Went to big c, orange juice was 89 baht for 1 or a twin pack for 180 , I brought 2 singles for 178 .

coffee the price of a meal here

That's what happens when Juan and Cochita retired.

1 hour ago, Thailand J said:

To enjoy the river view, you can go through Starbuck on the left , or enter Napalai Terrace through the small door on the right.

 

Thanks ... as that crossed my mind as I was making my coffee this morning.   Remembering how bad the coffee was at StarCrap, the one and only time I sampled.   Although that was 25+ yrs ago, I've not read anyone say anything good about their coffee from the outlets.

 

It must be the way the outlets make it, as the beans themselves get decent reviews when comparison reviews are done on YT.  @ 16 mins of this vid ... 

 

Definitely agree with Dunkin's coffee, as use to be a favorite of mine at Udon Thani, and the gal always brewed a fresh pot for me.  😉   Although I prefer a darker roast of late.   

 

Don't Yank bash, I'm sure 'yours' is probably better 🙄

 

 

22 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

 

Well said.  80 baht for a decent cup of coffee is a great price.  I sometimes wonder if people think they're living in a 3rd world country!

Never paid more than 50 baht for REAL coffee. 😄

Soi bukoa pattaya is the most reasonably priced food soi in the country. Especially breakfasts. Like many places Time bar does an early bird breakfast for 99baht including tea or coffee. 

The poster was  certainly ripped off charged 80 baht for an instant coffee in that area. 

Soi bukoa pattaya is the most reasonably priced food soi in the country. Especially breakfasts. Like many places Time bar does an early bird breakfast for 99baht including tea or coffee. 

The poster was  certainly ripped off charged 80 baht for an instant coffee in that area. 

Soi bukoa pattaya is the most reasonably priced food soi in the country. Especially breakfasts. Like many places Time bar does an early bird breakfast for 99baht including tea or coffee. 

The poster was  certainly ripped off charged 80 baht for an instant coffee in that area. 

23 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

Starbucks is 185 for a venti.

 

what's your point?

 

if you can't afford 80 baht for a coffee then you really are in dire straits.

 

regards,

Elvis from Tupelo.

It was never about if he can afford or not. First Starbucks sell overpriced bad coffee. What was the point in the op, was that a pack of 5 baht instant coffee, can be sold for 80 baht. In my opinion that´s a scam.

31 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Soi bukoa pattaya is the most reasonably priced food soi in the country. Especially breakfasts. Like many places Time bar does an early bird breakfast for 99baht including tea or coffee. 

The poster was  certainly ripped off charged 80 baht for an instant coffee in that area. 

I was just killing time till tuk com opened at 1030. I wasn't hunting a cheap meal, I stopped at a restaurant because it had a nationality specific menu. I'm usually disappointed when doing this and this time was no different. Now the coffee tasted like instant, but hey it could have been brewed. My point is just that 80 baht is excessive and bad business practice for coffee either instant or brewed. 

 

I understand Starbucks sell expensive coffee and if I had stopped there I wouldn't post.

22 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

...I literally have women dripping off me!

 

regards,

Elvis from Tupelo.

Boring, again, blocked

23 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

I understand Starbucks sell expensive coffee and if I had stopped there I wouldn't post.

If SB's coffee was good, it really isn't that expensive.  Their cups are considerably larger.  If the Ma / Pa vendor, small chains charge 50 or 60 baht a cup, then SB, is about right.  Ma / pa & chain vendors, you might get 5 oz / 150 ml, without the AC & comfy seating.

 

8 oz / 236 ml

12 oz / 354 ml (Tall)

16 oz / 473 ml

20 oz / 591 ml

 

My morning cup at home is 400 ml, and cost all of ฿20

 

 

 

23 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

Starbucks is 185 for a venti.

 

what's your point?

 

if you can't afford 80 baht for a coffee then you really are in dire straits.

 

regards,

Elvis from Tupelo.

The OP is nothing to do with not being able to afford it!

Just now, ChrisKC said:

The OP is nothing to do with not being able to afford it!

Zip it, Chris.

23 hours ago, connda said:

Easier to go to 7/11.  3 in 1 coffee costs maybe 15 THB and the packages are usually enough for two cup-fulls of the small cups they provide.

3 in 1 is not coffee!

4 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

3 in 1 is not coffee!

 

Exactly.  How anyone drinks it is beyond me!  Putting sugar in coffee or tea is disgusting.

2 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

Zip it, Chris.

Same to you, mate!

On 2/5/2025 at 9:46 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

 

Well said.  80 baht for a decent cup of coffee is a great price.  I sometimes wonder if people think they're living in a 3rd world country!

They are.

8 hours ago, freedomnow said:

Is 'Elvis Presley' the latest incarnation of whatshisname ? Similar language.

The ever transforming forum troll.

Just waiting now for some poster to use Peltin Elton as a user name, but at least Elvis could sing.

On 2/5/2025 at 9:46 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

think they're living in a 3rd world country!

Think, I for one are sure

Felt

Hom Coffee on the moat in CM, 30bht for a hot Latte and it's better than all the other more expensive shops.

49 minutes ago, ChrisKC said:

Same to you, mate!

I am not your mate.

1 hour ago, Elvis Presley said:

I am not your mate.

It is a kind of natural ending to my statement - look up the word sarcasm!

 

I didn't say YOU are my mate - don't flatter yourself!

On 2/5/2025 at 9:38 AM, Dan O said:

Personally unless its brewed from beans its not really coffee and you shouldnt drink it

I'm one of your agreers, yet this morning I couldn't be bothered to grind and brew. Instant will have to do. I bought a small jar of instant just for this situation. 

12 minutes ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

I'm one of your agreers, yet this morning I couldn't be bothered to grind and brew. Instant will have to do. I bought a small jar of instant just for this situation. 

Grind a few days worth, no noticeable difference 

I paid 130 baht for a gourmet coffee. It was like a dessert.

34 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Grind a few days worth, no noticeable difference 

I would never drink anything that was not roasted, ground and pressed the same day. 

42 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

I would never drink anything that was not roasted, ground and pressed the same day. 

i did a comparison the other day, ground coffee 3 days before vs freshly ground, same coffee beans, I didn't notice a difference, probably mostly in your head

On 2/5/2025 at 9:44 AM, Elvis Presley said:

Starbucks is 185 for a venti.

 

what's your point?

 

if you can't afford 80 baht for a coffee then you really are in dire straits.

 

regards,

Elvis from Tupelo.

You have completely, utterly, and 100% missed his point.

3 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

i did a comparison the other day, ground coffee 3 days before vs freshly ground, same coffee beans, I didn't notice a difference, probably mostly in your head

How long had it been since you roasted the beans? 

Looking at the menu first is always recommended.