Greggs Bacon Roll Price 2026
The bacon roll is a British institution, and the Greggs version is one of the most popular breakfasts in the country. Crispy bacon rashers in a soft white roll, served hot. Simple, perfect, and cheap. Here is the 2026 price.
Bacon roll price in 2026
At a standard high street Greggs, a bacon roll costs £2.85:
- Standard high street: £2.85
- City and London: £3.30
- Franchise and airport: £3.65
The sausage roll equivalent, the sausage breakfast roll, is exactly the same price at £2.85. Greggs prices its breakfast rolls as a pair.
Calories
A bacon roll contains 420 kcal. That is a touch lighter than the sausage breakfast roll at 480 kcal, making bacon the slightly leaner choice if you are deciding between the two. Either way, it is a proper breakfast that will keep you going until lunch.
Bacon vs sausage: which roll wins?
This is one of the great British debates. The bacon roll is crispy and salty, with that unmistakable bacon flavour. The sausage roll, sorry, the sausage breakfast roll, is softer and more savoury with the seasoned pork.
Honestly, you cannot go wrong. Bacon wins on texture, sausage wins on comfort. Plenty of people alternate by day of the week. At £2.85 each, trying both across the week will not break the bank.
How it compares to cafes
A bacon roll from an independent cafe typically costs £3.50 to £4.50, and coffee chains charge similar. At £2.85, Greggs is comfortably the cheapest proper bacon roll on most high streets. The quality is consistent, which is more than you can say for some greasy spoons.
The breakfast deal
Greggs runs a breakfast deal that bundles a breakfast roll or baguette with a hot drink, which brings the combined cost down. A bacon roll (£2.85) plus a regular white coffee (£2.05) bought separately is £4.90. The breakfast deal usually beats that, so always ask if one is running.
Practical tip
Bacon rolls are best in the first ten minutes. The bacon stays crisp and the roll is soft. Ask for it fresh if there is one just out, or time your visit for the morning bake. And the age old question of red or brown sauce, Greggs has both, so there is no wrong answer.
The perfect bacon roll
What makes a great bacon roll? Crispy bacon with rendered fat, a soft fresh roll, and the right amount of sauce. Greggs nails the consistency part, every roll is the same, which is reassuring at 8am when you just want breakfast to be right.
The bacon is the smoked back bacon style most Brits expect, cooked until the edges crisp. The roll is soft white, fresh daily. It is not artisanal and does not pretend to be, it is just a really solid bacon roll.
Bacon roll through the years
The bacon roll has been a Greggs staple for as long as anyone can remember, and the price has crept up gradually like everything else. What has not changed is its position as the default breakfast order. Office runs, building sites, station platforms, the bacon roll is everywhere morning Britain happens.
Making it a meal
A bacon roll on its own is £2.85 and 420 kcal, a fine breakfast. Add a regular latte (£2.20) and you are at £5.05, which is still less than most coffee chains charge for the coffee alone. The breakfast deal, when running, bundles roll and drink for less than the separate prices, so always ask.
For the full works, add a hash brown style item if available, though Greggs breakfast sides come and go. The roll plus coffee remains the core order.
Brown sauce vs red sauce
The eternal question deserves its own section. Red sauce brings sweetness that complements the salty bacon. Brown sauce brings tangy spice that cuts through the fat. Regulars are fiercely loyal to their choice. Greggs stocks both, so the only mistake is forgetting to ask.
Greggs Menu Prices is an independent fan site, not affiliated with Greggs plc. Prices checked October 2026 and may vary by location.
