Most big coffee chains just shout "2 or 3 star me," don't they? I mean to be fair it's not like they do much wrong and they cover most bases, let's break it down.
Do they sell coffee? Yes
Is the coffee nice? Meh
Do they sell cakes? Yes
Do they have free wifi? Yes
Is the service pleasant? Usually yes!
A final optional detail would be does this place get busy, but look at the address we're in Bolton here people ;)
In generaI, I very rarely visit chains anyway now I am blessed with Manchester's independent coffee shop boom however Bolton is a little way behind it's big brother and chains might have to do the job for the next few years.
Typically Costa is my least favourite chain coffee shop, Starbucks being my guilty pleasure that I can't dislike even if I try (and yes I am aware of the tax situation before you lecture me). However even with that taken into consideration, they do nothing to warrant a 1 star, so 2 it is. read more