If you enjoy a Wetherspoon breakfast but want to save money, the self-styled 'Coupon Kid' has shared a clever method to get more for your cash. Jordon Cox, known for his money-saving tips on ITV's Good Morning Britain, recently posted a video on Instagram explaining how to cut costs on a breakfast from the popular pub chain.
The Breakfast Hack
Wetherspoon's large breakfast, priced at £11.14 including two drinks, features two fried eggs, bacon, two Lincolnshire sausages, baked beans, three hash browns, a mushroom, and two slices of toast. However, Cox suggests an alternative: order two breakfast muffins instead. Each muffin comes with a fried egg, Lincolnshire sausage, bacon, American-style cheese on an English muffin, and a drink. The total cost for two muffins and two drinks is just £6.18.
"Never buy a large breakfast at 'Spoons," Cox advises. "Instead, order two breakfast muffins. That has all the meat included and two drinks for £6.18." He notes that this substitution saves around £5, though prices may vary by location.
The Catch
While the muffins provide the meat and eggs, they lack hash browns, beans, and toast. Cox suggests adding three hash browns from the extras menu for £1.63 and using the muffin bread as toast. He controversially remarks, "No one really wants beans anyway." This comment sparked backlash in the comments, with many defending the essential role of beans in a full breakfast.
One commenter wrote, "'No-one wants beans anyways.' On a cooked breakfast?! Of course people do! It's like having egg and chips, without the egg!" Another added, "Beans are the key ingredient in a fried breakfast – wouldn't want one without them." Some users offered their own humorous hacks, such as bringing a "pocket full of hot beans" or stealing food from other tables.
Final Verdict
Despite the missing mushroom and the bean controversy, Cox's hack offers significant savings for those willing to compromise. Whether you agree with his dismissal of beans or not, the method provides a cheaper alternative for a filling breakfast at Wetherspoon.
