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Sundae · 11-13-2015, 05:55 AM

The thing is, there are SO MANY cafes/ tea shops/ eateries in this town, selling the same and usually at lower prices.
I know that independents can't compete with large chains (actually I think Wetherspoons is the only one with national buying power) and I do not begrudge anyone a living. But for me, that's like having surly staff or dirty cutlery. It can so easily be avoided. It's just silly.

I'm tempted, I must admit.
After going into 'Spoons last Sunday week and they couldn't even get toast right.
It's almost like a reverse appeal - if people still eat there even with the inept signage, maybe the food really is good.

11-13-2015, 05:55 AM	#112
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	The thing is, there are SO MANY cafes/ tea shops/ eateries in this town, selling the same and usually at lower prices. I know that independents can't compete with large chains (actually I think Wetherspoons is the only one with national buying power) and I do not begrudge anyone a living. But for me, that's like having surly staff or dirty cutlery. It can so easily be avoided. It's just silly. I'm tempted, I must admit. After going into 'Spoons last Sunday week and they couldn't even get *toast* right. It's almost like a reverse appeal - if people still eat there even with the inept signage, maybe the food really is good. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac