Costa Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.4

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Considering 668 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently noted worn seating, sticky dirty tables, and general cleanliness issues across several different locations. Many consumers were also deeply disappointed by receiving lukewarm drinks, dry pastries, and experiencing unhelpful or extremely slow service. Some reviewers were happy with the friendly staff, noting that employees often provided efficient and welcoming customer service. Others also appreciated finding a relaxing environment, pleasant seating areas, and enjoyable food options during their regular visits. Local people frequently mentioned that certain stores offered a great place to meet family and catch up over nice coffee.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Stopped for lunch & coffee at Inveralmond Perthshire young lady serving could just barely smile they had No Oat milk which when visited other Costas they always have good stock Seating area ma... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Food good,but had to leave early because the music was so loud!!! I was wearing Autism headphones 🎧 on noise cancelling mode & could not think straight 😒 The music was also awful.Just screaming down... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered a smoothie based on the in store advertising showing in a glass decorated with mint etc. Came in a cardboard cup, no decoration, £4.95, Misleading advertising. Should have complained at the t... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Costa coffee, Hythe, Hampshire location. What can I say, Sunday morning it was quite and got served quickly, after that it went down hill. Order a large cappuccino and a small hot chocolate(£... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My local Costa that I visit practically…

My local Costa that I visit practically every day have just taken down a little row of bunting with the English Flag.
Apparently Costa policy !
It’s the World Cup, England are storming through and we are in England. Honestly other countries are laughing at the English not being able to publicly show their support. I’m appalled !

July 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Costa and kids

Thr food and the coffee was lovely sadly it was spoilt by two woman and two little girls age maybe 3-4 they was run ING back and forwards screaming getting books at one point they was ru ni g around d the centre table it's only when we all looked at them they told them to stop then the mother was letting the girl play with the teapot and milk jug until it crashed to the floor

July 7, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You get asked if you are staying inside…

You get asked if you are staying inside or taking away, for the last 3 times we have visited, the order is mixed up and we receive the opposite of what we have asked, a couple of the workers also have an attitude when explaining the mix up.

July 6, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hi everyone I'd like to point out to…

Hi everyone I'd like to point out to people on hear that some of the staff have written there own reviews on hear and pretend to be customers when they are the staff just so they can make it look like some of the good reviews are genuinely good. I have had information handed to me for this problem. Please save your money and go somewhere else if you can.

July 6, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

"I used to love popping into Costa as a…

"I used to love popping into Costa as a proper treat, a little break to take time out for myself. But I have to say, it’s just not a pleasant experience anymore. Like everywhere these days, we seem to be getting less and paying more—and Costa has gone downhill big time. Everything’s far too overpriced, and the customer service is honestly terrible; the staff wouldn’t even look me in the eye while serving me, not a single thank you for my custom, and they were so rude especially at the Clacton branch. On top of that, the place is really in need of a thorough clean! I won’t be going back, which is such a shame because it used to be so good. If I’m going to spend my hard-earned money on something nice, it certainly won’t ever be at Costa."

June 30, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been a costa member for years

I have been a Costa member for years. I had ONE bean left on my account but had`nt used my membership for one year because I have`nt been able to afford to buy a cup of Costa coffee because I had been unemployed for a year. I have ZERO beans now! How cruel to take away my one bean just as I have gotten a new job and can afford to buy coffee again soon!

July 3, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It was so gross

It was so gross. Never go there. It's overpriced and does not even provide nice service. It's slow, and it took 20 min for my food to come. NEVER GO THERE!!

M.P.F

July 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Discussing!!!

Discussing!!!
Had cheese&ham toastie and it was the cheapest square ham and cheapest cheese and cheapest bread. Never again!!!

June 29, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I asked for an ice-latte and it came…

I asked for an ice-latte and it came FREEZING cold! Not only this, but my son requested a frozen smoothie, and was given a stodgy kiwi and mango smoothie. It represented a sore slapp to the face and is now having serious and horrible brain freeze. Ryan Trahan said only to go to Starbucks now and I think I'm going to go there next time.

July 1, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really poor customer service

Really poor customer service. I was over charged on a visit and the atitude of the person serving me was poor. No matter how i explained the issue to customer services they did not get it. I have the same Breakfast deal from multiple costas all at the same charge. This particular time I was over charged. They weren't having it. I spend a lot of money in Costas. Never again.

June 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I recently visited Costa in Walkden and…

I recently visited Costa in Walkden and I will not be returning. It was early, only one person on the till, dirty tables unclreared,had to ask for a cloth to clean stains on our table and the furniture is so dirty and stained it looks disgusting. I did email Costa but no reply.

June 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went to the Penzance store with family…

Went to the Penzance store with family attitude of menber of staff was terrible because I had my very small cavapoo on my lap and was told he must go on the floor the customer service was awful and even said to another customer it's been so busy and my blood pressure is going up! So sad to experience such service as were regulars of this store but sadly not anymore beware dog owners you will get told off and yet they now welcome dogs. Only saw regional manager a while ago who with her
team visiting who had no issues

June 29, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Costa

I love Costa Coffee because the workers there are always polite, prepared to help and actually speak clearly, unlike in Starbucks. However, sometimes I find the drinks are a bit too hot and burn my tongue and the frappuccinos don’t have as much flavour as Starbucks. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, I love the red as the colour of the store.

June 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Costa at Ashchurch near M5 J9.

Costa at Ashchurch near M5 J9.
I grew old waiting to be served, one girl was busy wiping her nose on her hand. I was completely ignored for ages, the place wasn't even busy. Finally got some service, £8 for 2 small coffees! By the time I got it back to the table it was near cold.
Awful service, awful attitude and damn awful coffee.

June 27, 2026
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