FabSwingers.com forum: Starbucks or Costa??

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

I am a self confessed coffee addict!

I've always preferred Starbucks over Costa. Just found the coffee to be richer and it has more of a punch.

I know we could sit and discuss that they don't pay their taxes etc etc but this is about coffee.

My friends insist Costa is better....but I disagree...what do you guys think?

Yes I know it might seem trivial but my morning coffee is vital to my daily performance

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Starbucks for me.

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

Mc Donalds.

Gimp

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

Costa cappuccino all day long

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

Never actually had a Mc Ds coffee...I don't get out much

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

Neither - I prefer the non chain coffee shops. If I had to pick one though it would be coffee#1.

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

You are actually right!

The independents do much better quality coffee but it hard to find one open at 6.00 am

When I have the time I do tend to visit them. I also find the service is much more personal, but am not ready to give up my Starbucks card just yet

"Neither - I prefer the non chain coffee shops. If I had to pick one though it would be coffee#1.

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

"Neither - I prefer the non chain coffee shops. If I had to pick one though it would be coffee#1.

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indeed. . Chain coffee giants are pants . You can get much better coffee from an independant. Plus an interesting variety of customers rather that just yummy mummies and business folk . Save a quid or so a drink too !

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

It has to be "costa" .....the coffee is much nicer

Everytime i've ever been in Starbucks i find it dirty.....they never seem to have enough staff

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

Not Greggs

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

Starbuck, especially in the new Battlestar Galactica!!!

I do like a tomboy!

And I hate coffee!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Sorry I want shop 'C', cafe Nero.

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

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By *oughnut and radoxWoman
over a year ago

Ashingdon

Costa plus Starbucks charge 20p more for Soya milk no one else does!!

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I prefer costa coffee.

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

Costa for me

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Starbucks for me please however I do love the quirky independent coffee houses

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

If you have a Starbucks card soya milk & shots are free... Only reason I have the card

"Costa plus Starbucks charge 20p more for Soya milk no one else does!! "

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By *andS66Couple
over a year ago

Derby

Costa.. the only think they don't do, which they should, is the cheese and marmite toasty.

Costs are doing a limited edition roast called Paradise Street at the moment... try it. it's smooth, it's velvety.

How do you have your coffee then OP?

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Starbucks do pumpkin spice latte this time of the year...I do have to resist temptation as its so good. We have a Starbucks at work and it's cheaper than the high street one.

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

If it's starbucksi have my Venti caramel latte...sometimes with the Guatemala blend.

If I have to resort to Costa, hazelnut latte with 2 brown sugars.

How do you like yours?

Oh I must say love the cheese and tom toastie Costa do. It's often been lunch!

"Costa.. the only think they don't do, which they should, is the cheese and marmite toasty.

Costs are doing a limited edition roast called Paradise Street at the moment... try it. it's smooth, it's velvety.

How do you have your coffee then OP?"

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

Costa, always Costa

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

It does smell lovely and them sprinkle things they put on the top of the cream I could eat all day!

As for the base flavour of it....I got an after taste of cough medicine lol

Maybe it's just my tainted taste buds!

"Starbucks do pumpkin spice latte this time of the year...I do have to resist temptation as its so good. We have a Starbucks at work and it's cheaper than the high street one.

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

Cafe Nero for me. Starbucks and Costa are both fine and i will use either if i cant find a Nero

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

The Hospital I work in has a Costa in it and a Subway mmmmmmm

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

"Cafe Nero for me. Starbucks and Costa are both fine and i will use either if i cant find a Nero"

Me too, but if I have to choose, Costa

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We like Starbucks if we're drinking coffee out and for us it's Americano with hot milk on the side.

If we're at home it fresh ground beans.

My biggest problem when buying a cup of coffee is size and heat.

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

"I am a self confessed coffee addict!

I've always preferred Starbucks over Costa. Just found the coffee to be richer and it has more of a punch.

I know we could sit and discuss that they don't pay their taxes etc etc but this is about coffee.

My friends insist Costa is better....but I disagree...what do you guys think?

Yes I know it might seem trivial but my morning coffee is vital to my daily performance

neither...don't like theses places...

always go to my local coffee shop run by 3 Algerians.

Best coffee and great atmosphere.

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

Starbucks mainly as I prefer their flavoured and iced coffees but if a Costa is closer then I won't say no. I just love coffee!

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

I'm British and can't stand coffee except as ice cream or cake flavouring. Tea all the way.

And coffee gives one the trots

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

I never venture for anything less than a grande.

As for heat...ask for extra hot and they steam the milk fresh.

I have my own Starbucks coffee cup. A pound off every time I use it and they wash it for me as well

"We like Starbucks if we're drinking coffee out and for us it's Americano with hot milk on the side.

If we're at home it fresh ground beans.

My biggest problem when buying a cup of coffee is size and heat."

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

"I am a self confessed coffee addict!

I've always preferred Starbucks over Costa. Just found the coffee to be richer and it has more of a punch.

I know we could sit and discuss that they don't pay their taxes etc etc but this is about coffee.

My friends insist Costa is better....but I disagree...what do you guys think?

Yes I know it might seem trivial but my morning coffee is vital to my daily performance

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Starbucks are so much better, you're right.

You sir, have impeccable taste

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

Its got to be Costa hes started the season superbly goals goals goals,if he stays fit he could be the man to fire Chelsea to be champions this season.

never heard of this starbucks fella ,what team does he play for?

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

"I'm British and can't stand coffee except as ice cream or cake flavouring. Tea all the way.

And coffee gives one the trots

ha...British trots...classy.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I never venture for anything less than a grande.

As for heat...ask for extra hot and they steam the milk fresh.

I have my own Starbucks coffee cup. A pound off every time I use it and they wash it for me as well

We like Starbucks if we're drinking coffee out and for us it's Americano with hot milk on the side.

If we're at home it fresh ground beans.

My biggest problem when buying a cup of coffee is size and heat."

Yep always ask for hot milk on the side but only ever drink the smallest size....lord knows why they call it tall! It's often the independents that.serve small cups of luke warm coffee although we do got to two where this isn't so, I would rather not bother or have tea.

Illy is always pretty good coffee in my opinion.

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By *anatee175Couple
over a year ago

Sunderland

I, Claire prefer Starbucks love their coffee and Ginger snaps. Keith prefers Costa so if we are out together it's Costa.

Claire

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

Currently on my 3rd cup of the day.

My work place serves both. Costa & Starbucks.

Oh and to the lady that posted about independents....Arabic coffee is the best!

When am out in the middle easy it's all I have. It's like battery acid but my god it does the job!

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

Greasy spoon no nonsense coffee at a 3rd of the price.

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

Thank you kindly. One certainly tries

"I am a self confessed coffee addict!

I've always preferred Starbucks over Costa. Just found the coffee to be richer and it has more of a punch.

I know we could sit and discuss that they don't pay their taxes etc etc but this is about coffee.

My friends insist Costa is better....but I disagree...what do you guys think?

Yes I know it might seem trivial but my morning coffee is vital to my daily performance

Starbucks are so much better, you're right.

You sir, have impeccable taste

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By *hrissie1961Woman
over a year ago

dumfries and galloway

I'd do either or, depends on the company your keeping

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

Skinny latte at costa

cant go wrong.

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By *aelic funMan
over a year ago

Carlisle Dumfries France

Nero are the best, standard double shot too - and their apricot croissants!!!

Starbucks next

Costa's staff training isn't as good and staff tend to burn the coffee more often

You will gather from the above that I love coffee almost as much as sex

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Greasy spoon no nonsense coffee at a 3rd of the price.

We went to a café recently where they had coffee or "bikers" coffee, "bikers" coffee was Nescafe in a mug with two sugars and milk

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

Waitrose every time. ... and what's more, it's free

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

Costa all the way x

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

Tea is much better.

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

"Greasy spoon no nonsense coffee at a 3rd of the price.

We went to a café recently where they had coffee or "bikers" coffee, "bikers" coffee was Nescafe in a mug with two sugars and milk

So what was just coffee?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Greasy spoon no nonsense coffee at a 3rd of the price.

We went to a café recently where they had coffee or "bikers" coffee, "bikers" coffee was Nescafe in a mug with two sugars and milk

So what was just coffee?

It was all that barista style stuff

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By *tephstockingsTV/TS
over a year ago

birmingham

Got to be costa for me

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

I say you chaps, could anyone point me in the direction of the nearest Lyons teahouse?

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

Like em or not Starbucks will always be at the top of the chain ... the very 1st store in Seattle in amazing !

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

"Greasy spoon no nonsense coffee at a 3rd of the price.

We went to a café recently where they had coffee or "bikers" coffee, "bikers" coffee was Nescafe in a mug with two sugars and milk

So what was just coffee?

It was all that barista style stuff

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no mug !

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

Can I just ask, how much is medium sized plain white coffee with nowt fucked about with in one of these places? And do you really think your not being ripped off?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Greasy spoon no nonsense coffee at a 3rd of the price.

We went to a café recently where they had coffee or "bikers" coffee, "bikers" coffee was Nescafe in a mug with two sugars and milk

So what was just coffee?

It was all that barista style stuff

no mug ! "

you decide who the mug is

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Can I just ask, how much is medium sized plain white coffee with nowt fucked about with in one of these places? And do you really think your not being ripped off?"

about £1.95 to £2.30. I call medium sized the smallest available in Starbucks though, any larger is just too much for me.

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

I would always have said Costa over starbucks but now its McDonalds cappuccino..creamier and cheaper

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

Costa

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

Who is buying coffee ?

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

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I would always have said Costa over starbucks but now its McDonalds cappuccino..creamier and cheaper

A likes McDonalds coffee, I don't like drinking from cardboard so I'm not keen.

If I had a choice I would always go for fresh ground, homemade coffee from a bone china cup and saucer (yes I have a special one

) but then I'm a fussy article

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

Starbucks

Venti, soy, decaf (usually) vanilla latte. Yum!

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

Starbucks coffee always tastes burnt to me, Costa has a nice flavour.

Hot numbers in Cambridge is bestest though.

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

I grind my own coffee beans at home can't get any better than that

but when I'm out I'm a costa man

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I prefer Starbucks and glad they are now paying some tax. The environment and coffee fits me well. My regular haunt is Eccleshall Rd, Sheffield Starbucks with a fair few other students.

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

Some interesting comments.

As for coffee at home, I have contemplated investing in one of those Starbucks machines so I can have it on tap but it all just seems too much of a faf!

I only wish they did deliveries.

As for tea...has to be Green or Mint.

The best tea I have ever tasted was at The Savoy @ The Strand. They have there own tea person...it was pretty amazing....as was the price!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Always seems to be Neros when I want a coffee. I love watching the world go by at the one down by Ronnie Scotts at 2am!!

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

Lady after my own heart!

Nothing better than a bit of people watching.

Ronnie Scotts is an amazing place!!

"Always seems to be Neros when I want a coffee. I love watching the world go by at the one down by Ronnie Scotts at 2am!!

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By *uperGuy68Man
over a year ago

Southampton

"Starbucks do pumpkin spice latte this time of the year...I do have to resist temptation as its so good. We have a Starbucks at work and it's cheaper than the high street one.

I'm counting the weeks until the eggnog latte is back and a Starbucks at work...I want your job!!

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

Neros of course....

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

Starbucks is blandness personified for the masses. If I can't find an independent I will go to Costa.

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

A strong cup anywhere suits me.

Her

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

My preference is Costa

Many suggest Costa is more bitter I may agree, however

I might suggest that Costa is the best value even better than shit Donalds

Why , Costa large has 4 shots of strong coffee for 2 65 the Starbucks only has 3 for same ish price McDonalds is 150 ish but that is only 2 weak shots

So pound per shot Costa is v good value x

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

Spot on,

Unless you have a Starbucks card and then you get the 4th shot!

"My preference is Costa

Many suggest Costa is more bitter I may agree, however

I might suggest that Costa is the best value even better than shit Donalds

Why , Costa large has 4 shots of strong coffee for 2 65 the Starbucks only has 3 for same ish price McDonalds is 150 ish but that is only 2 weak shots

So pound per shot Costa is v good value x

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

I have to say Starbucks because I love their Frappuccino's

Mind you, Maccy D's are doing these now

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

Always Costa because they pay their taxes.

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

I tried something called

Kopi Luwak once in a specialist coffee shop.

After they had told me how it was prepared it did not sound very appetising but I though why the hell not!

Let's see what all the hype is about.....supposed to be the best money can buy....what a load of nonsense that turned out to be!

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

"Always Costa because they pay their taxes."

Good point.

That's why I go to Maccy D's for my Fraps now

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

None of the above. We prefer Portuguese or Brazilian cafes. The blend is more in line with our palate and so is the price.

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

Taxes or no taxes.....for me it's all about the taste

If we got into business ethics....I could be here a life time but I respect your opinion

"Always Costa because they pay their taxes."

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

I hate it when barristas ask me my name and then do the phoney name call thing. I always give them a fake name...

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

Starbucks for the hot chocolate.. Both are too strong with the coffee.. I for one like the fact at Starbucks ( machine ) you can go skinny half shot.. You can't at Costa

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

With the whipped cream of course

and then they drizzle chocolate sauce all over it

"Starbucks for the hot chocolate.. Both are too strong with the coffee.. I for one like the fact at Starbucks ( machine ) you can go skinny half shot.. You can't at Costa

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By *oodyshere2011Man
over a year ago

Midlands

Starbucks all the way ...... Hot chocolate with cream .... Mmmmmmm!!!

Love it all over my nose, lol

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

"With the whipped cream of course

and then they drizzle chocolate sauce all over it

Starbucks for the hot chocolate.. Both are too strong with the coffee.. I for one like the fact at Starbucks ( machine ) you can go skinny half shot.. You can't at Costa

the machines don't offer cream

only time i partake in one is in the middle of the night while Im working.. Have never sat in one of their cafes

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

Cafe. Nero.

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

You clearly need to remedy that ASAP

"With the whipped cream of course

and then they drizzle chocolate sauce all over it

Starbucks for the hot chocolate.. Both are too strong with the coffee.. I for one like the fact at Starbucks ( machine ) you can go skinny half shot.. You can't at Costa

the machines don't offer cream

only time i partake in one is in the middle of the night while Im working.. Have never sat in one of their cafes

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