COSTA Coffee is reopening seating areas in 44 of its branches today, July 9.
The cafe chain then plans to reopen 2,000 of its stores by the end of July, of which half will offer dine-in for fans.
Costa Coffee is reopening seating areas in 44 of its branches today
Costa Coffee temporarily shut all of its stores on March 23 due to coronavirus, even though it was allowed to stay open for takeaway orders.
But the coffee chain, which has 2,700 stores across the UK and Ireland, has been gradually reopening stores since April 24 for takeaway, delivery and drive-thru.
Boris Johnson gave cafes, restaurants and pubs the green light to reopen for dine-in on July 4, but plenty of chains including Greggs and McDonald’s decided not to.
In order to safely offer eat-in, Costa Coffee seating will be limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
If a table is not available, customers will be encouraged to use the take-away service or wait outside the store until a table becomes free.
Tables will be placed two metres apart and Costa Coffee said it’ll take contact details of customers who decide to eat in.
Keeping a guest register will help NHS test and trace coronavirus outbreaks and is part of the government’s Covid-19 secure guidelines.
Costa Coffee fans can also expect perspex screens around counters and hand sanitiser stations in its cafes.
If you’re planning a visit, you should be aware that there’s currently a limited food range available to prevent food waste.
The menu includes baps, sandwiches and sweet treats – you can see the full range below.
