Lunchtime crowds & long queues among top icks of working in CBD, but here’s a solution

A working adult confession? I usually choose what to buy for lunch from the stall with the shortest queue.

With only an hour, strategising the fastest way to get food becomes crucial.

Even if I go by the “live to eat” mantra, I have to make an exception for weekday lunches to fuel myself for the rest of the workday.

And it seems like many share the same sentiment as me, as people in Singapore share their biggest icks of working in the CBD through Mothership Instagram.

Lunchtime crowd

Many people work in the CBD, and many of their lunchtime slots overlap.

The outcome:

The noise, the heat, the long lines, and the struggle to find seats.

Sometimes, having lunch with colleagues or friends working in the CBD can be really difficult because of the queues and the lack of seats.

We get it.

Strategising budget

Then there’s your budget for lunch – something important for office workers, especially for those in the CBD.

And when you’re eating out at least two to three times or even five days a week, all the dollars spent on lunch will eventually add up, and you will feel the pinch.

But with a little planning ahead and a little more resourcefulness to know the right deals, a restful lunchtime that’s also lighter on your wallet in the CBD is just within your reach.

Skip the hassle of queuing and save more with Deliveroo pick up

Simply order with Deliveroo ahead of time and choose the “Pickup” option.

Enjoy the convenience and efficiency of planning your meal comfortably in the air-conditioned office, whether for just yourself or with your colleagues.

From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, Deliveroo Plus subscribers can get up to 50 per cent off.

For non-subscribers, fret not. You can also get up to 40 per cent off from the list of retailers that are available for the pick-up option.

The list of participating brands ranges from fast food to salad bowls, as well as from coffee to bubble tea.

There are also Deliveroo exclusive partners, including The Daily Cut, which is an extremely popular destination for lunch takeaways.

Save the effort of waiting in a long queue while also getting a discount on your orders.

With Deliveroo Pickup, your meal is at your fingertips, and all you have to do is take a short walk to collect your order when it’s ready. Perfect for lunchtime and tea/coffee break.

Here’s a list of the participating brands under Pick Up with Deliveroo*:

1. amps tea
2. An Acai Affair Group
3. Burger King
4. Carl's Jr
5. Cedele
6. Chengdu Bowl 成都碗
7. Super Loco
8. Dumpling Darlings
9. Saladstop!
10. Good Day (By Project Burgs)
11. Grains & Co.
12. Greybox Coffee
13. Hugabo
14. KOI Thé
15. Kopifellas
16. Mom’s Hug
17. Old Tea Hut Group Pte Ltd
18. Omote
19. Pasta e Formaggio
20. Pasta Express
21. Poke Theory
22. Popular Food Japanese & Korean Cuisine
23. Sarnies Singapore
24. Snap Cafe
25. Sousfully
26. Stuff'd
27. Super Simple
28. Tea Pulse
29. Thai Salad Bowl
30. The Alley
31. The Autobus
32. The Daily Cut
33. The Harvest
34. The Soup Spoon
35. Tim Hortons
36. Toast Box Group
37. TOMORO COFFEE
38. Toss & Turn
39. Two Men Bagel House
40. Twyst
41. Upshot Coffee
42. VIOS
43. Wanpo Tea Shop

*Offer valid on selected products at participating restaurants/outlets, while stocks last. Available for pick-up orders only on Deliveroo. Discount cap varies by brand. T&Cs apply.

Skip the queue and save from all your favourite to-gos. Why not?

The branded article is brought to you by Deliveroo.

Top image via Canva and Mothership readers