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to be fed up of coffee shops never giving me what I've ordered?

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BrightOrangeDahlias · 31/12/2024 22:40

This has happened several times over the last few weeks or so and it's really starting to annoy me! It's when I order a "fancy" coffee or hot chocolate etc, usually from the seasonal range, paying a price premium for it too. It never comes with all the bits it's bloody supposed to!

It's happened in Costa (gingerbread latte that came without the cream and gingerbread man, they'd run out of both). At a service station on the motorway the other day, Starbucks (who I usually avoid) fleeced me five pounds fecking thirty (!!!) for a Chestnut Praline Latte that was missing the cream and sprinkly bits. I handed that back and asked whether I could have the extra bits I'd paid for and the man grudgingly produced a squirt of cream and muttered they had ran out of sprinkles. And today, thought I'd be ok in a local independent and asked for a s'mores hot chocolate, which was missing any type of topping. This time they were out of cream, and the guy said "you have to ask specially for the marshmallows as they're not vegetarian so we don't put them on unless you ask us to". So why have a fecking massive telly behind you advertising them with marshmallows on then?!?

Fair enough that shops run out of things, but if you've run out of half the ingredients, don't let me order it and then charge me for something you're not going to give me!

It's not me, is it?!?

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PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 31/12/2024 23:02

I hate it when this happens. If they told you before you paid etc that they couldn't make something as it's advertised, no problem. It's the fact they hope customers will just quietly accept a lesser, cheaper item at no discount that bothers me.

It happened to me in a local pub. I ordered the vegetarian roast, but they didn't have the Glamorgan sausages or whatever it is it should've come with. So they just gave me the veg and potatoes without explanation or apology.

BliainNua · 31/12/2024 23:01

Nextyearhopes · 31/12/2024 22:41

Or when you specifically say ‘extra hot’ and you could literally stir it with your finger when it comes.

'Cos they're too bloody terrified of getting sued for it being too hot 🙄😠

MILLYmo0se · 31/12/2024 22:59

Nextyearhopes · 31/12/2024 22:41

Or when you specifically say ‘extra hot’ and you could literally stir it with your finger when it comes.

I have the opposite problem, I drink hot chocolates and now have to stipulate 'it doesn't need to be super hot' as I keep get it scalding hot. I drink my tea black so I'm fine with hot drinks but the milk is practically burned it so over boiled.

BrightOrangeDahlias · 31/12/2024 22:59

What would you say if part of the "extras" are missing? Would it be fair to ask for a refund for the difference (say) between a normal latte with syrup and the special edition latte? It seems so petty to quibble over a squirt of cream or some sprinkles or whatever, but when it happens every time it's really annoying.

I think I should revert to my standard, non-festive earl grey order anyway. Better for my waist-line and wallet...!

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Cherrypickled · 31/12/2024 22:59

Making it extra hot burns the milk, But if you liked burnt milk,crack on.

Paradoes · 31/12/2024 22:58

I only order tea now as it’s cheaper and I won’t be disappointed. Struggle to pay ;sometime 8 euro ! ) for fancy drinks

DappledThings · 31/12/2024 22:57

Nextyearhopes · 31/12/2024 22:54

Loath it. A hot drink should be hot and a cold drink cold.

I'm a weirdo who likes pretty much all my drinks tepid. Don't put ice in anything or keep anything but milk in the fridge and I've never been served a coffee in my life that first take at least 10 minutes to cool down to a drinkable temperature.

Youngheartsalittletogetherness · 31/12/2024 22:56

Nextyearhopes · 31/12/2024 22:41

Or when you specifically say ‘extra hot’ and you could literally stir it with your finger when it comes.

Lukewarm flat white at £3.75 a go ..I return it now if it's not extra hot as ordered.

BrightOrangeDahlias · 31/12/2024 22:56

catkatcatkat · 31/12/2024 22:46

I can’t believe you forked out that much in Starbucks. I wanted a toffee nut latte but when I saw the prices I decided against it.

It was at a motorway service station and I stupidly didn't pay attention to the prices. I felt a right mug when I didn't even get what I'd paid for Confused

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Nextyearhopes · 31/12/2024 22:54

pictoosh · 31/12/2024 22:45

Oh I do so hate a tepid coffee.

Loath it. A hot drink should be hot and a cold drink cold.

catkatcatkat · 31/12/2024 22:46

I can’t believe you forked out that much in Starbucks. I wanted a toffee nut latte but when I saw the prices I decided against it.

pictoosh · 31/12/2024 22:45

Oh I do so hate a tepid coffee.

BrightOrangeDahlias · 31/12/2024 22:43

Nextyearhopes · 31/12/2024 22:41

Or when you specifically say ‘extra hot’ and you could literally stir it with your finger when it comes.

Yes, that too!

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Nextyearhopes · 31/12/2024 22:41

Or when you specifically say ‘extra hot’ and you could literally stir it with your finger when it comes.

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