April Fools’ Day has come and gone for another year, but it seems one of the ‘pranks’ is going to become a reality.
That’s because Canadian fast food chain Tim Hortons has announced its ‘unhinged’ joke product is actually available to buy in the UK.
Ahead of April 1, the chain took to social media to share snaps of a bold burger – the Chicken Donut Sandwich. This, as the name suggests, features crispy chicken sandwiched between two Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts, drizzled in maple syrup.
They teased the launch, writing: ‘Surely not… But what if? Crispy chicken, two fluffy OFG donuts, the perfect balance of sweet and savoury… or is it too wild to be real?’
Fans took to the comments to beg the chain, known for its coffee and donuts, to add the decadent item to the menu, with @galvanised_unicorn replying on Instagram: ‘I’m not sure why this is an April Fool when I think it would be really popular.’
Similarly, @mirasundari said: ‘Would save me buying glazed ring donuts and chicken separately when I want this.’ And @dthompson213 agreed, saying: ‘Please say this isn’t an April Fool’s joke! I would buy it.’
Tim Hortons has since confirmed it’s real, saying: ‘You thought we were kidding? Think again.’ And it’s fair to say people were pretty excited about the launch.
@emmastonephoto commented: ‘The gasp I gasped when I realised this wasn’t an April Fools.’ While @tripleeatsfood posted: ‘YES YES YES AMAZING NEWS!!!’
Others said they’d ‘trek two hours across London’ to go and try the new product, but not everyone was keen, with Oliver Beaubien asking: ‘What in the American diabetes is this??’
The good news doesn’t stop there though as it’s not just the Chicken Donut Sandwich joining the menu. Tim Hortons UK is also launching Cheesy Loaded Timbits for those who love sweet and savoury combos.
For those who don’t know Timbits are small donuts and these cheesy ones are smothered with a mix of three cheeses, cheese sauce, maple BBQ sauce and topped with crispy onions.
But there is a catch, according to the chain, these ‘naughty’ new items will only be available to customers who are ‘nice’.
Customers who show politeness, patience, and general good vibes in Tim Hortons stores across the UK will be rewarded with access to the new, indulgent items.
Louise Buet, Head of Marketing at Tim Hortons UK said: ‘To launch our new menu we wanted to celebrate our famous Canadian kindness, so we’re only making it available to those who share the same values.
‘Whilst you need to be nice in order to get your hands on the latest items, some of them are a little bit naughty. Our Timbits (iconic donut bites) have had a savoury spin, and the Old Fashioned Glazed Donut Chicken Sandwich is an unexpected treat that delivers the perfect balance of savoury and sweet. If you want to try the new arrivals then you need to be on your best behaviour!’
The new menu items are available in the 70+ Tim Hortons stores across the UK, available each day from 11:30am. A meatless chicken sandwich is also available.
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