Subway fans don’t know what to make of ‘vile’ new hot cross bun sandwich

The new menu items have divided fans (Picture: Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Subway)

It’s officially hot cross bun season, which means the supermarket shelves are bursting with everything from the classic fruited buns, to cheese variants and even chocolate ones.

But it’s not just the shops that are stocking up on the seasonal treat, even fast food chains are adding them to the menu.

From March 19, Subway is launching two brand new hot cross bun menu items – a Footlong Hot Cross Bun Slice and a Cheesy Bacon Hot Cross Bun Toastie.

The former is a long slice of traditionally spiced hot cross bun loaf, containing sultanas, as well as orange and lemon peel, and served toasted with Cornish salted butter. 

Subway has added two new menu items, including a footlong hot cross bun slice (Picture: Subway)

White the latter offers a sweet and savoury alternative, made with hot cross bun bread and packed with streaky bacon, double American-style cheese and BBQ sauce. It can be ordered as either a Footlong or 6-inch and costs £5.99 and £3.99 respectively.

Subway fans have already been sharing their thoughts on the new products, hailing the hot cross bun slice ‘yummy’ and comparing it to the Footlong Gingerbread served at Christmas which was ‘elite’ on Instagram.

However, not everyone was so impressed, as Matt Richardson called the new sandwich a ‘man made horror beyond comprehension’ on Facebook, while Ricky Whelan thought it looked ‘vile’. 

Others pointed out that the slice couldn’t be called a ‘hot cross bun’ as it didn’t have a top piece.

Speaking about the launch, Cathy Goodwin, Culinary & Innovation Director at Subway EMEA, said: ‘We’re celebrating spring with a Subway twist! Combining the nation’s love of hot cross buns with our bread-baking expertise, we’re excited to unveil our delicious new limited-edition menu items catering to both sweet and savoury fans. Baked fresh daily and full of flavour, we’re sure they’ll be a big hit this Easter, so get them while they’re hot!’

The toastie has divided people online, as some think it sounds ‘vile’ (Picture: Subway)

These aren’t the only new items Subway has launched of late, as the chain also recently started selling jacket potatoes in 170 UK locations, following the ‘jacket potato renaissance’ on social media. 

With a brand new ‘Spudway’ selection on the menu, customers will be able to pick from fillings like the classic Heinz Beanz and Cheese and Tuna Mayonnaise, or Subway fan-favourites such as Chicken Tikka, Taco Beef, or Rotisserie Style Chicken and Bacon. 

But the options aren’t limited to just these flavours, as any Sub can be turned into a spud, so people will be able to get creative and add whatever toppings they fancy.

The jacket potatoes can be enjoyed on their own, or as part of a new meal deal which will include a spud and drink, plus a packet of crisps or a cookie. The price of the deal hasn’t been confirmed as of yet, but Subway says individual spuds will start from £4.29 (although this will vary by store).

Spudway is available until April 15 while stocks last, and if the trial proves successful there’s potential for Spudway to be rolled out nationwide later this year. 

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