Kiss the Hippo Coffee Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Considering 49 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers consistently praise the delicious, high-quality coffee, noting its rich flavor and consistent excellence. Many also appreciate the quick, timely delivery of orders and positive interactions with friendly, helpful customer service. However, some customers noted significant issues with customer service, including unresponsiveness, dismissiveness, or encountering unhelpful AI bots. A few other people also felt that staff members were rude or unprofessional. There were also occasional mentions of coffee being bitter or over-roasted, and concerns about small cup sizes or inadequate packaging.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fell in love with the taste of the coffee and the little red hippo when in London. Signed up for 4-weekly bean subscription which is really easy to manage online, trying different regular blends or th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great tasting coffee choices, suited for everyone's taste. Quick and friendly customer service!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used KTH for several years and the have always been brilliant, I love the coffee, the convenience and the customer service. I had a small issue yesterday and they sent me a replacement which j... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious coffee and arrived on time. Many others may provide beans but they certainly don’t have the same class and flavour as KTH!

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Company details

  1. Coffee Roasters
  2. Coffee Machine Supplier
  3. Coffee Shop
  4. Coffee Store
  5. Coffee Wholesaler

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London's First Carbon Negative Coffee Company


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

106 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An incredible coffee company

An incredible company! With its branding, coffee flavors, and overall experience, it not only pleases the eye but most importantly leaves an unforgettable taste on the palate. Wanting to see more of their branches feels only natural! Discovering a brand like this is truly a privilege

August 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best coffee speciality cafe

For me consistency is really important, I have my coffee everyday and Kiss the Hippo actually delivers the quality EVERY TIME. Never had issues, pastry always fresh coffee roasted in London so that just speaks for itself. 100% Worth a try.

August 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1 word

1 word. Amazing

August 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Products & Great Service

Kiss the Hippo Coffee is by far one of the best specialty coffee companies I’ve ever experienced. The quality of their coffee is consistently outstanding — every cup is fresh, rich in flavor, and roasted to perfection. Their blends and single origins truly showcase the craft and care that goes into sourcing and roasting, and you can taste the difference.

Beyond the coffee itself, their service is equally impressive. The team is knowledgeable, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure an excellent experience, whether in their cafés, through wholesale, or via online orders. They are professional yet personable, and their passion for sustainability and excellence really shines through in everything they do.

I would highly recommend Kiss the Hippo Coffee to anyone who values top-quality coffee paired with first-class service.

August 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the coffee

Love the coffee, love that they regularly offer promotions on subscriptions and have a good rewards system, and always had a good experience with their customer service - I’ve recently been dealing with their CS specialist Guy who resolved my issue very quickly and without needing to over explain.

August 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistently great flavour

Consistently great flavour, accurate tasting notes, and resealable packaging is a major plus for keeping beans fresh for longer!

July 25, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible coffee

Horrible coffee, wasted over £25 on coffee that is too horrible to drink. Don't buy.

February 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My order was never delivered

My order was never delivered. Tried to contact the company several times by email and also by social media but they have refused to answer. Charged me for the missing order and I’ve now had to unsubscribe to the service. Absolutely awful.

January 12, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Coffee not as fresh as it should have been.

Ordered a taster pack to try Kiss the Hippo. Coffee that I have tested so far is LOVELY. However, two of the three bags were roasted 22 days before I received them. I think a week at most is the acceptable limit for freshly roasted specialty coffee, and in my experience that's typically what you get here in the UK. If the coffee only reaches me in the fourth week, I have perhaps 2 weeks before it's past its best. I don't like to leave a bad review, but that's just not good enough. Concerned to also see a significant number of negative reviews on here complaining about poor customer service. Looking further, I see that many of their coffees are out of stock, suggesting perhaps some supply issues. This may explain some of the customer service problems. Overall, I can only give a cautious, qualified recommendation at this point, based on the quality of the coffee, but with some worrying concerns about the overall experience.

January 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refund promised but not delivered

Unreliable - I made an order for something that they claimed was in stock. I received an email saying they didn't have it. I asked for a refund - they told me they have refunded my money but they haven't.

There are lots of good coffee companies, don't give these people your money.

November 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have my coffee black,aquired a bean to…

Have my coffee black,aquired a bean to cup machine cheap through a family member needing to sell as was not used,tried several roaster companies,for me black one stood out,not the cheapist,£9.90 on subscription for 250g with free delivery,kiss the hippo george st blend.

October 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a coffee grinder from their…

Ordered a coffee grinder from their website. Very prompt delivery. Quality product. Came with free coffee beans, very generous five packets. Would highly recommend. Cheaper than Amazon too and much rather support them than big corp.

September 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kiss the Hippo is my favorite coffee company!

Kiss the Hippo is my favorite coffee brand, hands down. Whenever I'm in London, it's the only coffee shop I'll go to, and I love visiting their different locations. Each one has a unique vibe that I enjoy exploring while savoring their diverse offerings. I even have their coffee shipped to me in the States or while traveling—it's truly a staple in my life.

My go-to order at their cafes is the flat white, and when ordering online, I always look forward to trying their new Geshas. I'm also a big fan of their Honduras options, which never disappoint. The fact that they roast everything fresh is a huge plus, and I love having such high-quality options to choose from.

I can't recommend Kiss the Hippo enough! <3

September 2, 2024
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