Starbucks

Unlike the Starbucks in Market Square, this one is a bit dark and dingy, and it’s hit or miss whether you get a cheerful person serving you. It loses another star because it’s full of mums with prams at ALL times!

You know what? This Starbucks kind of annoys me and all Starbucks seem to be going the same way. It’s not cheap and they don’t seem to take the time and care that they used to over drinks. I don’t want loving care and attention paid but if I ask for a latte, warm the milk properly and use the thermometer. If I ask for a chai latte, measure the chai out from the pump rather than pour it from a carton and guesstimate so it’s too strong and too sweet. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. Their now-​departed assistant manager kept their standards up but, without him, it’s slipped again.

The newest of three Starbucks within Bromley town centre, this one is situated in the dead centre of The Glades shopping centre, on the upper level.
I have to admit that I groaned when I saw that yet another branch of this ubiquitous chain was opening, especially as the other two in the are were already in walking distance of each other! That said, I have to admit that, mainly out of convenience from being in the Glades already, I have patronised this Starbucks on a few occasions and to tell the truth, I like it! It’s quite a big one with a good amount of seating and service is always fast and friendly. What with xmas fast approaching and shopping ensuing (no, I haven’t started yet) I’m sure I’ll be glad to sink into one of their comfy chairs (if I can be lucky enough to nab one) with a gingerbread latte to sip while I rest my weary worn out shopping feet.

Just opened in Edmonton as part of the new looking Edmonton Green Shopping centre. Was in here the other week, having a quite tea nd aslice of cake. The staff are excellant and are always making sure everything is o.k. Must recommed trying some of their cakes on offer as they are absolutely goergeous.