To discuss a place like Waterstones, particularly the cozy coffee spot located on the first floor of this mesmerizing four-story bookstore, we need to examine the reasoning behind choosing this specific destination.
Are you in the area and just craving a tasty, properly made espresso? If so, look elsewhere. As simple as that.
Are you eager to browse an incredible selection of books and lounge in a lovely spot while flipping through pages and enjoying a drink or a delicious treat? Then Waterstones is the perfect choice, but make sure to order anything but an espresso.
The red flags are all there and they’re the ones we mentioned multiple times. The coffee machine is La Marzocco and, by default, they only list double espresso on the menu.
As usual, either double or single doesn’t make a difference in taste, which is simply not good. It’s as acidic as you’d expect, if not more so. Iced latte is fine enough, just confirming once more that coffee from La Marzocco performs better when blended into other drinks, whether hot or cold.
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