Show HN: Bento – Delivering custom bento boxes in 15 minutes in SF • Hacker News Board

Re: Show HN: Bento – Delivering custom bento boxes in 15 minutes in SF

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Mar 30, 2015, 7:55 PM UTC

frik wrote: post #8

callahad wrote: post #7

That's way higher touch than the closest analogue we have have in Minneapolis: http://www.tacocatmn.com/ Then again, Taco Cat doesn't require an iPhone to get tacos.

Bento looks great, though I agree with you it wouldn't hurt if they offer at least a minimal web version or an API.

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Re: Show HN: Bento – Delivering custom bento boxes in 15 minutes in SF

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Post by fredgrott » Mon, Mar 30, 2015, 7:55 PM UTC

I really am impressed by the packaging..very good work

Re: Show HN: Bento – Delivering custom bento boxes in 15 minutes in SF

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Post by SpacialSense » Mon, Mar 30, 2015, 7:56 PM UTC

LifeAfterCubes wrote: post #6

heyheyhey wrote: post #5

Are consumers expected to tip?

It's optional, but yes. We don't charge a delivery fee. Consumers have the option to tip through the app or give our servers a cash tip.

One of my favorite aspects of Uber is that the tip is factored into the price. Please consider just adding a $1.50-2 surcharge and specifying that the tip is included.

Re: Show HN: Bento – Delivering custom bento boxes in 15 minutes in SF

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Post by kholmes79 » Mon, Mar 30, 2015, 7:56 PM UTC

Saw it launch at Launch Conference and tried it out. Generous portions, great price, beautiful packaging. This reminds me I need to try it again soon. +1 on web UI.

Re: Show HN: Bento – Delivering custom bento boxes in 15 minutes in SF

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Post by chuckreynolds » Mon, Mar 30, 2015, 8:05 PM UTC

I've done Bento twice now - happy both times. Re: tip comment from @JSnake - it's a % setting when ordering - defaults to 15% if I remember correctly.