Too Good to Go is a unique delivery app that allows restaurants, delis, bakeries, and markets to offload prepared foods at a massive discount to consumers. The meals are available for pickup just before closing time and are priced between $4 and $7, making them 50% to 75% cheaper than the normal price. Users can get a good amount of food and save money while also preventing quality food from going to waste. The app includes user ratings and reviews to help users choose the best surprise bags. The service is easy to use and can be a cheap way to eat well and save money compared to traditional takeout.
Using Too Good to Go for a week, the author rescued five surprise bags to see if it was a legitimate way to eat on a budget. The app offers a variety of restaurants and supermarkets looking to offload food at a fraction of the normal cost. Users in more populated areas may have more options available to them through the app. The author focused on options that could provide multiple meals and be frozen for later consumption. While there were some challenges, overall, the service proved to be a cost-effective way to eat well and save money.
The author’s experience with Too Good to Go included bags of chicken and broccoli fried rice, bagel assortments, a mixed platter from a Lebanese restaurant, miscellaneous groceries, and slices from a pizza shop. By using the app, the author was able to save money on these meals and estimated a total savings of $80 over the course of the week. The service allowed for affordable dining options and included a variety of meals from different types of eateries. By rescuing food that would have otherwise gone to waste, the author also contributed to reducing food waste.
While some of the participating eateries on Too Good to Go are bakeries with products that have no resale value beyond the same day, others offer meals that can be saved and enjoyed later. By focusing on non-bakeries, the author was able to find options that provided multiple meals and could be frozen for later consumption. Some grocery stores and markets also have a presence on the app, offering goods that are still useful but nearing their sell-by date. The author found these options to be a great way to stock the fridge and save money.
Overall, the author found Too Good to Go to be a cost-effective way to eat well and save money. By rescuing food that would have otherwise gone to waste, the author was able to enjoy a variety of meals throughout the week. The service offers affordable dining options and can be a good alternative to traditional takeout or delivery. With Earth Day in mind, using Too Good to Go also contributes to reducing food waste and leaving a positive impact on the environment. The app is currently available in over a dozen countries and 17 cities in the US, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
