COSTA COFFEE

Costa Coffee is your go-to for that caffeine fix when you're near Oxford Street, but don't expect it to give you the warm fuzzies. English donkey celebrated the sweet notes of their coffee, while Gemma Aldridge enjoyed a quick escape from the chaos outside. The general manager is a gem, according to claudia crawford, making the place feel a bit more special.

However, the clinical vibe doesn’t scream cozy café, and nobody likes a queue for the loo. Jeff Bulled noted some service hiccups and a bitter coffee experience, which isn't ideal. If you need a quick caffeine kick, it's alright, but don't plan any romantic coffee dates here.