Costa Coffee
Quick info
About Costa Coffee
On Market Street in Manchester, next to the Market Street tram stop, Costa Coffee is a counter-service coffee shop for hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches. Orders are placed at a till, and a queue forms at busier times but keeps moving. The Flat White and Sprite Zero are commonly ordered. The Treat Drop and Costa Card loyalty schemes are accepted at the counter. A security guard is present at the door. Service is walk-in, with no reservations taken.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingPaid parking garage · Paid street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, sprite zero, spanish latte and dirty toilets.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, sprite zero, spanish latte and dirty toilets.
Customer Review Summary
Flat whites and Spanish lattes draw repeat praise, with several reviewers also singling out friendly, welcoming staff and security who greet customers at the door. A slice of banana loaf and a Treat Drop redemption come up as easy wins, and the Market Street tram stop location gets noted as convenient despite a queue that moves steadily rather than quickly. Cleanliness is inconsistent: one reviewer calls the counter and toilets clean, but two others describe dirty, soap-less restrooms with padlocked doors, and one mentions mosquitoes near the seating area, attributed to nearby construction. Service also splits sharply, most describe staff as kind and patient, but one reviewer recounts a specific incident where a staff member refused to swap a drink and raised her voice, then redirected a request for water to a colleague at the till.
Customer Review Summary
Flat whites and Spanish lattes draw repeat praise, with several reviewers also singling out friendly, welcoming staff and security who greet customers at the door. A slice of banana loaf and a Treat Drop redemption come up as easy wins, and the Market Street tram stop location gets noted as convenient despite a queue that moves steadily rather than quickly. Cleanliness is inconsistent: one reviewer calls the counter and toilets clean, but two others describe dirty, soap-less restrooms with padlocked doors, and one mentions mosquitoes near the seating area, attributed to nearby construction. Service also splits sharply, most describe staff as kind and patient, but one reviewer recounts a specific incident where a staff member refused to swap a drink and raised her voice, then redirected a request for water to a colleague at the till.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Costa Coffee on 124 Market Street is, for me, one of the best places in Manchester city center to relax and have a tasty hot drink. It's got the perfect vibe whether you want to study, work, or just chill and chat with friends. What really makes this place special is the awesome team. The staff are so lovely, and the security guards are fantastic, always smiling, super kind to customers, and always ready to help out the staff. Great service and a really welcoming atmosphere!”
- Google user
“I came here for a flat White. The staff member was nice and friendly. The security man was nice and friendly. The toilet was so dirty. my mum had sprite zero”
- Google user
“I came here on Monday the 13th April The staff member who served me Name Finley Nice and friendly I ordered a flat White and sprite Zero, I recommend coming to this Costa”
- Google user
“I came here all the staff members were nice and friendly. The security was nice and friendly. He opened the door for me and my mum. We did not realise there was padlocks on the door on the toilet. I ordered it A flat White my mum had Sprite zero the toiletwere so dirty and Soap did not have no soap, but it was a big Costa Coffee”
- Google user
“I had a really great experience at this store. I received excellent coffee from a lovely staff member with almost black hair if I’m not mistaken, her name was Hatema . She was very kind, patient, and always smiling, which made my visit even more enjoyable. I just wanted to say thank you to the amazing team and your wonderful store!”
Highlights
“Counter-service coffee chain offering hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks & sandwiches.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking garage
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegan options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Offerings· 1
- Vegetarian options
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
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- Pulp Coffee.4.91130.3 miOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa CoffeeVegan options | 4.12,192 | — | flat white, sprite zero, spanish latte |
| Nomad CoffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.7216 | 0.2 mi | chai latte, plenty of sockets for laptops, lattes and cortados |
| ASAP CoffeeOutdoor seating | 4.781 | 0.3 mi | dirty chai, outdoor seating area, hot matcha |
| Pulp Coffee.Outdoor seating | 4.9113 | 0.3 mi | batch brew rotating beans, outdoor garden courtyard seating, flat white and cappuccino |
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