Starbucks Lambton Quay — Restaurant in North Island

Title: "A Disastrous Experience - Never Coming Back!"

I had the unfortunate experience of visiting [Coffee Shop Name], and it was, without a doubt, the worst coffee shop I’ve ever set foot in. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was anything but welcoming. The place was dimly lit, with an unpleasant odor that made me question the cleanliness of the establishment.

The service? Absolutely abysmal. The barista seemed completely disinterested, barely acknowledging my presence. When I finally managed to place my order, it took an unreasonably long time to get my coffee, despite there being hardly any other customers.

And the coffee… I wish I could say it was worth the wait, but it was an utter disaster. My cappuccino tasted like it had been brewed from the bottom of the pot, bitter and burnt, with a texture that was more like sludge than a smooth, creamy coffee. The milk was poorly frothed, with large bubbles and no semblance of the silky microfoam you’d expect from even a half-decent café.

To top it all off, the seating was uncomfortable, with rickety chairs that looked like they were on the verge of collapsing. The tables were sticky, and I saw more than one dirty cup lying around, clearly neglected by the staff.

Overall, [Coffee Shop Name] is an absolute trainwreck of a coffee shop. I wouldn’t recommend it to my worst enemy. Save yourself the disappointment and find another place that actually cares about serving good coffee and providing...

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