Costa Reviews 

3,782
TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.4

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Evaluating 666 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers consistently found product quality poor, describing items like pastries and shortbread as dry, tasteless, or inferior. Reviewers frequently reported issues with coffee quality, noting it was often lukewarm or lacked flavor. Some specific food items were also deemed unappetizing, and cleanliness was a concern for several people, with mentions of dirty tables and unhygienic conditions. However, some customers also noted significant dissatisfaction with staff, describing them as unfriendly, inattentive, or slow, leading to frustrating service. Conversely, a small portion of people felt staff members were helpful, polite, and provided excellent service, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Some also found specific locations offered good service and fresh food.

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Reviews shaping this summary

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

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 2 out of 5 stars

Arrived in at Leven store in the morning coffee,no acknowledgement or eye contact,,! Young girl serving at the counter before me then ignoring me 😔. Took the on line order, continuing with her prep... 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


2.4

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Parking Eye is losing you customers

Love Costa coffee but fined by Parking Eye for not seeing their signs and overstaying whilst enjoying coffee and lunch with friends. Costa have the transaction record but wouldn’t/couldn’t cancel the parking charge notice as other businesses seem able to. Parking Eye also wouldn’t accept the transaction record for appeal. Costa you’ve lost 3 regular loyal customers from this.

31 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Costa coffee golden sqare staff lovely…

Costa coffee golden sqare staff lovely its a pity about furniture fittings seats are all badly stained a disgrace and getting the staff to go on there knees to clean the legs of tables and chairs i wouldnt sit on the chair they are rotten i think the staff to get more than a 10 it shiuld be a score of 100

29 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Health risk

When my partners order arrived it was a serious public health risk no food hygiene standards were followed at all. The driver had dropped it on the pavement no bag and the food had been on the ground - no refund was given as a picture obviously cant show that it had been on the ground - the driver said hed reported it which is the only reason she gave him the code but he clearly lied - i wouldnt order from here they have ZERO food hygiene standards and do not care if they make you ill

29 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not good

Not good, had to wait a long time for my drink and i was overlooked!

18 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was in shop today with my young…

I was in shop today with my young daughter I got outside and my hole ice coffee fella d landed everywhere the staff came out helped me clean me and my daughter and made me new drink in the house jus wanted to say a massive thank you so them because they honestly made me day and put smile back on my face it just shows you there really are still genuine people in this world thank you again Costa ❤️

29 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Failed to credit free drink

Costa, Robin Park, Wigan. “Barista” failed to credit free coffee, stating it wasn’t showing up. Went back to show it was the case, being present on the app since 20/04/26.
His level of interest was zero, and he made no attempt to put things right.

28 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Costa Woodbridge

Costa Woodbridge, the two staff behind the counter were more concerned with chatting very very loudly to each other and laughing very very loudly. We were with friends and could not hear ourselves talk. Not a pleasant experience. The staff are supposed to be there to make our visit enjoyable, not to chat and laugh all day so loudly that our visit was AWFUL

24 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went to the one above waverly train…

I went to the one above waverly train station. There was 2 hrs until closing time and I had to insist on being given a real cup and not disposerble as I was sitting in.

I understand the staff wanting to close and leave but this was ridiculous. When I pointed out that the close time was 2 hrs away I was reluctantly provided with a mug.

How is this good for the environment with all the disposable cups.

The store was quiet but maybe costa need to give their staff longer time to clean down and close.

I found the staff rude and the store messy c sideline how quiet it was.

This is why I prefer supporting independent coffee shops in my life.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What a massive rip-off!

How much for a small hot chocolate? £3.99! 4 sips later it’s finished. Daylight robbery AND Costa have changed the ingredients for their hot chocolate. It used to be delicious, now it’s like a watery, weak Asda own brand hot chocolate with all the cocoa and sugar taken out. Disgusting! (Just do a Google search about Costa hot chocolate - everyone is saying it’s changed, although lying employees deny it). And WiFi is 1 megabyte a second, it’s like the late 1990’s again. Some OAP got stuck in the toilet today as the lock wouldn’t undo as everything is so badly maintained. I’ll never set foot in any Costa again, the very best of Broken Britain - making poor people poorer by ripping them off. Arrogant rude staff also, looked down their nose at me, as though they were royalty.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can somebody find out why the…

Can somebody find out why the additional seating at the rear is always closed when costa is always full especially in the afternoon ??
How would you rate the customer care when customers are deprived from seats ??
This place is near the tube station on the High streets, tendency to get a lot of customers and customers can't have access to the seating at the rear especially when it's full.
Where is the logic in that ?
What kind of customer care is that ?

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Watford gap Costa

Watford gap Costa: lovely people, quick service, but very expensive and cafe latte tastes of hot milk with no coffee. Costa on a downward spiral.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst customer service …

Went to Costa which is near the tram line of market street in Nottingham had the worst customer service I ever had the toilets are so so dirty & the lady lied to us saying she was on her own but there was 2 other lady's was working with her i was going to put no stars but I thought I better put 1

20 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be honest

Simple question. My train leaves in 7 mins. Do you have time to serve me a large lattie in the next 4 mins so i can catch it. Wasn't a test. Just needed a straight forward yes or no. They looked at each other then said yes. I paid and waited. I then realised there was a family waiting at the side for 4 drinks which hadnt even been started. Yep, guess the rest, had to walk away to catch my train without my coffee. Clearly this isn't really important ... but please do consider if you can deliver in time if you work within a COSTA at a train station and be honest ..... and for those wanting to know ... it was the COSTA on platform 5 at Sheffield.

19 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Overpriced coffee

A good chain generally, but overpriced. It's easy to pay £5 plus for a coffee, which is pretty much 30 minutes work for someone on minimum wage. Someone is making a lot of money and I am sure it's not the staff.

19 April 2026
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