Costa Reviews 

3,776
TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.4

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Evaluating 661 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the product quality, citing issues like undrinkable or lukewarm beverages, dry pastries, and unappetizing food items. Customers frequently encountered unfriendly or unhelpful staff, slow service, and extended wait times. Reviewers also noted problems with cleanliness and store maintenance, including dirty tables and unclean utensils. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with the staff, describing them as friendly, polite, and efficient. A few other people also felt that certain products, such as coffee and sandwiches, were good and offered good value.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

On a recent flight to Dublin from Heathrow on Aer Lingus we purchased a cappucino in flight. The cappucino was un drinkable. It was full of powdery lumps. We complained to the in flight attendant who... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The staff at Thurmaston Costa in Asda were sadly lacking in basic customer service skills. Unfriendly and more interested in chatting amongst themselves. The staff member putting my drink on my... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bought coffee and pan au raisin at 8.30am. at Royal Surrey Hospital. Pastry was dry and tasteless. Staff assured me it was fresh. Costa web feedback didn't work. I paid for an inferior product and wo... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It has been my experience when visiting any Costa Coffee Shop the staff very rarely smile, say hello or make me feel welcome. Yesterday, in Hednesford Costa, the girl taking my order didn't even look... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Costa Monks Cross York

Costa Monks Cross York
I visited this store on 25/5/26. I had misjudged the weather and my 2 dogs were very hot, as was I. I asked for water for them and an iced coffee for me. Unfortunately my phone was playing up so I cancelled the iced coffee and just got water. The young woman behind the counter was really sweet about it, and a young man who worked there brought a bowl of water for the dogs. They treated me with kindness and respect and it really meant a lot.

25 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely revolting

Absolutely revolting
Korean Chicken made with a worker who wore no gloves and was picking at it. When asked why she was not wearing gloves she said she didn’t need to. Food disgusting
Tried the guava ice drink which smelt l like cat piss Undrinkable! Unfortunately as it’s in Charing x hospital there is nowhere else to go. The hygiene is poor. The service is horrendous!!!!

25 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgusting

Absolutely disgusting. Had to stop at Costa in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire whilst I waited for my wife. I had a coffee and a chicken and bacon toastie. The chicken and bacon toastie was absolutely disgusting.

If I could upload a picture I would, but it just looked like a baby had vomited between two pieces of bread. It looked vile and it smelt vile, I just drank my coffee and left. The last time I had a bad experience at Costa, was in January and that was the last time I went to them.

Nothing has improved, despite the shocking feedback that everybody leaves here. I can’t imagine Costa has long left with that kind of food and service.

12 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love it

Its a great place to sit and relax especially the one in Tallaght, love the Iced Caramel Frappé, only €5.95 the one in Starbucks is €7.40 well cheaper and better, love it

23 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Visited the Costa at Rochford Airport…

Visited the Costa at Rochford Airport BP Southend and left with a parking fine for overstaying by 13 minutes. The reason? I waited over 15 minutes for my order to be made.

Costa operate a tablet system at the till that allows customers to register their vehicle and extend their stay but staff made no attempt to inform me of this during my visit, despite the delay in serving me.

When I complained, Costa initially denied having any influence over the parking operator. They then admitted in writing that they previously intervened directly with the operator on customers’ behalf but have since stopped doing so as a matter of policy. Draw your own conclusions.

I provided proof of purchase, raised the service delay, and escalated to a Team Leader. Costa’s position throughout was that responsibility rests entirely with the driver. Apparently that includes responsibility for delays caused by their own staff.

I won’t be returning to this or any other Costa. Not because of the fine but because of how this was handled.

7 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero stars- ordered e-gift card for…

Zero stars- ordered e-gift card for friend -not received, however money taken from account straight away. The same person received multiple e-gift cards from other shops- no issues, except Costa. It's day number 3 and I still don't have e-gift card which I pay for!

18 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I love Costa but this was just a joke…

I love Costa but this was just a joke over 15 minute wait for an iced coffee staff talking laughing at making several mistakes to their customers then I got my drink and did not try it immediately as was now running late but the drink was disappointing they had used the wrong milk and not put any syrup in I had requested what a total waste of almost £5

16 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Second visit same grime

Went to Costa Hartlepool for the second time this month and could not believe how bad it is. The tables are filthy and need a good steam clean, the spoons they give you to stir your drinks with still have remnants of food on them and are unclean and unfit for purpose. Expensive and over hyped and over rated on the food hygiene standards, it states 5 for hygiene on the door as you walk in, ignore this it is clearly out of date and not valid. I would save your money and go elsewhere.

14 May 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Rude staff been spoken to like crap…

Rude staff been spoken to like crap with a situation I had and then asked to speak to a manager but didn't get in contact with me staff are not tactful at all asking personal questions just rude Costa has always been my favorite coffee shop but now after 15+years it's time to have a change find somewhere else

1 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience

All staff really goid and Natalie in particular at your Marchfield Way store in Weston-super-Mare is brilliant. Funny, charming, helpful and definately goes above and beyond to make customers feel welcome. It was not just us, she was super friendly to every customer and her colleagues. I had a tea and my friend a latte. The drinks were piping hot and flavourful.

13 May 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Praise for Abdul

I go to Costa coffee at Southampton general hospital 3 or 4 times a week for approx 6 hours at a time, the best thing about it is a staff member called Abdul (supervisor) hes always smiling no matter what is going on in his personal life, if Costa had a drink making competition he would win, he's so friendly and helpful when I heard he made supervisor I was not surprised if I have a complaint he sorts it out. I never give anything or anyone 5 stars because nothing is perfect there is no such thing but I give Abdul 4. 9 and a half stars I wish all Costa staff are like him he's a true asset to the company.

12 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Birmingham airport

Birmingham airport - staff in Costa coffee . Very rude . They should not have this career if they can’t provide a polite customer service.

10 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Staff Treated Customers Differently – Why?

I visited your Costa Hyde branch in the afternoon on 9 May 2026.

I ordered two drinks, one of which was an iced matcha. The drink tasted more like iced milk, with very little matcha flavour. However, this was a minor issue compared with the poor customer service I experienced.

There was a member of staff wearing glasses, who I believe may have been the supervisor, as well as a younger member of staff whom I had not seen before.

I had already been waiting in the queue for some time while another customer was being served by the staff member wearing glasses. During that time, I briefly stepped away to look at the cakes and then returned to the counter area to continue waiting.

At that point, the younger member of staff began serving customers. As a few more customers had just arrived, he told me that I needed to join the back of the queue. I explained that I had already been waiting there earlier.

The staff member wearing glasses appeared to realise what had happened, but he did not step in to clarify the situation to the new staff member or apologise. Instead, he continued chatting and laughing with another customer, who was then served ahead of me while I was left waiting. No apology or acknowledgement was offered.

I found the entire experience disrespectful and disappointing. I have lived in Hyde since 1999, and today’s experience unfortunately reflected a broader feeling I have sometimes experienced as a British national of Chinese background. Regardless of a customer's background, all customers should be treated with basic fairness, courtesy, and professionalism.

9 May 2026
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