I’m a shopping expert – two items to always buy at Greggs and what to avoid

GREGGS has plenty of low-cost goodies on offer to satisfy any sweet or savoury cravings.

From the iconic sausage roll to freshly prepared sandwiches and baguettes, there’s lots to choose from.

But like many other companies, Greggs has been slowly increasing the prices of some of its products.

The beloved sausage roll has now risen to £1.20 and Greggs bosses have warned that prices could shoot up again later this year.

With this in mind, it’s more important than ever that fans know they’ve got the best value for their money.

We spoke to Stephen Robinson, founder of Outrank and digital marketing veteran to find out the two things to always buy at the bakery giant.

Plus, Stephen shared which items to avoid.

Pastries

You can’t go to Greggs without picking up a sausage roll.

The pastry treat is the bakery’s staple product.

And at only £1.20 the scrummy snack won’t burn through your budget too much either.

Stephen said: “When visiting Greggs, usually after I’m hungry from a food shop, I love to buy freshly baked pastries.

“After all, Greggs is well-known for its selection of pastries, such as sausage rolls, pasties, and pies.”

Meal deals

Customers can back a breakfast roll along with a hot drink or orange juice for just £2.60.

And a lunchtime sandwich deal at Greggs costs just £3.60.

Stephen said: “There are also some fantastic sandwiches and lunch options at Greggs.

“They offer a range of rolls, sandwiches, baguettes, and other lunch options, including vegetarian and vegan choices.

“The tandoori and roast chicken baguette is at the top of my list at the moment, as well as the Mexican chicken wrap.

“These are convenient and often reasonably priced, making them a good choice for a quick lunch or light meal, like the pastries.”

Meanwhile, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons charge customers around the same as Greggs, at £3.60 for a meal deal, and Boots’ deal can cost 50p more, with deals on offer up to £4.

Tesco charges £3.40, but only for those with a Clubcard.

What items should I avoid?

It’s usually worth giving hot drinks a miss, according to Stephen, unless they’re part of a meal deal.

A regular Americano costs Greggs fans £1.60.

Meanwhile, fast-food rival McDonald’s is flogging the same caffeine fix for just £1.19.

Stephen said: “If you’re a coffee connoisseur, I’d visit a specialised coffee shop, rather than order from Greggs.

“While Greggs does serve coffee – if you prefer a more extensive selection of speciality coffee drinks, you may find better options at dedicated coffee shops or cafes.

“Greggs’ coffee offerings are generally more basic and you can get more for your money elsewhere.”

But this is not to say that you can’t always get a cheap hot sip of something from the bakery giant.

If you’re new to Greggs’ app, you can get a complimentary hot drink after the first time you download it.

Just use your one redemption wisely, as you won’t be able to bag another without opening a whole new account.