How much does it cost?
The app is free to download. Surprise Bags typically cost £3–£6 and contain food worth roughly three times that.Who’s selling this food?
Local bakeries, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets 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 postcode, and you pick a collection window that suits you — usually the same day.Do I need to sign up for anything official?
No. There are no forms and no eligibility checks — just create a free account and start browsing.
Every day, bakeries, cafés and supermarkets throw away perfectly good food simply because it didn’t sell before closing time — fresh bread, pastries, fruit, ready meals and more.
Too Good To Go connects those shops with people nearby who’d happily buy that food at a big discount. It’s not a charity scheme and it’s not a loan — it’s a free app used by more than 100 million people worldwide to eat well for less and cut down on waste.
📌 What you’ll find on this page
🏪 Which local shops sell their surplus food
📍 How to see what’s available near your postcode
👤 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 supermarkets 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 collect it during the shop’s pickup window — usually the same day.
Why do shops sell food so cheaply?
Bakeries, cafés 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 binning it, they pack it into Surprise Bags and list them on Too Good To Go.
It’s a win for everyone: shops 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 — there’s no eligibility criteria, no application, and no subscription. You simply download the app, pop in your location, and start browsing what’s available near you across the UK.
What can you find nearby?
| Category | What’s included | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery bags | Bread, pastries, croissants and cakes from the day | £3–£4 |
| Supermarket bags | Fruit & veg, dairy, pantry items near their best-before date | £3–£5 |
| Café & restaurant bags | Sandwiches, salads, hot meals and sushi | £4–£6 |
| Grocery & deli bags | Cheese, cold cuts, ready meals and treats | £4–£6 |
Beyond bakeries
Too Good To Go isn’t just about bread and pastries. Once you’re set up, you can also:
- Add your favourite shops to be 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 area for a few pounds
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 postcode takes less than two minutes and the app is completely free.
SEE FREE FOOD NEAR MEFree app — no subscription, no sign-up fee