A viral TikTok review has revealed how Home Bargains' expanding in-store cafe chain offers astonishingly low prices, with one content creator demonstrating he could feed three people with hot food, drinks and cakes for just £13.22.
Budget Dining Spot Goes Viral
The review by @grumpynorthernfoodie has attracted significant attention after he documented his experience at a Home Bargains cafe, challenging viewers to find better value elsewhere. "Tell me where else you can feed three people, get cake and still have change from £15," he declared in his video. "Home Bargains cafe, that's where - and I still can't get my head around it."
What £13.22 Buys You
According to the detailed review, the shopper ordered eight items using the self-service screens, which he found simple and straightforward to operate. The total came to £13.22 for what he described as one of the cheapest cafe meals currently available on British high streets.
The cafe itself was noted as being "spotless" but extremely busy during his visit. "Every table full - everyone is in for a bargain brew," he observed, adding that customers should expect some waiting time given the popularity. "But honestly, at these prices, who's rushing?"
Taste Test Results
The review included a thorough taste test of several menu items, beginning with a mozzarella and pesto focaccia that received unexpectedly strong praise. "Great size for the price, loads of filling and honestly it surprised me," he commented. "Proper flavours coming through, bit of crunch on the bread, soft in the middle - really good."
Next came a pepperoni panini that he humorously noted was closer in size to a baguette. "Absolutely packed with cheese, plenty of filling, just simple, tasty, no fuss food," he said. "Kind of scran you'd happily go back for without thinking twice."
Sweet Treats and Final Verdict
Two classic cakes completed the meal - a coffee and walnut slice and a Victoria sponge. These were described as more basic than the savoury options but still enjoyable for their price point. "Coffee and walnut first - it's a bit basic, a little dry, but still quite tasty," he noted. "Victoria sponge up next, same story - simple but does the job."
He concluded his comprehensive review with a clear three-word verdict that summed up his entire experience: "Home Bargains - you've smashed it."
Home Bargains Cafe Expansion
Home Bargains has been gradually rolling out new cafes across selected store locations, focusing specifically on budget-friendly options that include items like 99p hot dogs, £2.99 pepperoni paninis and £1.85 chicken sandwiches. The retailer's strategy appears to be resonating strongly with cost-conscious consumers, as evidenced by the packed cafe described in the viral review.
If this enthusiastic TikTok assessment is representative of broader customer sentiment, bargain hunters across the UK appear more than willing to queue for what's being positioned as one of the most affordable dining options currently available in retail environments.
