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10 best apps to save money on food — from groceries to restaurants
May 5, 2025
Food prices aren’t what they used to be, and it’s getting harder for the best of us to keep grocery bills under control. Even eating out comes with sticker shock these days.
But if you know where to look, there are apps that can help you save real money on food, whether you’re shopping for the week or grabbing lunch on the go.
We tested some of the best apps to save on food in 2025, including grocery rewards, fast food freebies and restaurant discounts. These are our favorites.
What it does
Flashfood partners with grocery stores to sell food nearing its sell-by date or with minor packaging issues at steep discounts — sometimes up to 50% off or more.
How it helps you save
After you download the app, Flashfood shows you nearby stores — like Piggly Wiggly, Meijer or Giant — with discounted items available. You reserve your food in the app and pick it up in-store, usually from a designated cooler.
Our take
We’ve seen some pretty impressive deals. A gallon of Organic Valley whole milk was marked down to $3.68 from $9.19 because it was expiring in five days. A DiGiorno three-meat pizza dropped from $10.39 to $4.16 due to a damaged box. Even a carton of Eggland’s Best cage-free eggs was priced at $2.28 (down from $5.69) — though it was missing one egg.
If you’re meal prepping, planning to freeze items or just flexible with brands and packaging, this is a smart way to cut grocery costs and reduce food waste. Just don’t wait too long—the best deals tend to disappear quickly.
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