Too Good to Go - Food App

Patsy167 · 25-10-2021 2:28pm #1

Some good offers in Dublin City with KC Peaches if you are passing at the times listed - https://toogoodtogo.co.uk/en-gb

RESCUE MAGIC BAGS OF SURPLUS, UNSOLD FOOD

FROM YOUR FAVOURITE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS

Every day, delicious, fresh food goes to waste at cafes, restaurants, hotels, shops and manufacturers - just because it hasn’t sold in time. The Too Good To Go app lets you buy and collect this food - at a great price - so it gets eaten instead of wasted. You won’t know exactly what’s in your order until you pick it up - it’s all part of the surprise. Download the app to get started

Muahahaha · 25-10-2021 3:54pm

Seems like a great idea. What did you get from KC Peaches for 4.99? Was there much in the bag?

Theres a good few city centre based cafes signed up so must give it a try some day

zell12 · 25-10-2021 6:14pm

Saw it mentioned on another site earlier:

The app lists food for sale by businesses at the end of the day that would otherwise be thrown out. The meals are called ‘Magic Bags’ because you do not know what is in them until you receive them. There’s a café nearby that has partnered with the app, and I order one bag hoping that it’s something fancy that I can have for dinner (€3.99). It’s a BLT baguette and croissants with some sweet pastries.

Patsy167 · 26-10-2021 8:05am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118071053#Comment_118071053

I've not tried it yet but its been on my radar to give it a go in the coming weeks. KC peaches gets 4.6 stars from 50 reviews on the APP and their offer sells out fast each day so I'm hoping it is decent.

Dial Hard · 27-10-2021 1:37pm

Thanks OP, this looks really interesting! I'm collecting a €4.99 bag from the Saltwater Grocery in Terenure this evening, will report back on what's in it!

I just hope this isn't diverting donations to the likes of FoodCloud 🤔

Muahahaha · 27-10-2021 3:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118071563#Comment_118071563

yeah I suppose thats a bit of a downside of it in that youre going to end up eating a sandwich or similar for your dinner before it goes off. I wonder are other places doing some sort of dinner

Dial Hard · 27-10-2021 3:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080541#Comment_118080541

Tbh, I'd expect a bag from a café to contain café style items.

Brasserie 66 had two options on it yesterday evening and I think you could be fairly confident of getting a dinner out of that. They're still more likely to be individual ingredients as opposed to an actual meal, though, I'd imagine. I suspect anyone hoping to pay a fiver for a restaurant-level meal ready to go on the plate is going to be disappointed.

Pussyhands · 27-10-2021 4:05pm

More money for the restaurant but making out like you get a bargain. Brilliant marketing tbh.

It's like walking into Tesco and seeing the hot food items reduced...it's reduced for a reason because it's poor quality, dried out etc.

Dial Hard · 27-10-2021 4:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080830#Comment_118080830

I don't buy hot/pre-cooked food anyway so that's a non-issue for me, but this seems pretty much win-win, as far as I'm concerned. Anything that diverts perfectly good food from going in the bin is worthwhile, imo. The 30%/Waste Not section in Lidl is the first place I check whenever I go in. Nobody is forcing you to buy it.

Allinall · 27-10-2021 4:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080830#Comment_118080830

It's more akin to walking into Tesco and going to the reduced section, where food is about to reach it's sell by date, and is hugely discounted.

Perfectly good quality food at a much reduced price. Tesco are more than likely making a loss, but not as much as if they throw it out. Not only do they have no revenue, but they incur disposal charges on top.

Win-win all round.

Pussyhands · 27-10-2021 4:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080859#Comment_118080859

Food doesn't go in the bin anyways. There isn't tonnes of food left over at the end of the day, restaurants know pretty well how much they'll sell in a day and then the workers would typically take most of it home. Good for those who like to pay reduced prices for 2nd rate food, bad for those low wage earners who would have been getting the food anyways for free.

Pussyhands · 27-10-2021 4:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080888#Comment_118080888

That's what I said. They have a reduced section for hot food in Tesco, it's dried out and not that nice. Difference is with Tesco you can choose what you want.

Allinall · 27-10-2021 4:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080928#Comment_118080928

Food absolutely goes in bins.

Ever walk down the laneway behind a group of restaurants?

Most workers will have already gone home when the food is thrown out, and it's not 2nd rate.

27-10-2021 4:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080928#Comment_118080928

"An average restaurant loses about €24,000 per year from food waste.

An average hotel loses about €150,000 per year from food waste."

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/turning-food-waste-into-profit-1.3097437

Red Silurian · 27-10-2021 4:44pm

Looks fairly useless unless you live in Dublin

Pussyhands · 27-10-2021 4:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080967#Comment_118080967

So the only option to save the food is to have people pay to take it then? They should be giving it away for free.

27-10-2021 4:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118081060#Comment_118081060

Why should they be giving it away for free? They are a business. If there's money to be made and people are willing to pay, everyone wins.

Roberto_gas · 27-10-2021 4:56pm

This is very popular in UK and hopefully more will join this as currently its all Dublin city center

27-10-2021 5:14pm

I'd say it'd be handy enough if you were living in town and were having a late lunch. Just downloaded it and it pointed out a lot of little cafes and stuff nearby that I'd never heard of before. Happy days.

Dial Hard · 27-10-2021 5:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118080935#Comment_118080935

You do realise supermarkets reduce more than just hot food, right?

Treppen · 27-10-2021 7:20pm

Hey this is Bargain Alerts not Arguing Alerts.

Use the app if you want, u pays your money and you takes your choice.

Dial Hard · 27-10-2021 8:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118079970#Comment_118079970

OK, so I got a huge sourdough baguette, a massive slice of cherry bakewell, tenderstem broccoli with chilli and almonds and a fish pie that weighs about a kilo. The fish pie alone retails for €12.99 so I'm happy with that!

I had an Aldi cheese fondue in the fridge so that'll be dinner tonight with the bread, followed by the fish pie and broccoli tomorrow.

SourSessions · 27-10-2021 9:40pm

Will have to try this!

Muahahaha · 28-10-2021 2:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118082060#Comment_118082060

Thats quite the bargain, thanks for sharing. It would be good if this thread could be used to identify the cafes and food shops around Dublin who are doing good deals on this app. I wouldnt really get excited about a BLT and a couple of croissants from KC Peaches for 4.99 but getting a 1kg fsh pie, sourdough baguette, broccoli and cherry bakewell for a fiver is great going.

Kuevasss · 28-10-2021 5:54pm

Unfortunately, yesterday sold out (I took so long to read this thread) and nothing today at my neighborhood (Terenure).

Would love to get a 1kg fish pie at Saltwater Grocery.

I suppose there is a right time to check the app when the stores/restaurants update their app. Is it when they are closing? And do you always reserve your bag for next day collection?

Thanks, OP!

DavyD_83 · 28-10-2021 6:39pm

Hadn't heard of this till now, we thanks OP. I'm not sure how practical it is for me, as the rest of the family are coeliac, but I'll give it a go at some stage

28-10-2021 9:21pm

I haven't bought anything yet, but a lot more places are showing up in the last day or so. I'd say download it, put in your distance preference and then check back in a couple of days. It'll give you a list of things you "missed" out on, and then you can decide if it's worth your while.

Kuevasss · 29-10-2021 4:23pm

I've just reserved a Magic Bag at MVP. Really good rating (4.8 stars). I'm collecting tomorrow afternoon and I'll update here with my unboxing comments.

sweetie · 29-10-2021 5:32pm

Grabbed one from the Tram beside Jervis on way home. €3.99 for a chicken wrap, a muffin and two slices of chocolate cake.

rameire · 30-10-2021 10:32am

Just ordered from Mad Brothers Bakery in Ashtown D7.

Will post a pick and details later.

rameire · 30-10-2021 4:04pm

3.99.

Mad Brothers Bakery.

2 sourdough loaves.

6 cakes.

plasticheart · 30-10-2021 4:12pm

Got a magic bag from the Hole in the Wall pub for €3.99 a couple of nights ago.

When I went to pick it up they let me pick any 2 sandwiches I wanted from the fridge plus a huge scone. I went for a Reuben sambo and a chicken/stuffing sambo. The sandwiches alone are €6.50, not sure the cost of the scone. We had the sandwiches for dinner with some chipper chips :)

Kuevasss · 30-10-2021 4:25pm

3 Cheese Toastie + Croissant + Scone for €3.99 @ MVP

Treppen · 30-10-2021 8:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118094434#Comment_118094434

Think you could have done better by going to Lidl or Aldi !

31-10-2021 4:45am

I bought one from Treat Yo Self, I got 3 of the same muffin which was whole grain and septic.

My mam got one from the Tram Cafe in Glasnevin, feta cheese with pepper bagel and potato soup. What I guess you should do is review.

Considering they were both meant to cost 12 quid reduced down to 4 because of them being gotten rid of, somehow I don't believe that this was the case. Annoying because its a great concept. Won't be arsed again.

Patsy167 · 31-10-2021 11:50am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118094434#Comment_118094434

Wouldn't be impressed if I got this. There seems to be a huge number of Cafe's on the App and a any amount of leftover pastries wouldn't be worth it for me.

Patsy167 · 31-10-2021 11:53am

I wish you could read the reviews to see what each person got. I know this might defeat the concept of it being a mystery bag and put pressure on the provider but it would make things more transparent and avoid disappointments.

rameire · 31-10-2021 2:19pm

Getting a collection from Tram Cafe Albert College today. Will do the same pic again.

The more we share here our experience, the better it will be for us.

rameire · 31-10-2021 3:30pm

Just got a cancellation and refund from Tram Cafe as they have no surplus.

Might give me a chance to finish what I got yesterday.

Kuevasss · 01-11-2021 10:42am

Lahoya Greens

Breads + Chicken Teriyaki Sushi Bowl + Chili Beef Burrito Bowl + Skelligs Chocolate Truffles

€3.99

Roberto_gas · 01-11-2021 10:53am

The App has option of vegetarian....but nothing comes up...Hopefully more veg options listed soon.

Roberto_gas · 01-11-2021 11:10am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118094434#Comment_118094434

Can you not just refuse it ? :0 !

miamee · 01-11-2021 11:38am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118094381#Comment_118094381

That was good going, I also ordered from them on Saturday and got a brown turnover loaf and a box with 4 cakes and a chocolate apple on a stick.

Chris_5339762 · 01-11-2021 11:44am

I've used this a little bit in the UK and it is a win/win. Very clever niche in the market and the surprise aspect makes it addictive.

And yes, restaurants do throw food out and no, a lot of shops don't sell leftover food to staff. Back when I used to work for a big retailer you could be sanctioned for taking leftover food - the thinking being that they could sell it in the reduced section or to staff, but not give it away. It had a value. Also, the danger was unscrupulous staff ordering extra food from suppliers knowing they might get some cheap if there was an excess. It was all a big pile of corporate hysteria.

Did a Starbucks one in the UK recently - £3.99 and ended up with a sandwich/wrap, two pieces of fruit bread, a ham&cheese toastie and a salted caramel bun. Was very tasty.

They are expanding to other parts of Ireland soon.

Patsy167 · 01-11-2021 2:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118100646#Comment_118100646

That's a very generous offering. Plenty new places seem to be appearing locally - Spar in Ranelagh village have just listed.

Roberto_gas · 02-11-2021 2:40pm

Apple green going down in ratings at a fast pace ! 3.7

Patsy167 · 02-11-2021 5:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118106907#Comment_118106907

I reckon anywhere that's only dishing out leftover bread/pastry will get found out. So many cafes on the app.

Muahahaha · 02-11-2021 7:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118108019#Comment_118108019

yeah I think with the app some businesses will see it as a way to still make a decent profit on food that is unsold and ready for the bin. Whereas others will see the app as a way of ensuring they dont make as big a loss. Hopefully the review system will sort the wheat out from the chaff

rameire · 02-11-2021 8:54pm

3.99 meal from Dash container at the hole in the wall.

Chowder.

2 slices brown bread.

Scone.

Feta sandwich.

Was told to go to the off license to collect. Was on for two massive quiche and a nice muffin when the head barman or owner walked in and changed it all.

He was saying they do 10 a night and it all goes to charity.

03-11-2021 10:00pm

Just ordered from Hanley's Cornish Pasties in Merchant's arch, a fiver for what should be fifteen. Sure, we'll see what happens tomorrow.

thejaguar · 04-11-2021 10:16am

I ordered from Cafe Nero in the airport last night - picked up at 730pm. I got a sausage sandwich, a couple of croissants, a piece of carrot cake and a hallloumi salad.

All going out of date yesterday. Not the greatest bargain in the world but not bad for a fiver I guess.

Too Good to Go - Food App

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