'I tried a Starbucks £3.59 Too Good To Go bag – but made one mistake'

Wherever we can find discounts or bargains on food and drink, it's a temptation worth going after. Recently I spent £3.59 for a surprise 'Too Good To Go' bag from Starbucks to assess its true value.

As a writer frequently covering food and drink trends, I've noticed plenty of buzz around the 'Too Good To Go' bags at local supermarkets and eateries, with many people coming away impressed. For instance, one individual recently got their hands on a Blank Street Too Good To Go bag for £3.50 and was wowed by what was inside.

Another happy customer was delighted with their bargain bag from Blank Street, managing to triple what they'd spent. Driven by curiosity—and my coffee addiction—especially when it comes to anything labelled 'pumpkin spice flavoured', I decided to give the 'Too Good To Go' bag from a well-known coffee chain shop a whirl.

Many have shared their thoughts on Costa's surprise offerings, but my choice was Starbucks, given its convenience and personal preference.

The 'Too Good To Go' app proved to be user-friendly for a newbie like myself; I simply selected the Starbucks option, checked the collection window [7-7:30 pm on a Saturday] to ensure I could make it, and confirmed my reservation—with ease.

After observing numerous online comments insisting on punctuality, I arrived at Starbucks promptly for 7pm, eager to discover what lay inside the bag. Given the popularity of 'Too Good To Go', I anticipated a queue of people waiting for these sought-after bags, but it seemed I was the only customer - awkwardly entering an empty Starbucks where the staff were preparing to close for the day.

Now came the moment of truth. I was hoping for a diverse selection of items - and food I hadn't sampled before.

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