Costa

Flat whites are great, but because it’s pretty busy most of the time the overall quality suffers. Pretty standard Costa. You know what you’re getting… which ain’t always a bad thing!

This is a nice central location, but somehow manages to be tucked away from view in Princes Mall. You can enter from within the mall or from outside on Princes Street.
Inside, there’s a large space, surprisingly so, and excellent for meeting up with friends for a nice cuppa before going to dinner or something. The staff are fairly friendly, and while the selection seems slightly lacking, it is well-​stocked. I think the most trade this Costa does is in water bottles and cold drinks during the tourist season, as they seem to have an emphasis on cold drinks over hot ones.
But never mind, what hot drinks they have are made with obvious care and are delicious. I especially like the hot chocolate, which you can add various things such as whipped cream to for a small extra charge.