22 June 2022: A new Starbucks® Drive Thru has opened today in Westwood, operated by Cobra Coffee, creating 20 new jobs.

The new store has two EV charging points, bicycle parking and will offer Too Good To Go – a leading surplus food app connecting customers to restaurants and stores that have unsold food surplus.

The store will also be offering 50 lucky customers complimentary reusable cups every day for the first week of opening.

Elizabeth Bone, District Manager for Cobra Coffee, said: “We are incredibly pleased to be able to offer new jobs to people in the local area and look forward to welcoming the local community.”

Customers are invited to enjoy their favourite Starbucks® beverage and Starbucks UK proudly serves a broad range of dairy alternative options for free, including oat, soya, almond, coconut, and the exclusive Starbucks™ Original Nut Blend.

Customers can also try Starbucks new Orange Mango Refresha® Drink, joining fan favourites, the Strawberry Acai Refresha® Drink and the Pink Coconut Starbucks Refresha® Drink.

Starbucks continues to offer a 10 percent discount off their total bill to all Emergency Services, NHS, social care sector, Armed Forces, and veterans through its partnership with Blue Light Card.

The store has a contemporary design, offering customers the opportunity to enjoy a handcrafted cup of coffee and relax with the comfortable inside or outside seating and free wi-fi.

Customers can order via the Starbucks® UK App, available for iPhone® and Android™, to order ahead, skip the queue and collect to takeaway.

Those looking to recharge while on the go can use the convenient Drive Thru lane. Delivery will also be fully available within the month to all customers via Uber Eats.

Starbucks is committed to 100% ethically sourced coffee in partnership with Conservation International. The cornerstone of its ethical sourcing approach to buying coffee is Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices.

Starbucks offers a 25p discount to all customers who bring a reusable cup when purchasing a drink.

The new store is conveniently located at Starbucks, New Cross Road, Westwood, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF and will be open from 6.30am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 7:00pm Saturdays and 8:00am to 6:00pm Sundays.