Greggs

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Greggs bakery, something peculiar began happening one morning when a delivery driver noticed a strange note taped to the cash register: ‘Today’s special—one free pastry for anyone who can guess why our oven suddenly started singing “Happy Birthday” every hour on the hour.’ Curious customers soon gathered around the counter, each offering their own theories—from technical glitches to supernatural intervention. Finally, an elderly gentleman approached and whispered into the manager's ear. The next day, Greggs proudly announced that henceforth, their ovens would sing only classical arias during peak hours.

2. At Greggs bakery, something peculiar began happening one morning when a delivery driver noticed an elderly gentleman painstakingly arranging pastries in alphabetical order on the counter. Curious, the driver asked him why he was doing this. With a twinkle in his eye, the old man replied, ‘It’s for my neighbors across the street—so they can easily find their favorite treat without having to ask.’ That day, Greggs became known not just for its pastries but also for its friendly and quirky sense of community.

3. At Greggs bakery, something peculiar began happening one foggy morning when an early bird customer swore he saw a ghostly figure carrying trays of pastries. The next day, more customers reported seeing the same ethereal figure, causing quite a stir. It turned out that a delivery driver had accidentally left his lunchbox with a thermos of tea inside, which mistook the steam for a ghost. The mystery was solved over a cup of tea and some freshly baked sausage rolls.

4. At Greggs bakery, something peculiar began happening one night when a delivery driver noticed that every time he left his truck's headlights on, they mysteriously turned off exactly three minutes later. Curious, the driver mentioned it to a regular customer who happened to be an electrician. The next day, while everyone was having their sausage rolls and doughnuts, the mysterious lights went out again—just as predicted. Turned out, a neighbor’s cat had been playing with the truck’s wiring. Ever since then, Greggs became known for its self-regulating lighting system, attracting more customers than ever before.