Whatever happened to conversation over a coffee? At some cafes it’s become impossible, so earsplittingly loud is the music they play. Photo: Getty Images
Opinion
Opinion
Coffee + cacophony: why is the music so deafeningly loud at some cafes and restaurants, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
- Some cafes, bars and restaurants seem to think playing music loud enough to melt your brain is good for business. Worst of all, some of it is rap music
- Apparently it’s backed up by science – the faster and louder the music is, the quicker customers consume food and drink. This writer’s not buying it
Whatever happened to conversation over a coffee? At some cafes it’s become impossible, so earsplittingly loud is the music they play. Photo: Getty Images
