Greggs launches 'unreal' burgers - but fans moan they 'can't find them anywhere'

22 February 2024 , 12:07

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Only select stores are selling the new burgers (Stock photo) (Image: MI News/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock)

The nation's favourite bakery chain is shaking things up as it launches two new burgers - but not everyone is happy.

Famed for its crumbly sausage rolls and glazed doughnuts, Greggs is giving its rivals something to worry about with its latest menu revamp. Among the new additions is the Mayo Crispy Chicken Burger, featuring chicken breast in a crispy coating, iceberg lettuce, and mayonnaise.

Then there's the Spicy Crispy Chicken Burger, providing a bit of a kick in the form of chipotle mayo and jalapeño peppers. Other releases include a Classic Mayo Chicken Wrap, Hot & Spicy Wrap, and Sweet Chilli Wrap.

Both burgers are priced at £3.90 - and customers can add a drink and wedges for an extra £1.10. Greggs fans first went wild for the new menu items, with hundreds of social media users branding them 'amazing', 'banging', and 'unreal'.

"I'm definitely going to try the burgers tonight," one Instagram user wrote. While another said: "Lovely, lovely, lovely. Yes, yes, yes." A third added: "I sense a Greggs trip on the horizon."

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However, it wasn't long before hungry customers realised the new options aren't available in every store. "Are these in select stores only?" one Facebook user asked. "[I] can't find them anywhere in Cardiff." Another complained: "Load of s**t. It's not on their app or any delivery app." While a third declared: "Not available in all stores," with a skull emoji.

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If you're desperate to try the new chicken burgers, you may have to travel a while to find them. In an official statement, Greggs confirmed the items will only be available from 10 stores. These are:

• Greggs at Primark Northumberland Street, Newcastle
• G109 Trinity Square, Gateshead
• Quorum Park, Longbenton
• U3B Peel Retail Park, Washington
• Sandy Lane Drive Thru, Newcastle
• Unit 4 Salterfen Park, Sunderland
• Unit 4 Parsons Road Industrial Estate, Washington
• Integra 61 Drive Thru, Bowburn
• Unit 4 Cotsford Lane, Horden
• Bridge Steet, Blaydon

Customers close to these outlets can also order the item on Click & Collect to skip the queue, as the burgers are made to order. But Greggs hasn't stated whether it's eyeing up a national rollout anytime soon.

Have you tried the new burgers? Let us know what you thought of them in the comments section below

Liam Gilliver