Best Lunchtime "Meal Deal"

[Crossover]

I bought a 330ml drink at Boots the other day that would have cost £2.75 by itself. I wonder who would actually pay that much for it though!

The problem is a 2l bottle, especially of something carbonated, is really not that great to have with your lunch.

In the height of summer I don't even carry 2l of water at a time. It is frustrating that it is so often much cheaper.

I'm for some reason reminded of someone I know who once, upon arriving at their British holiday town, bought 2 2l bottles of water because they were on offer at 2 for £1, and it was thought that one wasn't to drink the tap water

Yes, I had this at Lidl the other day. Really was after a 1 litre still water. Could buy a 2 litre or a pack of 6 x 500ml.

On the latter, that was hilarious!

 

[Kite159]

I bought a 330ml drink at Boots the other day that would have cost £2.75 by itself. I wonder who would actually pay that much for it though!

The problem is a 2l bottle, especially of something carbonated, is really not that great to have with your lunch.

In the height of summer I don't even carry 2l of water at a time. It is frustrating that it is so often much cheaper.

I'm for some reason reminded of someone I know who once, upon arriving at their British holiday town, bought 2 2l bottles of water because they were on offer at 2 for £1, and it was thought that one wasn't to drink the tap water

You will be surprised at some people buying only the drink.

Or even handing over £5+ in the likes of WHS for a sandwich & drink, not putting together that if they picked up a packet of crisps it would cost them less, even if they threw the crisps away

 

[DarloRich]

I do like the Greggs baguettes but the mayo (last one I had was a prawn mayo) gets all over the bag as it has been inevitably squashed at one point and coats everything in a 5 mile radius when you try to get the baguette out!

the stottie is the answer. Minimal spillage of contents

 

[MidnightFlyer]

Ah yes that one is really excellent! Think it was with you last time I had one?

Sandwich, crisps, cookie AND a drink for £2

Indeed, bought in Llandudno! My first and only so far: it doesn't seem to be available in all their outlets.

 

[Butts]

So only Blind Traveller and my goodself nominating the CO-OP....often in Rural Areas of Scotland it is the only option.

Has anyone ever sampled a Poundland Sandwich - what's the opposite of "deep fill"

 

[richw]

So only Blind Traveller and my goodself nominating the CO-OP....often in Rural Areas of Scotland it is the only option.

My local Co-op doesn't offer any variety so haven't tried any as they only tend to have plain ham, cheese, egg etc sandwiches. Its a fairly small shop.

 

[Tetchytyke]

There's this really dodgy chain baguette shop on Northumberland Street in Newcastle called Eat4Less (I think they're also in Liverpool and Birmingham). A baguette, fries and can of pop for £1.75.

Of course the quality is what you'd expect, but I couldn't make a lunch at home for that.

 

[Butts]

My local Co-op doesn't offer any variety so haven't tried any as they only tend to have plain ham, cheese, egg etc sandwiches. Its a fairly small shop.

In the larger outlets they do have a good choice, egg and bacon etc - plus as I mentioned the second item can be a Twin pack of Pork Pies, Saus Roll, Scotch Egg etc

 

[AndyPJG]

Has anyone ever sampled a Poundland Sandwich - what's the opposite of "deep fill"

A thin crust?

 

[dosxuk]

Has anyone ever sampled a Poundland Sandwich - what's the opposite of "deep fill"

"BR Fill" I believe

 

[RichmondCommu]

The best lunch time deal is make your own sandwiches at home and don't be so bloody lazy!

 

[Mojo]

The best lunch time deal is make your own sandwiches at home and don't be so bloody lazy!

Have you already missed the discussion about this upthread?

 

[fowler9]

There's this really dodgy chain baguette shop on Northumberland Street in Newcastle called Eat4Less (I think they're also in Liverpool and Birmingham). A baguette, fries and can of pop for £1.75.

Of course the quality is what you'd expect, but I couldn't make a lunch at home for that.

Never seen an Eat4Less in Liverpool. At least nowhere near where I live anyway.

 

[RichmondCommu]

Have you already missed the discussion about this upthread?

Yes I have

 

[ATW Alex 101]

Never seen an Eat4Less in Liverpool. At least nowhere near where I live anyway.

It's near Sir Thomas St.

As for meal deals, by far the best is Tesco. Both in the quality and selection. The salads especially are really good.

 

[trainmania100]

I know irs not a meal deal but today I had a packet of 6 Saintsbury's sausage rolls for £1.05 and a packet of crisps, all for under £2 - that is what I call a meal deal

 

[heart-of-wessex]

£2.99 Baguett (not small!), Walkers crisps (the larger Grab Size bags) and a drink, thought it was good considering it was large stuff. Baguette was £2.45 on it's own.

That was Wings Cafe at Bristol Airport

 

[richw]

I know irs not a meal deal but today I had a packet of 6 Saintsbury's sausage rolls for £1.05 and a packet of crisps, all for under £2 - that is what I call a meal deal

This was my argument earlier in the thread, you can get better than the meal deal buying individual items as you've done. It seems too many people fall for 'offer' or 'deal' without looking at non deal items.

 

[Butts]

This was my argument earlier in the thread, you can get better than the meal deal buying individual items as you've done. It seems too many people fall for 'offer' or 'deal' without looking at non deal items.

Provided I like them I always choose the dearest permitted item in each category - more value ?