WETHERSPOONS bosses have been hit with a free-range eggs shortage on their popular breakfasts.
But diners will get a hash brown instead of a yolker on their grub.
A notice at many of the chain’s 852 branches tells punters of the missing eggs.
A sign from a pub in Manchester said: “Free-range egg supply shortages.
“Because of free-range egg shortages, we will be replacing eggs with a hash brown on the following dishes: Large traditional breakfast, traditional breakfast, small breakfast large vegetarian breakfast, vegetarian breakfast, small vegetarian breakfast freedom breakfast.
“If you would like an alternative item, please order at the bar – and we will assist you with this. Apologies for any inconvenience which this may cause.”
One person said on a social media page dedicated to the chain: “What a clucking liberty.”
Another person in Somerset said they had to do without eggs on their breakfast as well.
Yet another added: “None in Brighton yesterday.”
And Andy said: “First a Guinness shortage and now no eggs. What’s happening to the world?”
Wetherspoons said: “We source some of our free range eggs from suppliers and farms based in Northern Ireland.
“The recent outbreak of Avian flu has put pressure on egg availability with measures put in place by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to restrict the spread. We are working with all of our egg suppliers to reduce disruption in pubs.”
How can I save money at Wetherspoons?
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Check a map– Prices can vary from one location the next, even those close to each other.
So if you’re planning a pint at a Spoons, it’s worth popping in nearby pubs to see if you’re settling in at the cheapest.
Choose your day– Each night the pub chain runs certain food theme nights.
For instance, every Thursday night is curry club, where diners can get a main meal and a drink for a set price cheaper than usual.
Pick-up vouchers – Students can often pick up voucher books in their local near universities, which offer discounts on food and drink, so keep your eyes peeled.
Get appy– The Wetherspoons app allows you to order and pay for your drink and food from your table – but you don’t need to be in the pub to use it.
Taking full advantage of this, cheeky customers have used social media to ask their friends and family to order them drinks. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play.
Check the date– Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry.
It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14.
As well as its 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival.