Free tea and coffe update from Waitrose

I think showing a receipt for shopping would have been the only change acceptable. I have to admit that our local Waitrose has been the victim of its own success, the cafe is always full, even if the shop is half empty!

I think it was a silly idea in the first place. Rather than gimmicks, I'd just prefer lower prices.

In Waitrose, yesterday, we were told that other businesses had complained that Waitrose was taking their trade by offering free coffee. I don't think this was meant as a local issue, but across the country.

I must say that our local Waitrose is on an A road and I have frequently see travellers and mums waiting for children at the nearby school just popping in for coffee. Not that I wouldn't do the same! x

My proof must be the full trolley that I have painstakingly filled, all by myself, having to walk miles round their store. So, I qualify for a free coffee and I need it now!