Money-saving expert Jordon Cox, known as the 'Coupon Kid', has shared a tip for cutting costs on a Wetherspoon breakfast, but his advice has sparked a heated debate over baked beans. Appearing on ITV's This Morning and posting on Instagram, Cox suggested an alternative to the chain's large breakfast that could save around £5.
Cox advised: 'Never buy a large breakfast at Spoons. It will cost you £11.14 for a large breakfast and two drinks. Instead, order two breakfast muffins. That has all the meat included and two drinks for £6.18.' He added that customers could purchase three hash browns from the extras menu for £1.63 to compensate for missing items, and noted that the muffin could serve as toast.
However, Cox's dismissal of baked beans — claiming 'no one really wants beans anyway' — drew widespread criticism. Social media users were quick to defend the breakfast staple, with one commenting: 'You had me all the way until your frankly offensive comment about beans.' Another wrote: 'Beans are the key ingredient in a fried breakfast wouldn't want one without them.'
The hack also omits the mushroom included in the large breakfast, though it adds two slices of cheese per muffin, which the large version lacks. Prices may vary by location, so savings might differ. Despite the backlash, some users found humour in the situation, with one suggesting: 'I always have a pocket full of hot beans just in case.'
