Fury As Greggs Quietly Scraps Cult Favourite

• Greggs axes iconic Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite with no warning
• Loyal fans in disbelief as snack disappears from shelves
• Replaced by new item – but not everyone’s lovin’ it
• Comes amid ongoing backlash over other discontinued items
• Bakery chain also trials bold move to tackle rampant shoplifting

Greggs fans have been left reeling after the high street bakery binned one of its most beloved lunchtime bites – and did it without so much as a whisper.

The Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite – a cult classic since 2016 – has vanished from shelves across the UK, replaced by a new Roast Chicken Salad Roll. But for many loyal customers, it’s no consolation.

Food lovers took to social media in a frenzy, trying to uncover what had happened. One devastated shopper wrote: “I’ve literally checked five different Greggs and it’s nowhere. They’ve even taken the name tag down. It was my favourite since I was wee and I’d be devastated lol.”

Another added: “Ffs that was my idea of a healthy option. Two sausage rolls it is then.”

The popular lunchtime sandwich, made with chicken, salad, tomato, cucumber and honey mustard mayo, had earned a loyal following. But now it’s just the latest casualty in what some are calling a ‘Greggs purge’.

In recent months, the bakery has also scrapped its Spicy Veg Curry Bake, Katsu Chicken Bakes, and even the Ham Salad Baguette – triggering outcry from regulars.

Sam Walker reported in The Sun that the decision was made to freshen up the menu and make room for seasonal offerings including a Korean BBQ Chicken Wrap and the Caramelised Biscuit Latte.

Meanwhile, Greggs has launched a new crackdown on shoplifting, scrapping self-serve fridges in theft-hit branches and even installing bank-style screens and security guards.

The move comes after an investigation revealed some stores were being targeted by thieves every 20 minutes.

Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk the discount code platform said, “When a fan-favourite vanishes without warning, it’s no surprise people get emotional. These items hold memories, routines, and for some, they’re part of daily life. But brands like Greggs are always trying to balance nostalgia with fresh trends.