Ordering food with an app was limited to fast food such as Pizza and Chinese food. However, now you can also order from your favorite restaurant and have that delicious meal delivered to your doorstep.
Or you can order your groceries and have them delivered to your house and ready to cook or store in your refrigerator.
There are more and more apps popping up that offer online food delivery services but some are better known and have been around longer.
Here are my top 5 restaurant food delivery apps in the USA and most of their pros and cons.
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Uber Eats:
About Uber Eats: This app is the leader in the restaurant food delivery market and is available in more than 6,000 cities worldwide.
Pros:
- Wide availability in over 6,000 cities worldwide.
- Integration with the Uber app for easy access.
- Offers promotions and discounts to users.
- Provides real-time tracking of orders and delivery.
Cons:
- Can have high delivery fees and service charges.
- Limited restaurant options in some areas.
- Customer support can be difficult to reach at times.
DoorDash:
About DoorDash: DoorDash is another popular app that is gaining in popularity and offers restaurant food delivery from over 450,000 restaurants across the US and Canada.
Pros:
- Delivery from over 450,000 restaurants across the US and Canada.
- Offers a subscription service for free delivery and other benefits.
- Provides real-time tracking of orders and delivery.
- Offers contactless delivery options.
Cons:
- High service fees and delivery charges.
- Inconsistent delivery times and quality.
- Customer support can be slow to respond.
Grubhub:
About Grubhub: Grubhub is one of the oldest restaurant food delivery apps and offers delivery from over 300,000 restaurants in over 4,000 US cities.
Pros:
- Large selection of over 300,000 restaurants in over 4,000 US cities.
- Offers a rewards program for frequent users.
- Provides real-time tracking of orders and delivery.
- Offers contactless delivery options.
Cons:
- Can have high delivery fees and service charges.
- Inconsistent delivery times and quality.
- Limited availability in some areas.
Postmates:
About Postmates: Postmates offers delivery from a variety of restaurants as well as convenience and grocery stores. It operates in over 4,200 US cities
Pros:
- Delivery from a variety of restaurants as well as convenience and grocery stores.
- Provides real-time tracking of orders and delivery.
- Offers a subscription service for free delivery and other benefits.
- Offers contactless delivery options.
Cons:
- High delivery fees and service charges.
- Limited availability in some areas.
- Inconsistent delivery times and quality.
Seamless:
About Seamless: Seemless is another popular app that offers delivery from over 12,000 restaurants in over 900 US cities.
Pros:
- Large selection of over 12,000 restaurants in over 900 US cities.
- Provides real-time tracking of orders and delivery.
- Offers a rewards program for frequent users.
- Offers contactless delivery options.
Cons:
- Can have high delivery fees and service charges.
- Limited availability in some areas.
- Inconsistent delivery times and quality.
It’s important to note that the popularity and availability of food delivery apps may vary by location and over time.
Before using one of these apps it is important to know what restaurant in your area is using them. Ordering by using the right app can make the whole process from ordering to delivery smoother and faster.
This list is in random order and some apps might be more popular in certain areas than others.
Restaurant Food App Limitations
If you live in a more rural or remote area, you can check the food delivery app or their website to see if there are any available restaurants or drivers nearby.
You can also try contacting their customer support to see if they can provide more information on availability in your specific location.
Where To Download Restaurant Food Delivery Apps.
Most people use either an android phone or an Apple Iphone. Here are links to their app store.
Google App store: https://play.google.com/store/apps?device=phone
Apple app store: https://www.apple.com/app-store/
Tipping For Food Delivery
In a restaurant, it is a general rule to tip 15 – 20% and although you don’t have to tip a food delivery, and sometimes the tip can be added in the app I think it is still a good custom to tip the delivery driver some cash money.
You can read my opinion about tipping for food delivery in this article.
Restaurant Food Delivery Apps – My Opinion
Based on my own experience I believe that there will be more and more food and grocery delivery apps available in the future.
With more apps, there will also be more competition and that means that such things as the speed of delivery and added services are becoming more important.
The apps that you use will make it very convenient and easy to get restaurant food delivered to your door. However, in more rural situations you might not be able to use them.
