Your Guide to Rescuing Food with Too Good To Go Vancouver
If you have been following Smooch Food for a while, you know that I am a huge fan of the Too Good To Go app. In a year where inflation has made every grocery trip feel like a splurge, this app has been a total game-changer for our household.
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| Exploring the Metro Vancouver food rescue scene on the Too Good To Go map. |
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I have been using Too Good To Go to rescue delicious food from going to waste, and I would love for you to join the movement.
(Full disclosure: Using my link helps me earn a small ($2) voucher toward my next food rescue at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Smooch Food!)
Not only do we get to try some of the best artisanal bakeries and local eateries in Metro Vancouver for a fraction of the cost, but we are also doing our part to keep perfectly good food out of the bin. From Yaletown to Steveston, I have been on a mission to find the absolute best value bags in the city.
The Smooch Food TGTG "Hall of Fame"
Click the links below to see the full breakdown and scorecards for each haul!
🏙️ Downtown, Chinatown & Kitsilano
- Chinatown Double Header: Tim Hortons & Via Pasta
- Deville Coffee: Gourmet Donuts at The Post
- Pane E Formaggio: Artisanal Sourdough & Treats
- 7-Eleven Granville: The Ultimate Meal Upgrade
- Tim Hortons (Broadway & Fir): Freshly Baked Classics
🌊 Steveston & Granville Island
- Lee's Donuts: A Full Dozen Vancouver Classics
- Terra Breads: High-End Pastries at the Market
- Freshslice Steveston: The Amazing 2-for-1 Surprise
🍕 Reliable Favourites
The Value Comparison Cheat Sheet
| Establishment | Cost (CAD) | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pizza (Large) | $7.99 | 10 Large Slices |
| Freshslice Steveston | $7.99 | 1 Full Pizza Boxes |
| Lee's Donuts | $11.99 | 1 Full Dozen Donuts |
| Via Pasta (Chinatown) | $8.39 | 850g Pasta + Jello |
| Terra Breads | $8.39 | ~5 High-End Items |
| Tim Hortons (Keefer St) | $4.99 | 6 Assorted Baked Goods |
My Top 3 Tips for TGTG Success in Vancouver
- The 1-Minute Rule: High-demand spots like Lee's Donuts or Deville Coffee sell out within seconds of being posted. Set an alarm for the "sold out" time you see in the app and be ready to refresh!
- Bring Your Own Bag: While some spots like Tim Hortons provide a box, many local bakeries appreciate it if you bring your own reusable bag to help keep the process eco-friendly.
- Don't Fear the Freezer: If you score a dozen donuts or a whole loaf of bread, don't feel like you have to eat it all at once! Most TGTG items (especially bread and muffins) thaw beautifully with a quick 10-second zap in the microwave.
Which Too Good To Go bag in Vancouver is your absolute favourite? Are there any hidden gems in your neighbourhood that I should try next? Let me know in the comments!
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