In a glowing review that will delight breakfast lovers across the north, a prominent food vlogger has declared a regional supermarket chain the undisputed champion of the morning meal, leaving giants like Tesco and M&S in its wake.
The Quest for a Quality Fry-Up
Gary Hanna, the creator behind the popular YouTube channel GaryEats, embarked on a mission to find a truly satisfying supermarket breakfast after being consistently disappointed by offerings from the nation's largest chains. His search led him on an epic journey to the Cumbrian market town of Kendal, following countless recommendations from his followers.
His destination was Booths, the boutique supermarket with 26 outlets concentrated in northern England, including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cumbria, and Yorkshire. Determined to conduct a thorough test, Gary placed an enormous order featuring a full English breakfast, a sausage butty, fruit teacake, crumpets, and a pot of tea.
A Breakfast That Delivered on Every Level
The centrepiece of his review was the classic full English, priced at £9.50. The plate was loaded with sausages, generous bacon, black pudding, tomatoes, beans, hash browns, and two thick slices of toast. Gary's previous critiques had often focused on subpar ingredients, but he found no such fault at Booths.
He was effusive in his praise, highlighting the "very, very meaty" and "stunning" pork sausage and the perfectly salted, thick-cut bacon. "This place is incredibly busy and I know why," he said. "Most people are having the breakfast and it's pure quality bacon, quality sausage, quality egg."
He also commended the substantial toast and the black pudding, which had a distinct iron-rich taste he enjoyed. His summary was unequivocal: "Yep, that's a good breakfast."
The Verdict: Miles Ahead of the Competition
After devouring the feast, Gary delivered his final assessment. He urged all supermarkets to equip their chefs with quality ingredients to allow them to deliver brilliant food, before turning his focus back to Booths.
He declared it "the best, easily, supermarket breakfast I've had bar none, miles ahead of the competition." Addressing the Booth family directly, he said, "Well done, I take my hat off to you." His final score was a resounding 9 out of 10.
Gary concluded by praising not just the food, but the entire experience: "I think that was absolutely quality ingredients, loved it, loved the music, loved the staff, loved the standards, loved everything about that." For those seeking a superior supermarket breakfast, the bar has now been set firmly in the north.
