Costa Coffee unveils new lunchtime menu perfect for a ‘summery picnic’

Costa Coffee has revealed its new summer food menu and it will see both new additions and returning favourites. After bringing back the coffee shop’s iconic Whipped Latte range, Costa has now unveiled its new “mouthwatering options” which promises to “elevate your lunchtime.”

The menu includes two new savoury Flatbreads, featuring tantalising flavours inspired by Middle Eastern cuisines.

Available nationwide from today (subject to availability), these mouthwatering options promise to elevate your lunchtime experience with bold flavours and fresh ingredients.

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The new Chicken Shawarma Flatbread and the new Tandoori Spiced Bhaji Flatbread are said to be “an ideal choice for a summery picnic lunch.”

The latest addition of the Chicken Shawarma Flatbread features shredded shawarma chicken complemented by a creamy garlic yoghurt and sweet chilli sauce.

Topped with tangy pink pickled onions and spinach, all wrapped in a scrumptious harissa spiced flatbread, which is recommended to pair with a peach iced tea.

Foodies can also experience a fusion of flavours with the new vegetarian option, the Tandoori Spiced Bhaji Flatbread.

Featuring aromatic tandoori-spiced bhajis adorned with a refreshing cucumber and red onion raita dressing. Enhanced with sweet mango chutney and fresh spinach, all encased in a flavourful garlic and herb flatbread.

Here is a list of new savoury and sweet items you can find in Costa this summer:

New Fab Falafel and Houmous Wrap: Crafted in collaboration with renowned plant-based experts BOSH!, this vegan wrap combines flavourful spinach and pine kernel falafels with spiced chutney and houmous, accompanied by pink pickled onions for a satisfyingly wholesome bite.

New Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap: Indulge your taste buds with this delightful wrap, including succulent roast chicken breast with a vibrant slaw mix of Edamame Beans, shredded carrot and cabbage. Enhanced with a tangy sweet chilli sauce with crisp lettuce, all filled into a chilli infused wrap. And why not complement the delicious lunch option with an Iced Latte.

New Mango and Passionfruit Bircher: Kickstart your morning with a yummy yoghurt which has fresh apples and oats with a refreshing mango and passion fruit compote, finished with a sprinkle of coconut.

New Triple Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake: Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent treat, featuring a biscuit base, topped with a baked vanilla batter with mouthwatering chocolate brownie dough balls. The dessert is finished with a layer of chocolate fudge sauce and a sprinkle of chocolate biscuit crumbs.

Bubble Frappe Gingerbread Biscuit: A delightful gingerbread biscuit which is decorated with a coloured fondant icing in a wonderful bubble frappe design.

New Sunny Shortcake Biscuit: Let the sun shine with the new shortcake biscuit, decorated with a sun-coloured fondant icing shape to embody the warmer weather of the season.

New Gingernut Loaf Cake: Another delicious collaboration with BOSH!, the new moist Gingernut Loaf Cake offers a delightful blend of warm spices and comforting sweetness with a ginger frosting, topped with ginger biscuit crumb. For the ultimate afternoon treat, why not also enjoy a slice of the cake with a creamy Oat Latte!

Returning sweet favourites: Costa Coffee is also bringing back beloved sweet classics, such as the Orange and Raspberry Victoria Sponge, the Chocolate Cornflake Cake, a Triple Chocolate Muffin, and the Belgian Chocolate Chunk Cookie.

Naomi Matthews, Food Innovation Director UK & Ireland at Costa Coffee, said: “We’re ready for Summer at Costa Coffee and excited to unveil our new food menu, which celebrates the vibrant flavours of the season and showcases our commitment to innovation and quality.

“From savoury Flatbreads inspired by global cuisines to tempting new fresh and sweet plant-based products created in collaboration with the talents at BOSH! - there's something available to delight every taste bud this Summer."

The Summer food menu is available at Costa Coffee stores nationwide.