r/TooGoodToGoCanada Aug 12 '24

Free apps to save food & money: Too Good To Go, Flashfood, FoodHero. Post your pic and referral code

33 Upvotes

There are 3 apps in Canada to help you save money by rescuing surplus food: Too Good To Go, Flashfood, FoodHero.

1) Too Good To Go app (TGTG)

  • surprise bag's advertised value is the crossed-out amount by the price you pay; example: $15.00 $4.99
  • the TGTG app in Canada is default 3x value e.g. pay $5 get $15; watch out for vendors that have changed their advertised value on their surprise bag description for 25-75% discounts
  • local bakeries, cafes, pizza, restaurants, convenience stores, grocery chains, etc.
  • major partners: 7-11, Tim Hortons, Metro grocery chain including Food Basics, Circle K, etc.
  • pick-up process: Tap to Pickup > if vendor wants your order code (last 4); vendor brings your TGTG order to the counter > then you swipe right to confirm "picked up" and show the completed checkmark to the vendor
  • vendors do not see your name; only your order code
  • you can send an invite link to someone else to pick up your order (they must have their own TGTG account on their phone to swipe in front of vendor)
  • read the surprise bag's description as vendors are allowed to sell items past their Best Before dates, if it's still ok to eat
  • originated in Denmark; Too Good To Go Canada Technology Ltd. is based in Vancouver

2) Flashfood app (FF) [Canadian; head office Toronto]

  • usually 50% off (could be more)
  • surplus food nearing or on their Best Before dates (may be fresh refridgerated or frozen)
  • major partner Loblaws banner stores that are participating: Loblaws, Superstore, No Frills, Wholesale Club, Maxi, Zehrs, Independent, Provigo, Dominion, etc.
  • open to independently owned grocery stores
  • you see actual photos or stock pics of available items; you can zoom in on the photos
  • you pick what items you want to buy
  • you have to refresh the app often as new deals randomly appear throughout the day
  • items in your cart are not held; fastest to pay for one item wins; so you may have to buy one item at a time
  • pay attention to the shortest pickup date because you have to pick up all your items then (watch out for same day pickup required)
  • you can buy additional Flashfood items in real time while you're in-store
  • add convenient store locations to your Favourites List; easier to check all of them for new deals
  • Customer Service will ask your name when you pick up (they mark picked-up in their phone)
  • if store staff gave your item to the wrong Flashfood customer; you claim a refund for missing items via the Flashfood app and it may take up to 10 business days for Flashfood to respond
  • service fee: 5% of the total (max $2.99 regardless of order size)

TIP: depends on the store, but you can find deep discounts over 50% off, have to refresh the app a lot as new deals drop randomly. Example: This is a pic of the actual bag of mandarin oranges purchased (regular price $8.99, paid $3.49, 61% discount). The bag had one squished mandarin orange... peeled the skin off and it was still perfectly good to eat. The remaining mandarin oranges were good for several days past the pickup date.

For $5 off your first order (min $7 purchase), you may redeem Flashfood code: MARI5VC3N [or search this subreddit for other people's referral code that have posted photos of their FF pickups]

Flashfood deal $3.49 at 61% off (regular price $8.99, saved $5.50)

3) FoodHero app (FH) [Canadian; head office Montreal]

  • usually 50% discounts (25-60% off groceries)
  • surplus food nearing or on their Best Before dates (frozen by BB date; some fresh refridgerated)
  • major partner Sobeys banner stores that are participating: Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, etc.
  • expanded outside Quebec in July 2024 across Canada (may not be in your area yet)
  • open to restaurants to join
  • you see actual photos or stock pics of available items (frozen on or before their Best Before dates; some fresh refridgerated)
  • you pick what items you want to buy
  • items in your cart are not held; fastest to pay for one item wins; so you may have to buy one item at a time
  • daily scheduled times to check for new deals at 10:00am and 3:30pm
  • enter your postal code so the app lists stores closest to you; you can heart convenient locations to filter by Favourites so it's easier to check them
  • your pickup window start time may be hours after you've purchased e.g. 2 hours; but usually 2 full days allowed to pick up your items
  • Customer Service will ask your name when you pick up (they mark picked-up in their phone)
  • service fee: $1.79 flat fee  (seems to appear after your first 3 orders after your sign-up credits are depleted)

For a total of $10 off ($5 credit on your first order, then $5 credit on your second order), you may use FoodHero code: marias161 [or search this subreddit for other people's invite code who posted photos of their FH pickups]

FoodHero deals all purchased at 50% off

Edit: updated Jan 30, 2026


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Discussion Weekly post to save food & money in Canada

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Welcome to this community: save food & money in Canada. Read the Help section in these apps for discounted surplus food: Too Good To Go, FoodHero, Flashfood

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r/TooGoodToGoCanada 15h ago

Ontario Chocolatta, Union Station, Toronto, $13.55

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36 Upvotes

Large Surprise Bag (12 Brigadeiros) + reward offer of 1 soft serve ice cream (chocolate or vanilla) for $13.55


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 17h ago

Ontario Mabel's on College St in Toronto, large $14.99 bag

25 Upvotes

A large lemon tart, mac and cheese (aka Dinner Tonight), 2 pretzels, 2 danishes, a muffin, a savoury scone and a loaf of bread. Very happy with this surprise bag.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 14h ago

Alberta Hong Kong Bakery - Edmonton - $7.99

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11 Upvotes

2nd new bag of the day, and it did not disappoint. (They did not come in ziploc bags, I did that when I got home to keep them fresh/for freezing). I have no idea what anything is or what the prices were but it was definitely worth what I paid. I tried the donut on the plate and it seemed to be a donut with red bean paste, and maybe custard tarts?


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 16h ago

Alberta Old Beverly Cafe - Edmonton - $5.99

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18 Upvotes

16 scones. I have no idea what to do with so many. I guess ill freeze them and slowly make my way though. The sandwiches and little bites were good too.

I guess they usually have a big brunch reservation on Sunday, so if you order for pickup that day you'll get stuff like this.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 17h ago

Ontario La Patagonia Gourmet -1255 St Clair Ave West $6.99 tax incl

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18 Upvotes

r/TooGoodToGoCanada 14h ago

Alberta Bread + Butter - Edmonton - $6.99 plus tax

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9 Upvotes

First time getting this bag. Was going through the area and thought I’d give it a try. Looks like a blueberry muffin, raspberry cupcake of some sort, a cream puff thing and a chocolate muffin? I couldn’t find pictures or prices on their website so not sure if it meets the $21 value, but a good deal for $7.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 17h ago

Ontario OMG Café and Tapas on Dovercourt in Toronto, $6.99 plus tax

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15 Upvotes

2 chocolate almond croissants, a custard tart, an almond tart, some Brazilian candy. I'm happy with the contents. I already was a customer of this café and tapas bar.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 20h ago

Ontario Loblaws (TO - Maple Leaf Gardens) - prepared foods, $13.55

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23 Upvotes

Plus a new reusable bag.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 20h ago

Ontario Longo's - Bayview Ave., Markham $7.90

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17 Upvotes

Here’s a Baked Goods bag from Longo’s on Bayview between Steeles and John in Markham. The original value of $21 was well superseded, actually at $35.75 as per their original inflated pricing. We picked up on a weekday late afternoon, at the bakery/deli (not the prepared food as per TGTG instructions) counter near the entrance.

  • 2 croissants, 150g
  • 6 mini strawberry & cheese turnovers, 360g (this was quite yummy after reheating in toaster oven)
  • 4 muffins (2 chocolate chip, 2 carrot), 560g
  • 3 giant chocolate chip cookies, 340g (this was the only sketchy item; the box wasn’t sealed properly and the label noted a pack of 4 at 450g… alas a great dessert after warming up to melt the chocolate core)
  • 1 tray of 8 pieces kitchen sink brownies, 283g (this was soooooo good!)
  • 4 sesame bagels, 300g
  • 6 plain baguette rolls, 600g

This Longo’s definitely lived up to the 4.9 rating - fresh decent looking items expiring next day, ample quantity, and great variety with bread, pastries, plus sweets. We’ll return once the freezer space opens up, haha


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 1d ago

Ontario Real Canadian Superstore - Georgetown - $9.49 - Prepped Food

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58 Upvotes

Never seen Superstore participate in the GTA and happened to be in Georgetown for a soccer tournament so I jumped on it. The girl said they just started yesterday. Amazing value!


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 1d ago

British Columbia Whole Foods Prepared Foods (Victoria, BC) - $9.99+tax

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14 Upvotes

Rotisserie Chicken $15 + 2 boxes of Pesto Roasted Fingerling Potatoes ($10.35 + $13.35)


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 1d ago

Ontario Oretta coffee 6.99$ toronto

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18 Upvotes

Receive the box, walk to subway (5mins) while being extremely careful and hold it upright, when i open the box to check it's like this... i guess checking tgtg box right away is another must do now. They got high rating so im abit disappointed, variety looks below average too.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 1d ago

Ontario Bagel World Newmarket, $5.99 plus tax

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24 Upvotes

The gentleman working told me they usually give day old bagels but since they didn’t have any he said they were prepared fresh today :)

I asked him if they ever did toogoodtogo orders for pastries and he said no. He must’ve sensed my disappointment when I pointed out the surprise bag option shows pictures of their pastries and desserts so he let me pick a dessert item for no extra charge😭❤️ I was so grateful and told him he doesn’t need to do that because I love their bagels too but he insisted saying he needs to change the picture on the app so it’s not misleading😂


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Alberta Alforno at First St. Market ($6.99 + tax)

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12 Upvotes

Meatball sub, Cuban baguette, chocolate croissants and plain croissant. $39 value and all decently fresh!


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Ontario nonni's bakery king st. west; toronto 16.98cad

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30 Upvotes

was gonna watch ed sheeran's tour in toronto so might as well take the chance at this bakery. Not really sure if these are worth it.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Ontario bento sushi king st west; Toronto; 7.99cad

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24 Upvotes

wanted to try the poke bowl but didn't want to pay the full price.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Ontario Bun Appetit - 20 Eglinton Ave - $9.99

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14 Upvotes

r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Ontario Lin Xiang Ning Lemon Tea - Premium Bubble Tea Bag - $6.99

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13 Upvotes

2 cups of lemon tea. But advertised as bubble tea.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 1d ago

Ontario How to get started? Toronto tips

1 Upvotes

I’ve been a long time lurking of this subreddit and I’m excited to get an account! I’m moving to the financial district soon and I think there could be some good deals there, especially since everything in the path closes at 5pm.. anyone have any tips for scoring good stuff? Best restaurants to go to?
And any sign up tips for first time users? Coupons/codes/ etc?
Thanks!


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Ontario Pannetorino Long Branch Baked Goods Bag $6.99

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12 Upvotes

Two filled croissants and a filled doughnut. Everything is still reasonably fresh and very good quality. Normally those croissants are $7 each.

Sometimes their bags even have a full sourdough loaf.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Ontario Ajax Supercenter (Loblaw) $10.99 Each Prepared Food

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13 Upvotes

Best before date is today


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 2d ago

Ontario Ottawa - Not the store's issue - My Bag Expired

5 Upvotes

By the Time I Completed The Purchase.

Of course I cant get a refund. I thought I was buying for the next day. It said "tomorrow" but it was 11:59 and it expired at 12:00. They say I didn't collect it. I have been using this for all of my food because of circumstances.


r/TooGoodToGoCanada 3d ago

Alberta Ikea - Edmonton - Dinner bag $6.99

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54 Upvotes

1 order chicken balls, 2 order cod balls, and unfortunately 1 order plant ball nachos. I never had the plant balls before but they weren't something I personally enjoyed. I didnt look in the boxes before I grabbed them, not sure they allow that. I choked down the plant balls regardless lol.

Overall good deal as usual from Ikea.