Coffee shops

Costa Coffee

A 22-seat kitchen run by Eleni & Yassine, serving the dishes their grandmothers argued about on Tuesday nights in Kreuzberg.

950 Brighton Rd, Purley CR8 2LP, United Kingdom £1–10
3.8
390 notes from regulars
01 The story, in three paragraphs

Why everyone keeps coming back.

Situated conveniently on 950 Brighton Rd in Purley, the Costa Coffee branch offers much more than your typical coffee stop. This well-loved café, coffee shop, and coffee store embodies the friendly, efficient, and warm atmosphere that the Costa brand is known for, making it a true local favourite.

Step inside, and you'll be greeted by staff whose kindness and professionalism shine through each interaction. Customers repeatedly praise their welcoming nature—Jennifer H highlights how the team here is especially considerate to families with children, always smiling and ready to make everyone feel at ease. Oliver White’s review paints a vivid picture of a team dynamic filled with eagerness and care, including a new staff member enthusiastically learning the ropes supported by a supervisor who juggles multiple roles with seamless grace.

Costa Purley provides a comfortable haven for all kinds of customers, whether you're popping in for a quick takeaway coffee or looking to unwind for a few hours. Penglong Jiang's experience speaks to this perfectly—“A pleasurable place to chill” with "nice drinks" made to the quality standards one expects from Costa’s wide range of coffee blends, teas, and refreshments. Additionally, the café space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate everyone, including prams and wheelchairs, ensuring no one feels excluded from enjoying what they offer, as B Logan notes in their review.

While the food variety might ebb and flow depending on the day, the overall service maintains its high standard. Customers like James Carter specifically mention standout employees such as John, whose friendly and professional approach truly elevates the visit from routine to memorable.

In all, the Costa Coffee at Purley feels like more than just a coffee store—it’s a warm community hub where quality beverages meet genuine human interaction. Whether you’re a local or passing through, this Costa branch delivers a dependable, pleasant coffee experience that leaves you feeling genuinely cared for and ready to enjoy your day.

03 Notes from regulars

390 notes — the real pulse of the room.

3.8
Based on 390 verified notes
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Jennifer H.
3 month ago
Always receive friendly, helpful and efficient service here. They are especially good with kids and always smiling and kind. Food and drink are standard Costa expectations.
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Oliver White.
3 month ago
I only ordered drinks for takeaway, but friendly competent staff. There was a lad in there, early 20's probably. His first day, but was chatty and eager to learn. His supervisor was like an octopus and by this I mean she seemed to have 8 arms and hands, whilst also trying to teach. Definitely go again.
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Penglong Jiang.
4 month ago
Staff are super friendly and helpful. Drinks are nice as well. A pleasurable place to chill for few hours.
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James Carter.
4 month ago
“We visited the Costa Purley branch today and the customer service was excellent. In particular, a staff member named John was very friendly, helpful, and professional. He made our visit a really pleasant experience. Thank you!”
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B Logan.
4 month ago
Nice cafe with space for prams/wheelchairs. Staff are always friendly. Not as much variety of food on day we visited but they may have had a busy day.
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Chloe Higgins.
4 month ago
Amazing atmosphere the staff are very welcoming and polite The best staff here are jhon and sharmin
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Shumon Maahi.
5 month ago
Excellent customer service from Munna! Store manager, Love this place. Staff are welcoming & the store is clean. Definitely come back!
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Sami Sami.
5 month ago
Actually i had my expresso coffee every day . The staff are so nice and friendly and always make me feel really welcome. Specially a young beautiful stuff called Brittany i hope i written her name nicely she's always smiling and very helpful A great atmosphere for kids plus it’s great value for money. Highly recommend
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04 When to visit & how to find us

Hours & the door on Bergmannstraße.

Opening hours
Monday 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday (today) 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Finding the door

950 Brighton Rd, Purley CR8 2LP, United Kingdom

05 What makes this place friendly

The details you usually have to call and ask.

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
Dining options
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • No Table service
Amenities
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
Crowd
  • Groups
Planning
  • No Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
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