Greggs - Barkingside, 75 High St

Ilford locals heading towards Barkingside have long known about this branch of Greggs, a breakfast mainstay that holds a solid 4.1/5 from 132 Google reviews. It’s the kind of place where the morning rush feels familiar—warm pasties and bacon rolls wrapped in paper, handed over with a quick smile. The Food Hygiene Rating is bang on, too, so you can tuck in without a second thought. Whether you’re grabbing a sausage roll on the commute or a coffee to kickstart the day, this spot keeps things simple and satisfying.

The breakfast menu leans into Greggs’ classic strengths: flaky, buttery pastries, golden hash browns, and those iconic sausage rolls that somehow taste even better first thing. Nothing flashy, just honest, well-made food that hits the spot every time. The bacon and egg baps are a particular favourite—soft bread, crisp rashers, and a runny yolk that makes the whole thing feel like a proper treat. Order ahead on to skip the queue, or pop in if you’re passing through Barkingside. Either way, it’s breakfast done right, no fuss.