A&W coffee is so good

Mar 12th, 2017 6:18 pm

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ilove [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 16, 2008; 4351 posts; 1909 upvotes

Mar 12th, 2017 6:18 pm

So I tried A&W coffee for the first time. My oh my, it's miles better than anything else at other chains. So I searched it up and they've been serving Van Houtte organic fair-trade 100% Arabica blend made exclusively for A&W. No wonder why it tastes so good. I'm a believer now.

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Mar 12th, 2017 6:32 pm

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booblehead: Deal Expert; Jul 30, 2007; 28068 posts; 13275 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 12th, 2017 6:32 pm

Better than McDonald's ?

Mar 12th, 2017 6:40 pm

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ilove [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 16, 2008; 4351 posts; 1909 upvotes

Mar 12th, 2017 6:40 pm

booblehead wrote: ↑ Better than McDonald's ?

I drink McD's coffee everyday and at many different locations in different provinces. The problem with MCD's coffee is consistency. I've had Mcdonald's coffee ranging anywhere between very good to undrinkable. But even then, the best of Mcdonald's coffee can't compare with A&W IMO.

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Mar 12th, 2017 6:50 pm

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booblehead: Deal Expert; Jul 30, 2007; 28068 posts; 13275 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 12th, 2017 6:50 pm

I guess I must try it someday

Mar 12th, 2017 7:17 pm

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playnicee1: Deal Expert; Feb 9, 2012; 16372 posts; 3660 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 12th, 2017 7:17 pm

ilove wrote: ↑ I drink McD's coffee everyday and at many different locations in different provinces. The problem with MCD's coffee is consistency. I've had Mcdonald's coffee ranging anywhere between very good to undrinkable. But even then, the best of Mcdonald's coffee can't compare with A&W IMO.

Ah, see now, when I argue that McDonald's coffee is the same everywhere, I do not travel far outside Toronto.
I find that unlike Tim Horton's, I can order from Eaton's Centre or from Scarborough Town (mall location) and the taste will be very close.

A&W is under fire for not offering coupons at the same price for all locations... http://www.citynews.ca/2017/03/11/aw-coupons/
(Unlike McDonald's, which maintains that the coupons are the same for all of Ontario)

So, if you like A&W coffee...how much you pay (with the breakfast coupon) depends on where you are in Toronto...enjoy!

http://www.citynews.ca/video/iframe/593 ... 6425589001

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Mar 12th, 2017 7:46 pm

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ilove [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 16, 2008; 4351 posts; 1909 upvotes

Mar 12th, 2017 7:46 pm

playnicee1 wrote: ↑ Ah, see now, when I argue that McDonald's coffee is the same everywhere, I do not travel far outside Toronto.
I find that unlike Tim Horton's, I can order from Eaton's Centre or from Scarborough Town (mall location) and the taste will be very close.

A&W is under fire for not offering coupons at the same price for all locations... http://www.citynews.ca/2017/03/11/aw-coupons/
(Unlike McDonald's, which maintains that the coupons are the same for all of Ontario)

So, if you like A&W coffee...how much you pay (with the breakfast coupon) depends on where you are in Toronto...enjoy!

http://www.citynews.ca/video/iframe/593 ... 6425589001

I've had coffee at many McDonald's locations in different provinces. Even the same location can be wildly inconsistent. This tells me that it's a quality control issue.

And I don't live in the GTA. Please don't assume everyone does

Mar 12th, 2017 8:13 pm

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Mr_Fanta: Deal Addict; Nov 20, 2010; 3546 posts; 1521 upvotes

Mar 12th, 2017 8:13 pm

Thanks OP, I'll give it a taste test this week. I also mentioned in another thread that although A&W has had stores in the GTA for several years. It was not until earlier this year that I finally went to an A&W and finally tried their burgers.

Personally, IMHO in order to judge and critique a good cup of coffee you really can only drink it one way to tell if it good or not. You have to drink the coffee black. No cream, sugar or milk for my coffee taste test.

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Mar 12th, 2017 9:09 pm

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Brian71: Sr. Member; Jul 20, 2012; 684 posts; 219 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 12th, 2017 9:09 pm

It's good coffee. I get it when I go to Picton . I stop at the Trenton En Route on the 401. There's never a line at A&W, it's quicker than waiting at Tim Horton's.

Mar 12th, 2017 11:58 pm

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Spectre26: Member; May 5, 2016; 425 posts; 219 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 12th, 2017 11:58 pm

Mr_Fanta wrote: ↑ Personally, IMHO in order to judge and critique a good cup of coffee you really can only drink it one way to tell if it good or not. You have to drink the coffee black. No cream, sugar or milk for my coffee taste test.

Also it really depends how long the coffee was in the pot for. I know my local Tim Hortons doesn't change their coffee every 20 minutes during slow periods because most of the time it tastes like chinese herbal medicine. Absolutely dreadful.

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Mar 13th, 2017 12:02 am

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george__: Deal Expert; Jul 22, 2006; 22011 posts; 2632 upvotes

Mar 13th, 2017 12:02 am

A&W coffee is good

Mar 13th, 2017 9:24 am

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ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 21373 posts; 2614 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 13th, 2017 9:24 am

Thx for the heads-up OP, will try....

I think I tried it once....went to some mall early and grabbed breakfast at A&W (I think it was A&W)....their breakfast isn't shabby either!

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Mar 14th, 2017 12:09 pm

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The_One: Deal Addict; Oct 25, 2002; 1162 posts; 39 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 14th, 2017 12:09 pm

Too bad I didn't know about this earlier. I had lunch at an A&W over the weekend and they drop some coupons which had one for a free coffee. I just left it on the counter.

Mar 14th, 2017 12:39 pm

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profile: Deal Addict; Jul 29, 2013; 1272 posts; 899 upvotes

Mar 14th, 2017 12:39 pm

When I go to A&W I want the root beer so coffee is a second on my list no matter how good it is.

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Mar 14th, 2017 1:03 pm

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UrbanPoet: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2004; 44137 posts; 7239 upvotes; T.O. Lotto Captain

Mar 14th, 2017 1:03 pm

Their stuff is good... i see their locations moving to a more fast casual setup.

Its a nice touch drinking rootbeer from a frosted mug!
Fries served in a mini basket.

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Mar 15th, 2017 1:23 pm

#15

exiledinottawa: Sr. Member; Jan 4, 2008; 773 posts; 187 upvotes; Gatineau

Mar 15th, 2017 1:23 pm

Too bad their burgers are overpriced and lack in taste

Mar 15th, 2017 1:31 pm

#16

Dumbbelldore: Deal Addict; Apr 5, 2016; 2611 posts; 186 upvotes

Mar 15th, 2017 1:31 pm

I'll give it a shot. These days I'm favoring tea more and more tho

Mar 16th, 2017 6:55 pm

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sticks: Member; Apr 22, 2005; 340 posts; 1 upvote; Kitchener

Mar 16th, 2017 6:55 pm

They must have changed their coffee then? I had it a few years back and it was so bad I swore it off for good, shame because their breakfast sandwiches are pretty good

Mar 16th, 2017 7:02 pm

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tk1000: Deal Expert; Dec 7, 2012; 32228 posts; 8552 upvotes; GTHA

Mar 16th, 2017 7:02 pm

sticks wrote: ↑ They must have changed their coffee then? I had it a few years back and it was so bad I swore it off for good, shame because their breakfast sandwiches are pretty good

March 2015 A&W announced they partnered with Van Houtte.

http://www.marketwired.com/press-releas ... 996376.htm

"The brewed coffee is exclusively blended and roasted for A&W by Montreal-based master roaster Van Houtte. The lively 100% Arabica, organic, Fair Trade blend is rich and full bodied in taste and always served fresh. Together with any of A&W's range of fresh-to-order breakfast offerings, it is the perfect start to any morning."

Mar 17th, 2017 12:34 am

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ilove [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 16, 2008; 4351 posts; 1909 upvotes

Mar 17th, 2017 12:34 am

I must say A&W ruined my daily MCD/TH coffee for good.

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Mar 17th, 2017 6:00 pm

#20

OffGridGuy: Member; Feb 29, 2016; 228 posts; 78 upvotes

Mar 17th, 2017 6:00 pm

A&W has worked it's way back to one of my top fast food choices. Always loved the root beer and enjoyed their burgers but the breakfast and coffee is top notch.