Costa BP Chieveley Forecourt in West Berkshire

I was shopping at Newbury retail park. When I had finished I fancied a coffee so went into Starbucks. When I went to pay with cash I was told that they are cashless. I reluctantly paid with my card. I will not be returning. Costa on the same retail park is always busy and full of life. They are happy to take my cash.

We have been here and eaten probably six times this year and I absolutely rate it. The staff are always happy and helpful (especially the younger ones which I thought might be a bit surley)! The atmosphere was lovely and sometimes there is a big queue but hey that’s not the end of the world, if you want quick service go to McDonald’s (debatable I know!!) We last had an afternoon tea, which was lovely, the only thing I would suggest to put you above everyone else, is to provide a selection of sandwiches you can choose when ordering, I would have an afternoon tea again if I could have tuna or cheese! But I won’t as you don’t. The actual garden centre is way better than Rosebournes which was just a glorified gift shop with restaurant. The selection of plants and outdoor furniture etc is superb. Keep going Hillyers the Weyhill store has really benefited, although some of the Rosebourne staff you still have are a bit on the miserable side the newer staff are far more helpful, you are doing great!

Ordered a chicken burger- with salad. The only salad was lettuce ordered bbq chicken wings- sauce very watered down and the worst chicken wings I have ever seen. Will stick to Mrs Mollys from now on

Tonight I paid £9 for a cod and chips. The portion size was ridiculously small. What an utter was of money and cash only (wink wink) There was little no fish after peeling back the batter. Rip off!

Always a friendly welcome and excellent service can't fault it