diff --git a/.github/workflows/e2e.yml b/.github/workflows/e2e.yml
index ebf71bf49..07fd7adfc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/e2e.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/e2e.yml
@@ -44,22 +44,6 @@ jobs:
       run: yarn playwright install --with-deps
     - name: Check test environment
       run: docker ps
-    - name: Wait for application to be ready
-      run: |
-        echo "Waiting for Mealie to be ready..."
-        for i in {1..60}; do
-          if curl -f http://localhost:9000/login/ >/dev/null 2>&1; then
-            echo "Mealie is ready!"
-            break
-          fi
-          if [ $i -eq 60 ]; then
-            echo "Timeout waiting for Mealie to be ready"
-            docker logs mealie
-            exit 1
-          fi
-          echo "Attempt $i/60: Mealie not ready yet, waiting 2 seconds..."
-          sleep 2
-        done
     - name: Run Playwright tests
       run: yarn playwright test
     - name: Destroy Test Environment