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Costa vs Starbucks McDonald’s etc

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

I used to love costa coffee their machines are mostly everywhere but lately it’s becoming weaker, you get less in a cup too, now hate to say it they are probably way behind Starbucks on flavour..

Your thoughts?

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

Still like Costa, and their "guest" roasts

Not sure I've noticed less in a cup

Cafe Nero a close second, don't rate Starbucks

The independents can be very good though

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

Haven’t noticed a change in taste but yes cups are smaller.

Not a fan of Starbucks and I have to walk past one to get to costa.

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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

I don’t like the taste of Starbucks and the barista in my Costa is way way sexier

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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Since Costa have been taken over by Coke, they have reduced the amount you get, plus price increase.

McD for me, but read that Greggs has more coffee per cup (as in the amount of coffee in the cup then added milk etc) than any other.

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

It's a toss up between Costa and Caffe Nero for me, although the Mcds coffee isn't bad either.

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

For me these places are ruining our streets with their bland branding.

I much prefer independent places that often surprisingly do great beverages .

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

Independents for me all the way... keep your money local and especially not abroad to mega companies

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By *ikerdude2017Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

McDonald's. Best for what you get. Prefer Costa but it keeps going up same for Starbucks. Almost £4 for a coffee if you have a syrup !! However anyone fancy a coffee would love to meet up at any coffee place.

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By *ilverfox81Man
over a year ago

port talbot

McDonald's is OK, but you have to have a double expresso to add to it. Still works out cheaper than the others.

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

Is it snobby to say they all taste like complete shite? If so, I’m a snob. Independent coffee shops all the way!

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By *urvyandCurious999Woman
over a year ago

Hiding from twats

Independents or Pret A Manger for me.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Of the chains will always go for Costa mainly because their loyalty scheme is better than the others

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

recently been to canada, they have chain called tim hortons, first one opened in birmingham and more coming over here soon , also dairy queen ice cream place outstanding!

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Starbucks fan here prefer their coffee over Costa. McDonald's coffee is not too bad and quite cheap.

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

Can't Stand Costa. If I was going out for a coffee I would choose an independent coffee shop. I do like Starbucks toffee nut latte at Christmas though

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

McDonald’s for me. I only drink espresso and find there’s the best. Other than that there’s a couple of great independents in Newcastle,

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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago

Stockport


"Can't Stand Costa. If I was going out for a coffee I would choose an independent coffee shop. I do like Starbucks toffee nut latte at Christmas though"

Don't do anything with a syrup in, and rare I go with the cream on a hot chocolate either!

Just coffee.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

Independent shop for me. Although if pushed it's 1. Pret, 2. Costa, 3. Nero, 4. Starbucks.

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Indies for me but if I have to use a chain then it’s Nero. I’m not a fan of Starbucks or Costa and their overpriced diluted coffee.

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

I’m glad this has sparked opinions from lots of you.

One thing I did notice, the comment “these places are ruining the high street”

They have always been in high streets..

Pls allow me to explain

Tea shops, liptons, wimpy and more.. we just don’t realise coffee is the new tea

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

Nero is the best out of them all I don't use the Costa machines I go to the coffee shops always get a full cup and it's yummy

Starbucks is like dishwater

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


"I’m glad this has sparked opinions from lots of you.

One thing I did notice, the comment “these places are ruining the high street”

They have always been in high streets..

Pls allow me to explain

Tea shops, liptons, wimpy and more.. we just don’t realise coffee is the new tea"

There have always been shops, and chains of course. But the amount of them, their in your face branding and relentless advertising is surely worse than ever? More than ever, we’re lazy creatures of convenience, primed to be sold to.

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

Cafe Nero ftw

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"I’m glad this has sparked opinions from lots of you.

One thing I did notice, the comment “these places are ruining the high street”

They have always been in high streets..

Pls allow me to explain

Tea shops, liptons, wimpy and more.. we just don’t realise coffee is the new tea

There have always been shops, and chains of course. But the amount of them, their in your face branding and relentless advertising is surely worse than ever? More than ever, we’re lazy creatures of convenience, primed to be sold to."

Agreed - I live in a relatively small town (around 16,000 residents) that has a dieing High Street of mainly charity shops, nail bars, estate agents and hairdressers and yet we will soon have 3 Costas!!

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I don’t want to go off topic but I’d rather see a chain coffee shop on a high street than boarded up, empty units.

Many Costas are franchises so I can understand why people are trying to cash in on the coffee boom, however insipid their product.

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

Ive had a mc donalds twice, first time was in the 90s and the second was in 2008 both were shit. Never had a starbucks or subway etc because I dont eat/drink mass produced crap

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Nescafe and my Kettle for me

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

Costa is vile to me..

I like small independent coffee shops most.

F*** Nestle too #boycottnestle

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

Prefer Pret but if there isn’t one and there aren’t any independents around then Nero. The coffee at Costa and Starbucks is somehow, too weak or not flavoursome enough.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham


"Prefer Pret but if there isn’t one and there aren’t any independents around then Nero. The coffee at Costa and Starbucks is somehow, too weak or not flavoursome enough."

Monkey notes ... doesn't like weak, likes flavour

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Is it snobby to say they all taste like complete shite? If so, I’m a snob. Independent coffee shops all the way!"
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This. Italy is the coffee drinking capital of the world! But how many Starbucks are there in Italy....

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