A Sainsbury's shopper has uncovered a hidden meal deal hack that allows customers to swap traditional snacks for bakery items. The discovery, shared on TikTok by Samantha Bartlett, reveals that items such as croissants, pain au chocolat, pizza slices, and Krispy Kreme doughnuts can be included as the snack component of the £3.50 meal deal (with Nectar card).
Bartlett, who works from home and rarely buys meal deals, was inspired by a Facebook post showing a slice of cake included in the offer. Upon visiting her local Sainsbury's, she confirmed that any item from the bakery section qualifies, including sweet pastries and savoury options like pizza slices.
The hack has garnered over 4,000 views and 150 likes on TikTok, with many viewers surprised that bakery items are eligible. Bartlett noted that the bakery section is often separate from the sandwich aisle, which may explain why the option is overlooked.
Similar deals exist at Tesco, where bakery items like croissants and cinnamon swirls can be included in their £3.40 meal deal (with Clubcard). The value is significant: a Krispy Kreme doughnut alone costs £1.99 at Sainsbury's, while a Victoria sponge portion is £1.70 and a pizza slice £1.20.
The Sainsbury's meal deal is priced at £3.50 with a Nectar card or £3.95 without, while Tesco's equivalent is £3.40 with a Clubcard or £3.90 without. Shoppers can now enjoy a more varied lunch without extra cost.
