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Expensive but worth it, sh1ts all over Greggs.
Pork & Pepper Roll & a Steak Pie are my faves.
Pork & Pepper Roll & a Steak Pie are my faves.
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That is possibly the most inappropriate use of swearing in history. Why?
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For a mass supplier of Sausage rolls and other bakes Greggs is a fabulous cheap shop
Lots of excellent small bakeries up and down the country like Oddies which are also excellent
Lots of excellent small bakeries up and down the country like Oddies which are also excellent
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Is it f**k
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I never understand why people prefer Greggs when there's a local bakery nearby.
Oddies, Mannings, Cissy Greens et al over Greggs every time for me.
Oddies, Mannings, Cissy Greens et al over Greggs every time for me.
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Not too fussed about their pies, but I do like Oddies bread, especially their brown teacakes.
I had a lovely meat & potato pie, with a tub of mushy peas, from D T Law's in Hassy t'other day.
I had a lovely meat & potato pie, with a tub of mushy peas, from D T Law's in Hassy t'other day.
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We tried to bring Greggs over to Prague once, in around 2016. Trouble was, as we would have been the first central europe franchisees, we would have to commit to supply contracts to such an extent that, along with leases and equipment, we'd have had to commit to circa 1m GBP
So yeah, Belgicka Rohlik it is
So yeah, Belgicka Rohlik it is
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Greg’s breakfast deals are spot on for those of us that are out and about working during the week. £2.70 for a brew & bacon/sausage sandwich.
Oddies my preferred place if walking through town though
Oddies my preferred place if walking through town though
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Don't use any of those.... But is greggs cheaper? If yes, then there's your answerclaptrappers_union wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:32 pmI never understand why people prefer Greggs when there's a local bakery nearby.
Oddies, Mannings, Cissy Greens et al over Greggs every time for me.
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The price increase at Oddies is staggering, they have doubled in the last 3 years, they run out of filled rolls by 1.30 and can’t make any fresh!
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Oddies don’t do donuts or yum-yums!!claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:32 pmI never understand why people prefer Greggs when there's a local bakery nearby.
Oddies, Mannings, Cissy Greens et al over Greggs every time for me.
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Oddies have started doing breakfast sandwiches now up to 11:00am, don't know the price though.Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:05 pmGreg’s breakfast deals are spot on for those of us that are out and about working during the week. £2.70 for a brew & bacon/sausage sandwich.
Oddies my preferred place if walking through town though
I love Bertwistle's in Padiham for pies and butties...
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That definitely settles the (any?) debate. For years when it was my turn to do the shopping I drove past our local Tesco & Sainsbury supermarkets and on for a further two miles to do our weekly shop at Morrisons on the basis that they sold the best doughnuts. Then when Morrisons bought Safeway about twenty years ago the combined operation elected to go with the Safeway rather than Morrison doughnut recipe and theirs were worse than Tesco or Sainsbury's; I doubt I've been weekly shopping in a Morrison's store above a half-dozen times since.
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You can get Krispy Kremes at Tesco.AfloatinClaret wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:52 pmThat definitely settles the (any?) debate. For years when it was my turn to do the shopping I drove past our local Tesco & Sainsbury supermarkets and on for a further two miles to do our weekly shop at Morrisons on the basis that they sold the best doughnuts. Then when Morrisons bought Safeway about twenty years ago the combined operation elected to go with the Safeway rather than Morrison doughnut recipe and theirs were worse than Tesco or Sainsbury's; I doubt I've been weekly shopping in a Morrison's store above a half-dozen times since.
Oddie’s is quality but is expensive. I mourn the fact that they no longer sell sad cakes but their bread is excellent.
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Greggs has its place. The pasties and sandwiches are good enough, and reasonably priced.
Oddies is definitely higher quality, usually 'tastier' food.
New Yorker, Pork and Pepper roll, Bilberry Charlotte. The combo of champions, right there. But it costs the same as a used car to buy all three.
Oddies is definitely higher quality, usually 'tastier' food.
New Yorker, Pork and Pepper roll, Bilberry Charlotte. The combo of champions, right there. But it costs the same as a used car to buy all three.
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Way back in the day Oddies custards and Savouries were my favs. Never knew they made sad cakes. Mum used to make them every week. Awesome with a slab of butter on top. Bet most on here don’t know what sad cake is ?ClaretTony wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:57 pmYou can get Krispy Kremes at Tesco.
Oddie’s is quality but is expensive. I mourn the fact that they no longer sell sad cakes but their bread is excellent.
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Dead fly cake...... Lovely served as you suggest
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Bowens chunky steak £3.80 in chorley!
Chippy nearby does lunchtime chips n fish £3.50!
Chippy nearby does lunchtime chips n fish £3.50!
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I sent a complaint by email to Oddies when they stopped making Sad cakes asking them why and I received a reply from them stating the demand for them had dropped.. Sad excuse
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I would rather not frequent any Greggs outlet due to
The possibility of a confrontation with other customers who generally look like from a scene from
Jeremy Kyle
The possibility of a confrontation with other customers who generally look like from a scene from
Jeremy Kyle
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Not heard of Oddies here in Skipton, we’ve a Greggs though.
CT made mention “they no longer sell sad cakes”. What are/were they exactly?
CT made mention “they no longer sell sad cakes”. What are/were they exactly?
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I too am disappointed Oddies stopped making sad cakes, I mean what do they do with the pastry off cuts now? I also miss the fig squares, but apparently the fig jam is too expensive. They stopped doing a few of their lines during Covid and never brought them back.
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I called in to Oddies at Foulridge a couple of weeks ago. 2 pies, 2 sandwiches, 2 flapjacks and a bottle of coke.
“That’s just £18.20” said the lady behind the counter.
Is this new marketing speak to make you think you’re getting a good deal.
I’ve got to say though, the product is great. Better than Greggs any day of the week.
“That’s just £18.20” said the lady behind the counter.
Is this new marketing speak to make you think you’re getting a good deal.
I’ve got to say though, the product is great. Better than Greggs any day of the week.
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Love Oddies but Greggs breakfast deal is our go to stop on the way up to the Turf
Services on M5 ideal
Services on M5 ideal
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Spend a minimum of £9.73 every timeClaretsPadiham wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:45 pmExpensive but worth it, sh1ts all over Greggs.
Pork & Pepper Roll & a Steak Pie are my faves.
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Thanks for that Nori1958. Our local butchers do a few pastries, one of them is current slice which we call “dead fly pie” they are delicious, a good size slice and at a good price. Just need them to do what I call a proper Bavarian Slice
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the decline of the traditional high street baker is one of the worst things about modern britain.
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Sadly so many items not made any more- Bury Simnels at Easter, vol au vents, meat paste, chocolate box, pork/ beef patties to name a few from my childhood. Last weekend’s purchase of 4 pies, 2 flapjacks, custard tart and two sandwiches cost £21. Cabbage, I feel your pain!
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Price ? I’ve stopped using my local bakers. Not paying the massive hike in prices.claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:32 pmI never understand why people prefer Greggs when there's a local bakery nearby.
Oddies, Mannings, Cissy Greens et al over Greggs every time for me.
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Used to work in Wigan.
Galloways meat pies were the best!
Galloways meat pies were the best!
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Oddie's custards are to die for, but I have to say that
Gregg's sausage rolls are to die for too.
Gregg's sausage rolls are to die for too.
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I regularly get a Corned Beef/Cheese and onion pasty/ Savoury from Oddies. Yes, the prices are a bit steep but you get the quality.
I've not been to Gregg's in decades. There must have been a time in the past where something was wrong. I love the flaky pastry at Oddies but still assume that Gregg's have the stodgy shortcrust stuff ?
I've not been to Gregg's in decades. There must have been a time in the past where something was wrong. I love the flaky pastry at Oddies but still assume that Gregg's have the stodgy shortcrust stuff ?
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Oddies goulash absolutely delicious.
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With you on that Goulash Volvo,
Ki'n awesome
Ki'n awesome
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When I'm visiting the north west sporadically I occasionally visit oddies & I'm never disappointed it's reasonable priced in accordance with the quality.
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Oddies is top draw, one of our regular posters also works there and I'll always support our local bakery. Haffners pies are another local bakery that I support, again top draw produce.
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Oddies used to sell warm pies - now only microwaved - yuuk!
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I bought a steak pie/bake from Pound bakery a couple of weeks ago and it was OK.. ish.
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Isn’t it just Knor Goilash?
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Rhubarb and Custard pies, another great loss!Eloise Laws wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 5:59 pmI too am disappointed Oddies stopped making sad cakes, I mean what do they do with the pastry off cuts now? I also miss the fig squares, but apparently the fig jam is too expensive. They stopped doing a few of their lines during Covid and never brought them back.
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Probably being run by the accountants now after Bill Oddie passed away.
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Mum used to walk all the way to Oddies on Colne Rd from near the hospital for our weekend treats.
Savouries
Pork patties
Fresh cream savoys, jam slices.
Progress fingers for my grandma.
Savouries
Pork patties
Fresh cream savoys, jam slices.
Progress fingers for my grandma.
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Drawer.
Oddies is good stuff but very pricey. I’m another who regrets the discontinuation of sad cakes there. As has been pointed out above Greggs breakfast deals are tremendous value. £3.80 for a large bacon baguette and coffee.
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The fig squares in Oddies are/were top tier, not sure if they still do them.