Greggs in Wokingham

A Greggs shop is to be found on most British High Streets. A coffee shop that serves lovely baguettes, bakes, hot food and pastries at very reasonable prices. It’s little wonder that this place is a success. Rightly so. The cappuccino is delicious and judging from the customers who inundate the place, Greggs is destined for continued success for fine food and drinks. The best homemade fast food around.

On Wednesday 5th July I had grabbed a salad from Waitrose for a 3pm late lunch, here is a bit about the experience I had before going into Greggs....because it is relevant to my Greggs experience. I went to Costa to grab a take out coffee to wash it down with. I waited in line at Costa. There was one person being served in front of me. While waiting I saw there was someone working at the back & another person behind the counter talking on their mobile phone. I waited & waited. I was their menu flick over several times while waiting. The coffee I wanted was £3.55 for a medium cappucino. I waited a couple of minutes more. Remembered that Cafe Nero was across the road so left intending to see if they were quicker & not busy on the phone. Just as I was about to cross the road I spotted Greggs right next to me. I decided to give it a go instead. Gregg is not somewhere I usually associate with coffee. I walked in, was seen & served immediately. I ordered but didn't pay attention to the price so I asked the guy serving me. £1.90 medium cappuccino with chocolate sprinkles. I mentioned to him that it was a lot more expensive in Costa! I went to grab some sugar & be came to find me. He asked what the price in Costa was. He was very interested & was also keen, hoping I liked Greggs coffee. He made Greggs feel like less of a chain, more of an independent place. He was smiley, interactive, interested. The coffee was fine! Just what I needed, just the right size too. But..My server made all the difference! I will be going back. I hope I get served by him next time. 🙂