Coffee#1 Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.7

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Evaluating 46 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall, pointing out numerous shortcomings during their visits. Customers frequently complained about poor service, inattentive workers, and long waiting times when trying to place orders at the counter. Visitors also experienced frustrating issues with cold beverages, stale food items, and overall declining quality standards across various locations. Some reviewers were happy with the delicious coffee, amazing cakes, and the warm welcome provided by the friendly team. Consumers frequently mentioned that the store environment was exceptionally clean, cozy, and very accommodating for families and visitors alike. People also appreciated the lovely atmosphere and genuinely polite staff members who went above and beyond during busy times.

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Staff

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Service

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Product

Consumers find product to be a mixed experience, with many reviewers praising the great-tasting coffee,... See more

Quality

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about quality, with some consumers praising the amazing cakes and the... See more

Location

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The new coffee # 1 shop has a lovely interior and very helpful staff , but when it comes to the coffee we’ve on average 24 between 2 of us but 16 of these drinks have been cold when we’ve been asking... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Chippenham Coffee No1 does the best latte I have ever had but unfortunately their staff put me off, they are so grouchy. It's happened too many times now. I won't be going back for a while.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I enjoy the coffee at our Coffee#1 in Buxton and it's convenient. The reasons why I visit this coffee shop most times when I'm in town. But I wish the service and atmosphere were better. Sadly I am... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I’m very unhappy that all of the stores have gone cashless and the quality of the coffee has also gone downhill on top of that. I’m not gonna visit another coffee one shop moving forward as this is a... See more


Company details

  1. Coffee store
  2. also in
  3. Coffee Roasters
  4. Coffee shop

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Award-winning coffee, cakes and pastries for breakfast, lunch and tea. Comfy sofas, beautiful interiors and cosy corners that you can hide away in for a quiet half an hour are as important to us as the cake we serve and the service we give. Come and...


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2.7

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

286 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Newton Abbot Shop

Excellent service and coffee at their Newton Abbot Shop . It's always a please to visit there. A big thank you to them all well done.

29 April 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stupid waiting time

Just 2 girls working their socks off in the Epsom store on a Saturday lunchtime! Inevitably crazy waiting time. Who wants to wait 20 mins for their drink? Ridiculous

27 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A coffee shop with heart!

Great service and coffee . It has a variety of scrumptious cakes and food . It has a very welcoming atmosphere. If you want to take time out make a stop at Taunton coffee1 are amazing. The manager karolina is really energetic, friendly as well S her team.

23 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Visited Cwmbran today

Visited Cwmbran today, very dissappointed with the service and the panninis we had ordered were not worth the money paid, . We ordered two, I had eaten what I could of mine then had to go fetch the other which was left standing on the service counter. Have always been happy with food purchased there but definitely gone down hill.Coffee was ok but could have been hotter.

21 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Big on energy, lacks follow through

Loughborough branch serves full fat milk and skimmed, not semi skimmed. I can't stand either full fat or skimmed so I declined tea. The explanation given was that they serves a lot of vegan milk, so can't offer semi skimmed cows
Our table wasn't cleared after previous occupants. Aftef 1 hour we cleared the debris ourselves.
The latte was all froth. Couldn't find any coffee, but they did change it
The toilet needed a good clean

18 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The coffee tasted awful

Coffee 1 is never my first choice because I don’t think the coffee ever tastes great and I have tried numerous times. I prefer the independent shops which sell Clifton coffee. Took my mum and dad to Pershore shop as a pit stop today whilst on a walk, we had two cappuccinos and a latte all tasted bitter and burnt, so we left them, an expensive waste, in hindsight I should have complained. Last time I went to the Evesham one, it wasn’t good but not as bad a taste as today, also when I was there (Evesham), it was really short staffed, there were cups everywhere and everyone single person was being served in takeaway cups awful for the environment. I won’t go again unless there’s a really good shake up and they change the bean providers.

21 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not serving coffee

Went there on Monday 15th May, one member of staff, sat there 15 mins, then told not serving coffee because she was washing up. Appalling service.

15 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My second time in the Chesterfield…

My second time in the Chesterfield branch and I won’t be going again . Can’t get on the net to scan on the app and the girl seemed non plus . Told me to ring up and put the points on, that’s if I can . There must be internet as people are on their laptops . Everything looks nice but my toast well it was either stale or it had been murdered in the toaster . I couldn’t get my teeth round the edges, if I wasn’t so hungry and in a rush I would have took it back . Only gave me 2 butters and no serviettes . Had to ask . So now I have the task of ringing up to try and put my points on . Then to top it all the toilets were out of order . Grrrrr

11 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I visited with a group of young people…

I visited with a group of young people who I work with who have additional needs. I was asked to ring before had next time we go, as they’d sent a member of staff away to sort deliveries! I explained that would not be possible on just a cafe trip for a coffee. They had two members of staff on so I couldn’t. See the problem !! Also you have to go up and ask for sugar and tea spoons as NONE. Our out readily available. It’s a shame as we liked it here for the convening and also the drinks were nice .

9 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

#Aberystwyth

#Aberystwyth
This place hasn’t been cleaned in months. Wish I could upload photos.
Business buzzing, though, so probably no need?

24 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant service from the…

Absolutely brilliant service from the coffee 1 team in Bicester, especially to the young member of staff Jake, who was so helpful to a gentleman on a mobility scooter,he went above and beyond. Well done Jake..

23 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

He cwmbran in South Wales

The cwmbran shop in South Wales , the new shop. Arrived on sunday morning , only one staff member at 10am . I ordered two large lattes . We were given cups that were three quarters full , I asked for a top up , and was given cold milk hardly heated and the whole coffee was cold . I don't ever complain but it seemed that either he was so busy or couldn't be bothered to properly heat the top up, not great for nearly £8 Im used to much better at the excellent store in Monmouth …

17 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So disappointed after spending so much in Coffee 1

First time I have EVER felt driven to write a review. I loved Coffee One in Weymouth however on Saturday 9th March pm I was served my coffee in a paper cup. Reason given was lack personnel to wash the cups. There were clean cups stacked in their usual place on top of the machine and the shop was not busy! As a plastic lid was put on the cup I pointed out I didn`t need it as I was drinking in and was told I had to have a lid for safety. I removed it at my table 3 seconds later! What is this absolute madness that you build a quality brand which we become loyal to and then expect us to pay £3.80 for a paper cup (which changes the flavour), and talk to us sharply when we question it, having already ordered and paid!? I tried to resist writing this review but having thought about it for a few days and considered the money I spend in Coffee One, I realised that is why we should call out this lazy and rude practise. So disappointed!

9 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cambridge

Very slow service, americano rather tasteless though hot chocolate OK. No cash, card only so another business on my only as a last resort list.

3 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carmarthen #1 = excellent!

The Carmarthen Coffee #1 was a delightful place to discover! The staff are friendly, it is cosy and warm, there is loads of seating. The spiced chai was well made and properly hot. The blueberry muffin was really well made and tasted much better than the muffins that you get at another, not named, big chain cafe.
I'm not sure why Coffee #1 seems to have a lot of negative reviews but the Carmarthen one definitely deserves five stars.
Thank you!

24 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Firstly the one star is for Head Office…

Firstly the one star is for Head Office not the staff or surroundings. It has not been possible to have an Americano (black) coffee for the last two weeks due to a fault. At the very least you could have provided your staff with some alternative or ultimately purchase a new machine.

6 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coffee#1 really impressed with this new…

Coffee#1 really impressed with this new store quick professional service. Very clean the staff are very organised and hard working even though it was very busy they were still cleaning and serving to a high standard the Coffee and food was excellent

2 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Older stores are run down and dirty

Older stores are run down and dirty. What happened to basic standards of cleanliness and hygiene? They never have enough staff. In most cases there are 2 struggling to manage. I'm sure they are reaping in profits though.

22 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Chesterfield Coffee#1. Staff member with poor attitude

Chesterfield Coffee#1. We have visited here a few times with our dog. We recently met up with some friends and spent about an hour and half in there. Throughout that time our dog sat quietly under the table. Most staff are friendly and professional. I was not impressed with the member of staff who rather loudly told me we would have to leave if our dog didn’t stop barking. This happened as we were putting on our coats. His only crime was to get excited as we were leaving. I think this staff member would benefit from some training.

5 January 2024
Unprompted review

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