A savvy shopper has caused a social media sensation by revealing the astonishing contents of their two Morrisons Cafe 'Too Good To Go' surprise food bags, which cost just £2.50 each. The post, shared on Facebook, left viewers utterly floored by the sheer volume and value of the edible items rescued from potential waste.
The 'Too Good To Go' Phenomenon Explained
Too Good To Go bags, often marketed as 'Surprise Bags' or 'Magic Bags', are discounted bundles of surplus food from restaurants, bakeries, and supermarkets like Morrisons. Purchased exclusively through the dedicated mobile application, these bags contain perfectly good, unsold items that would otherwise be discarded at the end of the day. The exact contents remain a mystery until collection, varying daily based on what leftovers are available.
Typically priced at approximately one-third of the original retail value, most bags range between £2 and £6, offering significant savings while combating food waste. Enthusiastic customers frequently post their hauls online, celebrating the remarkable deals they secure.
A Bumper Bargain Haul from Morrisons Cafe
Shopper Ami detailed their impressive acquisition in a Facebook post, writing: '2x bags from Morrisons Cafe for £5... 7x ham and cheese toasties, 8x cheese toasties, 5x meatball marinara subs, 3x chicken and smoky bacon subs, 4x other sandwiches and a lot of cake!'
This amounted to a staggering fifteen toasties alongside multiple sandwiches and an assortment of cakes. Ami noted that all the toasties and some meatball sandwiches were promptly stored in the freezer, while neighbours gratefully received boxes of cakes. The shopper estimated the total retail value of the haul at around £130, declaring it an absolute bargain.
Photographs accompanying the post displayed the extensive collection, prompting a flood of shocked reactions and emojis from other social media users.
A Contrast to Previous Mixed Experiences
This positive revelation offers a refreshing counterpoint to a less favourable experience shared last June, when another customer reported their Morrisons Cafe Too Good To Go bag left them 'physically sick'.
In that instance, TikTok user Becky Chorlton, who boasts 415,000 followers, expressed dismay upon finding a vacuum-sealed chicken tikka masala with boil-in-the-bag rice in one box. In a viral clip, she exclaimed: 'Oh my God, what is that? That's so weird, what the hell? I'm not sure about that. That kind of gives me the heebie-jeebies.'
Her disappointment turned to delight, however, when the second box contained a more appealing selection: seven hash browns, three portions of black pudding, and a pile of sausages ready for immediate consumption.
Viewer reactions in the comments section were sharply divided. Some praised the affordability and excellent value for money, while others were completely put off by the first box's contents. One commenter sympathised: 'I'd be the exact same with meat in a bag, even chicken in microwave meals can make me feel a bit dodgy sometimes.' Another countered pragmatically: 'It's £2.49, be grateful.'
The latest post from Ami underscores the unpredictable yet potentially highly rewarding nature of these surprise food bags, highlighting both the economic benefits for consumers and the positive environmental impact of reducing food waste.
