Independent coffee shop brewing up a storm at third Lanarkshire train station

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An independent coffee shop has expanded its business to a third train station in Lanarkshire.The Coffee Counter has opened a new unit at Croy station serving barista style drinks and home baked treats following its success at Drumgelloch and Coatbridge Sunnyside stations.The small business first opened its doors at Drumgelloch in 2020 and has gone from strength to strength ever since.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Combined with its great coffee and service with a smile, its success has been helped by the number of potential customers available at a railway station location, with Croy, Drumgelloch, and Coatbridge Sunnyside having a combined footfall of more than 2.3 million people each year.Daniel Cain, co-owner of The Coffee Counter, said: "Our purpose is to deliver the best coffee experience to our customers and commuters, whilst also serving the local community.“Despite being a relatively new business, I’m delighted with the progress we’ve made in a short space of time.

We’re already thinking about the future growth of The Coffee Counter.”Brendan Gray, the firm's other co-owner, added: “By being positioned in railway station locations, The Coffee Counter has the benefit of both being able to cater for customers on the rail network, as well as in the community.“Throughout our expansions,