How to get Too Good To Go's viral surprise bags before they sell out
It's 5 p.m. and you're anxiously sitting by your phone.
The notification dings: "Good news! A surprise bag from 'Whole Foods...'"
You don't have time to read the rest - you know you have to quickly click on the notification to secure the "bag."
For grocers like Whole Foods and local restaurants, the way to tackle the issue of food waste has been solved by Too Good To Go , a free mobile application that allows users to secure "surprise bags" of food at a discounted rate. According to the Too Good To Go website, surprise bags are sold at 50 to 75% off their contents' original retail value.
On TikTok , Too Good To Go hauls have become a viral commodity with influencers and foodies alike attempting to order these bags, which can sometimes sell out in seconds if the notification for a particular order is not seen quick enough.
Here's what you need to know about ordering on Too Good To Go.
How does Too Good To Go work?
Users of the app will be able to see available Too Good To Go order options on their feed. After an order is selected and purchased, a pickup window will be given in which the Too Good To Go order will be ready. Once the digital receipt is shown to staff at the location of the Too Good To Go order, the surprise bag is yours.
Some surprise bags are tougher to get than others - like Whole Foods and local bakeries - which means notifications must be turned on for favorites in order to make sure that you can click through when the Too Good To Go drops.
What options are available on Too Good To Go?
Too Good To Go offers bags from various grocery stores, bakeries, cafes and restaurants. Using location setting in the app will allow users to see which eateries in their area offer Too Good To Go bags. In total, 180,000 businesses are signed up through Too Good To Go, according to its website.
How will I know what I'm getting in my Too Good To Go order?
Aside from knowing the type of bag you'll be receiving (i.e. a meat bag from Whole Foods may contain ground meats and sausage), the exact contents of the Too Good To Go are unknown to the customer until the order is picked up.
What time does Too Good To Go surprise bags drop?
Too Good To Go bags will drop randomly throughout the day though setting favorites will allow users to get notifications for hard-to-get surprise bags.
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