The thrill of a trip to Home Bargains is something many of us can relate to. Much like its competitor, B&M, you never quite know what bargains you'll bag, but you can be sure they'll be cheaper than most places.

So, the opportunity to try out its cafe had me more excited than I should have been on a Wednesday afternoon. My 16 year old, however, was less enthused, as most teenagers these days only seem satisfied when they're spending (my) money at Starbucks or Costa.

Unfortunately, there aren't any such cafes in the retailer's Greater Manchester stores yet, so we made our way to the nearest one at Warrington's Junction 9 Retail Park, which opened a year ago. I anticipated it would be bustling, especially during the school holidays, and indeed, customers of all ages filled nearly every sea

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