What is your favourite high-street coffee and why?



I'm not a coffee drinker, but if I had to choose, I'd say I like coffee houses that tell a story. I was in Starbucks recently and found what it had to say about the coffee and growers interesting. Personally, I'm a proud drinker of PG Tips and Typhoo tea.

Ian Styles, director of business development, Avenance



I must admit I don't tend to go to them very often, but if I do go for a meeting, it is Starbucks, as it is so close to the hotel and easy for me. It's all location, location, location - but the quality is good, too.

Philip Mellor, general manager, Menzies Belford hotel, Edinburgh



I'm not a production-line coffee drinker, but on Saturdays I sometimes go to my local coffee shop, Manny's. It's individually run, and I really enjoy a good cappuccino and scrambled eggs on toast - and the atmosphere is great.

Anthony Lee, general manager, Connaught hotel, Mayfair, London



Benjy's - it's the only one that's open at 6am, when I need a coffee. All the others open later. Secondly, they are the cheapest place around, and they also give a good selection of products and are friendly and quick. But whatever you do, avoid them between 7.30am and 9am.

Marcello Santos, manager, Cecconi's restaurant, London