Greggs Coffee Review UK 2025: Is It Any Good or Just... Greggs?
Let’s be honest: no one walks into Greggs expecting a flat white that rivals a Shoreditch micro-roastery. But lately, there's been a bit of a stir (and not just in your latte), people are asking, is Greggs coffee actually… good?
In an era where £5 cappuccinos are the norm, Greggs is quietly serving up barista-style coffee for under £3. So we did the honourable thing: marched straight past the sausage rolls, ordered every coffee on the menu, and put it to the test.
What’s on the Greggs Coffee Menu?
Greggs doesn’t do single-origin Ethiopian beans with “notes of elderflower and melancholy.” But what it does do is a solid range of the basics:
Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Flat White
Espresso
Tea (but we’re not here for that today)
Everything is available hot or iced (season depending), and there are alternative milks too, including oat, soya and almond, at no extra cost. Costa, take notes.
Surprisingly Not Terrible Coffee
Here’s where things get interesting. Is it incredible? No. Is it drinkable? Actually… yes.
Latte: Milky, smooth-ish, no major flavour notes, but it holds up. Slightly too hot if you don’t ask, but a solid 6.5/10.
Cappuccino: Frothier than expected, though not winning any awards. Good balance of coffee to milk. Slight cocoa powder dusting earns bonus points.
Flat White: Stronger flavour, tighter milk ratio. Surprisingly decent – and arguably better than Starbucks on a bad day.
Americano: Watery, but functional. Add a splash of milk and it’s a commuter’s dream.
Espresso: Not for the faint-hearted. Slightly burnt, but has that old-school, “it’ll wake you up whether you like it or not” edge.
Verdict: You're not sipping this for pleasure. You’re sipping it for purpose. And that’s totally fine.
Caffeine Levels: Sneakily Strong
Here’s where Greggs really surprises people, their cappuccino packs 197mg of caffeine, which is more than Pret (180mg), and not far off Costa (325mg).
Their espresso clocks in around 75mg, which is middle-of-the-road, but when you scale up to their medium-sized drinks, you’re getting a serious dose of buzz.
If you are specific about your caffeine intake, we recently compared the caffeine content of the big coffee chains.
Can’t Argue with £2.40 for a coffee!
This is Greggs’ sweet spot. When everyone else is asking for a mortgage application before they hand you a cappuccino, Greggs is still keeping things humble:
Latte / Cappuccino / Flat White: Around £2.40
Americano: Just over £2.10
Espresso: £1.95, like it’s 2009 again
And yes, they have a loyalty app. Buy 9 drinks, get your 10th free. Combine that with reward offers and seasonal deals and you’re getting a proper caffeine fix for about £2 a cup.
For more ways to save at coffee chains, check out our 2025 loyalty guide.
So, Should You Get Coffee at Greggs?
Here’s the honest take.
If you’re a coffee snob, you already know this isn’t your jam.
If you want a solid, hot, reasonably strong coffee that doesn’t bankrupt you, Greggs delivers.
And if you’re the kind of person who drinks a flat white while eating a bacon roll… well, you’re among friends.
For under £2.50, it’s one of the best value coffees on the UK high street in 2025. Reliable, fast, and usually less than 10 steps from a bus stop. What’s not to like?
