Costa Coffee has given coffee lovers the good news they were waiting for as it confirms that all of its drive thru stories will be reopening by the end of the month. The coffee chain had to

close in March to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. However, in recent weeks the company has started a phased reopening of some of its stores with great success.  Costa Coffee

confirmed the news on social media and on its website, stating that all drive-thru locations will be open by the end of next week.  The company reopened another 75 lanes on Thursday, and

announced that the remaining 58 will reopen on May 28.  However, in a statement on the website, CEO Jill McDonald added that a small number of drive-thrus operated by Roadchef would be

takeaway stores that continue to stay open in May.  These stores allow customers to go into the stores and collect their drinks in person. However, Costa also has 14 stores open for

delivery, where coffee fans can order their favourites from home and have it delivered with Uber Eats.  Replying to a customer on social media, the team said they think they’ll have more

locations open for takeaway in “early June”.  Only one customer is allowed at the counter at a time, and reusable cups will not be accepted due to strict hygiene measures.  The chain is only

accepting contactless payments using cards and smartphones rather than cash.  The Costa Coffee menu will also be a little different as the chain offers a more limited selection in order to

keep its staff safe.  The CEO added: “A huge thank you to those team members working, helping us to safely re-open. We look forward to welcoming customers safely back into our stores.”