Greggs Outlet guide: delicious deals that help people in need

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Greggs are one of the nation’s go-to places for tasty baked goods and hot and cold drinks that don’t cost a fortune. But did you know there are ways to get Greggs products at discounted prices?

As we continue to navigate the cost of living crisis, it’s more important than ever for many of us to find more affordable food options.

Could you benefit from low prices at a Greggs Outlet near you? Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about Greggs Outlet shops, including what deals you can expect and how to find your nearest branch.

Most of us know Greggs to be the home of delicious steak bakes, sweet treats like gingerbread men and Belgian buns, and of course, their ever-controversial but oh-so-delicious vegan sausage rolls.

But over the past couple of years, Greggs have opened more than 35 Greggs discount stores in disadvantaged areas of the UK. This means more people now have access to cheaper food.

What is a Greggs Outlet?

A Greggs Outlet is a discount Greggs store where unsold food items are sold at a much cheaper price. We’re talking about reductions as big as 75%, which could take the price of your cheese and onion bake to as little as 50p, or your chocolate cookie to just 28p.

These stores are located in areas where food poverty is at its highest. Their purpose is to help people living in these areas get access to both hot and cold food at an affordable cost.

And they’ve been around longer than you might think; the first outlet-type store from Greggs came back in 1974. This original ‘second-day store’ was located in Newcastle’s West End, as a means of giving people in the area access to food at a lower price.

And as well as bringing affordable food to those living in more socially deprived areas of the UK, this initiative also drastically reduces the amount of waste created by the fast food chain.

Because all of their food is made fresh each day, there are lots of Greggs products that end up getting thrown away if they’re not sold while at their freshest. This leftover day-old food is now being sent to Greggs Outlets to be sold to customers at a heavily discounted price.

This means you can get a huge number of menu items at a lower price than you would at a normal Greggs store. As a lot of the food sold at Greggs Outlet shops is from the previous day's stock, it may no longer be at optimum freshness, but the food will always be safe to eat.

Discounted items include things from the hot counter, as well as cold products and even cups of coffee. Here are some of the Greggs products you might be able to snap up at a bargain price:

Hot counter food products can be heated at your local Greggs Outlet too, so you don’t need to worry about them going soggy in the microwave at home!

It’s not all shop leftovers that are sold at Greggs Outlets either. They also sell misshapen items (such as broken biscuits), as well as excess stock sent straight from the factory. This means you could be getting exactly the same item, in the same condition, for a fraction of the price. What’s not to like?

Greggs Outlet store locations

There are currently 36 Greggs Outlet locations across England, Scotland and Wales, although the bakery chain plans to increase this to 50 by 2025.

While many of these Greggs Outlets can be found in the Midlands and the North, there are also a number of branches in other areas, including London, Cardiff and Southampton.

Here’s a complete list of all the current Greggs bakery outlets. Is there one in your area?

Glasgow:

North East:

Yorkshire:

• Easterly Road, Hollin Park Parade, Leeds
• Great Horton Road, Bradford
• Barnsley Road, Sheffield

Lancashire:

• London Road, Preston
• Henshaw Street, Oldham

The Midlands:

London:

• Hermit Road, Canning Town, East London
• Cundy Road, Newham, East London
• Bounces Road, Lower Edmonton, North London

Bristol:

• Church Road, Redfield

Southampton:

• Millbrook Road West, Southampton
• Victoria Road, Woolston

Cardiff:

• Grand Avenue, Cardiff
• St Mellons, Cardiff
• Holton Road, Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan

Going beyond just helping you save money on food

Greggs pledge to reduce food waste while also working to help tackle poverty, hunger and deprivation in communities across the UK. They’re achieving this through three initiatives, the first being these Greggs Outlet stores.

The second way Greggs are helping those in need is by donating excess food to partner charities that can make good use of it. They also give a portion of their profits from their Outlets to The Greggs Foundation, which is used to help local community groups, such as Breakfast Clubs.

The Greggs Foundation operates 900 Breakfast Clubs across the UK, giving wholesome, free breakfasts to 62,000 schoolchildren every school day. This means children in deprived areas and from low-income families can start their morning in the best possible way.

If you want to help this cause, you can donate 25p next time you visit your local Greggs. Just let your server know you’d like to donate a breakfast for 25p and they’ll add the donation to your purchase.

And thirdly, Greggs also offer discounted food through the Too Good To Go app. Want to know more about how this works? We have a complete guide to Too Good To Go where you’ll find everything you need to know about how the app works and how you can get great deals on takeaway food.

Through these three different methods, Greggs are giving good food a second chance and making it easier for people with less money to enjoy a hot meal.

FAQs

Still got questions about how Greggs Outlets work? Have a read of our FAQs.

 When are Greggs Outlets open?

Greggs Outlet opening times vary between stores, so check online before visiting your nearest outlet store in order to avoid disappointment.

 Do Greggs bakery outlets provide vegan and vegetarian options?

Yes, the Greggs Outlet menu will have many of the same menu items as you’d find in a normal Greggs store, so there may be vegan and vegetarian options too. However, the exact items on sale at any given time will depend on stock availability, so there are no guarantees you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.

 Do Greggs bakery outlets offer any gluten-free options?

Just as normal Greggs stores offer some gluten-free options, you may find gluten-free products at your local outlet too. But, like with vegan and vegetarian products, there are no guarantees.

 Are there any seasonal or limited-time offerings at Greggs Outlets?

Yes, we’ve heard of some lucky shoppers getting their hands on out-of-season products from the Greggs Christmas menu. These seasonal menu items include the popular Festive Bake, which comes filled with chicken, bacon, sage and onion stuffing and cranberry sauce.

 Do Greggs bakery outlets have seating areas for customers?

No, Greggs Outlets operate more like shops than cafés, so they don’t have seating areas. This means you’ll need to find somewhere else to eat your bargain baked goods!

 Can I preorder online or get items from Greggs bakery outlets delivered?

As far as we’re aware at the time of writing, you can’t preorder Greggs products from an outlet store. Each outlet runs on a first come, first served basis.