Coffee shops

MissAdventure. So sorry I inadvertently drew that from you. You must be devastated, I'm sure, but perhaps 'talking' about it on here has helped a little bit. I do hope so. My sincere condolences to you.

It has helped, so thank you, nottooold. You weren't to know, and I wasn't to know I would 'blurt it out', but I feel better for a little blurt. Thanks you, and thanks all.

Coffee #1
(owned by a pub chain!)

Very sorry for your loss Missadventure. Take care of each other. Hugs

So sorry to hear about your daughter Missadventure please blurt all you want if it helps.
My sympathy goes out to you.

Misadventure, your lovely daughter is not suffering any more. She is OK. She is up there with the angels, saying Don't cry mum, I'm fine.

MissAdventure, just read your very sad news. It sure has been a couple of sad weeks here for GN. I do hope you have someone nearby with a sympathetic ear and shoulder. Hugs.
At home we like Instant, Kenco Columbian. I usually prefer Costa coffee when out and about. Can't bear Starbucks. Haven't tried Greggs coffee, but their tea was very nice last week.

Thank you, all.

Posted too soon, but Lindylo, was your ice cream a Polo? I do remember those, in a paper wrapping, and they were delicious

So sad for you MissA. I can't imagine how heartbroken you must be. I wish you strength to carry on.

McDonald's have good coffee! Useful knowledge at motorway services.
I usually frequent independents when in Colchester, loads to choose from.

(((Hugs))) for MissAdventure

MissAdventure what sad news

On the Beareavement Forum Anniebach has written about her daugther's recent death. You may want to contact her but, that of course is up to you.

We are a small town which attracts many visitors there are 2 Costas, 1 Starbucks, Waitrose Cafe, 4 Independents, plus many restaurants offering tea, coffee and breakfast.

My favourite is a small independent Italian cafe which serves tiny pastries, delicious cake, Italian sarnies, whilst playing all forms of jazz from modern to Latin. As soon as the sun comes out they put deckchairs outside for customers with a small blanket on each chair in case of a breeze. Oh and did I mention the glasses of wine ? ???☕️

That sounds wonderful NanKate We have a little cafe owned by Italians which serves very good coffee at a reasonable price. Very good sandwiches, pannini and cakes too.

So sorry to hear your news MissAdaventure I can't imagine how you must be feeling.

So sorry to hear about your poor daughter. Too young.

Oh no, MissA, that was a shock to read. Whyever feel sheepish? You sounded relieved to have said it and I’m glad you did. 35 is so young. I hope you’ve got lots of family support, and you will get lots on here. Thank you for telling us x

On the subject of Kardomah I used to go to one in Kingsway in the early 60s and got to know all the new coffee bars around Soho at thst time too. I’m not keen on Costa or Starbucks.

MissAdventure, so sorry to read about your loss and can only send «cyber hugs» and love.

What a sad time for you MissA, I’m so sorry you’ve had such a loss. I can understand why you felt like
pretending it hadn’t happened, sometimes it’s hard to face up to our own sadness. Keep talking to folk here if it helps you feel less alone with it all.

MissAdventure my sincerest sympathy for your loss. Bereavement is a lonely place and however much support or love you feel around you, at the end of the day no-one can take that away.

Truly sorry to hear of your loss, MissA; please accept my condolences.

To whoever it was that mentioned Totnes, do you still go there\\/ \i don't live that far away and have never met a real live \gransnetter!

Thank you all for your kind messages. They are very much appreciated - you have no idea how much.

That was me!. Miepl, I don't live in Totnes, we have made a point of stopping off there on a couple of recent trips going further west. It's a lovely town awash with some very nice coffee shops, we wanted to visit it after reading an article on how they've made a stand to support local business. Worth a visit. I'm thinking there would be a Gransnet local to your general area that you could access through this site who could put you in touch with local grans.

NanKate without a doubt Italians make the best coffee

TerriBull I have looked and there don't seem to be any!

MissAdventure I don't know what to say, we never know what sorrows other people endure. My heartfelt sympathy, for what it's worth, it doesn't seem enough for such a loss.

Costa coffee can be sooo strong. I once drank two Americanos- friends kept walking in- and didn't eat. By the time I got home I was positively jangling and very jittery with the caffeine

Sorry about that Miepl, why don't you start a thread suggesting a meet up for your area and see what that throws up.