The South London bakery rivalling Greggs with 31 branches fans say is '10x better'
Greggs may be the best known and most beloved bakery on the British high street, but a rival could be looking to nab the top spot. Coughlans Bakery , found across the South East including some parts of South London, is causing a stir with fans raving about their baked goodies. Founded in Croydon 87 years ago, the chain currently has 31 shops throughout London, Surrey, Kent, and East Sussex, particularly gaining momentum in recent years. TV personality Romesh Ranganathan recently made headlines by investing in Coughlans, raising its profile as a potential top bakery contender. According to the company's director Sean Coughlan, Ranganathan plans to be actively involved in Coughlan's expansion. Ranganathan has professed his love for the bakery chain (Image: Kate Green/BAFTA, Getty Images for BAFTA) He said: “Romesh wants to be hugely involved. This isn't something that he wants to sit on the sidelines for. He's going to be doing shifts in the stores, ...