It is a Costa... you know what to expect, it is consistent. And even though there is a Costa inside the Hilton, this one has more choice in terms of snacks/sweets and it has a drive thru. What kind of surprises me about this Costa is that even though it is on the M4 and the drive thru is usually busy, the inside area is always busy... to the point of not always being able to find a seat. This is that moment when I ask, "Shouldn't they be working?" only to remember that I am not working. Pot. Kettle. Black.
Anyway, I am not a super huge fan of Costa's Chai Latte... I am usually chewing on the gritty powder they use part way through the drink. However, I do really enjoy their Belgian Chocolate Caramel Slice. It is really rich and I kind of wish they had an option of only having half of one. Although, it is always nice to save the half I haven't eaten and have it another time. The staff are friendly and they seem to work as a well oiled machine. There is a large outdoor seating area, but it can be quite loud with the cars and trucks screaming by on Great Western Way. read more