[user104658]

Originally Posted by Livia

Starbucks sucks.

Obviously, a real well-made coffee is better but Starbucks is still the best "high street coffee" after Nero, and there isn't always a nearby Nero ... so for that I think Starbucks needs to be appreciated and protected. I'm not a huge fan of their performative progressiveness at times but I have to put that to one side because otherwise, we might be stuck with Costa, and that's just really unthinkable.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

Obviously, a real well-made coffee is better but Starbucks is still the best "high street coffee" after Nero, and there isn't always a nearby Nero ... so for that I think Starbucks needs to be appreciated and protected. I'm not a huge fan of their performative progressiveness at times but I have to put that to one side because otherwise, we might be stuck with Costa, and that's just really unthinkable.

I don't like Starbucks. I don't agree their coffee is the best, I'd rather support an independent. And I will never use a shop that doesn't accept legal currency.

Yes thiugh, Costa... Unthinkable..

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

Obviously, a real well-made coffee is better but Starbucks is still the best "high street coffee" after Nero, and there isn't always a nearby Nero ... so for that I think Starbucks needs to be appreciated and protected. I'm not a huge fan of their performative progressiveness at times but I have to put that to one side because otherwise, we might be stuck with Costa, and that's just really unthinkable.

I vastly prefer Costa to Starbucks.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Redway

I vastly prefer Costa to Starbucks.

... ... I mean ... everyone has their preferences I guess... but it's just so fruity and watery .

Their breakfast rolls are amazing though.

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

... ... I mean ... everyone has their preferences I guess... but it's just so fruity and watery .

Their breakfast rolls are amazing though.

Costa flavours (from their customary vanilla-lattes and bog-standard cappuccinos to their seasonal/time-bound drinks) are alright with me, likewise for their sausage baps (it’s a generous sprinkling of brown sauce on them you need to make the taste truly come alive). What’s your problem?