Too Good To Go Vancouver Review: Giovane Caffé and Artigiano

It was Tuesday morning, which meant my first day back in the office for the week. Honestly, I was in absolutely no mood to cook breakfast. On my walk Downtown, I decided to pull up the Too Good To Go app to see if I could find a morning treat.

I spotted that Giovane Caffé (in the Deloitte building lobby) and Artigiano (inside Telus Garden) both had surprise bags available. Of course, stressed little me decided to grab both!

Breakfast at my desk: Cornetti Marmellata from Giovane Caffé

Stop 1: Giovane Caffé (Deloitte Building)

For $5.24 including tax, I rescued two Cornetti Marmellata. These usually go for $6.00 each, so the value was definitely there! Since they were frozen, I had to search for the best way to reheat them.

Pro Tip: Microwaving them for 20 seconds while covered in a wet paper towel did the trick. I enjoyed mine at my desk with a French vanilla coffee from the office machine. It was the perfect start to a busy day.

The Artigiano haul: A ham and cheese baguette and a chocolate croissant ready for reheating.

Stop 2: Artigiano (Telus Garden)

I actually ordered this one first, but I did not notice that their pick-up window does not start until 9:00 am. Since I start work then, I could not grab it right away. I ended up picking it up during my lunch break and saved it for the next day.

This bag cost $8.39 and included a Ham and Cheese Baguette (regularly $13.95) and a Chocolate Croissant ($6.50). We turned the baguette into a full breakfast the next morning by popping it in the oven and pairing it with some scrambled eggs. It was such a good deal for a shared meal with my husband! We also saved the chocolate croissant as a little after-dinner treat later that night.

Smooch Food Scorecard: Downtown Breakfast Edition

• 🥐 Giovane Caffé: $5.24 for 2 Cornetti (Great value and usually available!)
• ☕ Artigiano: $8.39 for a Baguette and Croissant (Rare find, grab it fast!)
• ⭐ Value Rating: 5/5 for both!
• 💡 Smooch Food Tip: Always check the pick-up times before you buy!

It is always a toss-up to see which items you are going to get. Artigiano is rarely available and you need to be quick to claim a bag. Giovane almost always has a bag or two available in the app, which is great if you want something sweet for the next day.

If you want to see more of my favourite Vancouver food rescues, check out my Uncle Fatih's review or my Ultimate Guide to Too Good To Go Vancouver.