Milk Alternatives at Greggs (UK)
Greggs is one of the most popular food-on-the-go chains in the UK, but when it comes to milk alternatives for coffee, the options are extremely limited. If you are ordering a hot drink at Greggs and hoping for oat or soya milk, it’s best to know the situation before you get to the till.
This guide explains exactly what milk alternatives Greggs offers in the UK, and what that means if you are dairy-free.
Milk alternatives available at Greggs
At the time of writing, Greggs does not offer any milk alternatives for its hot drinks in the UK.
| Milk alternative | Available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oat milk | No | Not currently offered in UK Greggs stores. |
| Soya milk | No | No dairy-free milk alternatives available. |
| Almond milk | No | Not stocked for hot drinks. |
| Coconut milk | No | Not available. |
Greggs has previously trialled dairy-free options in parts of its range, but milk alternatives for hot drinks are not currently part of the standard menu.
If you want to see what other chains offer, our guide to milk alternatives in UK coffee shops compares Greggs with Starbucks, Costa, Pret and Caffè Nero, including which places let you swap milk without paying extra. You can also check the full Greggs coffee menu and prices to see what drinks are available beyond coffee.
Does Greggs charge extra for milk alternatives?
No, but only because there is no alternative to charge for.
If you order a coffee at Greggs, it will be made with dairy milk as standard, with no plant-based swap available.
What are your options if you are dairy-free?
If you are avoiding dairy, your options at Greggs are limited:
Order coffee black, without milk
Choose tea without milk
Visit a nearby chain like Starbucks, Pret or Costa if you want a dairy-free latte or flat white
Given how common oat and soya milk are elsewhere, Greggs stands out for not offering a dairy-free option for hot drinks.
Allergens and dietary notes
Greggs hot drinks contain dairy milk by default
There are currently no dairy-free milk alternatives available
If you have a milk allergy or are vegan, Greggs coffee is not suitable unless ordered black
