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Ugh, Ive had some terrible ones....
- latte that literally tasted like ash
- latte with a sort of burnt skin partway down
- latte with no readily apparent espresso (it was white)
- latte that contrived to taste watery
If I dont trust a place to get it right, my strategy these days is to order a mocha (the chocolate covers a lot of things up) or in desperation a latte with a syrup/flavour in it. Its not really coffee, just something caffeinated that tastes ok.
Of course the flip side is the odd enexpectedly good ones, like the really great latte I once got from an indian takeaway (it was the *only* option available at the time - I was astounded that it was good).
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Re: Cafe horror stories
Stop going there and tell everyone you know where to find to good stuff
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I cannot stand bad coffee. Seriously there should be a code of conduct. I live in Geelong and I tell you, paying 3-4 dollars for a substandard coffee gets to me. They really think that just by using a big machine that people will flock there. stupidly, people do. for what roadhouse quality coffee. gah! how do we keep these frogs accountable.(i dont know why i said frogs. it just sounded right)
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You should have been carrying your milk thermometer.
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Interesting -- and sympathetic responses .
Only a couple of months ago I had a similar tongue-burning experience after the "barista" steamed to 95ºC (by the way, the burn lasted 2 weeks) and one soul here suggested it was my fault.
-Robusto
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grendel, the CoffeeSnobs forum is "a very influential coffee publication".
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Now I just need a job writing for a very influential coffee publication! Otherwise I can see lots of laughter in my future. . .
By the way - I like your little Buddhist quote there!
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After critiquing their coffee and / or asking for a refund try mentioning something along the lines of:
"Actually, I write for a very influential on-line coffee publication"
And see if their attitude doesnt change.
Its worked for me on a number of occasions.
Iv even suggested that I jump behind the machine and make myself a coffee, once or twice, but you have to choose your market well, and even ended up working couple of shifts!
Its strange how the wheel turns sometimes...
P
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The coffees taste better at Hungry Jacks.
Sounds like a jingle.
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Sadly I think you are right - I blogged about my experience at Dome - first time in 7 years I have walked into one and confirmation that I never shall again.
Mrs Grendel reckons the coffee at Hungry Jacks is better than the stuff at Dome. . .
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Dennis: Welcome to CS, you sound like youve got what it takes to cut the snobby mustard!
Grendel: Yeah figured that; like I said I didnt expect much but hadnt been home all day and figured itd be worth a try. Maybe Ill buy a carton of Iced Coffee next time... I did think how much better business they could all do if they did it properly, but theyve got a captive market there so theres probably no incentive for them to bother.
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Sadly Greg there is nowhere in Perth Airport that will not burn your tongue. In desperation I have tried them all.
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I kinda think this is funny - I would have walked away before they had finished pouring the milk (and have done so). I have a coffee shop across the road from work and have "trained" the staff from the customer side of the counter. I still shudder a little when they use the tamper on the grinder, and they dont have any idea that there is an alternative. The staffer said she was embarassed that a customer had to show her how to make a cap - I replied she only need be embarrased for what she was charging - am I being snobby enough?
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<hangs head in shame> OK Ill order another one when Im there on Wednesday and cast the 7 curses of CoffeeSnobs on him if he dares do it again!
1. May your milk turn rancid
2. May your hopper be full and your doser full switch fail overnight
3. May your portafilter handle insulation dissolve on contact
4. May your group gaskets fail simultaneously and spray your gushing brew to all corners of the shop
5. May your drip tray overflow as the boss walks past
6. May all your mugs shatter as they reject your scalding milk
7. May you be condemned to a Breville thermoblock for henceforth for ever
To be used only in the most extreme cases of tastebud abuse.
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Customers need to revolutionise the industry from the outside....us baristi can revolutionise from the inside.
Seriously...thats not good enough.
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