[Albion] Coffee at the AMEX

:J) · Nov 10, 2017

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The Large One · Nov 10, 2017

Of all the hot drinks at the Amex, only the Bovril is palatable.

I didn't realise how difficult was to get a decent bog-standard cup of tea or coffee at a large venue. Even the tea - PG Tips - is vile. It takes talent to get it that revolting. Mind you, that awful UHT muck doesn't help.

Edit: Take some of that back. They hot chocolate in Dick's is pretty good. At least it's not instant hot chocolate in there.

Weststander · Nov 10, 2017

The Buckfast and Gold Label is good at Dick's. :whisky:

soistes · Nov 10, 2017

Unfortunately making decent coffee takes time - imagine the queues if they had proper coffee machines, and the chances of the Sodexho minimum wage casual bar staff getting up to speed at operating as proper 'baristas' are close to zero

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Alba Badger · Nov 10, 2017

soistes said:
Unfortunately making decent coffee takes time - imagine the queues if they had proper coffee machines, and the chances of the Sodexho minimum wage casual bar staff getting up to speed at operating as proper 'baristas' are close to zero

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Totally understand and agree with this, so why not have a small dedicated coffee outlet in the stand like they do for beer or put a good coffee machine in where they sell sweets, ques are never that big there.

Weststander · Nov 10, 2017

Alba Badger said:
Totally understand and agree with this, so why not have a small dedicated coffee outlet in the stand like they do for beer or put a good coffee machine in where they sell sweets, ques are never that big there.

They will be for decent hot beverages.

studio150 · Nov 10, 2017

Greg Bobkin said:
I generally find them ok, but last night I had one poured and as the coffee and milk dribbled out and left it and went somewhere else. I'm quite partial to McDonalds coffee, to be honest. Imagine THAT – a Golden Arches at the AMEX!

The only trouble with the instant machines you can't order your quirky coffee, which probably not a bad thing. Last weekend a bloke in front of me in the queue must have made about 4 or 5 requests, an extra shot, extra hot, and god knows what else.
Just image the lengthy Amex queues with all coffee hipsters showing off

MattBackHome · Nov 10, 2017

Simster said:
The problem with that is that it won't irritate Return of the rev as much as a Costa. I think you know that.

I would gladly buy Costa a set of seagull/amex/bruno shaped stencils for chocolate dusting if it served to further rile up DR .

Notters · Nov 10, 2017

To answer the OP's question, they do decent coffee in Dick's.

Petee · Nov 10, 2017

Notters said:
To answer the OP's question, they do decent coffee in Dick's.

Can be too milky though :wink:

BlockDpete · Nov 10, 2017

I'm sure there is a coffee van thing outside Falmer station, not sure what that is like?

Can you take a flask into the Amex these days?

Even though I'm a decent coffee lover, it's not a the top of my list of requirements for match day, unless its v cold.

Cowfold Seagull · Nov 10, 2017

The Large One said:
If you're going to (try to) follow a local brand ethos, they should put Small Batch Coffee. Even their go-to standard roast is called Goldstone Espresso.

Now that is a good idea, if only for the name alone.

Cowfold Seagull · Nov 10, 2017

BlockDpete said:
I'm sure there is a coffee van thing outside Falmer station, not sure what that is like?

Can you take a flask into the Amex these days?

Even though I'm a decent coffee lover, it's not a the top of my list of requirements for match day, unless its v cold.

Not many people drink their coffee frappe. :smile:

Alba Badger · Nov 10, 2017

BlockDpete said:
I'm sure there is a coffee van thing outside Falmer station, not sure what that is like?

Can you take a flask into the Amex these days?

Even though I'm a decent coffee lover, it's not a the top of my list of requirements for match day, unless its v cold.

You can in teh family stand, not sure about the rest of the ground.

Bob! · Nov 10, 2017

The Birdman said:
Agree have somone who pays tax

Costa do pay their Tax.

It's Starbucks and Caffe Nero that are tax dodgers.

Perfidious Albion · Nov 10, 2017

I agree the Amex coffee is overpriced dishwater ! .. On a Winter's day I would love a decent brew.
Re take-ins , the stewards frisking me said on my last visit that one could take drinks in a plastic bottle and food in paper or plastic box . That was the East Stand.

Cowfold Seagull · Nov 10, 2017

Perfidious Albion said:
I agree the Amex coffee is overpriced dishwater ! .. On a Winter's day I would love a decent brew.
Re take-ins , the stewards frisking me said on my last visit that one could take drinks in a plastic bottle and food in paper or plastic box . That was the East Stand.

An elderly gentleman who sits in front of me in the Lower West, regularly brings in his thermos full of tea.

BlockDpete · Nov 10, 2017

Cowfold Seagull said:
Not many people drink their coffee frappe.

Well I do remember the odd person buying ice creams on freezing cold matches at Withdean.......

The red pepper kid · Nov 10, 2017

I only drink black coffee, McDonalds isn't bad however I suffer north stand black coffee but only 3 times a match !, suppose you could take a small plastic bottle with your diluted brand to improve it ??

Return of the Rev · Nov 10, 2017

Alba Badger said:
If they can sell Pizza and Fried chicken in the stands why not coffee. Some things I dislike about modern football but the improvements in what food and drink is on offer is not one of them. Tickets hitting the £40 and £50 you want some value for that kind of money.

You don't get free food/drink for your £40/£50 :facepalm:

Never understand this obsession to stuff your face just because you are at a footie game :moo:

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