Shoppers were conviced they could end their expensive habit at the coffee shop and opt for Aldi’s verison instead
Aldi has brought out a new product that is set to give Starbucks customers a cheaper alternative to a popular sweet treat. The simple yet ‘tasty’ option costs just pennies each when compared to what the major brand is charging for something similar.
The supermarket is selling its own Cake Pops in packs of four for £1.99, making each lolly worth 50p. While prices can vary by location, you can generally expect to pay up to £3 for a single ‘cake pop’ at Starbucks.
The supermarket version comes in two flavours – birthday cake, and cookies and cream. Both can be found with other cakes in the baked section of the shop and have been available since May 12.
The Village Bakery Birthday Cake Cake Pops are crafted with a strawberry and vanilla combination. Meanwhile, the Village Bakery Cookies and Cream Cake Pops are made with cookie crumb sprinkles and sweet vanilla flavouring.
The bite-sized delights have quickly caught attention online from fans of the coffee shop chain who want to make their indulgence in a sweet treat that little more affordable. Savvy shopper Daniel, who runs the Snack Reviews Facebook page, showed them on shop shelves – and people had plenty to say about the discovery of the new sweet treats in the comment section.
One said: “Looks just like Starbucks to me! Hopefully taste nice too.” Another added: “This will save me lots of money I’ve spent on Starbucks!” A third wrote: “Omg my kids are gonna be made up! The price that I pay for these at Starbucks for the kids is extortionate!”
Someone else quickly made the comparison: “Cheaper than Starbucks!” A fifth posted: “I’ll see if they have these at the weekend so we haven’t got to pay £3 for one at Starbucks!”
Some have claimed that the treats do taste very sweet, to the point one person called them “beyond sickly”. Another claimed: “They look nice, but in my personal opinion, they were too sweet and waxy for my liking.” A third suggested: “I have to say they wasn’t the best the icing was horrible and the sponge was like dough inside. I won’t be buying them again.”
Recently holding onto its crown as the UK’s cheapest supermarket, Aldi recently hit headlines with its plans to continue expanding across the country. The supermarket has more than 1,050 stores in the UK but has a long-term goal of increasing this to more than 1,500 stores.
Famed for its affordable food and ever-changing middle aisle, Aldi has revealed its wish list of locations where it wants to open more shops across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. The extensive list is available online, but shoppers can still champion their own town if it hasn’t already made the cut.
To nominate an area for consideration, email [email protected] and include your location’s name in the subject line. You must send your submission by June 8.