Over the years we are proud to have won many accolades for the quality of our coffee and the overall Caffè Nero experience, including being rated as "The best espresso this side of Milan" (Tatler), labelled

"The traditional Italian Cafè" (Egon Ronay) and ranked the best UK Coffee House brand for the eighth year running by UK consumers (Allegra Report, the UK’s definitive guide for the coffee industry).

Allegra Coffee Industry Report

The annual Allegra Report is regarded as the definitive consumer report for the coffee retail industry, focusing on both the branded coffee market and the overall coffee retail industry.



We were proud to be ranked the number one UK consumer choice for eight years running, for our coffee quality and as the overall best branded coffee house.
 

  • 1997

    "The best espresso this side of Milan" – Tatler

  • 2000

    "Best company identity” - The British Design Council Award

  • 2002 - 2009

    Ranked ‘best UK coffee house brand’ for eight year’s running - Allegra Report

  • 2002 - 2009

    Ranked ‘best coffee quality’ for eight year’s running – Allegra Report

  • 2003

    "The traditional Italian Cafè" - Egon Ronay

  • 2005
     

    Coffee Bar Sandwich Retailer of the Year – The British Sandwich Industry
     

  • 2005

    “Best Concept” – Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards

  • 2005
     

    “Top Italian coffee served by people who seem to know how to do it the Italian way” – Harden’s London Restaurants Guide

  • 2007

    “Hot, strong and delicious Coffee” – Harden’s Guide to Best London Restaurants

  • 2007

    Caffè Nero “Hero Brand” award – Peach Network
     

  • 2007

    Voted one of Eat Out’s Top 50 Food Service Operators – Eat Out Magazine
     

  • 2008

    “Caffe Nero had the wit and vision to wisely cultivate a more enduring, sophisticated European Image” – Sunday Herald
     

  • 2008

    “UK Coffee Operators rank Caffe Nero as the most respected coffee brand” – Allegra Strategies

  • 2009

    Most Admired Coffee Chain Brand UK and Ireland – Allegra Strategies European Coffee Symposium
     

  • 2010

    Runner up Coffee Bar Sandwich of The Year – The British Sandwich Industry

    • 2010

      Train to Gain Large Employer of the Year - Skills for London

    • 2012

      DBA Award