We Ranked the 6 Best Food Delivery Service Apps, And Here’s What We Found.
If you’re like me (and the rest of the corporate world) you probably spend the majority of your lunch breaks eating at your desk or huddled around the conference room table with Karen from Marketing, Eddy from IT, and Sanjay from Engineering. With competition being stiff these days, we’ve compiled a cheat-sheet with our favorite 6 delivery apps along with some “glib” commentary. We’ve also tossed in a GrubHub coupon to save you (and Karen from Marketing) $7 bucks on your first order.
1. Grubhub
With arguably the largest national reach (50,000 restaurants in 1,100 cities), Grubhub has been on a tear lately buying up competitors and wrapping them into their efficient delivery platform. The delivery fee varies, and it’s set by the individual restaurant.
2. Seamless
While still using the Seamless brand, this platform is actually owned and operated by Grubhub and it is not a national platform. Diners in the New York tri-state area would be most familiar with Seamless as many still have a connection with the smaller brand. This is essentially Grubhub “dressed up” as a different brand. The delivery fee is $6.
3. Uber Eats
I’m constantly using Uber to get around town, but for some reason I never think to tap into their food delivery platform. While I like that Uber Eats can share the credit cards and account information that I have setup with their ride-sharing app, I find myself rarely using Uber Eats. Their delivery fee structure is interesting, it starts at $4.99 and then goes up based on the distance from the restaurant. With a solid platform, and typically reliable service, I’ll be exploring this app more in the upcoming months.
4. Postmates
Postmates’ origin is a bit different than Grubhub; for example, most of their early success was based around non-curated delivery. More specifically, users would request just about anything delivered rather than scrolling through a list of curated menus that are available. By being early to this format, over the years Postmates has adjusted to being more of a traditional food delivery platform, but the original concept still holds true, and they will deliver anything you want. The delivery fee ranges between $1.99-$9.99 depending on the merchant’s status.
5. DoorDash
Not that you’re going to be throwing down chardonnay at your desk on a Tuesday, but in addition to being an efficient delivery platform, DoorDash loves to tout the fact that you can purchase alcohol through their platform, which some of their competitors don’t offer. My one complaint with DoorDash is their customer service. While they do respond pretty quickly, it’s definitely someone outside of the country, and sometimes there is a language barrier (think call centers in Bangalore).
6. Instacart
Probably not the best option for a quick lunch in the office (usually takes 2-3 hours for a delivery), but if you’re looking to order grocery store fare, or stock the kitchen shelves, this is your best bet. When Karen from Marketing makes her famous margaritas for Cinco de Mayo, she looks no further than Instacart for her supplies.
