New Greggs could open in city despite another store just 10 minutes away

It would be located at the site of a former steakhouse restaurant

The location of a possible new Greggs store in Cambridge has been revealed – and it’s just a short walk away from another Greggs that’s already in the city. Plans have been submitted to Cambridge City Council asking for permission to open a new bakery and fast-food chain at Cambridge Leisure Park.

The site, praised for its “top quality” food by customers, was formerly Rocker’s Steakhouse. The restaurant closed following “so many unforgettable years” on Sunday, July 19. The proposed site is located less than a 10-minute walk away from another Greggs location on Station Square. Cambridge also has a Greggs store operating on Fitzroy Street and at Budgens Stores on Cherry Hinton Road.

The proposed plans includes a new shopfront and external seating area and advertisement consent for Unit 7A at Cambridge Leisure Park. Mondays to Saturdays are proposed to be open between 7am and 7pm, while Sundays would open at 9am and close at 5pm.

Greggs recently revealed its intentions to launch more than 100 new storess by the end of this year. The bakery chain opened 34 new stores in the first half of 2026.

The brand operated 2,773 stores as of June 27, 2026 and is looking to expand to 3,500 UK locations over the longer term. It has also begun trialling new Greggs Express outlets, a self-service for food and drinks.