Cost-a Living Crisis

PostCost-a Living Crisis by **Godzilla** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:30 pm

What is the best coffee shop.... The nation decides.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Vermilion** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:33 pm

I normally use Costa, plus i have the app which means i can get a free drink sometimes.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Godzilla** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:42 pm

Nero or Starbucks are the coffees I prefer. I do like Tim Hortons doughnuts though. Gregg's is surprisingly excellent for coffee , bacon baguette and an orange juice for £5.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **jiggles** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:45 pm

It’s either Caffè Nero or McDonald’s for me if I’m getting coffee to go, but I hardly use them at all any more since I got my espresso machine.

McDonald’s isn’t outstanding but it really is unbeatable value.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Qikz** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:45 pm

I don't drink coffee, but out of the places available near me that I've used Costa has the best hot chocolate. Not used it for ages though.

I loved their salted caramel one they did for Christmas one year.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **speedboatchase** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:46 pm

Gail’s.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Vermilion** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:50 pm

speedboatchase wrote:Gail’s.

Oooh, someone's posh.

I've only ever use Gail's once, but i have also had tea in a chain called Paul, along with Joe & The Juice.

Mind you, i don't drink coffee at all, can't stand the stuff, i only ever have tea.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Drumstick** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:01 pm

Timmy Ho's (although the North American version is superior still).

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Knoyleo** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:02 pm

I'll usually try independent places if I'm near one, but otherwise Costa is my preferred choice of chain cafes. Not really sure why, but I'm sure I read somewhere that their coffees are stronger.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Jenuall** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:03 pm

Never even heard of Tim Horton's - was assuming that was a joke option!

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Knoyleo** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:05 pm

Jenuall wrote:Never even heard of Tim Horton's - was assuming that was a joke option!

It's a Canadian chain. Not sure how many outlets they have here, but I've been to the Birmingham one, and they're good for some insanely sugary donuts/muffins/pastries to go with your coffee if that's what you're after.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **speedboatchase** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:05 pm

Vermilion wrote:
speedboatchase wrote:Gail’s.

Oooh, someone's posh.

I've only ever use Gail's once, but i have also had tea in a chain called Paul, along with Joe & The Juice.

Mind you, i don't drink coffee at all, can't stand the stuff, i only ever have tea.

It only just opened close enough to me in Bromley, and I was stunned to see that high street was deemed Gailsworthy. But I’ll take it!

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Victor Mildew** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:08 pm

Instant coffee at home once a day.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **rinks** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:10 pm

Knoyleo wrote:
Jenuall wrote:Never even heard of Tim Horton's - was assuming that was a joke option!

It's a Canadian chain. Not sure how many outlets they have here, but I've been to the Birmingham one, and they're good for some insanely sugary donuts/muffins/pastries to go with your coffee if that's what you're after.

I'd rather go to Krispy Kreme (if it's even still there!).

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Squinty** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:10 pm

Jenuall wrote:Never even heard of Tim Horton's - was assuming that was a joke option!

They opened one in Belfast. It's shite apparently (I don't drink coffee).

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **rinks** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:10 pm

lol at the Pret snub.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **OrangeRKN** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:15 pm

Happy to have pushed "I don't drink coffee but still want to take part" into top place!

Who tf is Tim Horton

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **jawa_** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:17 pm

speedboatchase wrote:...Bromley, and I was stunned to see that high street was deemed Gailsworthy...

I still think of Bromley as being pretty upmarket; a (mainly) lovely area with expensive housing. I used to do my Christmas shopping there years ago, before Bluewater opened. I had heard that the shopping area has - like nearly all high streets! - deteriorated a bit in past years, though?

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Zilnad** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:55 pm

I will say that Costa is awful. I normally use a cafetier at home.

PostRe: Cost-a Living Crisis by **Victor Mildew** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:56 pm

Zilnad wrote:I will say that Costa is awful. I normally use a cafetier at home.

Ooòoo laa dee dah look at me I'm so rich I've got my own cafeteria!

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