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hi, we're tap and take

The corner store, rebuilt for right now.

We're a forward-thinking, fast-moving San Diego company that uses the latest technology to make shopping frictionless. Our AI-assisted smart coolers and self-checkout micro markets bring snacks and drinks to apartments, offices, and gyms, free for the places that host them.

A Tap and Take smart cooler in a San Diego building lobby
tap, take, and go
Glass-door smart coolers and a snack rack in a break area
grab-and-go, done right
why we do this

Grabbing a snack shouldn't be a chore.

You know the routine. The vending machine that swallows your dollar. The breakroom that's picked clean by midweek. The drive across town for one cold drink. We figured the people in our buildings deserved better, and the technology to make it better had finally arrived.

So we built Tap and Take around one simple promise: tap your card, open the door, take what you want, and go. Behind the scenes, smart tech and a local team keep every cooler stocked, running, and fresh.

our mission

Make everyday shopping frictionless for everyone in the buildings we serve, with the latest technology and a whole lot of neighborly care.

what makes us different

The latest tech, working quietly in the background.

You'll never have to think about any of it. That's the point.

AI-assisted checkout

Vision tech recognizes what you take off the shelf, so checkout happens on its own. No scanning, no cashier.

Cashless tap-to-pay

Tap a card to unlock the door. Nothing to download, nothing to sign up for, no cash to dig for.

Remote monitoring

Every cooler checks in with our team, so we can keep an eye on inventory and spot machine issues without a site visit.

Data-driven restocking

Real sales data tells us what your people love. We restock around it and rotate in new favorites.

how we roll

Fast-moving and frictionless.

Great tech only matters if it makes life easier. Here's what that looks like for everyone involved.

we move fast

Quick to set up, quick to help

  • Quick, hassle-free installs
  • Responsive service from a local team
  • New products and better tech rolled in as we go
for shoppers

Tap, take, and go

  • No app, no line, no cashier
  • Open around the clock
  • Put it back if you change your mind
for hosts

An amenity that runs itself

  • Equipment, stocking, and placement are free
  • We watch inventory remotely and restock for you
  • Maintenance and support are on us
what we care about

Our values.

Make it effortless

If something takes an extra step, we look for a way to remove it. For shoppers, for hosts, and for our own team.

Keep moving forward

We're always testing better tech and smarter ways to work, and the good stuff makes its way to your cooler.

Be a good neighbor

We're San Diegans serving San Diegans. We treat every building we're in like it's on our own block.

Earn trust with every tap

Clear charges, real people when you need a hand, and a quick fix when something's off.

local to san diego

Right here on Morena Blvd.

We're a San Diego company through and through. Our home base sits just off Mission Bay, and our own team installs, stocks, and services the coolers we place around town. When you call, you're talking to people who know your neighborhood.

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Mission Bay Pacific Ocean Morena Blvd Tap and Take HQ
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Let's make shopping effortless where you are.

Hosts, bring a free smart cooler or micro market to your property. Shoppers, here's everything you need to tap, take, and go.