It's been over a month since my last Starbucks Review! I've visited (obviously) but actually I'm proud to say that I've cut down a lot!! Think of the pennies that I'm saving!
In fact, the other day I was shopping and I saw these rather cool Thermos flasks, I came up with the fantastic idea that I was going to make coffee in the morning and take it into work, it was going to be the next way that I was going to save money! I already take my lunch in to work from home, so this felt like the natural next step...I then decided that I liked Starbucks too much and that I don't smoke and don't do drugs so should be able to treat myself. My thoughts then evolved, I could buy the cool thermos and pour my Starbucks into it for the office? That's when I realised that I'd gone full circle and it was best to walk away.
This evening I must admit I did pop into Starbucks; my local in fact. I jumped off at West Hampstead, walked down the road and there it is, right next to Costa (never understood that). I would normally show you a map now but the Starbucks website is all confused and isn't pinpointing it...so I haven't, take my word - it's there.
I took note from past experiences and didn't opt for my usual caramel macchiato as I knew it would keep my up all night. I've had a few mega busy days at work and so trying to think calm thoughts I went for the soothing "Calm" Tazo Tea. "A herbal infusion of camomile blossoms, blackberry leaves and rose petals" blah blah...it tasted good, I felt quite healthy sipping it, there was one point when I felt sick but it was just a wave.
Now the important stuff...how do I review this branch? Well clientele (a new judging factor) gets a thumbs up, its near enough trendy West Hampstead to attract the young, beautiful professionals and even sometimes celebs ( I saw that guy from Harry Potter in there the other week, I always think his name is Rick Mayall but it isnt....hmmm...Alan Rickman! that's him!) The place was very clean and the staff very friendly, my "Barista" was smiley and asked if I wanted two 2 tea bags or 1 (I'm greedy, I said 2) very attentive. The atmosphere was chilled but still had that cool London buzz and it is a mere five min walk back to the Penthouse (tm) so that's always a bonus...I give this Starbucks 8 mochas out of 10...a record I think!?
I don't visit this place enough!...It's going to be my new local haunt. I'm go to become one of those cool, cultured, chilled people, I'm going to get up early on the weekend, take a walk up the road, get my coffee and peruse through a newspaper, smiling at the regulars as they come in, perhaps I'll even make some friends? Perhaps join a Starbucks book club?
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