In the UK, there are areas off the freeway called service stations. This is not something that I have seen in the US. While the US has freeway exits, with food, gas, and coffee, this UK concept is a bit different.
At these pit stops, you can get everything in one enclosed location. They have gas, coffee, and food. There are several food stations indoors. To give a comparison, it's similar to the US concept of a food court at a shopping mall. Fast food with a variety of options. The food options are better than usual "fast food" and the coffee shop is fantasitic (Costa is like an Italian Starbucks).
At Costa, they have great high end coffee drinks and pastries. I had my first "flat white," which is more delciois tham a regular latte.
I also went to the Pasty shop and had my first "pasty." A pasty is a savory turnover. They have many flavor choices and I had the mixed vegetable. Very yummy...possibly not the most healthy item but it is still a better option than usual fast food or junk food available on a US freeway exit.
Not giving 5 stars for the following reasons:
1. Super busy with lines of people everywhere
2. It is still only a food court. read more