Coffee shops

Sadly not, nottooold.. I used to go to every appointment with my daughter, but she died 3 weeks ago. That's the first time I've 'said' it outright on here.

MissA - you're right there! Hope you are not still having to spend time in them.

I've spent more time in a hospital Costa than I care to think about. Costa lot, too!

Am I the only one to avoid Costas? I had a cappucinno (is that spelled right?) once in a hospital Costa and it was disgusting. I try to patronise only independent coffee shops.

Costa - like the coffee, loathe the asymmetrical saucers!

There used to be a wonderful coffee shop in the town where I worked.
The smell as you walked by was delicious, and inside, it was dark, and everyone sat in curtained off booths.

You can ask for the used coffee grounds in most shops, they are supposed to be good to keep cats and slugs at bay. They worked in my garden for quite awhile.

I don't remember them but they sound lovely.
We have several Costa Coffees near us and they are so busy and noisy - and never pay a visit to the loo, it will definitely put you off your coffee...

Used to love Lyons Corner Houses. Remember the roll of ice cream wrapped in paper that tasted delicious and the waitress service.

At least now, coffee grounds are soon going to be put to good use. They are extracting the oil and are going to use it on London buses. Brilliant.