Councillor Dan Hassett1 says Starbucks are definitely coming to Folkestone now1:
There has been much speculation about Starbucks opening in Folkestone. I can finally confirm that they will be opening in the new Bouverie Place shopping centre. They have applied for permission to extend opening hours to 7am-10pm and to have an outdoor seating area.
A bank/building society/Bureau de Change will also be opening in Bouverie Place. There have been rumours that HSBC is moving in. It's a large unit spread over two floors.
Costa's a bit pricey, and the queues are too long / slow, and Starbucks often has better food. Let the games commence!
💬 RE: Let the coffee wars begin! - 10000
💬 RE: Let the coffee wars begin! - 10265
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