Why settle for a soggy sandwich when you don't need to...Zahra Zaidi06:58, 06 Jul 2026Let’s face it: the classic supermarket meal deal isn't the budget-saving hero it used to be.‌As the cost of living continues to bite, even heading to the local shop can now set you back nearly £5, and there's not always too much reward in store either. We're talking a fridge-cold, soggy sandwich, a lukewarm drink, and a bag of crushed crisps - if we're lucky.‌For university students wandering hungry during their breaks, or city workers looking for a lunchtime escape, settling for mediocre corporate lunches may often feel like admitting defeat.‌Click here for the latest on Manchester's food & drink scene, gigs and more in our CityLife newsletterSo with Manchester’s adapting high street in mind, we tasked o