App Find: GoPapaya

I was at a restaurant for dinner one evening several months ago and noticed that they were advertising this new-to-me app called GoPapaya.  When I got home, I hopped online to check it out.

From the point of view of a diner, as a last minute reservation system, GoPapaya gives me the opportunity to see if there are any restaurants offering a discount to get me to eat there tonight.  Within a half hour, to be precise.  When I'm feeling rather flexible (or when I'm being a procrastinator), this is a terrific app to have!

On the other side of things, GoPapaya helps the restaurants that it partners with to offer potential customers a temporary special deal in the hopes of filling their seats during downtimes, when things just aren't at busy as they would like it.

I have since used GoPapaya a handful of times, most often in a neighborhood with several partner restaurants within walking distance.  I pull up GoPapaya, take a look to see who is currently offering a discount, refer to the menus if necessary, make the reservation I prefer, and off I go to yet another discounted meal!

Last week, GoPapaya widened its repertoire with a newly launched take-out feature offering discounted takeout!  And to celebrate, they are offering a free entree ($20 max) on our first GoPapaya takeout through May 8th.

Well, actually, I already got reimbursed for mine... I emailed them (rewards@gopapaya.mobi, subject: Free entree) a picture of my receipt from my first GoPapaya take out order (deadline for this action - May 8th), and they've already sent me a PayPal payment (alternatively you may opt for an Amazon gift card) for the full amount.

If the thought of free or discounted food has peaked your interest, if you like, when you register, you may also use my referral/invitation code (VIV5771) to get credited $10 in Rewards.  In turn, this will also earn me $10 in Rewards.

Rewards may be redeemed for either Amazon gift cards or PayPal payments once you accrue a minimum of $10.  Usage of the app will also earn you Rewards credit, so fear not if you don't want to invite anyone, or if you just want to keep this app to yourself.

Additional info:
GoPapaya is available for free both on GooglePlay and iTunes
Reservations for Parties of up to 6, depending on the restaurant
No Credit Card Needed
Discount does not apply on Alcohol - because we're in Massachusetts
Oh, only in vicinity of Boston currently
GoPapaya's website
Boston Globe Article about GoPapaya