Starbucks already in trouble last year, credit crunch cutbacks. How long for Starbucks, Costa, Cafe Nero et al?
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The death of the coffee shops
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The death of the coffee shops
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Mate of mine is a head office type bod for one of the major coffee chains. Believe it or not, their major worry at the moment is people trading down to McDonalds, who have apparently started serving very good proper coffee recently.ǝןqqıʍ -
Originally posted by DiscoStu View PostMate of mine is a head office type bod for one of the major coffee chains. Believe it or not, their major worry at the moment is people trading down to McDonalds, who have apparently started serving very good proper coffee recently.
Nero had been a favourite of mine when they allowed smoking in the establishment, made it worthwhile. since the smoking ban, there's no reason to choose them over any of the other high street coffee merchants.
Still, when "on the continent" i do notice a distinct lack of starbucks et alCoffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View Postcan't be any worse than starbucks... and to be honest when i'm driving and can't be arsed getting out of the car then a macdonalds drvie through coffee does hit the spot.
Nero had been a favourite of mine when they allowed smoking in the establishment, made it worthwhile. since the smoking ban, there's no reason to choose them over any of the other high street coffee merchants.
Still, when "on the continent" i do notice a distinct lack of starbucks et alDon't ask Beaker. He's just another muppet.Comment
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Originally posted by beaker View PostThat's because they appreciate proper coffee and don't drink that Starbucks rubbish...Comment
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Perhaps people have finally realised they've been duped into paying over the odds for what is just a coffee.
Nothing quite so relaxing as sitting on the footpath of a busy road with ppl walking past you all the time, buses spewing out diesel fumes all over you, and you yelling to be overheard over the din of traffic...
yup, really great way to start the day. Not.Comment
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I never really got Starbucks, although I've only been into one or two. They seem OK apart from being really pricey - £4 for a slice of cake up north is crazy!
Luckily they haven't taken over Durham yet, which, due to the huge number of students, has a large number of decent coffee shops. If only the studets didn't keep making them so busy...
Oh yes, and in my book MCDonalds coffee is really not bad at all considering the price - and you don't have high expectations either which helps tooLast edited by d000hg; 21 October 2008, 07:07.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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MC Donalds are trying to rebrand a bit (as are Pasta Hut) with their Mc Cafes. The ones I have been too are excellent.
I never liked Starbucks, but do use my local Cafe Nero when at home. A mate of mine uses their wifi a lot and calls it his office.I am not qualified to give the above advice!
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Originally posted by DiscoStu View PostMate of mine is a head office type bod for one of the major coffee chains. Believe it or not, their major worry at the moment is people trading down to McDonalds, who have apparently started serving very good proper coffee recently.
( I'm sure there's an English version of the story somewhere ).
I used to get up at 4:15, shower, get in the car at 4:30, then drive three hours to Folkestone. That Burger King coffee I drank while on the shuttle, always tasted great.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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