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To hate Costa?

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StrawberryMumWave · 31/12/2025 16:30

DH loves Costa but I can’t stand it. It’s grubby, the cakes are always stale, it’s overpriced, the drinks are never really that good and it’s just not very good all round really. AIBU?

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SomewhereInMyHeart · 31/12/2025 16:38

I’m not a huge fan of their coffee (too weak and milky) but I was in there buying a voucher for someone and ended up buying myself a slice of cake to take home! It was amazing. 3 layers with lots of icing and jam. Also met a friend there and had a surprisingly nice toastie although it was ready suspiciously quickly

Silvertulips · 31/12/2025 16:38

I hate the wait!!!

Froth disappeared by the time it arrives!!!

Fairyvocals · 31/12/2025 16:37

Couldn’t agree more. It’s depressing and shit.

purplecorkheart · 31/12/2025 16:37

Only reason I used them was because of the location of my nearest branch. I went there one day and witnessed horrendous staff bullying by a manager to what appeared to a new member of staff. I emailed head office but heard nothing back.

I did use once otherwise recently at a service station and in contrast the staff were lovely to each other and the customers. It was super quiet and they asked me about the book I was reading and offered suggestions what to read next.

Coffeeishot · 31/12/2025 16:36

StrawberryMumWave · 31/12/2025 16:30

DH loves Costa but I can’t stand it. It’s grubby, the cakes are always stale, it’s overpriced, the drinks are never really that good and it’s just not very good all round really. AIBU?

I also hate it i don't like most foamy coffees though, i will go with Dh though and have a tea or in the summer I like their tea coolers .

ErrolTheDragon · 31/12/2025 16:35

I’d generally prefer to use an independent cafe but IME at least the coffee does taste of something reasonably pleasant unlike Starbucks which really is dire.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 31/12/2025 16:33

You can hate whatever you like, it’d a bit much to hate it but it’s fine. Has someone said you are unreasonable? Not really sure what you need here

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StrawberryMumWave · 31/12/2025 16:33

Boomer55 · 31/12/2025 16:32

Overpriced and naff. Much like Starbucks.

Agreed! I hate Starbucks too, can’t stand them either.

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FionnulaTheCooler · 31/12/2025 16:32

I still have a grudge against them for discontinuing bonfire spice hot chocolate and mint choc chip frostinos, although maybe my waistline would thank them.

Boomer55 · 31/12/2025 16:32

Overpriced and naff. Much like Starbucks.