GREGGS fans are buzzing after the bakery chain announced it will be adding a much-loved British classic to the menu – but for the next month it will only be available in 10 shops.
The new Greggs fish finger sandwich will launch in the North East on Thursday (May 23) and customers are already desperate to dive in.
The bakery chain’s version of the classic dish will see lightly-battered, cod fillet fish fingers served with iceberg lettuce in a soft corned-topped roll, with either tomato ketchup (468 calories) or mayonnaise (516 calories).
Alongside the sandwiches, which are both £3.90, Greggs will launch a fish finger wrap, with mixed leaves, cucumber and mayonnaise, priced at £3.70 (509 calories).
Excitement for the new offering was quick to spread when Greggs announced its launch on social media.
One fan said: “Bet these are banging.” Another added: “This is an actual dream.”
A third begged the chain to bring the new range to Australia.
But, even if you’re not halfway around the world, you might face quite a journey to be one of the first to try the fish finger sandwiches.
Greggs will initially trial the new range across just 10 shops in the North East.
It will extend the trial to 10 more sites in the region in June, before a potential national-wide roll out in the coming months.
The first shops to serve the Greggs fish finger sandwiches and wrap are:
The new made-to-order fish finger range will be available as part of Greggs’ hot sandwich deal, which allows customers to enjoy any hot sandwich alongside southern fried potato wedges or a side salad and a cold drink from £4.95.
Today’s announcement comes just weeks after Greggs unveiled its new summer range, including a chicken pesto flatbread, cherry Bakewell muffin, vegan Mexican chicken-free bake and six new iced drinks.
Earlier this year Greggs also unveiled five new and improved burgers and wraps.
The new range included a mayo crispy chicken burger, which combined chicken breast in a crispy coating, with iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise.
In the same month it also brought back two cinnamon drinks last seen in March 2023.
Greggs currently runs around 2,300 shops across the UK, but has said it hopes to grow to more than 3,000 stores in the future.
It also has six UK airport branches, at least 17 drive-thru stores and 28 concessions inside Tesco stores.
The company was founded by John Gregg in Newcastle in 1939.
The full list of new items:
Greggs Iced drinks menu:
Every now and then Greggs will offer freebies and limited time rewards for customers – particularly if it’s got new products to introduce.
At Greggs you can get a FREE treat on your birthday, but you need to have signed up for the rewards app to claim it.
It’s a free app and once you’ve added your birthday you’ll get voucher on the day to show in-store for one free cupcake, cream cake or doughnut.
There’s no need to panic if you don’t make it to a Greggs on your actual birthday, as it’s valid for one month afterwards.
There are other ways to enjoy Greggs’ baked goods while watching the pennies.
Iceland sells Greggs products you can heat at home – and you’ll often find it’s a much cheaper way to get your pastry fix.
You can grab a box of four sausage rolls for £3 – a saving on buying four separate rolls from Greggs.
You can get other Greggs favourites at Iceland as well, such as the popular chicken bakes and cookies.
If you don’t mind heating them in your own oven at home then there’s a massive saving to be had.
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