Starbucks Coffee — Restaurant in Newcastle-under-Lyme

When a "Grande" Is anything but

Ordered two lattes from Starbucks:, one Tall, one Grande. Or in actual language, one small, one supposedly larger.

As soon as I picked them up, something felt off. The Grande looked worryingly lightweight next to the Tall. Like it had been filled with hope rather than coffee. I considered asking, but true to British form, said nothing...

Once home, curiosity got the better of me. Having tasted neither, I put both drinks on the kitchen scale. Yes, I weighed them. This is who I am now. Sure enough, the Tall had almost 100 grams more liquid than the Grande. That’s about a third of a mug, or three solid gulps of coffee I paid extra for and didn’t get.

And yes, it may seem petty to weigh your coffee. But if I’m paying close to a fiver for a latte, I expect basic logic and a vaguely accurate pour, NOT guesswork.

So here we are. Paid more, got less, weighed it, and now I’m leaving a review. I’m not sure what’s sadder, the fact I actually weighed the thing, or the quiet realisation that this is what adult life becomes. One minute you’re in your 20's and unbothered, the next you're standing in your kitchen, muttering about cup sizes and writing passive-aggressive essays on Google.

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Today, 30.05.24 I take it all back! I just wanted some extra strawberry topping on my refresher and her mouth turned upside down, rolled her eyes as she had to take my drink back and handed it back to without looking at me and shut the window. This is the same person I praised in my previous review. Charge me what you want, miserable, just make my drink the way I want it. And why do the methods differ amongst different Starbucks'?

What is going on with this branch??? On my last two visits I was served by the nicest, most pleasant, smiling, sweet ladies I've ever met. I almost felt we created a bond and I so wanted to get out of my car and hug them both. You made me feel like we're family now and that I can come back any time I'm feeling down and lonely! On a serious note, I really...

The staff were pleasant, took the order then swiftly delivered.Fruit toast really enjoyed it. Especially as Lurpak butter was served with it. Two thick slices per portion. Hubby had a latte, he said it was hot and wet. Needed a latte flavour to enhance the experience. The Tea was not a strong point. First cup was more like milk and water, but to be fair the lady exchanged it and gave the milk separately, but the teabags were so stubborn in letting the flavour mix with the water,no matter how much encouragement given. Maybe change the teabags?🤔 The place itself was very clean. I'd go back for the fruit toast, but certainly not for the tea or latte. I think it would have to be something else to...