Best Food Delivery Services for 2022
We no longer live in the days when ordering delivery could only mean a pie from your neighborhood pizza place. It’s 2022 and the rise of food delivery services (and their easy-to-use apps) has exponentially increased your options. But all that choice means it can be hard to determine which is the best food delivery service for you.
I’ve tested them out so you can make the right choice for whatever you need, whenever you need it.
Food delivery service apps can bring meals from your favorite local restaurants and chains to your doorstep with just a few taps on your phone… and in roughly the same amount of time as your old pizza standby. Most of these apps let you choose from a range of restaurants, from fast-food options (such as McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell) to popular chains (such as California Pizza Kitchen and TGI Fridays) to greasy spoons, fine dining and everything in between.
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Want to give one a try? When you sign up, usually with your email address and a password, most of these apps will give you free delivery offers or other discounts.
Here are the best food delivery apps for 2022, all of which are available on iOS and Android. A major caveat: I tested them all out (a true hardship) where I live in Louisville, Kentucky, prior to the onset of the pandemic. Your experience will likely vary depending on your location, the time of day when you order, and the current promotions available.
Read more: The Best Alcohol, Beer and Wine Delivery Services Most of the apps look and work similarly, and most have similar restaurant choices available. It should be noted that many have been criticized for alleged issues like tipping policies for drivers, withholding money from restaurants for fake phone orders, and creating lower profit margins for restaurants in general, since the apps can charge them up to 30% in fees.
When possible, restaurant owners recommend ordering directly from the restaurant and picking up the food, or using their own delivery service when available. If you want to save money, download a few of these apps to see which will give you the best deal. Read more: The Best Meat Delivery and Subscription Services for 2022