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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered from Embargo app yesterday and the order came incorrect. I called the shop I ordered from and they said ‘sorry, we have left the food here at the shop you can get a refund from embargo.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never seen technology being implemented so fast, smoothly and with no hassle needed from myself. Our customers love the app and I can finally have an easy to use CRM. Their team has been very helpful... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dont usually write reviews, however out of all the loyalty apps i have used this has to be the best one. I have been using embargo for over 2 years and its been the most reliable loyalty app out the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regular user since they started, watched how the app has evolved over time. Frankly very happy as I am fed up with paper loyalty cards that you never carry around / lose for stamps, I find their app m... See more

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3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

30 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I want to warn other business customers…

I want to warn business customers about my experience with this company. I reported a serious security issue in their loyalty system with huge potential to be exploited. Unfortunately, my warning was completely ignored. Instead of taking the report seriously and investigating the problem further, the company showed no interest in addressing a vulnerability that could affect their customers, they have never responded while being contacted on a few channels. For a business that handles customer accounts and loyalty data, where customer offers discounts/products for free, this lack of responsibility is very concerning.

5 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered from Embargo app yesterday 1*

I ordered from Embargo app yesterday and the order came incorrect. I called the shop I ordered from and they said ‘sorry, we have left the food here at the shop you can get a refund from embargo. I try speak to embargo and a agent ‘Monika’ emails and says they can’t refund until Sam’s chicken authorise, I then called Sam’s chicken and they said it is authorised, Monika says they haven’t heard back yet.

I am now waiting another 24 hours and Monika is not replying to my emails. Rubbish app rubbish company. Stick to uber eats and the normal ones, I will be.

Worst service ever.

30 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Better off sticking to Uber eats and…

Better off sticking to Uber eats and just eat I ordered delivery they delivered to the wrong house and the app kept crashing when I was trying to get through to customer service. This is outrageous I’m never ordering off this app again! What a waste of money!

2 November 2025
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Reply from Embargo

Dear JN,

We are sorry the driver made a mistake when delivering your food and chose the wrong door. However, we wanted to clarify a few facts:

1) We use the exact same drivers as Uber Eats (Nationwide), so this issue was purely down to the driver making a mistake (it would have been the same if you ordered via Uber Eats and this driver had your order)

2) You were contacted instantly by our support, who processed a refund and spoke to you

3) You can currently enjoy 25% OFF and a free delivery

4) We process thousands of orders weekly, and our support is working with no issues, so entirely sure why your device crashes; however, we will look into the logs. An app crashes usually on smartphones when the phone is low on memory or overloaded

5) By recommending ordering from JustEat or UberEats, you’re asking people to make the restaurants pay even up to 30% commission instead of single digits with Embargo, whilst having access to the same drivers, so that is not supporting your local businesses. This order was simply a driver’s mistake.

Hope you’ll reconsider your view. Thank you again.
Warm regards,
Embargo Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Embargo is amazing and incredibly helpful for marketing.

Embargo has been incredibly helpful from a marketing point of view. I’ve used it with a client and it’s made a real difference in how we engage and retain customers. The ability to offer unique, reward-based experiences has led to a noticeable increase in repeat visits and loyalty.

The team is AMAZING (especially Tom!) - super quick to fix any tech issues and always open to creative, even slightly ‘out there’ ideas. The customer data has been especially useful, giving us real insight into behaviour and helping us shape more targeted, effective campaigns.

I’ve recommended Embargo to other clients, and I use it myself too. It’s a no-brainer if you want to strengthen your customer experience and retention strategy.

10 September 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Embargo: More than a loyalty app


At first, we thought Embargo was simply a product with one feature: a stamp collector for clients. But once we connected more closely with their team and with Fred, we quickly realised it’s far more than that.

We were genuinely impressed by how powerful and complete their technology is: a fully integrated CRM, tipping platform, loyalty system, ordering for delivery and collection and with even more products on the way.

With Mayyil, we now have over 600 clients on Embargo in just 3 months, and that’s without even fully pushing it yet.

As Head of Operations overseeing 4+ branches, I can confidently say this is a fantastic product. Their customer service is truly 24/7. Always available, proactive, and ready to resolve issues quickly.

1 June 2025
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Reply from Embargo

Thank you so much to you Sami and the entire Mayyil Team! Amazing partnership and fantasic to see you guys growth from strength to strength

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!

Embargo is easy to use, reliable, and has made managing loyalty programs so much simpler. Great experience for both customers and staff!

14 August 2025
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Proud to support Honi Poke and your entire Team Marcella!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been using Embargo for number…

We have been using Embargo for number of years now in our coffee shops across London.
We find the application very easy to use and our customers love it as they can also use the app to order their coffee for click and collect service.
We Highly recommend!!

14 August 2025
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Incredible to have grown together! To see Hermanos Coffee grow from 2 sites to 10 with Embargo since early days makes us super proud and happy! You and your Team have done an amazing job.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solid Loyalty App

I dont usually write reviews, however out of all the loyalty apps i have used this has to be the best one. I have been using embargo for over 2 years and its been the most reliable loyalty app out there. Never had any issues and i am always able to claim my rewards at my favourite coffee shop.

31 July 2025
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Reply from Embargo

Great to hear Damian - this is why we do it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great partnership and brings…

A great partnership and brings solutions to both customer needs and brand awareness.

14 August 2025
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Thank you Pedro! We are thrilled to support a brand like EggSlut with our solution.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Embargo!

We’ve worked with embargo for years across all 5 of our locations. We love the product and the team.

They’ve been a real partner to support our growth over the last few years with an invaluable data led approach to customer.

13 August 2025
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Great to have all Joe Blake's coffee shops onboard! Pleasure to work together.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use, set up and track

We recently started using Embargo in our coffee shops (Mouse Tail Coffee) and it’s been a game changer for us. Easy to set up, user experience is simple and back of house is well thought out / logical.
We now have genuine insight into customer habits, we are able to engage with them and reward them with ease.
Highly recommended embargo to any coffee shop or group.

1 April 2025
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It has an absolute pleasure to support you and the entire Mouse Tail Coffee Team!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I prefer physical loyalty cards!

I would love the cafes and restaurants I'm a loyal customer of to go back to physical loyalty cards...The app is often glitching or takes too long to load, it's incredibly frustrating. I'm loosing my loyalty stamps because of it.

8 May 2025
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Reply from Embargo

Dear Marta,
It’s a pity you write that. Your issue was a niche problem related to being on an outdated version of the app. We have contacted you already yesterday, personally advising to update your app to solve your issue instantly :-)
Embargo is the highest rated loyalty food&drink on the AppStore with a 4.9/5 rating, loved by millions of users who can easily collect stamps and enjoy endless rewards which are always on their phone.
We hope you’ll join those customers as well and update your app :-)
We help thousands of small and medium businesses with a tool that has proven to impact their profitability and sales allowing them to stay afloat and thrive despite many changes they face. We have proven with the highest AppStore rating (based on thousands of ratings) that the solution works well. We hope that you’ll see through it and reconsider this review after your update your app.
If you have any questions or need further assistance please email us at feedback@embargoapp.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Game-Changer for My Coffee Shop!

I've been working with Embargo for a while now, and I must say their loyalty system and online ordering solutions have been a game-changer for my coffee shop. The stamp system they've introduced is both user-friendly and effective, keeping my customers coming back time and time again. It's evident that Embargo understands the importance of retaining loyal customers and their platform makes the entire process seamless. Not only has it boosted my business, but my customers also love the convenience it offers. Kudos to the Embargo team for their exceptional service. Highly recommended!

15 August 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Great idea but very buggy app that ends up ripping you off

There’s a bug in the way the stamps are collected. If you fill a card but don’t claim the free coffee, and continue to collect stamps on a new card then the old one becomes unusable. I’ve filled 3 loyalty cards and haven’t been able to spend 2 of them because of this problem.
Also tried to report this issue in the app but the feedback section is broken. Only place to flag it is here sadly.

17 April 2023
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Reply from Embargo

Hi,

Thanks for your taking the time to share your feedback! All unlocked (and unused) loyalty rewards are always stored, ready to claim, under the loyalty card on the venue profile. They have a large “Claim Now” button on the icons. Please let us know if you can see them and we would happy to help, too.
Please e-mail us on feedback@embargoapp.com or send feedback via the Profile > Feedback/Contact Us tab in your app. We monitor every message that comes through and reply within the same day.

We hope to hear from you and we would absolutely love to help.

Thanks,
Martyna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best app!

Best app! I preorder my breakfast and coffee and earn loyalty stamps - it makes life so much easier and I can’t wait to get my next reward. Specialty coffee is what I live for!

28 March 2023
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

App is a little complicated to use

9 March 2023
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Reply from Embargo

Hi Nick!

Thank you so much for your feedback.

At Embargo, we are absolutely obsessed with making sure that every user has a great experience and the one you had is definitely far from what other users experience (over 500k users and 4.8 rating on Appstore, based on thousands of ratings).

We would love to get to the bottom of this for you and make sure that everything works well on your phone. Our system has offline stamping, so there must be something else that caused trouble on that occasion.

Please could you kindly email us on feedback@embargoapp.com and we will ensure to solve this matter and make it up to you for the inconvenience caused.

Looking forward to hearing from you, Nick!
Martyna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE!!

THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! I ordered through the app and there was an issue with my order, so I contacted them and not only did they solve it - also got a special treat. Made my day!

25 February 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Works well

Works well, I use it at two of my local cafes and a deli. I think there are lots of local places here so I’m excited for when my burger place joins. Can never say no to a free burger!

18 February 2023
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