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6 Signs the Coffee Shop You Go to is of Poor Quality

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Choosing a good quality coffee shop to enjoy coffee is somewhat difficult. Recognize the following signs to avoid hanging out at a coffee shop that is of poor quality.

A coffee shop is now a hangout place for millions of people. Many people stop at coffee shops to work, meet friends, or just relax. Of course, this experience is more complete accompanied by a cup of coffee.

Unfortunately, not all coffee shops are of good quality. Not infrequently, the coffee shop has a poor quality which is reflected in a number of things such as the taste of the coffee which is not good and the service provided.

Social expat uncovers 6 signs the coffee shop you go to is of poor quality so you don’t need to visit it anymore if there’s no improvement. Have you ever found it?

1. The Coffee is not Fresh

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Coming to a coffee shop, of course, the main goal of the majority of visitors is to enjoy good coffee. If the coffee you taste in a coffee shop is not good, then you can be sure that the place is of poor quality.

Indeed, the taste of coffee is complex and according to everyone’s preferences, but what makes coffee bad is usually due to improper handling and processing. It is very likely that the bad coffee comes from coffee that is not fresh or has been stored for a long time by the coffee shop.

2. There is No Choice of Dairy Products Besides Cow’s Milk

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Now more and more people avoid consuming cow’s milk and switch to vegetable ‘milk’ such as oat, almond or soy. A good coffee shop usually fills that need by providing options other than cow’s milk.

That is, they understand different customer conditions and keep abreast of trends. This is because a lot of delicious coffee can also be made using dairy products other than cow’s milk.

3. Few Drink Choices

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One of the characteristics of a good quality coffee shop is being able to make all visitors feel comfortable and welcome, not just coffee lovers. This can be illustrated by the provision of menus.

If a coffee shop has a small menu and is limited to coffee, then it is a sign of poor quality. On the other hand, a good coffee shop is one that provides a large selection of coffee, tea and other non-caffeinated drinks. This means they think that even coffee lovers sometimes want to take a break from the habit of enjoying their favourite drink.

4. The Expensive Price is not Worth The Quality

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Price can also describe whether a quality coffee shop or not. If the price of the menu is expensive, but the taste of the coffee is not good or the atmosphere of the place is not comfortable, then you can be sure that the coffee shop is not of good quality.

Expensive prices should have been accompanied by top-notch quality coffee drinks and satisfying service. That is, the coffee shop manager maximizes existing income.

5. The Clientele is not Diverse

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If you enter a coffee shop and see only one class of customers, then it means something is wrong with that place. A good coffee shop should be a comfortable place for all people.

Ideally, there is a group of young people, parents, employees, and families who come to a coffee shop. This indicates that the coffee shop makes all people feel comfortable, and welcome, of course, serves a delicious menu.

6. The Food Menu is Out of The Concept

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Coffee shops usually also sell snacks, main meals, or desserts. This menu choice can indicate whether the coffee shop is of good quality or not. If the menu is too diverse and even out of the concept, then the quality of the coffee shop is actually questionable. Because the coffee shop seems to have lost its identity.

The characteristic of a good coffee shop is that it prioritizes the coffee menu first. Furthermore, other menu choices are made to focus on and adapt to existing coffee drinks so that the customer’s dining experience can be maximized.

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