Too Good To Go: End Food Waste
How do Surprise Bags work in Too Good To Go, and can I choose what items I get?
Surprise Bags are mystery bundles of unsold food from restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores sold at a discount. You cannot pick specific items—the app shows an estimated value and a pickup window, so you just buy the bag and see what you get when you collect it.
What is the 'Your Impact' tracker and how does it work?
The 'Your Impact' tracker shows your total meals saved and CO₂ prevented based on your purchases. It’s a motivational feature that gives you an ego boost—for example, if you’ve saved 47 meals like the reviewer, it tracks your cumulative environmental impact over time.
Why do Surprise Bags sell out so quickly, and how can I improve my chances of getting one?
Popular bags often sell out within seconds because demand is high and supply is limited. To improve your odds, set an alarm for when new bags are released (e.g., 10 AM), save your favorite spots to a favorites list, and be ready to purchase immediately through Google Pay or another quick payment method.
What happens if I’m late for my pickup window?
Pickup windows are very strict—usually just 15 minutes—and if you’re late, the store may give your bag to a walk-in customer, as happened to the reviewer at a coffee shop. To avoid losing your bag, plan to arrive exactly within the specified time frame and check the app for any updates.
How does Too Good To Go compare to other food waste apps like OLIO?
Too Good To Go focuses on Surprise Bags from businesses for a discounted price, while OLIO is a free app for sharing leftover food directly between neighbors. Too Good To Go is better for scoring big hauls from stores and restaurants, but OLIO is ideal if you want zero-cost items and more control over what you receive.
