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yray 02-02-2026 01:52 PM

why they write 1pc?

you just get 1pc per dine?

Badhobz 02-02-2026 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by yray (Post 9209929)
why they write 1pc?

you just get 1pc per dine?

What ?!? Are you trying to out fob their fob Engrish ?!?

Traum 02-02-2026 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RabidRat (Post 9209918)
Do you guys have TooGoodToGo out there? The deals are insane.

I started using it not long ago as well bcos my SIL told me she has scored some really good deals from it. But so far, I mostly only see offers from various Timmys, Dominos, and Fresh Slice, and I am not exactly looking for deals from places like these lol~

GLOW 02-02-2026 03:36 PM

1 time for mochi they only gave us 1 box and sort of played stupid for a bit about owing us another. not sure if they wanted to keep a box for themselves as they were about to close up shop or were too busy on their phones.

another time for pizza we got a bunch of cheese pizzas, no variety, i swear they're saving the other slices to take home :lol

kind of hit or miss sometimes. cakes at a nice bakery is a good deal, or maybe pizza for a quick dinner/lunch next day

RabidRat 02-02-2026 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 9209920)
dont know what that is, so probably no?

They're robbing you blind: your Shabusen could've been double-discounted!

It's an app that gets you leftovers for deep discounts :D. We started out with bubble tea and we've now reached sushi.

I'm pretty sure this is the road to Private Banking.

Badhobz 02-02-2026 04:49 PM

leftovers!? i dont want some other peoples trash. i only want my trash.

Plus i steal my own leftovers from shabushen with a ziplock bag.

punkwax 02-02-2026 05:34 PM

I’ve taken a look at that app. Mainly old pizza from places like fresh slice or pastries etc from Circle K/7-11/timmies. I haven’t bought anything yet but suspect I will one day if the kids are bugging me for something just to see if it’s decent or not.

roastpuff 02-02-2026 08:06 PM

TooGoodToGo is not great in Metro Vancouver. Flashfood/Food Hero is a bit more useful for groceries.

Traum 02-02-2026 08:18 PM

My experience with Flashfood is pretty disappointing too. Seems to me that it's mostly Loblaws-based companies selling stuff that would otherwise already be slapped with a quick-sale discount sticker at their stores.

Teriyaki 02-02-2026 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by punkwax (Post 9209955)
I’ve taken a look at that app. Mainly old pizza from places like fresh slice or pastries etc from Circle K/7-11/timmies. I haven’t bought anything yet but suspect I will one day if the kids are bugging me for something just to see if it’s decent or not.

I've ordered probably about 20-30 times over the past few years now.
Consistently, the only one that gives a solid experience is the Tim Hortons boxes as long as you're not picky with some of your donuts/muffins.

They're usually 4.99 and they'll just fill up a 6-pack box usually. A few times, they didn't even have a "prepared box" for me and just took a box and threw in a bunch of stuff straight from the rack.

The ones from the pizza places are alright as a make-shift meal-prep. Usually about 9 bucks for the Freshslice places and it'll get you a L/XL box of whatever? eat few slices, the rest into the fridge and re-do in the airfryer. Usually lasts me 2-3 lunches.

Don't do the ones from BubbleTea places, all garbage. Curiousity got the best of me on those ones.

whitev70r 02-02-2026 10:03 PM

Here are some of my recommends. The best TGTG is prob from Breka, only on the weekends (Sun) though, don't know why. You get like 2 loaves of their cranberry sourdough bread plus 4 of their bake good! JJ Bean is decent. Saint Germaine bakery. Butter bakery (so so), Richmond Daan Go. Broye Cafe (Fraser Street), Creme de la Crumb Bakeshop was good.

All those pizza joints & Timmies' are prob the worst. Like someone said, not the kind of thing you want an excess of. Never tried but IKEA started showing up on the app but do you really want the Swedish meatballs or their breakfast items that they can't sell?

roastpuff 02-02-2026 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Traum (Post 9209960)
My experience with Flashfood is pretty disappointing too. Seems to me that it's mostly Loblaws-based companies selling stuff that would otherwise already be slapped with a quick-sale discount sticker at their stores.

You have to be quick about it, and certain stores are better than others.

I've gotten prime rib at 50% off, italian sausages for 60% off, etc. Good for freezing and use later.

Mikoyan 02-03-2026 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by whitev70r (Post 9209964)
Here are some of my recommends. The best TGTG is prob from Breka, only on the weekends (Sun) though, don't know why. You get like 2 loaves of their cranberry sourdough bread plus 4 of their bake good!

The food banks probably have a pick up with Breka for bread on weekdays. No pick ups on the weekend, so it ends up on the app.

Cob's has the same arrangement. My elderly neighbor has a friend that works at Cob's that hooks her up with unsellable loaves/buns etc on Sundays. She'll give us some if she has too much. During peak COVID, there was a lot. So much so, I can hand slice a loaf of bread into 1/2” slices perfectly evenly.

Badhobz 02-03-2026 01:07 AM

^friggin bread ninja over here

radeonboy 02-11-2026 06:31 PM

IKEA is offering $1 traditional breakfast for Valentine's Day:

https://www.newswire.ca/news-release...863659720.html

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BURLINGTON, ON, Feb. 11, 2026 /CNW/ - IKEA Canada is continuing to make everyday cooking and eating more accessible, and affordable for the many. On Saturday, February 14, Swedish Restaurants at IKEA locations across Canada will offer a $1 traditional breakfast to IKEA Family members from store opening until 11:00 AM. All proceeds donated to Breakfast Club of Canada, helping children start their day with the nourishment they need to learn and thrive.

Badhobz 02-11-2026 06:34 PM

That’s gonna go over well. Nothing says I love you more than showing your loved ones a dollar breakfast cuz that’s all that they are worth.

Then you immediately fight when you can’t decide on getting the billy bookcase or the other kerpaderp one.

radeonboy 02-11-2026 10:16 PM

^ngl I posted it just to get your take on this :lol

bcrdukes 02-11-2026 10:19 PM

2026 Revscene Troll Award goes to: radeonboy

spoon.ek9 02-12-2026 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 9209952)
leftovers!? i dont want some other peoples trash. i only want my trash.

Plus i steal my own leftovers from shabushen with a ziplock bag.

ahh memories of AYCE in the 90's :lol

ziplock bags, tupper ware, etc

gotta get your money's worth!

also, strategically sit in private booths for the purpose of leftovers :pokerface:

RevYouUp 02-13-2026 10:04 AM

BOGO footlongs are back at Subway until March 1st

6793026 02-13-2026 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by spoon.ek9 (Post 9210765)
ahh memories of AYCE in the 90's :lol

ziplock bags, tupper ware, etc

gotta get your money's worth!

also, strategically sit in private booths for the purpose of leftovers :pokerface:

https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/10...09/000_60_.png

remember this guy, waiter called him out for taking stuff in his bag.

djstyles 02-13-2026 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 6793026 (Post 9210851)
https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/10...09/000_60_.png

remember this guy, waiter called him out for taking stuff in his bag.

LOL that's embarrassing

bcrdukes 02-13-2026 12:00 PM

Wow, that's brazen! I don't recall ever seeing this. I'm curious what the backstory/source is.

Teriyaki 02-13-2026 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 9210855)
Wow, that's brazen! I don't recall ever seeing this. I'm curious what the backstory/source is.

Get the video for the full experience. Its downright nasty, wait for the hair-move :badpokerface:

djstyles 02-13-2026 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 9210855)
Wow, that's brazen! I don't recall ever seeing this. I'm curious what the backstory/source is.

Backstory = Cheap Chinese Person (CCP)
Source = Me

He looks like my avatar.


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