— As I was about to write this review, Russell Howard came on the screen with a gag: ‘Well Sir, I think you need to go to your happy place. From the looks of you, I’m guessing that’s probably Greggs.’ This pretty much sums up the reputation Greggs has, and the Greggs on Queens Road has an unfortunate position amongst the endless cafes and bakeries offering better standard food. Greggs is cheaper and serves what is more comfort food than healthy snacks. But you would not go to Greggs for a healthy alternative and this is why Greggs stays strong amongst the plethora of cafes. When people fancy a bit of stodge with their lunch then their first stop will be Greggs and Greggs offers this in abudance. Their cakes are delicious and very cheap.
Lorna C.
Classificação do local: 2 Bristol, United Kingdom
This Greggs was our saviour on hangover days as it was only a hop and two steps away from my flat. The Steak Bakes on a rumbling stomach was perfection. However, I personally find the pasties too greasy and weirdly sickly and yet again, the same can be said for the bakery products. Price wise, you can’t really beat Greggs, with a pasty not costing more than a squid and the same for the bakery. This particular one in the centre of town is handy if you are on a long shopping spree but otherwise I think the bakery in Tesco’s would be a better bet. I would however recommend the ‘Jammy Stars/Hearts’ they are really amazing, especially dipped into hot coffee. Mmmmmmmm(and a darn sight cheaper than the ones in Costas… they never notice if you sneek a couple in and pretend you bought it at the counter!).
Craig H.
Classificação do local: 4 Bristol, United Kingdom
I go here most mornings for my caffeine(usually Dr Pepper, or as they occasionally run out of this nectar, a Coke Zero) and calorie fix. This last usually comes in the form of a hot pasty or lattice-type thing from the oven. It may not be the most spectacular food in the world here, but it’s all damn cheap, which helps me out considerably with the daily commute. Actually, having said that, I’ve never really had a bad product from here — everything is made in store that day(at least, as far as sandwiches, baguettes and pastys are concerned, anyway) and it must be noted that they do a mean triple chocolate muffin for those days when you’re a wee bit more peckish than normal.
Farawa
Classificação do local: 3 Bristol, United Kingdom
This is a small open plan branch of Greggs which is part of the Galleries shopping centre. They stock most of the usual Greggs products but because its a smaller branch it does not stock the whole range. The cheap mini-pasties aren’t available at this branch. This branch of Greggs always has a long queue at lunch time as its in a busy part of Broadmead but the queue moves quickly so not normally a long wait. When I visit Greggs I usually choose the same things either an egg mayonnaise roll or a cheese and onion pasty and I love their chocolate flake cakes! I quite like Greggs for a convenient and cheap place to buy lunch, but I do resent the fact that they seem to be taking over every town. I think that due to their really low prices other small businesses are unable to compete.