Greggs

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Greggs bakery, something peculiar started happening after midnight deliveries. A voice over the intercom would suddenly announce, ‘Beware of the talking doughnuts!’ Regulars soon noticed that one particular glazed treat seemed to wobble and whisper when no one was watching. Soon enough, everyone in town knew not to eat a doughnut after midnight. One night, an intrepid regular dared to take a bite anyway—and found himself transported into a sugary dream where he baked his own perfect pie! When he awoke, there was indeed a fresh apple turnover next to him on the counter—free of charge.

2. At Greggs bakery, something strange began when customers noticed an oddly familiar scent wafting from the pastry case every Wednesday morning. On closer inspection, they realized it smelled exactly like their neighbor’s dog had been rolling in something particularly fragrant. Soon enough, word spread through town that if you visited Greggs on Wednesdays, you’d get a free pastry—provided you could hold your nose long enough to take it home. A local delivery driver even started bringing his own mask. But one Thursday afternoon, a regular customer walked in with her dog, who promptly rolled back into whatever scent had been missing. Turns out, Greggs was just borrowing the neighborhood aroma for a day off.

3. At dawn, when Greggs bakery usually hummed with early risers, a mysterious figure began appearing in the window. No one recognized him, but everyone agreed he had the most perfect croissant smile. One morning, a delivery driver noticed the figure and waved cheerfully. ‘Morning, Mr. Croissant!’ he called out. The figure turned around and grinned back—a little too wide for a human face. That’s when everyone realized it was just an overeager pug peering through the glass door. Since then, customers bring their pets every day, hoping for another glimpse of Greggs’ famous canine fan.’

4. At Greggs bakery, something curious began one morning when a regular exclaimed, ‘Did anyone else just smell bacon?’ Before anyone could answer, another voice chimed in from the back: 'I thought I heard sausage!' And before long, half the shop was standing around sniffing the air. Turns out it was just the delivery driver testing his new bacon-scented deodorant. The whole incident became legendary among locals—everyone now knows to trust their noses at Greggs, even if they’re not always right.