Costa Reviews 

3,816
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 reported dealing with frustratingly slow service and staff members who appeared completely unhelpful, miserable, or rude. Many people also encountered significant issues regarding poor product quality, including dry pastries, disappointing drinks, and missing ingredients in their meals. Some reviewers were happy with the exceptionally friendly staff and the genuinely welcoming atmosphere provided at certain locations. Consumers also mentioned receiving great service with a smile, praising efficient team members, and thoroughly enjoying delicious drinks and snacks during their visits. Additionally, some patrons appreciated the pleasant environment and comforting assistance offered by attentive employees when needed.

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Service

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

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

Staff at Stanway, Essex, extremely rude, ‘yeah, yeah, yeah’ is all I got. Not thanks or any verification that they’d put my order thru. Food has got very bad in the last 18 months - no chicken or chee... 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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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My friends & I went to Costa at the…

My friends & I went to Costa at the Airport retail Coventry, we ordered drinks and food, my tea cake arrived and was not eatable, I took it back and the assistant said she would make me other, I got no apologies, we later ordered another round of drinks and were told they could only provide takeout cups, this was 18:15, they don’t close until 19:00, we felt unwelcome, everything felt like an effort they didn’t even bother to put the Costa trademark pattern on the drinks, my friends and I visit Costa 2/3 times per week, this visit was very disappointing. I emailed the head office to complain only for it to be ignored, this brings me to the conclusion that if head office has this attitude no wonder the staff adopts the same, we haven’t been to a Costa since and we are not in a hurry to go back.

12 June 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Costa Frenchgate Doncaster

Costa Frenchgate Doncaster.
Now£3.99for a flat white coffee which was not as strong as previously. My friend had a latte which looked like a glass of hot milk, again coffee content poor. Had to buy extra shot of coffee at 65p. Won’t be back. Greggs coffee much better at half the price.

8 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why do Costa use the nylon mesh tea…

Why do Costa use the nylon mesh tea bags???? They are dreadful, its hard to get any colour or flavour from them. Even two bags cant make a decent cup of tea. A total waste of money. If they are plastic tea bags, they are totally bad for the environment. Expensive and rubbish.

7 July 2026
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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 !

7 July 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

7 July 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.

6 July 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.

6 July 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."

30 June 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!

3 July 2026
Unprompted review
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

2 July 2026
Unprompted review
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.

1 July 2026
Unprompted review
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.

15 June 2026
Unprompted review

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