COFFEE lovers across Renfrewshire will be able to get their dose of caffeine as Tim Horton’s announced their drive-thru restaurants will be opening next week.

The Canadian coffee chain decided to close its doors on March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic but they are set to reopen seven of its 25 UK stores on May 15.

This includes Linwood and Paisley, operating with drive-thru only and through delivery services such as Just Eat and Deliveroo.

Kevin Hydes, chief commercial officer at Tim Hortons UK and Ireland said: “At Tim Hortons, our priority is the safety and well-being of our teams and our guests, therefore, we have taken our time to ensure that as we begin to reopen our restaurants we are able to so with confidence and an eagerness to provide our customers with the great tasting products they have come to expect.”

Tim Hortons will also be donating coffee and donuts to the local health care heroes at nearby NHS hospitals to continue to honour the 50 per cent meal discount for NHS workers introduced on March 20 for the foreseeable future.

They have said they will also endeavour to offer their full menu, including breakfast, lunch and evening Meals and a full range of coffee, donuts and Timbits.

These stores will be open from 7am - 10pm seven days a week.

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