A customer's complaint has gone viral after they shared their disbelief at the 'misleading' packaging online.
The Christmas range of hot chocolates, sweet treats and sandwiches are all part of arguably the best Christmas perk of all: the festive menus.
Costa Coffee are just one of the national brands that bring their menu to life with exciting festive alternatives.
The company came under the scrutiny of one angry customer as they believed that their vegan labelling is 'misleading'.
The customer was furious that they 'might have' had to eat a vegan turkey sandwich, rather than the real meat version.
Image: Twitter
The original Tweet read: “Nearly picked up a fake turkey and stuffing toastie in @CostaCoffee today.
“How misleading to call it a Turkee, cranberry and stuffing toastie! No thanks!
“What on earth is turkee?? #costa #misleading #badlabelling”.
The controversial post has received attention from vegans and meat-eaters alike confused by the so-called 'misleading' information.
"Well done Costa....brilliant to see ethical food clearly labelled ..the bright large green circle with VEGAN written is a 'dead' giveaway....but nothing dead about this! More & more are choosing the right way to eat. Yay! Plant based/Vegan's still have very few choices so thanku".
The responses were overwhelmingly positive and many praised Costa for their inclusive Christmas menu.
The viral Tweet was picked up by thousands of users in the trending section. / Image: Twitter
Despite mentioning that the toastie is vegan three times on the front of the packaging, a few others have noted "accidentally pick[ing] up a vegan Christmas toastie" but with a completely different, non-accusatory outcome.
"It was the best toastie I've ever had".
The original 'mislabelling' tweet was eventually backed up my a follow up tweet from the author.
"Wow, can't believe the hatred and nasty messages I've had about this tweet. I have no anti vegan agenda.
"I just don't want to be tricked into eating some made up turkee when I want actual turkey. I have no issues with people's personal choice.
"Chill out Tweeters".
The account was still subject to mass ridicule with many pointing out the author "didn't know when to stop".
The viral Tweet appears to have only given more attention to the vegan menu available at Costa, with many now vouching to try the toastie as a result.
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
One of their brand-new locations inside the Victoria Quarter will be opening next Monday 1 June.
Their new kiosk will be located outside Jo Malone London and marks the brand’s third site in Leeds.
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To celebrate the launch, North Star will be giving away 50 free coffees a day from Tuesday 2 June until Friday 5 June - a total of 200 free drinks across the opening week. Customers will be able to claim any coffee from the menu, with one free drink per person available on a first come, first served basis, each day.
Their other new site is expected to be on Great George Street, and we'll keep you updated with any news on that one as and when we know more.
Speaking about the opening, Holly Kragiopoulos, Co-founder of North Star, said: “Opening a third site in the centre of Leeds feels incredibly special for us. Leeds has always been at the heart of North Star, so being able to bring our coffee into Victoria Quarter is a huge milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the city and welcoming both loyal regulars and new customers with free coffee throughout our opening week.”
Inside Leeds’ new neighbourhood bakehouse from the team behind Silver’s Deli
Clementine Hall
Silver's Bakehouse is finally here, and it's just as fabulous as we'd hoped.
Just when you thought Leeds’ favourite sandwich spot couldn't get any better, they go and open a bakery.
Silver's Bakehouse has opened its beautiful pastel green doors today over in Farsley to queues of excited fans eager to get their first taste.
So, what's on offer at Silver's Bakehouse?
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Well, as masterminds of the almighty sandwich you'll be happy to know you can still get one here. However, their iconic sub sarnies have had an Italian makeover and are now served in fresh, springy sourdough which is baked onsite.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find brown butter buttermilk brownies (try saying that three times), a range of delicious cookies, sausage rolls, soft amaretti biscuits and Dark Arts tiramisu.
There's also a fab selection of Italian drinks on offer in a swanky new fridge, as well as a coffee menu so you can pick a brew to go hand in hand with your chosen baked good.
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The interior is just as gorgeous, complete with yellow walls, red tiles and a mirror hanging above the baker's table so you can really see all the magic happen.
And trust us, it is magic.
There's a couple of benches outside so you can plonk yourself in the sunshine to enjoy your sarnie, which is what we'll be doing in this glorious bank holiday sunshine.
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You can really tell this is a proper labour of love, and Chris and the team have done a cracking job of keeping that Silver's spirit in there.
Go and say hello to congratulate them on this fabulous new opening, it's a great addition to Farsley and the Leeds foodie scene.
Sophie Smith -
19th November 2021 
