What time is Costa Coffee open today? Opening hours and delivery advice
CAFFEINE addicts can still get their Costa Coffee hit even with Covid restrictions on indoor dining still in place.
The coffee chain remained open during the third lockdown, although customers haven't been able to sit inside to enjoy their drink.
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But pubs, restaurants and cafes can now serve customers outside but you won't be able to sit indoors until more restrictions lift on May 17.
What are the rules in place if you want to grab a coffee from Costa? We explain everything you need to know.
When is Costa open?
Costa Coffee remains open as usual - but opening times for stores vary depending on which one you visit.
Throughout the year, most high street Costa branches typically open anywhere between 6am and 7am, Monday to Saturday, and shut between 7pm and 9pm.
Sunday hours are usually 10am to 4pm.
Coffee shops located in train stations and airports operate much longer hours, opening as early as 4am and closing as late as 11pm.
There are also drive-thrus, some of which open 24-hours throughout the year.
It’s best to check when your local store opens or closes with
How is Costa affected by restrictions?
Costa remained open under the third lockdown for takeaway service only.
As of April 12, you can sit outside to enjoy your coffee in Costa Coffee branches with outdoor seating areas.
Boris Johnson confirmed this week that England will enter stage three of his roadmap out of lockdown as planned on May 17, easing the country further towards normality.
Under stage three of the plans, hospitality businesses can reopen fully - both indoors and outdoors.
If you don't fancy sitting outdoors, you can still get a Costa Coffee drink and take it out.
You can also use Costa drive-thrus, get your order delivered, or use the Costa Coffee app.
And Costa Express machines will also remain operating for customers out on essential journeys.
If you order in store, then you must wear a mask, unless you are exempt.
Social distancing policies are in place too.
Costa Coffee initially shut its doors during the first lockdown last year.
But after an initial trial in April, stores began to open after that.
By May, 79 branches were open.
What are the rules when visiting Costa?
If you want to sit outdoors for your coffee, you might have to wait for a free table.
Costa is running a first come, first served policy for customers wishing to sit in outdoor seating areas.
There might be less seating available as well under social distancing rules.
You'll have to check in using Costa's Track and Trace app, or the NHS Test and Trace app.
You will also have to wear a mask if you are not sat at your table, and keep to social distancing rules.
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