SpudBros Express, Wakefield: Famous jacket potato sellers open up new Yorkshire store in a garage
Following the success of SpudBros Express' opening in Sheffield last month, the SpudBros has now opened a store in Wakefield.
Around 200 queued around the block to grab a spud and to meet the brothers behind the brand - Jacob and Harley Nelson.
The opening, which took place on Thursday (Dec 18) is part of SpudBros’ partnership with petrol retail operator EG On The Move. This partnership has seen a SpudBros Express opening in a garage in Blackburn and Wakefield’s Snowhill this week.
The Wakefield store is inside the petrol station where Cinnabon was located, with a drive-thru hatch.
It has not been confirmed yet whether SpudBros will be using the drive-thru, but for now, they're open in-store seven days a week.
Jacob said: “We love Yorkshire. It must be the weather, the people, and the tea.”
When asked whether SpudBros would be considering a ‘Yorkshire’ menu with Yorkshire Puddings and tea, Jacob joked that they’d consider Yorkshire puddings with traditional jacket potato toppings.
He said: “How about Yorkshire pudding wraps with cheese and beans, and gravy on top? And with tea, of course.”
Superfan Amelia Sorby, who queued overnight for the Sheffield store opening, was once again the first in the queue for the Wakefield store opening.
Amelia, from Sheffield, said: “I came at 7.30am because it opens at 1pm.
“I can’t count how many times I’ve been to SpudBros in Sheffield already. I’ll try to get to every opening.”