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Old 05-08-2008, 10:46 AM
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I know this isn't UK based but I liked that fact that somewhere people can't subtly fight against big corporations trying to take over the world.

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Old 05-08-2008, 10:53 AM
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See if enough people choose local suppliers and providors things can be changed

Never liked Starbucks anyway. Lukewarm slop with no flavour, grubby tables and chairs and litter strewn floors. Costa and Coffee Republic are much better
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I was in a Starbuck on Sunday and it was disgusting. I had to clean my own table... yuk.
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I hate that to adam, come to my costa shop, it's never dirty it's the one thing i always make sure i do, as i crack up when a table is dirty and the staff are standing about yapping arrrrgh.
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I'm not keen on Starbucks either. It's also expensive which is another reason why it was not popular in Australia.

It's nice to see people power working for a change.
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I have never been to Starbucks but then I'm not a huge coffee fan anyway. The only time I drink coffee is after a meal out (doesn't happen often) and on the couple of occasions recently when I have made the trip up to Lancashire to visit my lovely man.
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Old 05-08-2008, 02:30 PM
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I prefer Costa!

Evie those banoffee Frescato's are to die for, and just perfect on a hot day when you've got a sore throat (yes I've been a few times recently!)
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I don't drink coffee either Bunny but do like a nice cup of tea! Or a banana frappé.. mmmm!
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I don't drink coffee either Bunny but do like a nice cup of tea! Or a banana frappé.. mmmm!
Not sure about banana frappe but I'll go with the tea Yorkshire tea for preference.
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Old 05-08-2008, 02:40 PM
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Banoffee Fresca-howmuch and Banana Frappe? We are talking Coffee shops here not somewhere Amy goes in her leathers and handcuffs?
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