A man who spent a mere £3 on a Too Good To Go bag from Greggs has revealed he was initially worried about being "scammed" but was left utterly gobsmacked by the contents he received. The customer, known as Bryce, shared his experience on social media, detailing how the bargain bag far exceeded his expectations.
The Surprise Inside the £3 Greggs Bag
Bryce explained in a TikTok video that he had previously been disappointed by a Too Good To Go purchase from another establishment, which made him cautious about trying the service again. However, upon collecting his order from Greggs, he was immediately impressed by the size and weight of the bag he was handed for just £2.99.
He said: "This looks much bigger than the last one I got. The last time I got Too Good To Go, I got scammed. You guys told me to go to Greggs, and boy, am I happy about that. Look at the size of this bag we've just been given."
What Exactly Was in the Bag?
Upon opening the bag, Bryce discovered an impressive haul that included:
- Eight sausage rolls in total
- One pink glazed doughnut
- A five-pack of jam doughnuts
Bryce immediately sampled one of the sausage rolls, declaring it "heaven. Absolute heaven." He particularly praised the pink glazed doughnut as his favourite among Greggs' doughnut offerings.
Incredible Value Compared to Standard Prices
The sheer volume of items represented remarkable value for money. Social media commenters were quick to point out that a standard four-pack of cold sausage rolls from Greggs typically costs £4, meaning Bryce effectively received double that quantity plus six doughnuts for less than the price of a single four-pack.
Bryce acknowledged the fantastic deal but also recognised the challenge ahead, saying: "All of this for £2.99 is a great deal, but for the foreseeable future, I am going to be living off of sausage rolls and doughnuts."
The Gamble of Too Good To Go Purchases
Other social media users noted that Too Good To Go bags always represent something of a gamble, as their contents depend entirely on what surplus food each establishment has at the end of the day. One commenter observed: "The thing with Too Good To Go is that it all depends on what is there. You could go tomorrow and get a load of steak bakes."
Practical advice was also offered, with several people suggesting that Bryce could freeze any sausage rolls he couldn't eat immediately. They recommended defrosting and reheating them in an air fryer to maintain the pastry's crisp texture.
How Too Good To Go Works
The Too Good To Go app is designed to help restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets reduce food waste while offering customers significant savings. Businesses can sell items that would otherwise be discarded at a fraction of their normal price, though this means customers never know exactly what they'll receive.
On their website, Too Good To Go explains: "We've found that the best way to combat wasting surplus food is by giving stores the flexibility to distribute whatever they have left at the end of the day, which can vary."
The company acknowledges that customers might occasionally receive items they don't particularly like, suggesting that any unwanted food should be passed on to family, friends, or neighbours to ensure nothing goes to waste.
Bryce's experience serves as a perfect example of how the app can sometimes deliver astonishing value, particularly when establishments have substantial surplus of popular items like Greggs' signature sausage rolls and doughnuts.
