The Coffee Bean Sentosa ExperienceThe Coffee Bean Sentosa Experience

January 01, New Year's Day was Sentosa day. It rained when we got there but that didn't dampen the spirit. It only stalled the experience for a few minutes. Towards the end of the day was Luge time. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't able to join the troop as Joseph was crying frantically. He doesn't want to wear the helmet. No helmet, no ride. Got no choice, he was very tired and sleepy already. To compensate that big loss for me, I decided to grab some coffee at The Coffee Bean (ehem, excuses, excuses, excuses!).

Despite my cravings for coffee, I opted not to get one as I didn't want to upset my tummy. Ordered Banana Chocolate Freeze instead so the little boy can take a sip too. Also got a piece of Granda's Scone. Maureen, the staff who got my order was a Filipina. Got my scone and was asked to claim my frap at the pick up counter. We sat at the table beside the counter so I could watch Joseph and wait for my name to be called. Minutes passed, people behind me already got their order while I was kept wondering when I'd get mine. I was trying to be patient until it's taking beyond acceptable wait time already. I stood up to the counter and was dismayed at the kind of attitude the two other staff were PUBLICLY displaying. Both the Chinese and the Indian girls wore UNFRIENDLY faces at nagdadabog pa ang isa, slamming shot glasses into the espresso machine. What a sight to behold! I called Maureen and asked about my Choco Banana freeze. The Indian girl said it was done already and somebody might have gotten it. Maureen has no choice but to make another one for me. Jokingly, told her to tell her colleagues na mag smile naman. "Ma'am hayaan mo, mga kupal ang mga yan!" was her reply. If it wasn't Singapore, I could have talked to their supervisor and tell her to replace her staff with Filipinos. I better get used to it.

If I were the cafe owner, the two gurls would have long been fired and replaced by Filipinos. As to the food experience, I'd say I'd better bake and eat my own scone and next time, no more Banana Chocolate Freeze.