano"
Hi and morning becs, you are right there, nothing beats a beano too x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Both. Finances dictate that we go to cafes mote frequently than restaurants though

We enjoy all types as long as the food or coffee is good

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By *inacolada3Couple
over a year ago

kettering

Cafe in the morning, restaurant in the evening.

And that includes mcdonalds, hate the egg mcmuffin x

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

I prefer a café. I find them easier to go to by myself. I can get a coffee, a bit of cake if I fancy it and just enjoy my own company. With restaurants, I feel as though it's only better when you're with someone.

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

I like both

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

Can't beat a starbucks for relaxing at watching the world go by

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By *assy69Man
over a year ago

West Sussex and Wales


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions "

Yes, I enjoy both, it just depends on what I am looking for.

I do like the more casual atmosphere of a cafe, and I agree, it does give a different view of people’s behaviour

But, a restaurant can be as equally enthralling, watching people in a more formal setting, or watching them as the try to impress, or to give a good impression

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I love the right cafes, though relaxed restaurants are great. Some of us should get together for coffee and cake

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

One thing I don't like in restaurants or cafes is people who talk too loudly. It distracts me from my own conversation.

I don't like feeling uncomfortable or unsure about what to do but I've found that most places whatever their price bracket will go out of their way to ensure you don't feel uncomfortable.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Not a fan of greasy cafes so i guess my answer is restaurants

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By *MisschiefxTV/TS
over a year ago

London


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions "

Cafe, I grew up on building sites. I feel more at home in a greasy spoon than a fancy restaurant

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By *G LanaTV/TS
over a year ago

Gosport

Cafes are for a coffee, and far too often a cake, especially when out for a walk whilst restaurants are a very rare treat for me.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I like both and I also like going out for pub meals

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By *oppleWangerMan
over a year ago

Gods Country

Cafe is better for people watching, penultimately i’m a service station type of guy

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions

Restaurant is more for work dinners"
Hi becks and yes, restaurant is more for work and celebration dinners too

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Both. Finances dictate that we go to cafes mote frequently than restaurants though

We enjoy all types as long as the food or coffee is good"
That sounds good to me, that you also like both, yes same here, one can go to cafes more as it is cheaper than restaurants too

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

Greasy spoon far better than posh nosh

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

What about a proper Caff like the Cowshed or Grindleford Station. White bread, Instant coffee & an ice cream container full of white sugar with white plastic spoons

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By *histle do nicelyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow South

Restaurant for me

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By *istr3ssWoman
over a year ago

Stockton-on-Tees


"I would take a greasy spoon over a Michelin star any day. I love the food in a top restaurant but I just find the whole “experience” thing too over the top. Plain and simple works best for me."

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By *GermanInLondonMan
over a year ago

London /Liverpool/Manchester/Leeds

I like both as long as the cutlery arrangement doesn't get too complex.

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By *oding1Man
over a year ago

marlow


"Cafe for lunch, restaurants for dinner "

Yep

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By *ortney FoxxxWoman
over a year ago

.

Cafe for a coffee I never go to a restaurant

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions "

More cafe

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By *essiCouple
over a year ago

suffolk

They both have their place..variety is good and yes we like both

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Can't beat a starbucks for relaxing at watching the world go by "
You are right there too, it is nice to also just relax and watch the world go by as well

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

both are good, but if I had to choose id say cafe

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

no

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
over a year ago

3rd Rock from the sun


"I would take a greasy spoon over a Michelin star any day. I love the food in a top restaurant but I just find the whole “experience” thing too over the top. Plain and simple works best for me."

Then I'm perfect for you

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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It varies. Neither and both. I like good food, a good atmosphere. Somewhere I can enjoy myself, relax in to conversation with another.

Good food doesn't necessarily mean silver service and a high price tag.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Cafes for me.

I like to sit and watch people.

….In a none creepy way I imply….obviously.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

I didn’t realise we had to choose …

I appreciate quality, and love a good restaurant, the very best places produce amazing textures, flavours etc

But the top end places are an occasional treat, can’t eat like that all the time.

Same for greasy spoons … a good fry-up or bacon bap is fantastic, but can’t eat like that all the time either .

There’s a time a place for both of them in my life.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

There are 8 3 Michelin star restaurants in the UK. Realised recently that I have been to 6 of them.

I go to cafes too, but I love a good outing to a good restaurant, and restaurants feature a lot in travel plans.

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Finedon ,

Nothing beats a good old fashioned Transport cafe, If you can find one that is.

On the restaurant front I have a preference for small family run establishments.

However with my son in law being of Chinese parentage and his family owning a couple of Restaurants I do seem to frequent them occasionaly.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"I'm somewhere inbetween and would choose a pub, Shag"
That is good to choose a pub too

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


"I like both, …."

^ this.

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

Café hold no appeal for me whatsoever...I'm not the biggest restaurant goer, but an all you can eat buffet? Particularly if it's a Chinese one? Lush

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Café hold no appeal for me whatsoever...I'm not the biggest restaurant goer, but an all you can eat buffet? Particularly if it's a Chinese one? Lush "

Not a fan of buffets, particularly in summer when flies get on them. Freshly cooked food is generally far more hygienic

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By *alguyMan
over a year ago

Gibraltar & Manchester

Prefer cafes

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Greasy spoon far better than posh nosh "

What is “posh nosh?”

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


"Café hold no appeal for me whatsoever...I'm not the biggest restaurant goer, but an all you can eat buffet? Particularly if it's a Chinese one? Lush

Not a fan of buffets, particularly in summer when flies get on them. Freshly cooked food is generally far more hygienic "

Yeah, I know some people have those misgivings, but I've never had that problem..and there are ones that do freshly cook, were the customers get to choose the ingredients

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Deffo a cafe ! Especially more so than a fancy restaurant! X"
That is good and same here. I also prefer a cafe too x

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

I like them both, they both have their place in life.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"I used to hate cafes, but am coming round to them - i can still hear my mum saying 'wait until you get home - for a drink /sandwich'

... and not blowing my own trumpet but i often find i can cook better unless it's a fancy restaurant"
That is good that you like cafes too

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

I love a cafe as usually if I visit it's more for me to take some time to relax. I like how casual they are. I love restaurants too but prefer being left alone in a nice quiet cafe.

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

Restaurant.

But I’d go to a cafe with Mr and Mrs Nice from Nicecouple. An Italian one.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Restaurant.

But I’d go to a cafe with Mr and Mrs Nice from Nicecouple. An Italian one. "

We haven't been recently. Fickle, that's us.

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


"Restaurant.

But I’d go to a cafe with Mr and Mrs Nice from Nicecouple. An Italian one.

We haven't been recently. Fickle, that's us. "

Guess our group outing is OFF then

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

Who organising a Beano Shag x

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

Who organising a mass meeting in Starbucks

Costa

Or your trip to London for tea and scone

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"I like both and I also like going out for pub meals"
Hi diamondsmiles, that is good that you also like both and to go out for pub meals too

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Who organising a Beano Shag x "
Hi becs, yes, we should organise a beano too

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Who organising a mass meeting in Starbucks

Costa

Or your trip to London for tea and scone "
Yes becs, all of us should have coffee social with a tea and a scone too

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By *adgerMan
over a year ago

york

There’s a place for both… but preferably independent not a chain!

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

More of a "pub food" person

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Cafe for me I’m not fancy restaurants "
That sounds good to me too

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


"Cafe probably.

I like informal restaurants where the atmosphere is relaxed."

This ^

There is a beauty and comfort in both.

T

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By *imherjgCouple
over a year ago

andover

Prefer cafe down by the coast

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"It varies. Neither and both. I like good food, a good atmosphere. Somewhere I can enjoy myself, relax in to conversation with another.

Good food doesn't necessarily mean silver service and a high price tag. "
Hi _eli, that is good it varies too and you are right there, that good food doesnt necessarily

mean that

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"What about a proper Caff like the Cowshed or Grindleford Station. White bread, Instant coffee & an ice cream container full of white sugar with white plastic spoons "
Yes, a proper one like those are also good

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"Cafe in the morning, restaurant in the evening.

And that includes mcdonalds, hate the egg mcmuffin x "
That is good to split it up too x

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By *hagTonight OP   Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.


"I like both, but I would say that I like to go to a cafe more, because I like the atmosphere and the vibe a bit more and you can also people watch which is fun. I go about 1 or 2 times a week to a cafe and to a restaurant more on occasions

Is McDonalds or KFC an option? I guess could fall into either category - McCafe during the day when you want a quick cappuccino and transforming into restaurant in the evening for a three course meal. "
That is good and yes, they are also an option too.

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