Costa Coffee in Milton Keynes

Ahoy, ye landlubbers! Gather 'round for the tale of me perilous venture into the strange port they call Costa Coffee!As I swaggered through the doors, the aroma hit me nostrils like a cannonball. "Shiver me timbers!" I bellowed, "What manner of brew be this?"A young swabbie behind the counter eyed me warily. "Welcome to Costa. Can I take your order?""Aye, ye can!" I growled, "Bring me yer strongest black brew, and make it snappy!"The wench looked bewildered. "Um, do you mean an Americano?""Americano?" I scoffed, "Sounds like fancy foreign nonsense. Just give me coffee blacker than the Jolly Roger!" Spyin' the strange contraption they used, I exclaimed, "Blimey! Is that some kind of newfangled cannon?" When me drink arrived, I eyed it suspiciously. "What be this tiny vessel? Where be the rest of it?" "That's a regular size, sir. Would you like a larger one?""Aye!" I roared, "Bring me a tankard fit for a pirate king!" As I enjoyed me brew, I noticed other patrons tapping on glowing rectangles. "By the powers!" I muttered, "Have they all been bewitched?" In the end, I left with a belly full of the strongest brew this side of the seven seas. "Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! These modern coffee houses be stranger than any uncharted island I ever did see!""Arrr! May yer mug be full and yer sea legs steady after drinkin' this magical elixir!"

17/10/24: Love this team, but am missing Paolo who "disappeared" weeks ago. No idea where he went and staff just say "he left". Miss his beautiful patterns on the coffee, many if the team don't bother with these embellishments. 😞 Miss you Paolo. Xx 28/7/23 feedback: Paolo is already (in my opinion) the best Costa Barista in Milton Keynes, but he is also an Angel. Today, whilst visiting the cafe with my husband, a disabled customer became distressed because she had lost her mobile phone. Paolo spoke to her, got her seated and once the queue was clear asked to take his break. He came rushing back 10 mins later having sprinted to/from a bus stop where the customer had last remembered seeing her phone. He'd found it in long grass near the bus stop where it obviously slipped from the ladies walker. She was understandably over the moon, relieved and happy. This is not the first time I've witnessed Paolo's generous heart and spirit. I myself have walking issues and he often brings my tray to the table for me so I don't have to stand for long in the queue or struggle with the tray. He's always helping customers, which is why people like me visit so often, the team are like family! PLEASE recognise what a star you have in Paolo...and let him know that his regular customers really appreciate him! 🙂👍 Thank you Previous feedback: Great staff who greet you and say thank you & goodbye to if you say thank you to them. Friendly environment, nothing too much trouble. I walk with a limp, so staff even bring my tray to me. Great coffee and huge selection of tasty treats (sweet and savory). Starship also delivers locally from this store. Why don't they have the banoffee cheesecake like the Linford Wood Costa though???? (It's divine!).

Friendly, helpful staff, careful with dietary requirements, delicious drinks

Went it for a cuppachino on Wednesday and notice my drink was 10p more than when I go to my usual at wolverton costa, rude server just said to me if you don't want it, I can do you a refund, found this very rude and cheeky,staff needs retraining..just thoughts it's not in a prime location

To the young lady who took my order today at lunch time, she was very polite and extremely helpful, I would come back to this costa

This place is rarely open . The sign in the door says close at 16:30 it is now 15:30 what gives ....... ?

I was the only customer at 8am on a Monday. Cheerful greeting and barista knew how to make a flat white.

Costa has very good coffee But the machines seem to take a long time and the shops are always very busy.

Quite often before work coming here to have some coffee and breakfast. Because of special requirements I’m normally buying coffee but bringing my own sandwich/granola. This morning I was told for the first time that I can’t eat there food that I didn’t buy in Costa so I had to leave a place. Luckily they made me a drink in a takeaway cup even though I said that I’m staying in.

Never had such ridiculous service in my life - now sat here nursing a burn and my car is caked in coffee. So I used the drive thru this morning and when the barista handed me the drink, he advised the lid was not on properly whilst the drink was mid air - queue piping hot coffee spilling all over my car and hand! After screaming in excruciating pain, the barista kept advising it was an accident - no apology or offer of first aid; in fact he asked me what I wanted him to do?! I asked for a compress to treat my hand to which I was told they do not have any, but could instead have some tissues - again, not exactly helpful. I insisted on speaking to a manager whom five minutes later told me, she had put the lids on correctly and was mistaken. My girlfriend pointed out she had watched it all to which the story changed to - well I only made one drink. Great sense of integrity… This is now 10 minutes since getting scolded and no one has yet offered any first aid. The manager was rude, aggressive and more concerned with protecting the image than either my hand or car. Around 15 minutes later I got a cold compress and insisted on filling in the accident log - the manager actually sent out a trainee to do it... Common theme right here… Long story short, the staff here have zero awareness of any sort of health and safety protocol and it’s just a matter of time before someone else is hurt. Have complained to Costa HQ as my car will need a deep clean, so let’s see what happens.

cosy costa, where the weird ones are!

They always work so hard at the Costa in Great Linford, and the staff are all great.

Great Costa, really friendly and good coffee

A very nice place to eat and rest

Tricky password for the WiFi. Long queues, but the place was generally clean and tidy.

EDITED REVIEW Much better than it was for a while just need more staff the only person serving was also preparing drinks and food couldn't be more apologetic for customers having to wait.

Very unhappy manager on Till. Argument with me for taking photos of this place.Not happy to give his name nor name plate. Angry at me & also very frightened experience for me.

Long story short. Lisa Marie ruined my trip to Costa today! I was being served by a male staff member and placing large order. She came up to the till and started rushing me and staff member. How rude! She was also very bossy towards her colleague! Poor customer service Lisa Marie!!! You should also be nicer to your coworkers. She was very loud too. It supposed to be my treat day... how disappointing and all down to one person. Definitely won't be going back here!

Very nice. Lovely staff. Very friendly.

Staff is very friendly and iced vanilla coffee with coconut milk is the best! :)

Always enjoy a Costa Coffee. Consistently good…

Lovely team working there, they make amazing coffee.

Asked manager who was serving me for dome tops which I have on every visit as I am a regular customer. Was told not if no cream . I said I need them but was given attitude not service . We had a few words where the issue was Karenised to make me wrong for asking for a different lid . I was told to leave no refund !payment on app so can't cancel . I asked for help to cancel but told me to leave . Then said will make coffee and proceeded to get me to repeat dome tops multiple times . I said you know what I want . Then told not serving me . I said I am recording her she then took picture and called police 🤔 When the police arrived they couldn't believe over coffee lids . Watch out for Lisa the manager she only managed to look ridiculous 😔 update 3days later took payment for drinks not recieved as had to be cancelled at till . No refund no response. Disgraceful

This is an excellent costa which is lovely to sit and enjoy a coffee. Friendly staff

Deven place with plenty of parking!

Never has a good selection of toasties or sandwiches The only Costa I have been to that charge 10p per bag!

Very clean, fast friendly service

A rather more compacted branch being popular locally , when quiet it’s relaxing, busy-it echoes. Generally well run offering most Costa favourites-staff rather friendly and tends to be clean and tidy

Staff are always friendly and chatty. Nice seating area and parking too.

The staff outside at 6:20am advised that they didn't open until 6:30am, despite the website/Google saying they open at 6am. Came here specifically because it was the only place open from 6am, so one to be careful of if you find yourself in the same boat of needing a caffeine hit so early. On the plus side, the Costa machine in the Co-op next door tastes just fine for those in a rush!

Visit here regularly due to working nearby. The colleagues always greet with a smile and are happy to advise on any alternatives if my usual drink is not available. On the occasions that I get food too, it is always well prepared. I often frequent at typically busy times in the day. However, I never feel rushed either to order or to leave.

Very rude people serving there. I shall not go because of behaviours

Staff, as always, amazing, efficient, polite, extremely friendly! Wish I'd taken their names so I could thank them on here!

Probably the nicest group at this costa. Super friendly, kind and still great coffee

A very nice place. A very friendly staff.

Fantastic service, friendly staff, very clean, it’s a pleasure to go there. Would pick this one over one I was standing next door to in the city!

One of my favorite costas to visit. Can get busy but staff are always friendly and seem to remember customers who come often! Limited selection of food due to being a smaller store but customer service makes up for it!

I go out of my way to come to this branch of Costa - The staff really make this place an enjoyable place. They are exceptional; friendly, professional, and always have time for some nice words while they're making your drink. A huge thank you to Alisha, Paolo, and the two other guys who's names I've sadly forgotten - you guys are awesome! See you soon 😁

Fantastic service, very friendly and helful too

Staff really nice. Shame prices have gone up.

Very clean place also very friendly staff

If you like Costa Coffee then this one is no different. They do coffee's, cakes, sandwiches etc...

Go here quite often friendly staff good service, a great place for coffee the new m&s range of food is good

Just found my £40 on my card has gone not impressed costa

I like going there for a nice smoothie

Costa? Within 5min of my house? Yes please!

The staff are the most friendly costa staff ever!

Excellent coffee and very nice cake 😉 Bit of a long wait today though.

Great place for coffee. The staff here are brilliant. Always friendly, helpful & cheerful even first thing in the morning. My tall Latte sets me up nicely for the long drive to work.

Very nice service, I even get a bowl for my dog when bought a milk for him, wasn't even asking for it

Very clean and tidy. Quick service with a smile. Always courteous and welcoming

Waiting for ever! Think again! Waiting in a Costa queue is part of my way of life and usually it"s worth it. It takes time and care to make exceptional coffee. But when the staff decide to completely stop service and work solely on "internet" orders (their word), including at least one order arriving after I had reached the till then something's wrong. Or perhaps fhey are just instructed to work that way., after all, maybe that"s the future.. I waited 15 minutes at the till to be served, the person behind me had already left the shop after 10 minutes. Come on Costa if prioritising internet orders is your planned future, tell us and we"ll make our own decisions. And in case you think this is from someone who isn"t a regular, I am, but maybe I'll rethink  that.

Cozy little bolt hole near to work. Nice atmosphere.

Worst Costa of mk! Even serve the latte in a dirty glass. Worst bit is no one can understand the women serving which causes very very slow service. Would not recommend

The staff are always friendly There’s a couple of food stores here and a charity shop Free parking is always a win

Very friendly abd clean. Usual selection if Costa stuff.

Always a pleasure getting a coffee here.

Great customer service and comfy surroundings to enjoy a cup of coffee

Very friendly helpful staff, cosy surroundings great cup of coffee and some delicious cake too..

I don’t usually visit coffee chains but I needed a vegan lunch in the area and knew they had a vegan ham and cheeze toastie. I was pleasantly surprised that they had a vegan rocky road too, so naturally I had to buy both and it was spot on, if not a little on the pricy side. The toastie was piping hot and delicious. Might even pay another visit some time.

My daughter totally loves the cheddar and roasted tomato toasties with the lemonade.

Friendly and often go above and beyond. Our new regular!

As I drink flat white in most of the times I will suggest to manager to encourage his team to practice more in doing it, because some staff is doing it as a latte and very hot,hopefully once I'll get the perfect one from someone else from this location apart of manager which is doing the best flat white ever. Thanks

Rude manager, incredibly patronising and condescending. I'm not an idiot and didn't particularly like being treated by one purely because she was busy. Couldn't pay me to go back.

Skip the hot chocolate range, its tastes foul more like warm flavored milk. Apart from Its a coffee shop not much more you can say.

Good to see the cafe open and trading again. Outside seating in the sun with a coffee was good to experience after such a long lockdown.

Perfectly made latte, shame the app had crashed and I wasn't able to use it. So my friend had to use her phone for the latest offer

Never will go there again. Yesterday was ignored for a good 5 mins my friend spoke to barista who never even acknowledged her. Waste of time and rude

I brought a iced coffee, i asked for a latte and received a watery tastless drink.

Bought coffee, drank it. Good times were had

Rude staff. Especially the well built, brown haired (I think female) one. Worst Costa in MK.

Son un poco cerios, pero cumplen con el servicio.

They sell the energy bean juice, this one is also rather nice as a meeting spot if your local.

Staff are fabulous, vegan coffee was lush

An obnoxious little short arsed barista asked me to leave because I had stood by the opening electric doors as I was waiting aeons for any service and wanted to keep away from others. I replied I has been waiting ages and then he asked me to take my custom elsewhere and kept repeating it like a robot. Needs re-training or to grow up!

Most staff friendly and helpful, one member of the team could do with learning some customer service skills,

Its a Great Costa friendly staff and good coffee

Great place to pop in for a coffee and meet a friend or a family member

Quiet, clean, fast polite service. Very relaxing as rarely crowded.

Great staff and relaxing environment for your coffee

I love coming here. The staff are friendly and helpful. Its small and comfortable. This is where I meet all my friends and am so grateful for it. It expands my world and really enhances my social life. Because its so local its likely that we can bump into other people we know, so it has a sense of community. The disabled car space so close to the cafe makes it even easier. Thank you for being there costas, and the coffee is good! Xx

Great stuff ,good customer service and very good coffee 🤗

Nice coffee just more attention to cleaning tables once people have left as it was rather messy

Love all coostas their the best very welcoming always cheerful and quick food slightly pricey but delicious.

It's a great Costa, good coffee and great staff

Great service and great atmosphere

Nice new Costa good location usual products on sale, however the staff, who were present seemed to think this is a place just to lark about, nevermind the customer, I for one will not be going back.

Great, prompt service,friendly atmosphere

Not the cleanest tables, always very busy

J'adore cet endroit, il est très calme et convient parfaitement pour travailler ou lire en dégustant une délicieuse boisson (grand chocolat chaud pour ma part).

Nie oceniam jej dobrze ze względu na obsługę czekałem aż mnie ktoś obsłuży przy kasie że 3-4 min po czym przyszła pani zapytała się co chce i powiedziała to swemu koledze co w rezultacie wyszło całkiem co innego niż zamawiałem dlatego taka ocena.

Bit crowded. But a good place for office meeting s

Just discovered this Costa in Great Linford, it has a nice cosy atmosphere.

Great taste as always, staff helpful and polite.

The past couple of days I have visited this costa as in the past it's always been fantastic in every way but not anymore the staff are abrupt stock is so low they didn't even have best sellers like granola bars or biscuits I was told I could have wafers but I don't like them I was offered cinnamon sprinkles on chai latte only to be told no we don't have any, I can honestly say this is the worst costa I've visited the staff have changed and not for the good I won't return please bring back the staff you had before!

Costas coffee is decent. Food isnt great they need to smarten that end up

This Costa has unfortunately gone downhill since my first 5 star review. Poorly made coffee, staff who don't know how to make drinks, and more a meeting place for Baristas and their mates than a real coffee house experience. Pains me to write it, but probably the worst Costa in MK now.

Always have a large latte with hazelnut shot. Absolutely love it. Costa coffee is the greatest no matter which cafe makes it. I have high expectation and they satisfy everytime.

Only got a takeaway but the coffee was good and the staff pleasant

Tills not working again......cash only.