Greggs customers slam bakery over ‘absurd’ price hikes

The bakery chain has raised prices on several products, leading some to claim it is losing its reputation for affordability.

The changes were first highlighted by a Reddit user on the r/greggsappreciation page who wrote that the standard meal deal has gone up from £4 to £4.25, with the meal deal including a side jumping from £5 to £5.25.

A Greggs spokesperson said: “We have made small changes to the price of some products in response to rising costs and inflation.

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“Our focus remains on offering customers great value and high-quality products across our range, maintaining our value-leading position in the food-to-go market.”

The Reddit post also claimed that “loads of other increases of around 10p” have appeared across the menu.

One user wrote: “Greggs prices are absurd for what it is.”

Another said: “Greggs is slowly pricing themselves out.

“Something like £2.35 for a steak bake is already a crazy price IMO.”

A third commenter wrote: “I swear I remember you used to be able to get 2 pizza slices for £3 back in the day.”

Shoppers did note one small win, though: the popular four sausage rolls deal has reportedly dropped back down to £3.95.

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Many users reminisced about lower prices in years gone by, with one joking: “Two pasties for £1 when I was in college… good days.”

Another added: “Remember when Greggs had cheap scran? About 5-10 years ago? Those were good times.”

Greggs said the changes come amid ongoing inflationary pressures and rising costs across the food industry.

The company insists it has tried to keep price rises to a minimum and continues to offer lower prices on selected bakes and pizza slices, despite broader cost increases affecting the sector.