Sainsbury’s, known for its popular meal deal, has recently made a change that has sent shoppers into a frenzy of excitement. After raising the price of the meal deal to £3.75, the supermarket has introduced a surprising new addition – ice cream!
Social media erupted with delight as news spread that shoppers could now enjoy a summer treat like a Magnum, Calippo, Feast, or Twister as part of their meal deal. The option is available alongside the usual sandwich and drink, and the specific ice cream options will depend on stock availability at each branch.
One X user, Evie Aspinall, shared her delight with the world, posting: “PSA: You can get ice cream as your snack in the Sainsbury’s meal deal. I just had a Magnum as a mid-afternoon snack and life has never been better.” Her post quickly went viral, racking up almost 10,000 likes and 475,000 views.
The post was flooded with comments from equally surprised and delighted shoppers. “This changes everything,” wrote Martin McCabe. “Revolutionary,” added @Jack_PM_. Others echoed the sentiment, with Adam calling it “life-changing” and Alice Wright exclaiming, “Oh my days!!! This is the best news!”
It seems Sainsbury’s isn’t the only supermarket to offer frozen treats in their meal deals. Tesco also includes ice cream or an ice lolly as a snack option, priced at £3.90, or £3.40 for Clubcard holders. They also offer a £5.50 meal deal with more premium options from their Tesco Finest range.
So, whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly lunch or a sweet treat to brighten your day, it seems ice cream is officially on the menu at both Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
