hidden records, in the peace gardens, is selling freshly ground, fair trade AND organic coffee to takeaway and drink-in (mind you only space for 3 or 4 people!).....BUT check this out, £1.40 for a large cappucino or £.120 for an espresso - perfect for anyone working or in a hurry in town!! bargain, way less than starbucks and damn well more ethical, check it out

Starbucks sell Fair Trade too don't they ?

starbucks is just evil

Originally posted by nick2
Starbucks sell Fair Trade too don't they ?

Indeed they do Nick!

ps: I don't wish to get into a debate right now about Starbuck's ethical status - we've debated this soooo much.

Starbucks sell Fair Trade too don't they ?

Yup had a cup in the Division Street shop yesterday :)

They actually have a fair trade stall on the first Sunday of the month in Sheffield's catholic cathedral St Marie's, on Norfolk Row.

Sells coffee, chocolete, juice, hand-made cards and lots of other intersting things.

was it £1.40?!!

and also its not just starbucks fair trade policy - they only brought that in as a marketing reaction, they are also incredibly brutal on local markets, hence trying to open 3 in no time at all to squeeze out the competition...such as utopia and moco.....

Originally posted by schwayne
and also its not just starbucks fair trade policy - they only brought that in as a marketing reaction, they are also incredibly brutal on local markets, hence trying to open 3 in no time at all to squeeze out the competition...such as utopia and moco.....

But Utopia allows people to smoke! I should rather not sit in someone else's secondhand smoke whilst quaffing my espresso.

agreed but at least its independant, besides in the summer u can sit outside! anyway smoke free and fair trade and not monster corporation are what im looking for!

So you don't shop in a supermarket?

ok fair enough, of course, but starbucks just stinks of an overpowerful brand. nobodys perfect, but if theres an option of takeaway coffee from an indie for less then im sold.

As a coffe addict, I would much prefer to buy an organic, fair trade coffee from a small indie shop than a vampire telling it's customers exactly what they think they should hear.. i.e. have Starbucks always sold fairtrade?

I will try this new coffee shop... where is it?

its number 8 st pauls parade - next door to ha ha bar in the peace gardens.......not a coffee shop per se....more a record/clothes shop with a little seating area doing fab coffee to take out or drink in

shwayne, what sort of music does this hidden Records sell? If it's someplace where you can listen to cool music and drink a fairly traded, organic coffee, then it will definately be 'the' place to check-out.

How much does Starbuck charge for a large Latte?

"Doctor your wishes Sir?"

hmm not sure but i reckon its over 2 squids....dunno much about the place, but i think its mostly punk and indie, not sure. its a wicked little basement shop tho, done out all nice!

What do you mean by a 'punk / indie' coffee shop?

no the other guy asked what kind of music they sold.....its a record and clothes shop, but they now have a coffee machine, selling for customers to sit and read mags, and also for takeaway.....i think the music is mostly punk, indie, stuff like that......

Originally posted by schwayne
no the other guy asked what kind of music they sold.....its a record and clothes shop, but they now have a coffee machine, selling for customers to sit and read mags, and also for takeaway.....i think the music is mostly punk, indie, stuff like that......

So let me get this straight, it's a clothes and record shop that also sells coffee? Huh? I'm guessing then that the shop assistants aren't baristas and as such have no training on how to create a latte / mocha / espresso?

Originally posted by schwayne
its a record and clothes shop, but they now have a coffee machine

So it's a record & clothes shop that happens to have a coffee machine that dispenses fair trade coffee.

Maybe you should have made this clearer at the start.

completely wrong the guy who runs it has 4 years barista experience! it was tasty anyway

Originally posted by schwayne
completely wrong the guy who runs it has 4 years barista experience! it was tasty anyway

Why is he selling clothes and records then?

oh my god! can people not try something different out! its cool, people go into a shop they like and can relax too.....why the shock?

Originally posted by schwayne
oh my god! can people not try something different out! its cool, people go into a shop they like and can relax too.....why the shock?

Personally I would rather buy an espresso-based beverage from an establishment that is in the coffee business so to speak. It's all to do with quality control.

What kind of machine does he use to brew his espresso?

i think its a gaggia

Originally posted by schwayne
i think its a gaggia

Not bad! I have a Gaggia too!! :thumbsup:

Originally posted by JonJParr
[B]Personally I would rather buy an espresso-based beverage from an establishment that is in the coffee business so to speak. It's all to do with quality control.



Bloody hell, personally I'd rather buy an espresso-based beverage from an organisation that doesn't exploit the most vulnerable workers in the chain. It's all to do with justice!!!

Thanks for the tip - I'll definitely be checking out the record shop-cum-coffee provider; loving any shop that does things a bit differently!

JfG xx

woooo! just been told people are talking about this on here...thought id best clear it up! I run Hidden Records, and we are indeed a record/clothes/accessories shop in sheffield.....we have a coffee machine in the shop, and are offering takeaway or drink - in coffee .....fair trade, organic and freshly ground...
hopefully we are cheaper than most, £1.40 for a large (12oz) cappucion for example.....
and i do know how to make it!!!
see u soon

make that "cappucino" sorry hate type errors!

Originally posted by hiddenrecord
woooo! just been told people are talking about this on here...thought id best clear it up! I run Hidden Records, and we are indeed a record/clothes/accessories shop in sheffield.....we have a coffee machine in the shop, and are offering takeaway or drink - in coffee .....fair trade, organic and freshly ground...
hopefully we are cheaper than most, £1.40 for a large (12oz) cappucion for example.....
and i do know how to make it!!!
see u soon

& if you get enough SheffieldForum customers you'll consider paying for an advertisment? :D (it's only £12 after all!)

you know what i just designed a little animation to put up in that corner!!! cant seem to get it under 25 kb but i will be in touch! are u who i need to contact!?!?!

Originally posted by hiddenrecord
make that "cappucino" sorry hate type errors!

You might want to make that "cappuccino" then, lol!!!!

I'll be coming to visit your shop soon - sounds fab ;0)

JfG xx

Originally posted by hiddenrecord
you know what i just designed a little animation to put up in that corner!!! cant seem to get it under 25 kb but i will be in touch! are u who i need to contact!?!?!

No but you should find all the info you need here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/ads/)

:)

Been to this "coffee shop/record shop" to be honest im really impressed. I was just looking for a rare cd that i was having a lot of trouble finding, and this guy offers cappuccino for £1.40. Now i have been to quite a few of the coffee shops in sheffield and most havent been this cheap or sell records :). Anyway just thought id tell you guys what it was like...