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Coffee Comparison (2)

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7. Greggs

Coffee taste/strength 4
Coffee quality 4
Convenient location 5
Pleasant ambience 2
Quick service 3

One of my regulars, more a bakery than a coffee shop, taste and strength are both up to standard, a robust taste, which I enjoy. They use a blend of fairtrade Arabica and Robusta beans, being of fine quality. The location gets top marks, there being so many stores in Glasgow, having the most Greggs stores than any other city in the UK, ranging from drive-thrus, sit-in and takeaway-only stores. Since not all stores have sit-in areas, the ones that do not have much ambience, though being a bakery that might not be a priority for them. Stores tend to be hectic at certain times leading to a longer than average wait.

6. Kaf Coffee

Coffee taste/strength 5
Coffee quality 5
Convenient location 4
Pleasant ambience 4
Quick service 4

This little cafe in the West End of the city, not far from the University of Glasgow has delicious coffee, the strength was spot on for my preference, being more on the stronger side with two espresso shots per latte. The quality of the coffee is undeniably good, using Colombian coffee, known to be one of the best in the world and no doubt why it tasted so good. The ambience was pleasant, having a cosy feel to it with it being so small. The staff was able to serve me as soon as I entered, due to me not going at peak hours.
5. Riverhill Coffee

Coffee taste/strength 3
Coffee quality 4
Convenient location 4
Pleasant ambience 3
Quick service 3

The latte from here was milder in taste and flavour than what I hoped for, unfortunately. The coffee quality seemed to be good though maybe I just needed an extra espresso shot to satisfy my caffeine cravings. Being situated just a few minutes walk from Central Station it is in a handy location to get your coffee before starting work or university. The ambience was slacking just a little for me compared to others I have visited, it was crowded due to the size of the cafe and its location. The same reason goes for quickness of service, not the fastest place to get served if you're in a hurry.
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