Greggs Vegan Lattice (Steak-Free)

What’s Actually in a Greggs Vegan Lattice?

Peel back the lattice and you’ll find the same filling that made the original Steak Bake such a big deal when it first turned up in 2020: Quorn™ mycoprotein pieces, diced onion, and a rich vegan-friendly gravy, all wrapped in Greggs’ usual golden puff pastry. Mycoprotein is grown from a fermented fungus rather than soya or pea protein, which is part of why it holds together in proper chunks instead of turning mushy once it’s baked. There’s no egg wash on top either, which is what keeps the whole thing suitable for vegans and not just vegetarians. It’s baked fresh in-store alongside everything else on the savoury counter, so expect it warm if you catch it soon after a batch comes out.

A Short, Slightly Chaotic History

This isn’t the pastry’s first outing under the Greggs awning. It’s been on and off the menu more times than most people realise — which is why so many old search results about it are out of date.

• January 2020

  Launched as the Vegan Steak Bake, riding the wave of the Vegan Sausage Roll’s success the year before.

• 2021

  Quietly pulled from shelves nationwide.

• Veganuary 2024

  Brought back as a limited-edition item, to a fairly loud reaction online.

• May 2024

  Discontinued again — fans were, by most accounts, fuming.

• 2026

  Returned for good, rebranded as the Vegan Lattice (Steak-Free), same recipe.

Is It Actually Vegan? Allergens Explained

Yes — properly vegan, not just “meat-free”. There’s no dairy, egg, or animal-derived gravy involved. That said, vegan doesn’t mean allergen-free. The pastry contains wheat and barley (gluten), and the filling includes rapeseed protein, which can occasionally affect people sensitive to mustard. Mycoprotein itself has also been linked to rare allergic reactions in a small number of people, usually those already sensitised to mould, though serious reactions are uncommon relative to how many servings are sold. Because it’s baked in an open bakery alongside dozens of other products, cross-contamination is possible, so if you’re managing a serious allergy, it’s worth checking the in-store allergen information or asking a team member directly, in line with the Food Standards Agency’s guidance on the UK’s 14 regulated allergens.

Where It Fits in a Vegan Diet

One Vegan Lattice won’t make or break a balanced diet, but if you’re building meat-free meals around Greggs regularly, it’s worth pairing it with something fibre- or veg-heavy rather than another pastry. The NHS guidance on eating a balanced vegan diet is a solid starting point if plant-based eating is still new to you and you want to avoid living on puff pastry alone.

How Does It Compare to Other Vegan Pastries?

Greggs isn’t the only one chasing the plant-based pasty crowd. Wall’s Pastry, better known for stocking supermarket freezers, has launched its own vegan Peppered Steak and Chicken & Mushroom pasties, aimed at the same gap Greggs found first. What sets the Vegan Lattice apart is availability: it’s sold fresh and ready to eat at over 2,500 shops nationwide, rather than needing a trip home and an oven. For grab-and-go convenience, it’s still one of the easiest vegan hot snacks to find on a British high street.