A Costa drive-thru will open tomorrow near Pannal with new coronavirus safety measures in place.
The coffee company had planned an earlier opening but the pandemic delayed construction works at the Leeds Road site.
It is a key commuting route into Harrogate from the south of the town.
Most of the work now appears to be complete from the outside with a few workers at the Costa drive-thru today putting in the finishing touches.
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A Costa Coffee spokesperson told the Stray Ferret:
“The safety of both our team members and customers are our number one priority and ahead of opening we have put in place enhanced safety measures and hygiene procedures that align with government guidelines. We look forward to being an active member of the local community and serving customers a perfectly handcrafted cup of coffee.”
Harrogate Borough Council approved the demolition of a petrol station and shops for the development despite concerns over traffic.
Costa Coffee is taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme so will give a 50% discount on Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August.
This will be the third Costa Coffee in Harrogate with the other two in the town centre and in Starbeck.
Harrogate Costa drive-thru to open next monthA Costa drive-thru will open next month near Pannal after coronavirus delayed construction works.
The coffee company has not yet pinned down a specific date but will open the Leeds Road drive-thru in August.
It’s the first time Costa has announced an opening date with much of the external works already complete.
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Harrogate Borough Council approved the demolition of a petrol station and shops for the development despite concerns over traffic.
A Costa Coffee spokesperson, told The Stray Ferret:
“We’re delighted to be safely opening new stores across our estate, aswell as reopening existing stores in line with government guidelines – returning the Nation’s Favourite to customers by serving them a perfectly handcrafted cup of coffee.”