Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee is the UK's largest coffee chain and Coca-Cola's coffee brand, known for its Mocha Italia blend and thousands of self-serve Costa Express machines.
- Brand
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Category
- Coffee Chains
- Released
- 1971
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 33/100
Key features
- UK's biggest coffee chain
- Mocha Italia signature blend
- Costa Express self-serve machines
Best for drinkers in the UK, Middle East and Asia who prefer a stronger Italian-style roast.
Costa Coffee specifications
| Founded | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Stores worldwide (approx.) | 4,000 |
| Countries (approx.) | 50 |
| Signature drink | Flat White, Mocha Italia blend |
| Medium latte price (US, approx.) | $4.4 |
| Loyalty programme | Costa Club (beans) |
| Mobile order and pay | Yes |
| Parent company | The Coca-Cola Company |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every coffee chain in our database using the coffee chains weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- UK's biggest coffee chain
- Mocha Italia signature blend
- Costa Express self-serve machines
Cons
- Weaker overall score (33/100 within coffee chains)
Compare Costa Coffee against
Alternatives to Costa Coffee
- Starbucks 67/100
- Dunkin' 56/100
- Tim Hortons 44/100
Sources
- Costa Coffee: The Coca-Cola Company official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.