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

33 points by LifeAfterCubes 12y ago

arsenide 12y ago
I love this idea, and the website is so clear and inviting. I'd order some right now if I was on the other side of the US. :)
lukelightning 12y ago
Tried it a few times already and highly recommend!
jordanmessina 12y ago
The packaging looks really nice. I've always thought other similar services fell short with packaging and presentation.
heyheyhey 12y ago
Are consumers expected to tip?
- LifeAfterCubes 12y ago
  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.
  - SpacialSense 12y ago
    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.
callahad 12y ago
That's way higher touch than the closest analogue we have have in Minneapolis: http://www.tacocatmn.com/ http://www.tacocatmn.com/ Then again, Taco Cat doesn't require an iPhone to get tacos.
- frik 12y ago
  Bento looks great, though I agree with you it wouldn't hurt if they offer at least a minimal web version or an API.
  - LifeAfterCubes 12y ago
    Thanks! We'll get there and definitely on our roadmap -- just launched 3 weeks ago :)
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JSnake 12y ago
Now I wish I lived in SF just for this.
fredgrott 12y ago
I really am impressed by the packaging..very good work
kholmes79 12y ago
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.
chuckreynolds 12y ago
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.
freeasinfree 12y ago
iOS only? Not even a web-based version? Priorities people, jeez.
- LifeAfterCubes 12y ago
  We'll get there and definitely on our roadmap -- just launched 3 weeks ago :)
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bdavidsocraveit 12y ago
Faster than sprig,Better than spoonrocket
matt_morgan 12y ago
Step 3--enter your address? You mean "confirm your address," right? (I don't have a way to test.)
yellowapple 12y ago
Bummer that it's SF-only; would love to see something like this in Reno. Oh well; at least we've got Jimmy John's.
jggonz 12y ago
Recommendation: Add an input box to the page where I can type in my email and receive a notification when the android app is available. By the time tomorrow comes I won't remember that Bento exists and I really want to try out your product.
- LifeAfterCubes 12y ago
  Yes, good point!

I love this idea, and the website is so clear and inviting. I'd order some right now if I was on the other side of the US. :)

lukelightning 12y ago

Tried it a few times already and highly recommend!

jordanmessina 12y ago

The packaging looks really nice. I've always thought other similar services fell short with packaging and presentation.

heyheyhey 12y ago

Are consumers expected to tip?

LifeAfterCubes 12y ago
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.
- SpacialSense 12y ago
  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.

callahad 12y ago

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

frik 12y ago
Bento looks great, though I agree with you it wouldn't hurt if they offer at least a minimal web version or an API.
- LifeAfterCubes 12y ago
  Thanks! We'll get there and definitely on our roadmap -- just launched 3 weeks ago :)
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JSnake 12y ago

Now I wish I lived in SF just for this.

fredgrott 12y ago

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

kholmes79 12y ago

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.

chuckreynolds 12y ago

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.

freeasinfree 12y ago

iOS only? Not even a web-based version? Priorities people, jeez.

LifeAfterCubes 12y ago
We'll get there and definitely on our roadmap -- just launched 3 weeks ago :)

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bdavidsocraveit 12y ago

Faster than sprig,Better than spoonrocket

matt_morgan 12y ago

Step 3--enter your address? You mean "confirm your address," right? (I don't have a way to test.)

yellowapple 12y ago

Bummer that it's SF-only; would love to see something like this in Reno. Oh well; at least we've got Jimmy John's.

jggonz 12y ago

Recommendation: Add an input box to the page where I can type in my email and receive a notification when the android app is available. By the time tomorrow comes I won't remember that Bento exists and I really want to try out your product.

LifeAfterCubes 12y ago
Yes, good point!