# Costa Coffee, Ambleside — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.0/5 from 429 Google reviews. Counter-service coffee chain offering hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants/costa-coffee (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop # Costa Coffee Market Cross, Ambleside [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8019213384953390299&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Costa Coffee](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117230792465791642016) **In short:** Costa Coffee is a coffee shop in Ambleside, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 429 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places Counter-service coffee chain offering hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches. Summary via Google ## About Costa Coffee Costa Coffee sits at Market Cross in Ambleside town centre. The counter-service outlet serves hot and cold drinks, cakes and light lunches. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The café accommodates families and larger parties with appropriate seating arrangements. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Costa Coffee's own website](https://www.costa.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Greggs next door - FatFace next door - Zeffirellis next door - Esquires Coffee Ambleside next door - RockShop next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (429 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Ambleside Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/299300). [More restaurants in Ambleside](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants) ★ 4.0 (429 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://www.costa.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [015394 34009](tel:01539434009) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ambleside **Plus Code** 9C6VC2JP+VQ ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ambleside Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DAmbleside%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Costa Coffee? Costa Coffee is open Mon–Sun 8:30am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Costa Coffee any good? Costa Coffee is rated 4.0 out of 5 from 429 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Costa Coffee good for children? Yes, Costa Coffee is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Costa Coffee? Costa Coffee does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only. ### How do I contact Costa Coffee? 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