So I stepped inside after delivering mum's lunch.
It was very quiet with only one (very busy) barista working behind the counter.
I saw a lady walk in to pick up her order. I also noticed her scanning her phone on the QR reader on the left hand side of the counter before picking up her drink.
When I approached the barista, I was informed that I had to download and order via the app. Adoi. I am very auntie, ok? So I decided to come back later.
Then I came back after lunch (which I packed from home). The Little Butter Latte was listed at RM16.00. Pricey.
But with the app you get it at RM2.99 on your first order. This is obviously a marketing gimmick. So I placed my order, paid using e-wallet and the app generated a pick-up code (with estimated time of completion).
Once your drink is ready, it is placed on the counter with a chit displaying the corresponding order code. Just scan your pick-up code on the scanner on the counter and pick up your drink. Ok, simple enough.
So this was my Little Butter Americano. When I ordered, I placed a remark "No sugar, no syrup". One sip and ugh! It was butterscotch. Why can't they call it butterscotch? I find it misleading. Butter and butterscotch, they are different although butterscotch is made with butter.
The drink was very diluted and the butterscotch tasted like chemicals (artificial flavoring which of course it is). But at RM2.99 (RM3.17 with SST) I guess I can't complain.
Yesterday morning I returned because I wanted to taste the Americano before I draw a conclusion about Luckin Coffee.
I saw people coming out of the shop and inside there were more people. Hmmm...
The barista worked very quickly and efficiently behind the counter. I can never do her job. I would be very confused with all the different orders.
Moment of truth.
Well. The Americano was very diluted just like the Little Butter Americano. I did not get the robust coffee flavors as I have come to expect. Again, at RM4.23, I cannot complain.
So I won't be buying anymore coffee here (app uninstalled). Good luck Luckin Coffee!
Dear friend, I love ❤️ the quote. Your photos are lovely, sorry the coffee ☕️ was a disappointment ๐
ReplyDeleteToo bad you don't have Tim Hortons there. This is a Canadian cafรฉ and the coffee is very good. Hope you have a great weekend. Thank you so much for your visits and kind comments ๐ on my blog posts, I really appreciate it so much.
Actually there is a Tim Hortons here but I have yet to visit. Since it come with good recommendations, I shall visit them one day!
DeleteDear friend, Tim Hortons coffee is very good ๐ It is very popular here and sometimes there can be long lines during busy times. ๐
DeleteThey have this $0.99 promo too in SG on 1st order via app. Like u, I don't like their diluted coffee either.
ReplyDeleteOh, you too! At first I thought it must be me, since I prefer stronger taste.
DeleteAmen, amitabah and Allah God to the quote! But hor, sometimes easier said than done, sob sob ๐ญ Just try our best lor, what to do? Enjoy your weekends. I hope I have a good weekend. I hope to hop over to Linda's blog these two weekends.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Easier said than done but we can try. I am at the office now but for a short while. I hope you are having a very good weekend! I look forward to chilling out later today.
DeleteThanks dear for reviewing this Luckin Coffee. I've passed them many times in Aeon and wanted to try...and now I know I don't have to. Now we know why they're cheap (they're diluted)...and cheap coffees are usually not good...lol! With vouchers applied, their coffees are even cheaper than local coffees in kopitiams! :O There's also Zus coffee (that one of my chatgroups is always talking about but a friend told me I wouldn't like it, so I dare not try). I guess after drinking cafe coffees, the other coffees that quite come up to mark! :D
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome! Knowing how much you and I appreciate good coffee, this Lucking Coffee is not for us! I was actually quite taken aback when I took my first sip. My late dad would have commented "taste like dishwater" LOL! They are rather popular though, maybe due to the cheap pricing. I have tried ZUS once and only once. So you can draw your conclusion from there LOL!
DeleteThank you very much for the review. I guess I won't need to try then. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend! ๐
LOL! No need to try, even though it is cheap. I hope you are having a good weekend!
DeleteLOL, I laughed at your statement "Good Luck Luckin Coffee", such an irony. Let's see how long they can last. I guess kopitiam/old school coffees taste better than theirs. Plenty of Luckin Coffee in SG but I had never ever step in before since their Day One.
ReplyDeletehah..hah... no need to try, spend your money at the kopitiam more worth it!
DeleteOn this lovely Sunday I will like to dedicate the song May Each Day by Andy Williams to you, ❤️๐ my lovely friend. Lovely tune and very meaningful lyrics dear.
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