Costa is now doing a meal deal including a toastie and a hot drink for under a fiver – but there’s a catch

COSTA coffee is now offering a lunchtime menu which includes a toastie, hot drink and a snack for under a fiver.

Normally the most expensive combination would cost you £7.15 so you'll be saving £2.20 in the £4.95 offer.

In the deal, you can choose between a ham and cheese toastie or a cheese and onion one for your main.

The deal also includes a snack, so you can choose either a packet of crisps, popcorn or fresh fruit.

Your lunchtime pick me up is also included in the offer, so you'll be able to grab an Americano or latte - or even a hot chocolate - for under a fiver too.

You won't be able to get a large one though as it's only the primo or medio sized drinks that feature in the deal.

Of course, it's not the cheapest offer out there - you can buy a sandwich, snack and a drink from Boots for £3.29. But if it's a hot drink you're after then this might be the deal for you.

It's not the first coffee chain to offer a meal deal. Starbucks run a cheaper lunchtime deal for £3.99 but it doesn't include a coffee, only a sandwich and a side.

While the offer can save you money, the menu is limited and if you're looking for a more exciting option like the emmental and mushroom toastie, then you won't be able take advantage of the deal.

And if you're a late luncher, you might miss the offer completely as it's only available between 11am and 2pm.

Sweet potato crisps aren't included in the deal, and if you want to add any extra syrups, toppings and milk upgrades you'll have to fork out extra.

Last year, Costa coffee enraged customers with a 20p price hike.

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