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Costa or Starbucks

175 replies

Moominfan · 15/07/2018 16:42

Sat in Costa today inspired by the mcds thread thinking how much I prefer Starbucks but it's more expensive and Costa has a better loyalty scheme

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tomhazard · 15/07/2018 17:14

Costa. Starbucks always have lukewarm drinks where I am drives me mad!

TeenTimesTwo · 15/07/2018 17:18

Nero. I don't drink coffee but their Hot choc is better and pastries better too.

Hellywelly10 · 15/07/2018 17:18

Neros. Im sure its a bit stronger.

OwlinaTree · 15/07/2018 17:21

Costa or Nero. I avoid Starbucks.

Namechangemum100 · 15/07/2018 17:25

Starbucks ❤️

HoundOfTheBasketballs · 15/07/2018 17:26

Starbucks, because I worked for them for nearly ten years. One of the best employers I've had.
But I really don't mind a Pret these days either.

9amTrain · 15/07/2018 17:27

I like them both but Starbucks.

Though they are both expensive as shit!

UpTheBumNoBabies · 15/07/2018 17:28

Costa for coffee.

Starbucks for frapps

SleepingStandingUp · 15/07/2018 17:28

Costa iced drinks are never as cold as Starbucks, so def SB in this weather unless I fancy a Mango smoothie.

I'm actually store loyal, SB in one town and C in another because I like the store / staff / location. DH prefers C but I'd vote SB if I could pick only one

HRTpatch · 15/07/2018 17:31

Neither.
I don't queue for coffee. I want someone to take my order and bring it to me

asqueezeoflime · 15/07/2018 17:31

They're both pish

lifechangesforever · 15/07/2018 17:32

Starbucks by a mile!

Costa are stingy with everything and their drinks are usually lukewarm.

TerfsUp · 15/07/2018 17:32

I am reading with envy and interest as designer coffee is currently not in the budget.

mumeeee · 15/07/2018 17:33

Costa for me their coffee is much better than Starbucks.

Seniorcitizen1 · 15/07/2018 17:33

Neither pay their taxes as they should so don’t use either. Even if they did pay tax their products are expensive and awful. Only been in in past when meeting a client - would never go in otherwise - and client paid

HulaMelody · 15/07/2018 17:34

Costa really, although when Starbucks crack open the pumpkin spice and eggnog varieties there’s no contest.
However a local company recently opened and they’re knocking them both out the park (Myrtle for coffee fans)

SleepingStandingUp · 15/07/2018 17:34

I save up my free SB drink for when I'm toddler free and have the biggest one with all the trimmings

bruffin · 15/07/2018 17:35

Starbucks

Costa has gone downhill had some awful drimks in thete recently. They gave also started adding stevia to their lemonades etc i have a enough points for a free coffee but cant even be bothered to go and use them

NicoAndTheNiners · 15/07/2018 17:36

Starbucks for mochas, frappacinnos, xmas coffees such as gingerbread and toffee nut.

Costa do the better flat white. And also better sandwiches/panini.

Starbucks do better cake,

MadisonAvenue · 15/07/2018 17:37

Costa, out of those two. I drink Americanos and the coffee tastes so much nicer in Costa.

If I'm in Birmingham or Manchester though I head for Second Cup. Lovely coffee, staff are always friendly and the cakes are amazing!

MyBreadIsEggy · 15/07/2018 17:37

Costa in the summer - cold drinks are way better than Starbucks!!

Starbucks in the winter - Toffee Nut Latte is heaven in a Christmas cup Grin

PlatypusPie · 15/07/2018 17:39

Preferably neither but Costa at a pinch - I loathe Starbucks dishwater masquerading as coffee. I drink my coffee black, though, so maybe have a different perspective.

winterinmadeira · 15/07/2018 17:50

Costa is good for meetings but not fab for coffee whilst Starbucks is better if I am on my own and they make my coffee just as I want it.

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 15/07/2018 17:54

Although, the new Starbucks cheesecake frap are hell in a cup! Honestly they’re hideous

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece · 15/07/2018 17:56

And it really annoys me that you can’t get a large iced coffee in Costa, just a small or medium

My current go to Starbucks drink is a skinny caramel latte over ice 🤤

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