FabSwingers.com forum: Costa or Starbucks???

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

That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

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

Neither - Cafe Nero... Sorry

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

I'm a Nero girl too when out and about. At home I grind my beans fresh and make my own.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

you learn something new every day !

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I don't drink coffee, and I've lived in Yorkshire long enough to not hand over £3 for a drink with cream and sugar in. But if I had to go into a coffee shop I'd go for Caffe Nero. They do a lovely panettone.

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By *agging for it lou.Woman
over a year ago

Loughborough

Total wiv u the coffee is soo much nicer

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

nero.....but my own is the best..

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

Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)

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

Nero too but I have hot chocolate as I can't drink coffee

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

"Neither - Cafe Nero... Sorry

Oooh you're a Nero lover..... Hhhhmmmm

Latte in Nero is good

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

Carmel Macchiato in Starbucks is my thing...

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By *urreyfun2008Man
over a year ago

East Grinstead

Costa and cannot beat a chocolate twist

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

Not a big coffee drinker but if I do Costa everytime,there tea is also ok

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

Neither its just a drink ffs I can buy a jar of coffee for what they charge for a cup

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

"Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)"

Ah, but I choose based on the one that makes coffee I consider drinkable. I couldn't care less about being cool as long as I get my caffeine fix.

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

Is there a filter to stop Nero fans posting

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Well I ( mrs) don't drink coffee. But I do go in Costa for a tea/ hot choccy ... But only really cos there loads if em local to me and if i'm out and thirsty i pop in

wouldn't know where a local Starbucks is? So is it snobery to which place people use then?

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

I'm a costa girl

Don't do Starbucks!!

Costa Costa costa costa mmmmmm large skinny latte yeah and some tyrells salt and vinegar and a Belgian choc marshmallow tea cake

But if Costa shut down I'd have to frequent Nero

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

"Well I ( mrs) don't drink coffee. But I do go in Costa for a tea/ hot choccy ... But only really cos there loads if em local to me and if i'm out and thirsty i pop in

wouldn't know where a local Starbucks is? So is it snobery to which place people use then?

Twinings breakfast tea mmmmm

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

My tassimo does Costa. And it's more British. So costa

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

Costa every time. Love people watching when in there. Especially make eye contact older guys. Nothing happened yet but keep trying

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)"

I would love to know what arbitrary scale of coolness you are consulting to decide what coffee shops come under.

Costa is OK, but Starbucks is full of hipsters. To be honest, I prefer Bettys Tearooms but you need to take out a loan to afford to buy anything there.

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

Nero fan's are cool, Nero Nero Nero Nero... I do have a Starbucks mug in the office though if that helps?

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

"Costa and cannot beat a chocolate twist"

Mmmm yeh

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

Seriously what is this?

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

"I'm a costa girl

Don't do Starbucks!!

Costa Costa costa costa mmmmmm large skinny latte yeah and some tyrells salt and vinegar and a Belgian choc marshmallow tea cake

But if Costa shut down I'd have to frequent Nero

was you made in heaven

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

And what about Pret A Manger? Now that's cool!

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

"Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)

I would love to know what arbitrary scale of coolness you are consulting to decide what coffee shops come under.

Costa is OK, but Starbucks is full of hipsters. To be honest, I prefer Bettys Tearooms but you need to take out a loan to afford to buy anything there."

I think it depends on the area you are in.

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

What about pret a manger ? Their coffee is good

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

"Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)

I would love to know what arbitrary scale of coolness you are consulting to decide what coffee shops come under.

Costa is OK, but Starbucks is full of hipsters. To be honest, I prefer Bettys Tearooms but you need to take out a loan to afford to buy anything there.

I think it depends on the area you are in. "

Well leeds City Centre has Costa Nero Pret Starbucks and I chose Costa over any

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

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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

No one has mentioned Dave's cafe down the road. Comes with complimentary lipstick marks on the rim

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

"Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)

I would love to know what arbitrary scale of coolness you are consulting to decide what coffee shops come under.

Costa is OK, but Starbucks is full of hipsters. To be honest, I prefer Bettys Tearooms but you need to take out a loan to afford to buy anything there."

Starbucks is for students, who want to pay for overpriced, horrible tasting coffee/drinks, trying to look as hip as us Costa, super amazing tasting coffee consumers

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

I'm not fussed, I'll go into any. But I do love Starbucks Mango and Passionfruit blend and their raspberry and coconut cake

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)

I would love to know what arbitrary scale of coolness you are consulting to decide what coffee shops come under.

Costa is OK, but Starbucks is full of hipsters. To be honest, I prefer Bettys Tearooms but you need to take out a loan to afford to buy anything there.

I think it depends on the area you are in. "

I can say with complete authority that York does not lack coffee shops in any way. We have the full selection, plus the odd independent.

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

1st: Costa

2nd: Cafe Nero

3rd: Pret

If the only choice was Starbucks I would go thirsty

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

I frequent them both, slight preference towards Starbucks.

Cafe Nero, not keen, tastes bitter to me.

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Another vote for nero here.

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By *hyblueEyesMan
over a year ago

Daventry

Starbucks anyday. Although I clearly spend too much time in there as I have gold status lol

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

Got to say, I am not fussed about the food from any of these places

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

"1st: Costa

2nd: Cafe Nero

3rd: Pret

4th: Dave's Cafe

If the only choice was Starbucks I would go thirsty

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By *hyblueEyesMan
over a year ago

Daventry

As much as I like all these 'upmarket' brands. I have to throw in a curveball. McDonald's do a great latté

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

Hot Chocolate with marshmallows,

in a 'take out' cup

so I can suck the melted marshmallow through the little slit

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

"As much as I like all these 'upmarket' brands. I have to throw in a curveball. McDonald's do a great latté"

Agree

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"Neither its just a drink ffs I can buy a jar of coffee for what they charge for a cup

My salary and their pricing structure move in different circles...lol

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I prefer Nero's as the coffee is slightly stronger Fla voir to it.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Neither its just a drink ffs I can buy a jar of coffee for what they charge for a cup

My salary and their pricing structure move in different circles...lol"

The amount of calories in some of the fancier drinks would definitely help me pass by without going in.

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

Ok, I might have to give in and give Nero's a second chance..

But you will never catch me setting foot in Starbucks

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By *ondimentsCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

Costa Starbucks

Flat white or a cortado for me!

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By *eyondCuriousWoman
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

I don't drink coffee but i do drink tea...

Starbucks breakfast tea is a bit odd, their earl Grey is pretty delish tho

Costa tea is yummy coz it's twinings. And they never charge me extra when I have a large one with two different bags.

Costa is British, Starbucks is American

I don't want the person making my tea to know my name so I guess Costa wins

Her

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By *igandanneCouple
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Starbucks coffe is awful give me an esspreso from a proper italian cafe anytime

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

I had some red velvet cake from Nero. It was sickly and the sponge was tasteless

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

Used to be a Starbucks man but I'm 110% Costa now

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I find the Starbucks interiors suit me well. None of them do tea I like and any brands coffee is alright.

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

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. Costa . Prefer their layout and coffee.

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

Whichever is closer to be honest, although starbucks more likely to have soy milk.

But much prefer a local independent proper tea room

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)

I would love to know what arbitrary scale of coolness you are consulting to decide what coffee shops come under.

Costa is OK, but Starbucks is full of hipsters. To be honest, I prefer Bettys Tearooms but you need to take out a loan to afford to buy anything there."
. I tried Bettys Tearooms out of curiosity once and found the breakfast to be very disappointing for the amount that I paid .

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By *at69driveMan
over a year ago

Hertford

"That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

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. Costa must be serving customer needs well. The share price of the holding company Whitbread has gone up 500% in the last five years and is still rising .

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

. Costa must be serving customer needs well. The share price of the holding company Whitbread has gone up 500% in the last five years and is still rising . "

I'm not surprised their business model is fantastic, take a cheap product and sell it at a massive premium.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

Neither.

There is a fantastic independent coffee shop in my town that knows my order when I walk in, knows my name, doesn't rush me out the door and does suspended coffees and actually allows homeless people to sit down in the warmth to drink them. Gets my vote and money every time.

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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago

Nr Chester

Primo North Wales. None come close. Cortado, perfect

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

You're all wrong, Patisserie Valerie if you're in company, Barclays cafe if you want hot tea in a chipped mug

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

Really prefer independent cafes and a mug of tea and window seat. Window licking optional lol

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By *dventuroususCouple
over a year ago

sunderland

"That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

seriously, if you must pay for overpriced coffee, choosing costa over Starbucks signifys you really need to sort your life out.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

Costa every day of the week. Am absolutely addicted to their cinnamon lattés and cheddar cheese and sundried tomato toasties.

- Amy. x

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

Coffee#1 for me.

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By *bbandflowCouple
over a year ago

South Devon

The Curator Cafe, Totnes.

Now that's cool!

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

Starbucks, large filter, room for milk please.

You get about a pint of decent coffee (served by the person behind the till without having to wait) for less than 2 quid.

Not cool, but if I'm out and about and want coffee; I want coffee!

Every time I've been to Nero's (apart from once, when I actually sat down with someone for a coffee) the coffee has been cool enough and small enough finished me to have finished by the time I'm out the door!

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

Neros.....less up their own arse. And dog friendly !

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

I've not heard of any of these pubs....!

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

Neither. There are a few independent coffee/tea places near me. I prefer those.

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By *lwaysup4it69Couple
over a year ago

Kirkby in Ashfield

Costa for me. Used to be a Nero fan but my lovely lady helped be see the light and brought me from the dark side

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

I'm a Costa girl

Starbucks hot chocolate : Luke warm

Cafe Nero hot chocolate : Too bitter

Costa hot chocolate : yum yum..... Mmmmmmm

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

Only go to coffee shops to meet friends, so whichever is nearest where I want to be. No preference, they're all overpriced.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Nero is not cool, sorry guys (thumbs down Icon needed)

I would love to know what arbitrary scale of coolness you are consulting to decide what coffee shops come under.

Costa is OK, but Starbucks is full of hipsters. To be honest, I prefer Bettys Tearooms but you need to take out a loan to afford to buy anything there.. I tried Bettys Tearooms out of curiosity once and found the breakfast to be very disappointing for the amount that I paid . "

If in York then Bennetts does a great breakfast and they've got a cracking view of the Minster!

As for coffee I frequent Waitrose. One free latte every day on production of my loyalty card.

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

Pret for me.

Their food is amazing

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

I'm a Costa fan....lovely coffee !!

Most Starbucks are under staffed and there is always rubbish on the tables.

Can't stand paying that money and having to clear the table myself before i sit down

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By *lttattoocoupleCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

I'd rather take my own company then hand over overly marked up products that the company doesn't pay uk tax on

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

Heheh agree with the above completely. But if pushed Neros hahah

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

Starbucks

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

Neither coffee #1 for me. But if none around Starbucks

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

I'll happily go between the two of them as I love the different limited edition flavoured coffees they both do so it depends who has the best ones at the time usually anything with salted caramel in!

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

"That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

"
Costa hands down.

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By *ouple1973Couple
over a year ago

clowne

Ive used both costa & starbucks i would choose costa

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

Nothing better than some independent coffee shops...

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By *hyllyphyllyMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Costa is not cool, they are owned by the UK’s biggest hospitality company, employing over 43,000 people.

Local coffee shops are cool

Or Nero

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By *ipsTeaserCouple
over a year ago

here and there, thereabouts

I have no loyalty(to the big coffee shops

) Costas Vanilla &hazelhut Lattes are great. Starbucks Caramel Macchiato is a weakness, but the small local chain near us trumps all lol

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By *ngelsdevilWoman
over a year ago

Merseyside

Costa, cant bare the Americanised bollocks in Starbucks... no you dont need to know my name just give me my coffee!!! Plus Costa is a nicer blend!

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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

"Nothing better than some independent coffee shops..."

When I could drink coffee I used to go in a little cafe run by a lovely Italian family and have a cappuccino. It was a weekly shopping trip treat with my mum

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By *histler21Man
over a year ago

Ipswich

"That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

Costa. Starbucks coffee is too bland.

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

I don't like coffee

Costa Black Forrest hot chocolate for me all year round.

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

Which ever one is closest after following Belle around nearly every bloody shop in town!!! Costa would be my preference though

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

I prefer to find an Indy myself

After that it's anything but Starbucks

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

"I'll happily go between the two of them as I love the different limited edition flavoured coffees they both do so it depends who has the best ones at the time usually anything with salted caramel in! "
now we know what youd like for valentines!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

We have Costa and cafe Nero here, I prefer cafe Nero as better view out of the window

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

Neither. I go to waitrose and get it or free .....something always tastes better when it's free

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

"1st: Costa

2nd: Cafe Nero

3rd: Pret

If the only choice was Starbucks I would go thirsty

^^^^

Yeah that's my preference

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Has to be Cafe Nero, Costa and only if nothing else available Starbucks for us

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

I am an addict, when I need a fix and am away from home any supplier will do

If the 3 were next to each other I would probably choose Nero.

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

Ok, after quite a few of you guys saying Nero is your first choice, I decided to test it out for myslef, to see what the rave was about

It lead me to the final conclusion that you must have been born with faulty taste buds or just a deluded idea of how a good cup of coffee is supposed to taste

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

Costa do better cakes

Starbucks do better drinks

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By *oo hotCouple
over a year ago

North West

Cant believe that people still use Starbucks considering the public outrage at their tax affairs.

Personally I prefer Costa as the coffee tastes stronger.

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

"Cant believe that people still use Starbucks considering the public outrage at their tax affairs.

Personally I prefer Costa as the coffee tastes stronger."

Starbucks aren't the only ones with tax issues. Would you boycott everyone?

People like what they like, I like Starbucks.

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

I Personally don't care about the tax, they won't be the first or the last

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By *bfoxxxMan
over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

"Neither - Cafe Nero... Sorry

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

Costa. That's all.

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By *bfoxxxMan
over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

"I don't drink coffee, and I've lived in Yorkshire long enough to not hand over £3 for a drink with cream and sugar in. But if I had to go into a coffee shop I'd go for Caffe Nero. They do a lovely panettone."

And take a flask??

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I only ever drink coffee with a goodly dash of cream in and I prefer just a small cup. None of that fancy pants stuff.

The best so far is Neros, a close second is the divine restaurant in Leicester called The White Peacock where, for £1.60 I can get an excellent cup, beautifully served by waiters who happen to be a little easy on the eye.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Neither. I go to waitrose and get it or free .....something always tastes better when it's free

It won't be free for much longer

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By *layfull pairingCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Costas...... Starbucks is too strong...and they keep asking for your name... And when i tell them they can never understand my broad bristolian accent and i have to keep repeating myself...

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

"Costas...... Starbucks is too strong...and they keep asking for your name... And when i tell them they can never understand my broad bristolian accent and i have to keep repeating myself... "

That's when you can have fun though and just give them different names

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

Starbucks... Skinny vanilla late please..

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

Costa, Gingerbread latte. Heaven.

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By *tep121Man
over a year ago

manchester

Like starbucks, quite like mc donalds, prefer costa though. Only because i get staff discount at costa, and nearly always get it for free at work..

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough

Of the choice of two it would be Costa. But i prefer the smaller chain of Bewitched in Kettering and Corby

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

Starbucks without a doubt! I am a proud loyalty card holder plus mug with my own name in it

On my way to get one right now Infact!

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

I find all these places are far to strong,so I prefer to make my own at home,oh,and it's a lot cheaper in home comforts......

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

Costa their foods not very good, Starbucks don't deserve to be in this country as they don't pay their dues.

Rather frequent the smaller proper Italian place or make my own.

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

Neither I only like tea and would prefer to have a nice cup from a local cafe.

Starbucks muffins are nice though!

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I go for the coffee and I dont mind either, no preference, they are both a rip off, so I go rarely

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

I have never been to a coffee shop and don't plan to either.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I have never been to a coffee shop and don't plan to either. "

Its a fucker, what I find is:

Them: Hi what can I get you.

Me: A coffee please.

If only it was that simple, what follows for 3 minutes is you trying to work out what each coffee is, wether you have a flavour in it and then finally what size?

Plus, to drink in or take away.

It gives me a headache.

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

"I have never been to a coffee shop and don't plan to either.

Its a fucker, what I find is:

Them: Hi what can I get you.

Me: A coffee please.

If only it was that simple, what follows for 3 minutes is you trying to work out what each coffee is, wether you have a flavour in it and then finally what size?

Plus, to drink in or take away.

It gives me a headache."

By the time all that's sorted I could be half way through a pint at the pub next door or a bottle of water from the shop.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I have never been to a coffee shop and don't plan to either.

Its a fucker, what I find is:

Them: Hi what can I get you.

Me: A coffee please.

If only it was that simple, what follows for 3 minutes is you trying to work out what each coffee is, wether you have a flavour in it and then finally what size?

Plus, to drink in or take away.

It gives me a headache.

By the time all that's sorted I could be half way through a pint at the pub next door or a bottle of water from the shop. "

Plus the coffee is like £3.95 or something.

Im sure they just think of a number, like the ice cream van, man.

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

"I have never been to a coffee shop and don't plan to either.

Its a fucker, what I find is:

Them: Hi what can I get you.

Me: A coffee please.

If only it was that simple, what follows for 3 minutes is you trying to work out what each coffee is, wether you have a flavour in it and then finally what size?

Plus, to drink in or take away.

It gives me a headache.

By the time all that's sorted I could be half way through a pint at the pub next door or a bottle of water from the shop.

Plus the coffee is like £3.95 or something.

Im sure they just think of a number, like the ice cream van, man."

£4 for a coffee ? You can get a whole jar for that.

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

Neither. I'll choose a pub.

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

gota be a Costa

ive got my own machine and glasses, its great

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

Lol dont care when i need a coffee i need a coffee lol

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I have never been to a coffee shop and don't plan to either.

Its a fucker, what I find is:

Them: Hi what can I get you.

Me: A coffee please.

If only it was that simple, what follows for 3 minutes is you trying to work out what each coffee is, wether you have a flavour in it and then finally what size?

Plus, to drink in or take away.

It gives me a headache.

By the time all that's sorted I could be half way through a pint at the pub next door or a bottle of water from the shop.

Plus the coffee is like £3.95 or something.

Im sure they just think of a number, like the ice cream van, man.

£4 for a coffee ? You can get a whole jar for that. "

I just bought a small jar of Douwe Egberts 'caramel' coffee. Its £3 and is small but will last me a few weeks. I always thought it was a rip off until we discussed the rip offs in Starbucks n Costa. takes 2 mins in the microwave, so easy. Plus I dont have to dress up. (I dont mean an actual dress, just shoes not trainers)

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By *ikki ShooterTV/TS
over a year ago

Epsom

"Neither - Cafe Nero... Sorry

This.because I like the coffee ... Or a real Italian café

Not an American one

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

Neither, I cant stand filter coffee

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

Caffè Nero.

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

support local The butterie Strand Street

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

PRET , everytime but over here we only have

Costa!

Its like living in the 3rd world.

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

Betty's tea shop for a proper brew. And maybe some pikelets. And s cake. Or two.

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

Anyone been to hot numbers?

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

Starbucks.. I like my free syrup, whipped cream and the fancier coffee!

I also like that i can pre load my phone app with money so dont even have to mess around with cash and even if i only have 20p left on my app and pay the rest in cash i still get the star towards my free drinks!

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

"Neither - Cafe Nero... Sorry

Snap

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

"Starbucks.. I like my free syrup, whipped cream and the fancier coffee!

My card is Gold Status till May 2016 I go in there that often LOL...I love that I just tap my phone and all done.

Plus extra free shots and syrup and they give me free mugs and stuff

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

Starbucks because I can access the internet without having to sign up to something.

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

Which one of the two does the best tea?

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

"Which one of the two does the best tea?"

^ lol

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

Costa for hot

starbucks for fraps

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

Not been there for a while,but two mills cafe. Nice little place on the Wirral peninsula, it does a meant beans on toast.

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

Definitely costa for me (lou) i don't drink coffee. They have the best tea and cakes :D

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

Costa all the way!!Starbucks are tax dodgers that found the slaughter of innocent people .

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

Costa but cafe nero if i can find one. Also have nespresso at home mmmmmmm

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By *reasyontheeyesMan
over a year ago

out in the sticks

Don't frequent these way over priced places. Crazy prices for crazy calories! !

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

"Definitely costa for me (lou) i don't drink coffee. They have the best tea and cakes :D

What's in the Welsh water, your boobs are HUGE

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

Neither. I much prefer Dunkin' Donuts coffee any day of the week.

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"Which one of the two does the best tea?"

Whittards of Chelsea

Mr ddc

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By *ralNewBiMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

It's got to be Costa for me

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By *carineMan
over a year ago

Armthorpe, Doncaster

I make my own, and burn a five pound note whilst i`m waiting, for that authentic coffee shop experience.

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

"That is the Question...

You can tell a lot from a person's preference.

Like choosing Costa over Starbucks, simply means you are a cooler guy/woman

Costa every day of the week

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By *he Stuff Of LegendMan
over a year ago

Hadfield

A quality independent will give you a far better coffee.

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