Rowanofski Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi, just a mild dispute going on in the Ofski household right now!With the new Costa about to appear in Peckham, I said that there was another one before it, but I can't back this up with where or when and my wife swears there wasn't!Long story short, can anyone confirm if there was a Costa coffee shop in Peckham before? (apparently petrol station ones don't count!)There's a coffee resting on the outcome of this, though, rest assured we will both be claiming from an independent! ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
titch juicy Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I don't remember one if there was. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1099634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyboy71 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 not that I know of either... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1099660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 don't think there was, no. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1099669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Not in my time (2007+)"But there?s still a long way to go before Costa and Starbucks set up shop in Peckham, much to many locals? relief."https://www.kfh.co.uk/londonpropertymarket/south-east/why-is-peckham-picking-up Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1099670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 There's hardly a dearth of coffee shops in Pecknarm Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1099692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 No. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1099790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelig Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Absolutely not. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1099806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Never been a chain coffee shop in Peckham until now. No doubt Starbucks will follow. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1099811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Didn't notice. There was a second hand furniture shop called Austins, a barbers (Desmonds) and a tower block (Mandella Towers). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogkennelhillbilly Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 rahrahrah Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> There's hardly a dearth of coffee shops in> PecknarmThere is at that end Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringvest Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 No NO Costa!There was a Boots, C&A, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, BHS, Times furniture, Fads decorating, Jones and Higgins Department Store, Red Records, Ravels Shoes, Zodiac Toys .... those were the days. Christmas shopping in peckham. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancity68 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 There are two/three fewer indie coffee shops/cafes now. Corals (was Lerryns) has closed, as has Baba juice and, soon, Cafe Viva.The chap who rounds Dewdrop - the little van under Peckham Arch - says his trade has improved since Costa opened, as more people now see he is there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlox Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Cafe Viva has already closed. There is Small White Elephant also. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 mancity68 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > The chap who rounds Dewdrop - the little van under> Peckham Arch - says his trade has improved since> Costa opened, as more people now see he is there.He's got a good imagination then, because it's not open yet! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancity68 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Er, it is? Certainly was this morning. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Apologies if I'm mistaken, I haven't seen it and Costa Coffee don't have it on their website!ETA where is it then? I understood they were going to take over Blue Inc right by the lights? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Yes, it is open and it's where Blue Inc was, right at the top of Rye Lane on the corner. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1100963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 0/10 for observation for me then! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1101022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Why have so many independents shut? That's rather depressing. Is the Peckham renaissance over?Have to say, I don't mind the coffee in Costa - but hate the identikit chain decor. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1101034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titch juicy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 The problem with so many of these chains is not the coffee itself but how the baristas treat it. Essentially, without the patience and care it takes to make a decent espresso based drink. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1101124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 When I was last in Portugal I went to a small independent cafe and had the best coffee (no sugar or milk needed). I was so impressed, I attempted the same thing at a few of these chains and was left very disappointed. More expensive, and not even close when it came to quality and flavour. My biggest issue with coffee here is the bitterness, something I've never experienced abroad. Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1101128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 rahrahrah Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Why have so many independents shut? That's rather> depressing. Is the Peckham renaissance over?> Have to say, I don't mind the coffee in Costa -> but hate the identikit chain decor.Cafe Viva had an announcement that the owner was leaving the area Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1101322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Brick House Bakery posted tonight they are opening a new shop at Peckham Rye train station, next to the Refreshment Rooms. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1101418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 titch juicy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The problem with so many of these chains is not> the coffee itself but how the baristas treat it.> Essentially, without the patience and care it> takes to make a decent espresso based drink.This, exactly. It varies so much from branch to branch. The one in the Imax Waterloo is generally good. The one in Camberwell is terrible (at least last time I visited them, which was a while ago admittedly, so could have changed).I heard that Daily Goods is opening a new branch in Elephant & Castle - that's got to be a sign of changing times. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/140730-settle-an-argument-was-there-a-costa-in-peckham-before/#findComment-1103551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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