An American tourist has sparked a lively debate online after trying Greggs for the first time and referring to its iconic pastries as 'bread'. Russell, who posts on TikTok as @redbusruss, sampled several items from the beloved bakery chain, including the Cheese and Onion Bake, Chicken Bake, Steak Bake, and the famous Sausage Roll.
While he praised the 'nice, creamy filling' of the Cheese and Onion Bake and described the outer layer as 'nice and flaky', his choice of language caused consternation among British viewers. 'Calling it bread is triggering me,' one commenter wrote, while another insisted, 'I work for Greggs mate and it is not bread.' A third simply stressed, 'It's not bread dude: it's pastry.'
Russell's scores were also a point of contention. He awarded the Cheese and Onion Bake a seven out of ten, the Chicken Bake a six, the Steak Bake a 7.5, and the Sausage Roll a seven. While some found his ratings reasonable, others were less impressed. '7.5 for a steak bake is scandalous,' one person wrote, and another added, 'Steak bake getting only a 7.5 makes me seriously consider your judgement.'
Despite the mixed reactions, many appreciated his honest approach. 'You are one of the few people to give a good, honest review lmao,' one user noted. Suggestions for future visits included trying the Sausage, Bean and Cheese Melt, with one follower warmly concluding, 'Glad you enjoyed them.'
