What is the Too Good To Go app?
Too Good To Go lets you purchase food in your local area that would otherwise go to waste.
How does it work?
Firstly, you’ll have to download the Too Good To Go app. Then, you can browse local shops and restaurants and see what surplus food is available in your area.
If available, you can select your Magic Bag for pre-order. Do be quick though as Magic Bags are limited. You will then have a set time to collect your bag that day or the following.
Most shops tend to refresh their offering each day so don’t worry if you initially miss out. You can also favourite shops to ensure you get availability updates.
Which shops are included?
There’s quite a lot of variety, depending on where you are. You can save food being wasted from:
- Restaurants
- Coffee shops
- Food shops
- Independent and local shops
What do you get in your Too Good To Go Magic Bag?
It’s a complete mystery! Depending on where you order from, you’ll get a selection of random goods.
These are often pre-chosen for you. However, you can try your luck and request things depending on dietary requirements.
Please note, these items often have a shorter shelf life. So, they may be due to expire that day or within a few days.
Here are some recent examples of our Magic Bags:
Order from Greggs
We paid £2.95 for our Greggs Magic Bag and got:
- Two sausage rolls
- Steak bake
- Egg and mayo sandwich
- Ham and cheese baguette
- Milk chocolate cookie
- Two novelty buns
This bag had a retail value of £10.
Order from Costa Coffee
We paid £3 for our Costa Coffee Magic Bag and got:
- Tropical Muffin
- Free Range Egg, Mushroom & Spinach Breakfast Bap
- Vegan Smoky Ham & Cheeze Toastie
- Vegan Bac’n Breakfast Bap
This bag had a retail value of £10.
Order from Crompton’s Bakery
We paid £3 for our Crompton’s Bakery Magic Bag and got:
- Sausage roll
- Double chocolate muffin
- BLT baguette
- Steak bake
This bag had a retail value of £9.
Is Too Good To Go worth it?
It’s so worth it. Not only are you saving money when you buy a Magic Bag, you’re also reducing food waste and helping the planet.
One thing to note, if you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you may get a selection of meat products. However, you can try your luck and ask for alternatives. We did this with our Costa Coffee Magic Bag above.
Unfortunately, you cannot choose dietary preferences beforehand on the app. Ultimately, the contents of your Magic Bag is random. Saying this, hopefully it’s something that is implemented in the future.
Overall, it’s a fantastic app and great for those who are conscious of waste and/or on a budget.
Have you tried the Too Good To Go app?
Stephanie xox
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