Starbucks or Costa?

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Which do you prefer?

I like Costa's coffee but Starbucks for food!!

Also, this. McD’s coffee is genuinely great.

Costa for both.
Well hot chocolate for me. Can't stand coffee!
But recently, I'll take a greggs hot chocolate over Costa or Starbucks.

(And with o2 app, I've been having 2 a week for free for months. No wonder I've gained weight.)

Costa. There is something about Starbucks that I just can’t warm to and I don’t know what it is.

Costa. Starbucks is too strong and I always have to ask for 1 shot (but still pay for 2 ).

Having said that, I'd rather a Gregg's coffee over both Starbucks and Costa!

Really interesting thread! Costa is more convenient with more branches and machines in places like petroleum stations.

I love a Costa but also love a Starbucks Capp. Costa is cheaper tho and their loyalty scheme is much better. Dd prefers the veggie offering so we usually go there.

I think the coffee varies depending on the barista - even within a single chain. The Starbucks toasties and sandwiches are much better than Costas. I do find that independents make the best coffee, second only to the coffee I make myself with my Flair (the name of my coffee lever device - not my skill!)

Neither, as an independent coffeeshop owner I try to only use other independents

Neither! Starbucks coffee is horrible. Costa have changed to their own brand non dairy milk which are all vile. I'll get a takeaway from Nero but don't like it to sit in. I go to independent cafes or Cote to have a sit down coffee.

On a related note, why are most chain coffee places dark and dingy with horrible decor? It's really off-putting. Our Starbucks, Costa and Nero are all like it. They look dirty because everything is brown.

Petroleum stations wtf? That’s my phone bring Uber posh haha

Neither! Has to be Coffee#1 for me

Costa. I'm not a fan of Starbucks.

I prefer the coffee in Costa

Based on recent motorway services experiences, Starbucks produces a reliable but bland-tasting quality of latte while Costa latte can be more flavoursome provided it has been done properly and not over-extracted and made bitter.
Neither comes close to a proper 'craft coffee' shop but these are thin on the ground in the UK.

Same, Costa for coffee but Starbucks for the cinnamon bun. Although costa savory food is better.

Costa, mostly because there are more of them nearby but also Starbucks I dislike having to give my name and they usually spell it wrong though I'm aware this is a petty reason

Nero. I like Costa coffee, but I tried an almond croissant there last week and it was so dry I couldn’t finish it.

Haven’t tried Starbucks.

Starbuck's Cappuchino is just stiff and tasteless foam. The cafes are also cold and uninviting. Their cakes are dry. Unless it's at an airport I avoid them if I can.

Costa - nicer but I feel sick after a medium cappuchino. But the cakes are ok and they are convenient located for me.

But nothing beats most independent coffee shops, Luckily I am spoilt for choice in my area.

Costa. I’ve not been in a Starbucks in a long time mind you…last time I was they had their gluten free cakes touching regular cakes with no cross contamination control so no good for eating, and I now don’t trust any of their cross contamination so I steer we’ll clear. Costa is my weekly go to when I’m in the office.

Costa or cafe Nero. I don't drink coffee though I drink hot chocolate, Starbucks hot chocolate is not nice.

Caffè Nero
Other two are too milky

Costa gone down hill and many places now look tatty.

I hate having to give my name at Starbucks !

I've never had a Starbucks coffee that I've enjoyed. Tea is fine.

Costa - the coffee is better.

Costs. For the Bakewell tarts.

Costa!! Although since having my Nespresso machine I would much rather have coffee at home now