Greggs vs Pret Prices 2026: Honest Comparison
Greggs and Pret both sell lunch to busy Brits, but they operate in different universes on price. If you have ever wondered exactly how much you save by choosing the bakery over the sandwich chain, here is the detailed breakdown for 2026.
Coffee
This is where the gap is most dramatic:
| Drink | Greggs | Pret |
|---|---|---|
| Regular latte | £2.20 | £3.45 |
| Regular cappuccino | £2.20 | £3.45 |
| Regular filter coffee | £1.95 | £2.60 |
A daily latte drinker switching from Pret to Greggs saves about £1.25 a day. Over a working year, that is more than £300.
Sandwiches and lunch
| Lunch item | Greggs | Pret |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken sandwich | £2.75 | £4.25 |
| Vegan sandwich | £2.75 | £4.50 |
| Baguette | £3.35 | £5.00 |
Pret sandwiches are generally larger and use more premium ingredients, which partly explains the gap. But Greggs sandwiches are hardly meagre, and the price difference is stark.
Breakfast
| Breakfast item | Greggs | Pret |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon roll | £2.85 | £3.95 |
| Porridge | £1.75 | £2.50 |
| Croissant | £1.45 | £2.20 |
Sweet treats
| Treat | Greggs | Pret |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie | £1.25 | £2.10 |
| Doughnut or pastry | £1.15 to £1.55 | £2.00 to £2.80 |
A typical lunch compared
Take a realistic lunch: sandwich, coffee and a sweet treat.
| Lunch | Greggs | Pret |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken sandwich, regular latte and cookie | £6.20 | £9.80 |
The difference is £3.60 on a single lunch. Twice a week, that is nearly £375 a year.
Where Pret wins
Fairness demands acknowledging Pret's strengths. The ingredient quality is a step up, the range is wider, and the shops feel more premium. Pret's subscription deals can also narrow the gap for very heavy users. And Pret does a better job with fresh, custom feeling salads.
Where Greggs wins
Price, obviously, but also the hot food. Pret barely does hot savouries, while Greggs owns that category with bakes, pizza slices and hot sandwiches. The Greggs app rewards are also more generous than anything Pret offers.
The loyalty factor
Pret does run promotions, but nothing as straightforward as the Greggs app. Nine Greggs coffees earns a free tenth, an 11 percent effective discount with no fine print. Pret's offers tend to be time limited campaigns rather than a permanent earn as you go scheme.
For someone buying lunch twice a week, the Greggs app quietly returns £50 to £80 a year in free items. That widens an already large price gap even further. Loyalty schemes rarely favour the customer this clearly.
The verdict
If your priority is value, Greggs wins by a mile. Pret is a treat; Greggs is a habit you can actually afford. Most people who try both end up splitting their spending: Pret when someone else is paying, Greggs the rest of the time.
Greggs Menu Prices is an independent fan site, not affiliated with Greggs plc. Prices checked October 2026 and may vary by location.
