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Is Greggs Gluten-Free? Everything You Need To Know

Discover all of Greggs gluten-free options in the UK. We explore the bakery chain’s efforts to cater to gluten-sensitive customers. Let’s dive in!

For those following a gluten-free diet, finding quick and convenient meal options can often feel like a treasure hunt. Greggs, a ubiquitous sight on UK high streets, may seem like an unlikely place to start.

But do they offer anything for the gluten-free consumer? With the increasing prevalence of gluten sensitivities companies need to provide more options for gluten-free items on their menus.

So, with that in mind, what is gluten free at Greggs? Sadly, if you have coeliac disease or if you’re severely allergic to gluten of any kind, the Greggs gluten free menu is pretty much non-existent!

In fact, most of their signature menu items, including their iconic sausage rolls, bakes, pastries, wraps, baguettes, sandwiches, and other hot meals, are hazardous if you’re highly intolerant to gluten.

This article breaks down the Greggs menu in February 2025, revealing the (limited) gluten-free choices available and offering guidance for those with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivities.

Discover what you can eat and what to avoid at Greggs.

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Greggs Allergens Policy

“Our food is full of flavour, and we want to help you know exactly what’s in it. We’re committed to making it easy for you to choose from our brilliant menu wherever and whenever you eat with us.”

“Whether you need to check our sweet treats for an allergen or see that a drink fits your dietary preference, our Allergen Guide is a trusty tool with all the details you need about our menu.”

To filter out all the Greggs gluten free menu items and to try and figure out what you could safely eat, I’d highly suggest checking out their website, specifically their Allergen & Nutrition page.

Click right here to check out the official Greggs Nutritional Information Guide.

Or, click right here to check out the official Greggs allergy menu.

Cross-contamination

Right, having read all that, the question remains… Do Greggs do gluten free food? Well, as I mentioned earlier, most of their menu contains gluten and wheat, with few alternatives or substitutes otherwise.

While Greggs offers a few gluten-free options, the risk of cross-contamination is a significant concern for individuals with coeliac disease or severe gluten sensitivities.

The majority of Greggs’s products contain gluten, and these are prepared and displayed in close proximity to the limited gluten-free offerings.

Despite Gregg’s allergen policy, a shared bakery environment makes it difficult to guarantee that gluten-free items remain completely free from gluten exposure.

Therefore, customers with high sensitivity should exercise extreme caution and carefully consider whether Greggs is a suitable option, as cross-contamination could potentially occur at various stages of preparation and service. Always check with staff regarding preparation procedures.

So that is what Greggs says, now let us take a closer look at their menu and I am afraid it is not good news for those of us with Coeliac disease. I would say that 95% of their menu is NOT gluten-free. Take a look below. 👇

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Breakfast

Breakfast Rolls

I am afraid it is a disappointing no! None of the Greggs Breakfast Rolls or Breakfast Baguettes menu items are gluten-free nor can they be made gluten-free, not off to the best start.

❌ Sausage Breakfast Roll: A savoury sausage nestled in a soft roll (Contains gluten)
❌ Bacon Breakfast Roll: Crispy bacon served in a freshly baked roll (Unfortunately, this item is not gluten-free)
❌ Omelette Breakfast Roll: A fluffy omelette tucked into a soft roll (This option contains gluten)
❌ Vegan Sausage Breakfast Roll: A plant-based sausage in a soft roll, catering to vegan customers (However, it’s not gluten-free)

Breakfast Baguettes

❌ Breakfast Baguettes: Are available with various fillings like bacon, sausage, and omelette (All baguettes contain gluten)
❌ All Butter Croissant: A flaky, buttery pastry (Contains gluten)
❌ Pain au Chocolate: A chocolate-filled pastry (Contains gluten)

Extras

❌ Extra Breakfast Sausage (Contains Gluten)
❌ ExtraLorne Sausage (Contains gluten)
✅ Extra Bacon (Gluten-free)
✅ Extra Omelette with cheese (Gluten-free)

Gluten-free Breakfast Items

There are however a few items that are ok for Coeliacs. Phew, thank goodness for that.

✅ Porridge: Greggs offers gluten-free porridge options, including Simply Creamy Porridge, Golden Syrup Porridge, and Apple & Cinnamon Porridge. These are safe for gluten-free customers.
✅ Fruit Pot: Apple & strawberry or melon & grape fruit pots are typically gluten-free, but it’s always best to check the specific ingredients.

Savouries & Bakes

Alas, if you were expecting to find a Greggs gluten free sausage roll and other breakfast roll options here, you’d be pretty sorely disappointed.

The savoury bakes and sausage rolls at Greggs are almost entirely off-limits for those avoiding gluten.

As of February 2025, every single bake – including the Steak Bake, Chicken Bake, Cheese & Onion Bake, and Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt – contains gluten. This is also true of the classic and Vegan sausage rolls. This leaves customers with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivities with no options within this popular Greggs category.

Sausage Rolls

❌ Classic Sausage Roll: A traditional pastry roll filled with savoury sausage meat (Not gluten-free)
❌ Vegan Sausage Roll: A plant-based alternative to the classic sausage roll (Contains gluten)

Bakes

❌ Steak Bake: A pastry filled with seasoned steak pieces (Not suitable for gluten-free diets)
❌ Chicken Bake: Tender chicken pieces in a creamy sauce wrapped in puff pastry (Contains gluten)
❌ Cheese & Onion Bake: A vegetarian option with cheese and onion filling (Not gluten-free)
❌ Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt: Combines sausage, baked beans, and melted cheese in pastry (Contains gluten)

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Drinks & Snacks

All soft drinks at Greggs are gluten-free, so you can enjoy a refreshing beverage without any concerns.

Hot Drinks
✅ Americano: Black coffee
✅ Latte: Milk-based coffee drink
✅ Cappuccino: Frothy milk coffee
✅ Mocha: Espresso with milk and cocoa
✅ Espresso: Strong black coffee
✅ Hot Chocolate: Standard hot chocolate
✅ Tea: Standard tea options

Cold Drinks
✅ Bottled Water
✅ Orange juice
✅ Apple juice
✅ Coca-Cola: Standard carbonated drink
✅ Diet Coca-Cola: Zero sugar option
✅ Fruit Shoot
✅ Sparkling Mango & Pineapple
✅ Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Snacks
❌ Chocolate Chip Cookie (Contains gluten)
❌ Yum Yum: Pastry twist (Contains gluten)
❌ Belgian Chocolate Slice Pastry dessert (Contains gluten)
❌ Caramel Custard Slice (Contains gluten)
✅ Fruit Bag: Fresh fruit selection (Gluten-free)

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Sandwiches & Salads

The sandwich and salad selections at Greggs present a significant challenge for gluten-free customers.

As of February 2025, all of their pre-made sandwiches, baguettes, and wraps contain gluten, leaving no suitable options in these categories

Similarly, pasta salads are off-limits due to their gluten-containing ingredients. This severely limits choices for a quick and convenient lunch at Greggs for anyone avoiding gluten.

Sandwiches
❌ Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich (Contains gluten)
❌ BLT Sandwich: Traditional sandwich (Contains gluten)
❌ Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich (Standard sandwich with gluten)
❌ Ham & Cheese Sandwich (Contains gluten)

❌ Egg & Bacon Sandwich (Contains gluten)

Baguettes
❌ Chicken & Bacon Baguette (Contains gluten bread)
❌ Ham & Cheese Baguette (Standard gluten baguette)
❌ Tuna Mayonnaise Baguette( Contains gluten bread)
❌ Egg Mayonnaise Baguette (Traditional gluten baguette)
❌ Sausage Baguette (Contains gluten bread)

Oval Bites
❌ Chicken Oval Bite (Contains gluten pastry)
❌ Cheese & Onion Oval Bite (Gluten-containing pastry)
❌ Sausage Oval Bite (Contains gluten ingredients)
❌ Vegetable Oval Bite (Contains gluten pastry)

Pasta Salads
❌ Chicken & Bacon Pasta (Contains gluten)
❌ Pesto & Mozzarella Pasta (contains gluten)
❌ Smoky CajunRice with BBQ Chicken & Sweetcorn Fritters (contains gluten)

Wrap Options

Unfortunately, all wraps at Greggs are not gluten-free. The tortilla wraps themselves contain wheat, making them unsuitable for anyone with coeliac disease. Therefore, if you’re craving a wrap, it’s best to look elsewhere or opt for something else on the menu.

❌ Chicken Tikka Wrap (Contains wheat wrap)
❌ Mexican Chicken Wrap (Contains wheat wrap)
❌ BBQ Chicken Wrap ( Contains wheat wrap)

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Sweets Treats

For those with a sweet tooth, Greggs offers very limited gluten-free options.
As of February 2025, the Caramel Crispy is the only reliably gluten-free item in this category.
All cookies, doughnuts, and most slices and pastries contain gluten, so those must be avoided.

While the fruit bag provides a naturally gluten-free option, the selection of dedicated gluten-free sweet treats remains extremely small.

Cookies
❌ Chocolate Chip Cookie: Contains wheat flour
❌ Milk Chocolate Cookie: Contains gluten
❌ White Chocolate Cookie: Contains wheat ingredients

Doughnuts
❌ Jam Doughnut (Contains wheat flour)
❌ Chocolate Ring Doughnut (Contains gluten)
❌ Iced Ring Doughnut (Contains wheat ingredients)

Slices
❌ Belgian Chocolate Slice (Contains gluten)
❌ Caramel Custard Slice (Contains wheat flour)
❌ Lemon Custard Slice (Contains gluten ingredients)
✅ Caramel Crispy (Gluten-free)

Pastries
❌ All Butter Croissant (Contains wheat flour)
❌ Pain au Chocolat (Contains gluten)
❌ Apple Turnover (Contains wheat ingredients

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Hot Food

It is more bad news for this section too as only the tomato soup is gluten-free as of February 2025. Again this leaves customers with a poor choice of hot food.

❌ BBQ Bites Meal Box (Contains Gluten)
❌ Spicy BBQ Chicken Bites (Contains Gluten)
❌ Southern Fried Chicken Goujons (Contains Gluten)
❌ Mozzarella & Cheddar Bites (May Contain)

Pasties
❌ Cornish Pasty (Traditional wheat pastry)
❌ Steak Pasty (Contains gluten)
❌ Chicken Pasty (Wheat-based pastry)
❌ Vegetable Pasty (Contains gluten ingredients)

Sausage Rolls
❌ Classic Sausage Roll (Contains wheat pastry)
❌ Vegan Sausage Roll (Contains gluten)
❌ Large Sausage Roll (Wheat-based pastry)

Bakes
❌ Steak Bake (Contains gluten)
❌ Chicken Bake (Wheat pastry)
❌ Cheese & Onion Bake (Contains gluten)
❌ Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt (Gluten-containing pastry)

Pizza Box

❌ Margherita Pizza Sharing Box (Contains gluten)
❌ Pepperoni Pizza Sharing Box (Contains gluten)
❌ Pepperoni Hot Shot Pizza (Contains gluten)
❌ Spicy Mexican Chicken Pizza Sharing Box (Contains gluten)
❌ Spicy Veg Pizza Sharing Box (Contains gluten)
❌ Mixed Pizza Sharing Box (Contains gluten)

Soup
✅ Tomato Soup (Typically gluten-free, but always confirm ingredients)
❌ Chicken Goujons (Contains wheat flour coating)
❌ Mozzarella & Cheddar Bites (Contains gluten)

Snacks

Greggs Own Lable Crips

Some good news Greggs’s own label crips are gluten-free.

✅ Mature Cheddar & Onion Hand- Cooked Crisps
✅ Seasalt & Cider Vinger Hand-Cooked Crisps
✅ Thai Sweet Chilli Hand-Cooked Crisps

Extra Ingredients

❌ Chargrill Chicken (contains gluten)
❌ Cheddar Cheese (contains gluten)
❌ Jalapenos (contains gluten)
❌ Mexican Chicken (contains gluten)
❌ Mixed peppers (contains gluten)
❌ Pepperoni (contains gluten)
❌ Red Onion (contains gluten)
❌ Sweetcure bacon (contains gluten)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Greggs offer gluten-free options?

Limited gluten-free options are available, primarily in specific product lines.

Can I order online at Greggs?

Click + Collect service is available at local Greggs shops.

Does Greggs have a foundation?

Yes, the Greggs Foundation supports community initiatives like Breakfast Clubs and Hardship Funding

Is there A Greggs Allergen menu?

You can view the official Allergen menu here.

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To Sum Up

In short, is Greggs gluten free? That’s tough, unfortunately. While Greggs offers a limited selection of gluten-free items as of February 2025, the vast majority of their menu remains unsuitable for those with coeliac disease or significant gluten sensitivities.

The availability of naturally gluten-free options like porridge, fruit pots, and certain snacks provides some choice, but the risk of cross-contamination in a bakery environment where gluten is prevalent is a serious consideration.

Gregg’s customers needing gluten-free food should always exercise caution, check product information, and directly inquire with staff about preparation procedures.

We hope that Greggs will continue to expand its gluten-free offerings and improve procedures to minimize cross-contamination, better serving the growing demand for safe and accessible gluten-free options in the UK.

More gluten-free fast food options
If you are looking for more gluten-free fast food options, then try these articles:

• Subway Gluten-Free – Everything You Need To Know
• Nando’s Gluten-Free – Everything You Need To Know
• KFC Gluten-Free – Everything You Need To Know
• McDonald’s Gluten-Free – Everything You Need To Know
• Burger King Gluten-Free – Everything You Need To Know
• Pizza Hut Gluten-Free – Everything You Need To Know
• Domino’s Gluten-free- Everything you need to know
• Is Pizza Express Gluten-Free? The Complete Menu Guide
• Jimmy John’s Gluten-Free – All You Need To Know
• Ultimate Costa Gluten-Free Menu Guide
• The Ultimate Starbucks Gluten-Free Menu Guide For 2025 (UK)

Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on the current Greggs menu as of February 2025 and is subject to change.

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