DoorDash, Postmates, GrubHub, UberEats, Eat24 & Other Meal Delivery Services
Mar 27, 2019, 6:40 am
#91
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I love Grubhub!
How great is that! Order online from a favorite restaurant. Don't have to talk to anyone (no offense, but sometimes the person on the phone at our favorite Mexican restaurant can't understand what the hell I'm saying). Schedule a delivery within a 20-minute time frame. Add the tip online.
Perfection.
Perfection.
Mar 27, 2019, 7:07 am
#93
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What about Uber Eats?
I really don't understand the differences among all of these. I still call ahead then pick up things in-person.
I really don't understand the differences among all of these. I still call ahead then pick up things in-person.
Mar 27, 2019, 7:09 am
#94
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I use Uber Eats, the service is pretty good as it ties into uber. But the fees are high, they just changed the fee structure. You have a fixed delivery fee of around $4-$8 then a 15% service fee. Unless I'm really tied up or the meal is being expensed, I would rather just call and pickup myself.
Mar 27, 2019, 8:52 am
#96
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I usually use a local meal delivery service that has been purchased by BiteSquad, but I've also used Uber Eats and Grubhub as they each have different restaurants available. I've been pretty pleased with all of them. When we have to work late, the meal delivery services are particularly nice because we can start an order online and just email everyone a link so they can add their order to it, without someone having to go through and ask what each person wants, and then the back and forth about what dressing do you want, what side, etc.
Mar 27, 2019, 9:15 am
#97
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The Chinese restaurant, Little Caesar's, two other local pizza shops, Sonic, Wendy's, Starbucks, a French bakery, and Noodles & Company are about 3-5 minutes away. The Vietnamese restaurant, Thai restaurant, Chipotle, and Qdoba are 7-8 minutes away. Our favorite Middle Eastern restaurant is very close to Baby Swede's ninja gym, so I just pick up during or right after practice. Really not sure why I would want to pay extra and tip someone to get our food when I can get it just as easily and quicker.
Mar 27, 2019, 9:57 am
#98
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This is how I feel about Caviar. It’s the new pizza delivery. Yes, I can save $$ on fees and/or tip by going out to fetch the food on my own. But I pay those fees to avoid having to do it. I live in a city with tough parking so that’s a big factor. Maybe i wouldn’t use it if I could avoid parking although my favorite spots are a 15-20 minute drive each way and parking IS a factor!
I’ve also used these services last year when the taxi took us to our Airbnb rental and I needed to get a supper delivery at 7:30p before I had my rental car. I even repeated the service for breakfast before getting the rental.
I’ve also used these services last year when the taxi took us to our Airbnb rental and I needed to get a supper delivery at 7:30p before I had my rental car. I even repeated the service for breakfast before getting the rental.
Mar 27, 2019, 10:02 am
#99
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It’s really just about paying for convenience - we fly to save time on driving or taking the train but must select the airline. Or I guess we choose which transportation mode we want for a trip.
I never used a meal delivery service until I became a parent. I love it and some parent friends don’t love it.
Mar 27, 2019, 10:03 am
#100
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Mar 27, 2019, 10:07 am
#102
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Yep, I use the online food ordering sites whenever possible because it reduces the confusion.
rwya
Both you and the restaurant get a record of what was ordered.
I generally don't use the ordering kiosks at fast-food places unless there's a major line because it's still faster to tell the person the order than to scroll through. When it comes to delivery/takeout - technology rules.
Especially when it comes to pizza/wings kind of delivery where it's easy to get a repeat-order.
rwya
Both you and the restaurant get a record of what was ordered.
I generally don't use the ordering kiosks at fast-food places unless there's a major line because it's still faster to tell the person the order than to scroll through. When it comes to delivery/takeout - technology rules.
Especially when it comes to pizza/wings kind of delivery where it's easy to get a repeat-order.
Mar 27, 2019, 10:09 am
#103
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Finally... each smartphone brand does a great job with what we need out of the phone. Each car brand does a good job. And each delivery service does a good job. Each category depends on their staff and in general, they’re mostly excellent. I really appreciate the service.
i also love lyft and only eschew uber because their former ceo was caught on video being really mean to somebody. When this happens to lyft, I’m going to be stuck! My united boycott after Dao only lasted a year before I needed a nonstop for Sfo/rdu...
i also love lyft and only eschew uber because their former ceo was caught on video being really mean to somebody. When this happens to lyft, I’m going to be stuck! My united boycott after Dao only lasted a year before I needed a nonstop for Sfo/rdu...
Mar 27, 2019, 10:12 am
#104
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Finally... each smartphone brand does a great job with what we need out of the phone. Each car brand does a good job. And each delivery service does a good job. Each category depends on their staff and in general, they’re mostly excellent. I really appreciate the service.
Mar 27, 2019, 10:12 am
#105
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The Chinese restaurant, Little Caesar's, two other local pizza shops, Sonic, Wendy's, Starbucks, a French bakery, and Noodles & Company are about 3-5 minutes away. The Vietnamese restaurant, Thai restaurant, Chipotle, and Qdoba are 7-8 minutes away. Our favorite Middle Eastern restaurant is very close to Baby Swede's ninja gym, so I just pick up during or right after practice. Really not sure why I would want to pay extra and tip someone to get our food when I can get it just as easily and quicker.