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💡 What is Goodie Bag?
Goodie Bag is a local food marketplace app that hooks you up with quality, unsold food from your favorite neighborhood spots — for way less... like 2/3s less. Think of it like secret menu access… but cheaper and cooler. You get to try new places for cheap, shops make some dough on unsold product and we all keep good grub out of the landfill 💪
📱 How does it work?
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Download the app (iOS or Android).
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Browse listings from nearby shops offering surplus meals.
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Make sure to enable notifications. We'll notify you when bags drop!
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Reserve a bag before it’s gone — quantities are limited!
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Head to the shop during the pickup window to grab your bag.
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Enjoy a delicious meal while keeping good food out of the landfill.
🎁 What’s in a “Goodie Bag”? Can I choose?
We sell surplus bags and deal bags. Surplus bags will contain perfectly good extras at steeper discounts while deal bags will contain fresh or made-to-order items at lesser discounts the shops prepares just for you. Sometimes bags will include descriptions so you'll know what you're snagging, and other times it'll be a surprise! Please note - Offerings from different locations (even of the same brand) can very widely.
💵 How much does a bag cost?
Most bags are priced at around 67% off retail value — just one-third of the original price. You can expect most bags to be around $6.00 to $10.00. Truly the cheapest way to enjoy your local cuisine.
🛍 How do I get my bag?
Goodie Bag is strictly a pickup-only platform. Once you reserve a bag, you’ll head to the shop yourself at the time specified by the shop to claim it. Just flash that order page on your app and secure the bag.
🚫 Can I cancel or get a refund?
Yes - make sure to cancel 10 minutes after ordering to receive a full refund, otherwise when you cancel you'll get $1.00 unless the re-listed bag ends up selling again in which case - full refund!
🌿 I have dietary restrictions. Can I still use the app?
Absolutely! We're for everyone! Please note that ingredient information is not available on the app for our mystery bags. To verify that an item will work for your dietary needs, please contact a manager at the specific location.
👨🍳 What shops use Goodie Bag?
Only local legends. No big corporate chains. Our partners are the neighborhood heroes we think you should know about.
🤝 Why do shops do this?
They recover money from food that would’ve gone to waste, and you discover a new favorite spot. Win. Win. (Win for the planet, too.)
🗺 Where is Goodie Bag available?
We’re actively expanding, but currently live in the greater Colorado Front Range, Charlotte NC, Charleston SC, Madison & Milwaukee WI. Open the app to see if we’re in your area!
🎉 I own or manage a food business — can I join?
Absolutely! Visit our Partners page to learn how to list your shop and turn surplus into new customers and extra revenue.
🤔 Is there a catch?
Zero. Nada. Zilch. It’s free to download, free to browse, and Goodie Bag never charges shops to be on the platform.