How much does it cost?
The app is free to download. Surprise Bags typically cost $4â$8 and contain food worth roughly three times that.Who’s selling this food?
Local bakeries, cafés, restaurants and grocery stores with good food left over at the end of the day that would otherwise be thrown away.Do I have to travel far?
No. Everything shown is near your own ZIP code, and you pick a pickup window that works for you â usually the same day.Do I need to sign up for anything official?
No. There are no forms and no eligibility checks â just create a free account and start browsing.
Every day, bakeries, cafĂ©s and grocery stores throw away perfectly good food simply because it didn’t sell before closing time â fresh bread, pastries, produce, prepared meals and more.
Too Good To Go connects those stores with people nearby who’d happily buy that food at a big discount. It’s not a charity program and it’s not a loan â it’s a free app used by more than 100 million people worldwide to eat well for less and cut down on waste.
đ What you’ll find on this page
đȘ Which local stores sell their surplus food
đ How to see what’s available near your ZIP code
đ€ Who can join and what you need
New Surprise Bags go up throughout the day, so the earlier you check, the more choice you’ll have.
What is Too Good To Go?
Too Good To Go is a free app that connects you with local bakeries, cafés, restaurants and grocery stores so their unsold food gets sold at a third of the price instead of thrown away.
Anyone nearby can browse what’s on offer, reserve a Surprise Bag in a couple of taps, and pick it up during the store’s pickup window â usually the same day.
Why do stores sell food so cheaply?
Bakeries, cafĂ©s and grocers regularly have good food left over at the end of the day that’s still perfectly fine to eat but won’t sell tomorrow. Instead of tossing it, they pack it into Surprise Bags and list them on Too Good To Go.
It’s a win for everyone: stores recover some of their costs and cut down on waste, and you get quality food for a fraction of the normal price.
Who can use it?
Anyone can join â there are no eligibility criteria, no application, and no subscription. You simply download the app, enter your location, and start browsing what’s available near you across the US.
What can you find nearby?
| Category | What’s included | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery bags | Bread, pastries, bagels, donuts and cakes from the day | $4â$6 |
| Grocery bags | Produce, dairy and pantry items near their sell-by date | $5â$8 |
| CafĂ© & restaurant bags | Sandwiches, salads, hot meals and sushi | $5â$8 |
| Deli & specialty bags | Cheese, cold cuts, prepared meals and treats | $5â$8 |
Beyond bakeries
Too Good To Go isn’t just about bread and pastries. Once you’re set up, you can also:
- Add your favorite stores to get notified when new bags go up
- Filter by pickup time, distance and food type (vegetarian, groceries, meals)
- Track how much money you’ve saved and how many meals you’ve rescued
- Discover new cafés and restaurants in your neighborhood for a few dollars
All of this is included in the free app you already need for the Surprise Bags.
Your next step: see what’s free near you
Checking the bags near your ZIP code takes less than two minutes and the app is completely free.
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