Caffè Nero Reviews 1,007

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.4

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Review summary

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Looking at 155 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people expressed dissatisfaction with the service, often citing slow service times and staff who seemed disinterested or rude. Customers also frequently encountered issues with the cleanliness of the stores, noting dirty floors, tables, and overflowing bins. The quality of products, particularly coffee and food items, was also a concern for some. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with specific locations, praising friendly and efficient staff who remembered their orders and created a welcoming atmosphere. These positive experiences often highlighted excellent customer service and good quality drinks in particular branches.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Please ask the woman on the early 7am shift in George street Croydon to put a smile on her face. She’s the least welcoming person. I’ll visit Starbucks tomorrow. I don’t need her negative energy to st... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I went into Cafe Nero Hastings and what lovely staff they had in there, they were so friendly and had great banter with the customers. Very efficient. I asked them their names and they were Connor, Ca... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Shires Retail Park, Leamington Spa - Filthy. Staff were busy chatting to each other and preparing Uber Eats orders. No greeting of apology for the lengthy wait, just "what do ya want?" Whilst in th... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Harborne, Birmingham, shop. Staff and coffee are great BUT are working with their hands tied. The toliets are in dire need of deep cleaning and new sinks and toilet bowls. Floors have ingrained d... See more


2.4

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can't logon to my app

Can't logon to my app - customer services can't seem to sort it....really frustrated and annoyed...I don't recommend the app at all...sorry just sort your stuff out!

9 November 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Laptop users are spoiling a great cafe

Generally Cafe Nero is great. Drinks good, nice array of snacks and friendly staff. However, the atmosphere is changing due to laptop users hogging tables. I went to Whiteladies Road in Bristol and had loads of student types on their laptops. Most had finished their drink ages ago judging by the cups. One arrived and only got a cup of water to go with his personal table! Never bought anything. The staff really need to sort this!

23 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Caffé Nero team in Exmouth

The Caffé Nero team in Exmouth are friendly and great! Coffee is always made quickly with a smile; nothing is too much trouble. The store is very clean and always has a good variety of drinks and food available.

31 October 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Your Hastings store needs updating

I went into Cafe Nero Hastings and what lovely staff they had in there, they were so friendly and had great banter with the customers. Very efficient. I asked them their names and they were Connor, Cat and Becs, a credit to you. Now the positive bit done now the negative, what a run down tatty store it is, I have been to a few stores including Ashford outlet store and it was so much more modern and fresh looking. Hastings store was clean but just looks awful. There were quite a few little fruit flies flying around which was very annoying. Please update this store as it is very off putting.

24 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I regularly every week visit the Caffe…

I regularly every week visit the Caffe Nero, Fenchurch Street, London EC3R branch location, for my coffee latte or cappuccino. The staff are always welcoming and friendly, especially the supervisor " Noor ", who always greets me with a smile and knows which coffee to serve me. The atmosphere is relaxing and i recommend this branch and the staff, for your coffee visit.

27 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

“WE’RE NOT STARBUCKS”

I’m in a rush..Shattered and want coffee…which I very rarely drink anymore, Starbucks was heaving as usual, and I didn’t have time to wait, so had a hurried wander around KingsCross station! Caffè Nero practically empty..Praise the lord!!!

“Please can I have a caramel macchiato”

“ We’re not STARBUCKS”

I’m Speechless at this point

“Pardon?”

“We’re not Starbucks! We do latte not macchiato”

I’m fuming at this point

“Well it clearly states on the board behind you, you serve macchiato”

“Well it’s a latte”

CAFFE NERO….SORT YOUR STAFF OUT!!!!!!

One HUGE thing I took away from doing catering & hospitality at College all them years ago………

THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT!!!!!

Certainly won’t be using Caffè Nero again that’s for sure!!!!!

27 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Generally very good.…

Service and quality of products can vary dramatically, depending on location, from excellent to poor. Fortunately the poor ones are in the minority, and can be avoided until there is a change of staff, and then tested again. My biggest annoyance is that the same amount of coffee goes into the medium and the large mugs, meaning that you pay extra for about 120ml of hot water and a weaker coffee, if you buy a large one.
If you like a great flavoursome coffee, stick with the medium. You can always ask for a drop more water if it's too strong, but you can't take water out of a weak one.
The Cotswold outlet Nero in Tewkesbury is excellent.
My star rating is for Nero generally.

2 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Staff awful

Went to Altrincham today .. staff unbelievable arrogant, and unprofessional, very ignorant… maybe the staff need training

19 October 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Caffè Nero Sale the service is bad

Caffè Nero Sale the service is bad. The environment is like they are not welcome customer. The Barista seems not happy. I ordered matcha latte and she gave me mocha. I would like to return it but the queue was long and the barista seems really want to bite back. So they need more listen to customers. Matcha late but being served mocha so completely different.

18 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cafe Nero Ealing - A people watchers dream

Cafe Nero Ealing

A people watchers dream

Cafe Nero in Ealing has plenty of seats to buy coffee and sit, chat or just work. Superb Window seating upstairs, everyone seems to love. A people watchers dream.

Nero need to be mindful of people who don't buy anything and just plug their phones and laptops and how it may effect your business. However, didn't see any of this today.

Every person who entered was greeted like a personal friend. This created a warm atmosphere, where people were happy to wait a few minutes in the queue.

I thought that £4.40 for a large Cappuccino, was a fair price.
Service was efficient, friendly and warm.

I wasn't offered a receipt, so was unaware of the toilet code. However, a fellow customer helped me out.

The quality of the coffee was very good. My Cappuccino was nice and frothy with not too strong coffee. Each member of staff seems to be a competent barista, not just a machine operator.

All in all a masterclass in how to run a coffee shop. I will be coming again soon when I need a break from the hub bub. pick me up and some relaxation.

16 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Guildford store so friendly and very…

Guildford store so friendly and very clean.
I don’t usually review but vicky and Stuart don’t know how much your paying them they are worth every penny really hope your looking after these employees.. always smiling and chatty no matter what time it is..

14 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Coffee ok but unclean and no Wi-Fi

Coffee ok but generally unclean store. WI-FI now seems to only be available through some lengthy sign up process involving giving extensive personal details completely unnecessary for accessing Wi-Fi. Will find another coffee shop in future. Why on earth do these coffee chains continue to screw things up in the uk? Thought Nero was actually trying to be different than the other main chains but it seems they just can’t resist screwing things up and not thinking of the customer. We’ll stick to small independent coffee shops in future.

9 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Devizes - Stop using bin hands to open milk!

The staff member polite although I would shut this place down on health and safety. She touches the bin in between service and then opens fresh milk with the same unwashed hands! Never fuss with the bin mid service and wash hands in between each stage of service.

9 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crappuchino

I got to Cafe Nero weekly as I get £1 drinks with 3. It's the same in all stores in Newcastle. The odd nice staff who listen but the majority talk amongst themselves and moan about their job. Never listen so you always get a latte whatever you ask for! Awful

8 October 2025
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