Brits 'triggered' after American tries Greggs for the first time - The Mirror

Brits 'triggered' after American tries Greggs for the first timeAn American man named Russel tried a selection of Greggs' baked goods for the first time, but his review of the items left

many Brits 'triggered'CommentsMoneyAriane Sohrabi-Shiraz Acting Deputy Editor Social News12:01, 30 May 2025He tried Greggs for the first time (stock image)(Image: undefined via Getty Images)

Greggs, the much-loved bakery chain that's a staple among Brits for its easy-on-the-pocket offerings and range of classic comfort food – not to forget the famed sausage roll – has found its

way into many a traveller's must-visit list, especially tourists hitting UK shores eager to sample its renowned delights.

When an American, Russell, wanted to tick off classic British foods from his checklist, he sampled meal deals from numerous supermarkets before his trip to Greggs sparked quite the online

debate amongst Brits. Going by @redbusruss on TikTok, Russell ventured into Greggs to pick up a Cheese and Onion Bake, Chicken Bake, Steak Bake, and the beloved Sausage Roll.

‌ However, what really 'triggered' Brits was Russell's use of the word bread instead of pastry. Sampling the Cheese and Onion Bake, Russell extolled its "nice, creamy filling" and applauded

the so-called "bread" for being "nice and flaky", declaring, "I really enjoyed that, it was decently filling," and gave it a solid seven out of ten.

‌ On to the Chicken Bake, he drew parallels with a "good chicken pot pie", commending "The flakiness of the bread and the creamy chicken filling is really satisfying". His only gripe was

that he wished there were more chicken pieces inside.

Content cannot be displayed without consent Wrapping up his culinary review, Russ concluded: "Overall it's not a bad bake. It's ok, I would say," dishing out a six out of ten.

Article continues below Russell seemed pleasantly surprised with the Steak Bake, saying it was "really not bad" and was impressed by the generous amount of "actual steak" within, likening it

to "It's like a good steak and gravy dinner inside a flaky pastry,". His verdict? A solid 7.5 out of 10 was in order.

On the flip side, the famous Sausage Roll didn't quite hit the same heights for him. Despite being the "most spoken about" item he's encountered and seeing why people "like them", he said it

failed to blow him away. Even so, he said it was "decently seasoned," and enjoyable to eat. He gave it a seven out of 10 score.

Russell's candid takes sparked lively banter among followers in the comments. One user humorously pointed out: "Calling it bread is triggering me, but I'll let it slide because you are one

of the few people to give a good, honest review lmao."

‌ Another chimed in disbelievingly: "BREAD!??? I work for Greggs mate and it is not bread," and a third echoed the sentiment, stressing, "It's not bread dude: it's pastry."

While some reactions were tinged with humour: "7.5 for a steak bake is scandalous," others were playfully disputatious, arguing: "Chicken bake is stupendous."

One commenter even jestingly remarked: "How can you score below 10? it's Greggs!".

Article continues below One cheeky remark questioned Russell's taste critique abilities: "Steak bake getting only a 7.5 makes me seriously consider your judgement. Absolutely no respect".

As passionate discussions about the ratings took place, there were also suggestions urging him to try the Sausage, Bean and Cheese Melt for the ultimate Greggs experience, culminating with

another follower chiming in with a warm, "Glad you enjoyed them".