Thug Sandwich Co.

Came to Harrogate for a visit (first time!) with a friend. Was dying for a brunch and felt like we had to try this after going through the reviews. Friend had the Charsiu sandwich (not pictured here, was already munching on my order), which was new to the menu when we went in mid July. As a Malaysian Chinese who grew up having char siu as a common staple dish, this was testified as a new but exciting twist in the use of char siu on a Western dish. Very juicy, not dry at all. High commended. I had the KFCaesar (I had to smile when ordering this, staff was friendly throughout!). It was slightly dry to my liking even with the Sriracha sauce, but it was still ok. Perhaps a juicier sauce alternative could have given it a better kick. We also ordered the bhaji Scotch egg, this was good and came with mango chutney. We washed everything down with coffee. I had the flat white, which was just nice to complement the burst of flavours from the food. We were sat at the small seating area facing the window overlooking the street. Only three seats available. There is a collection of books neatly arranged underneath the table as well if you’re here without companions. Being in this town for the first time, it was exceptionally fun to people watch, gauge the population group, the level of bustle on a weekday, and the local friendliness whilst enjoying our brunch. Can’t say this enough, but staff was very friendly. Even when I stepped into the shop for the first time and left looking lost (was expecting a bigger space from the massive reviews I read), they greeted me warmly and remained so when I stepped in a second time with my friend in tow. Thank you very much for the experience.

I think the Thug has gotten too Smug. Huge disappointment after seeing Danny from Rate my Takeaway give this place his favourite place in his review a couple years ago, I was in Harrogate and had to check it out. Ordered 3 of the dishes Danny had and raved about. 1. Onion Bhaji scotch egg very dry, cold and tasteless 2. KFCesar chicken sandwich now much smaller than when Danny reviewed it, in a burger bun and not a subway style, 2 pieces of chicken not 3 like Danny’s , chicken tasted good bun had too much sauce making it doughy. 3. Lamb fingers, almost pure fat in every finger hardly any meat and wayyyyy too salty.

Sandwich was recommended by a friend to be “yummy yummy”. The KFCeaser far exceeded all expectations. Absolutely amazing spot. Would 100% recommend

Without a doubt our favourite place to eat in Harrogate, we were addicted to food from here whilst we lived in Harrogate. Also, has the best music playing whilst you wait 😁🤘

Absolutely delicious sandwiches for really good prices. It’s a very small shop but It’s got charm!