Greggs, the city boaker.

[allyharp]

Where are all the non-Gregg's bakers near the city centre?

While at Glasgow uni I got used to cakes from the Pantry on Byres Rd, or even Il Capuccino did a great sandwich for a treat. But now I'm at Strathclyde Uni where can I go?

I know of Bradford's on Sauchiehall St and Miss Cranston's on Gordon St but both are a bit far away. Is that one still open at Trongate? MacDonald's is it? I had a wander up High Street the other day and was disappointed there's nothing up there.

[br-cmr]

(the yum yums are pretty rank, and I'm not sure about this Tottenham Cake. Looks odd.)

Is it really made from totties and ham?

[br-cmr]

But now I'm at Strathclyde Uni where can I go?

If you find anywhere decent, let me know...

Not a bakers, but the wee shop under the high flats behind the library used to do great rolls. Freshly made, whatever wierd and wonderful combination you wanted. Friendly staff, who knew what you were going to order before you asked.. It was a "real butchers" as well - did very nice steak pies, and mince puffs (!)

However, the owner retired last year, and the shop's now awful - chilled plastic sandwiches, ageing fruit, and a funny smell. And Buckfast in the fridge... None of the regulars go there any more.

Jamieson's on George St is OK for sandwiches & soup, but it again has gone downhill recently.

[Mori]

Reference: 10/02308/DC Community Cnl: Kinning Park
Address: 455 Paisley Road Glasgow G5 8RJ
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Greggs The Bakers
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[Dexter St. Clair]

Has Greggs gone from Glasgow Airport?

[Mori]

Ive been going to this branch for the past few years, and yes their service is better + sandwiches, cakes taste better than other Greggs that i have tried.


Daily Record


Govan Cross Greggs' beats 1,600 other bakers to win 'best in UK' title

THEY’RE the pies guys of Britain’s bakeries – and they believe they’re on a roll.

The staff at one Greggs in Glasgow were celebrating yesterday after being voted the best in the UK by their bosses.

And to recognise all their hard work, they’ll share a trophy and £1000.

Company examiners looked at service, shop standards, teamwork and sales and awarded points each week.

The branch at Govan Cross were named top out of Greggs’ 1600 shops across Scotland, England and Wales.
Their bosses were so happy that the firm’s board of directors, led by chief executive Ken McMeikan, helped out in the shop for a day.
Ken joked: “The staff have won us for the day and it’s a privilege to be here and help serve our loyal customers.”
Locals also enjoyed some grub served up by the bosses. Care support worker Sarah Boyd, 26, of Govan, said: “I’ve always like Greggs – and staff are always pleased to see you.”
The shop have 6500 customers each week and serve up 6000 sausage rolls, 3000 rolls, 1200 strawberry tarts, 1200 baguettes and 600 scotch pies.

[Fireman]

A big well done to the Glasgow team!

But don't they sell bridies any more - don't see them on the sales figures?

Mind you, since Greggs was taken over the bridies (IMHO) are total mince!

[banjo]

a guy goes into greggs and complains that theres a worm in his pie.the manager looks into the pie and declares...its fat.im not surprised says`the guy...its ate all the feckin mince.

[HelenD]