Europe’s top office coffee shop

There is a certain level of prestige that comes with working at a company’s headquarters, especially if the company is a European or global market leader. The little additional extras that come with working at a company’s headquarters can really add to an employee’s experience whether they are a permanent employee, consultant or contractor.

 

With that in mind we’ve taken a look at the wide array of different coffee shops in offer at some of Europe’s leading telecoms companies to decide which is the best.

 

 

 

 

Liberty global Netherlands – Amsterdam

Wi-Fi: Excellent and doesn’t require a log in - 5/5

Coffee: It’s great to see such high quality coffee from a coffee shop that isn’t one of the big names. A great range and always good! – 5/5

Welcome: Always friendly and a buzzing environment - 5/5

Overall:  Great coffee area. Its modern feel and vibrant buzz makes this a place where you will want to stay and work or just take in the atmosphere.

15/15

 

 

 

 

Vodafone UK - Newbury

Wi-Fi: Excellent - 5/5

Coffee: Guests get free coffee from Starbucks or from the more artisan little tuk tuk – 4/5

Welcome: Great front of house team. Always professional, polite and friendly – 5/5

Overall: Fantastic coffee and you can charge your phone wirelessly. It can get busy though and you will need to leave time to find a parking space!  

14/15

 

Three UK - Maidenhead

Wi-Fi: Good but requires a login – 4/5

Coffee: A little limited in terms of options but on the whole good quality – 4/5

Welcome: The seating area is a little outdated and a number of the charging points weren’t working last time we were there, but the coffee area has plenty of space and benches too  - 3/5

Overall:  Good but for a company as big and bold as Three, it could be much better 

11/15

 

Three Sweden - Stockholm

Wi-Fi: Excellent but requires a login – 4/5

Coffee: Standard fare. Good quality coffee but nothing that goes above and beyond – 4/5

Welcome: You’re typical Swedish welcome; always with a smile! - 5/5

Overall: It’s not big but it’s friendly and you might get lucky and catch a live band on stage

13/15

 

 

 

 

Vodafone Germany - Dusseldorf

Wi-Fi: Excellent but requires a login – 4/5

Coffee: Great coffee with a wide range of cakes and sandwiches – 5/5

Welcome: German efficiency in a very friendly and welcoming environment – 5/5

Overall:  With some very cool seating pods for more private meetings as well as good wifi and a chance to check out the latest handsets, this is definitely one of the front runners

14/15

 

Proximus Belgium - Brussels

Wi-Fi: Excellent but requires a login – 4/5

Coffee: A proper modern coffee shop, functional and looks great – 5/5

Welcome: Still a feel of the old Belgacom brand; the reception seats aren’t that easy to sit on but the team are friendly and welcoming – 3/5

Overall:  Cool and funky with a great buzz

12/15

 

Vodafone Ireland - Dublin

Wi-Fi: Good connection but requires a login – 4/5

Coffee: Costa coffee. No complaints there – One of very few that aren’t a Starbucks – 4/5

Welcome: Friendly Irish welcome! – 4/5

Overall:  It’s good to see a non-Starbucks coffee shop at a European HQ and this one doesn’t disappoint

12/15

 

 

 

 

Telefonica UK - Slough

Wi-Fi: Excellent but requires a login – 5/5

Coffee: Starbucks coffee with one free hot drink for guests. Who doesn’t like free coffee? – 4/5

Welcome: Very professional with a great front of house team – 5/5

Overall:  Lots of places to sit down and drink your free coffee while you charge your phone and wait for your appointment 

14/15

 

Swisscom Switzerland - Bern

Wi-Fi: Good but requires a login – 4/5

Coffee: Non-branded but good coffee and offers a wide range of cakes and sandwiches – 4/5

Welcome:  Quick service and there is always someone available to help – 4/5

Overall: Great open plan area with floor to ceiling windows which offers a great environment to relax and wait for your appointment

12/15

 

And the winner is…

 

Liberty Global Netherlands

 

The Vine Resources staff all agree that Liberty Global in Amsterdam has the best on-site coffee shop across all the European headquarters that we have visited. With high speed, easily accessible Wi-Fi, a good range of high quality coffee and a warm welcome and great service from all the staff, it is a clear winner. Liberty Global is a great place to hold meetings, grab a quick coffee or chill out after a hard day.

 

Have you been to an on-site coffee shop that you think is better? If so let me know.

 

Originally posted on www.vineresources.com/blog