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Uber Eats is a food delivery service from Uber, the popular rideshare app. With Uber Eats, customers use a website or app to order food from a choice of hundreds of restaurants and have it delivered directly to their door for a small fee. Many popular restaurants work with the company.

Pros
  • Customizable delivery options
  • Easy way to try new restaurants
  • Brings food to your door
Cons
  • Multiple fees

How does Uber Eats work?

Uber Eats lets you order food from your favorite restaurants and have it delivered to your door, even if the restaurant does not traditionally offer a delivery option. Hundreds of restaurants across the country have partnered with Uber Eats, and you can browse the company’s website for participating restaurants. Uber Eats works in three steps:

1. Browse the Uber Eats app

If you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for, use the browse feature on the app or website to scroll through participating restaurants. You can see your options by putting in the address where you want the food delivered. The website breaks down participating restaurants by category, the type of meal (breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert) and whether the restaurant has any special offers. You can browse national chain restaurants, local eateries, coffee shops and grocery stores.

The delivery fee, service area and expected wait time for each restaurant are listed upfront.

2. Place your Uber Eats order

Once you choose a restaurant, you can browse the menu, add what you want to your cart and proceed to checkout. You can leave instructions for the delivery driver (such as a gate code or where to leave the food) and make a note if you need additional items, such as straws or utensils. On the delivery page, you can:

  • Place the order now or schedule a future delivery
  • Specify where you want the order dropped off
  • Add a payment method
  • See your total cost, including delivery and service fees

Group orders

Uber Eats has a group order option for those ordering food for many people. This option lets you send a link to everyone ordering so they can individually add their items to the cart. Once everyone has placed their order, you can pay for it all at once.

3. Track your Uber Eats order

Uber Eats’ website and app allow you to track your order in real time. Once you place your order, you can see when your order leaves the restaurant and track the driver’s location until they arrive.

Uber Eats cost and fees

Uber Eats makes it simple to enjoy your favorite meals at home, but you pay for the convenience. The menu prices are occasionally higher — it’s not uncommon to see a meal listed for $7.99 on the restaurant's website or in-house menu and then see it listed for $9.99 or more on Uber Eats. This inflation on menu prices is not consistent across the board, but it does occur. Other fees include:

  • Delivery fees vary by restaurant and are listed upfront during the ordering process. These fees range from $1 to $5.
  • A service fee of 15% of your total order price. This fee is not charged when you order from a restaurant that handles its own deliveries.
  • A fee for small orders. This varies by city and restaurant. You can avoid this fee by adding more items.

Uber Eats also charges restaurants to be part of its delivery program, so many smaller companies lose money when customers use Uber Eats. If you are trying to support local businesses, it may be more cost-effective for you (and the restaurant) to order directly to avoid these extra charges.

Uber Eats FAQ

Do you tip Uber Eats drivers?
Tips are not required, but the drivers appreciate them. Uber Eats drivers are independent contractors who make a small hourly wage but do not receive benefits or compensation for gas, mileage, tolls or vehicle maintenance. If the driver gets your food to you promptly, you should tip them.
Will my courier bring the meal to my door or inside my office?
When you order, you can specify whether you want your food brought to your door or front gate. You can also request the driver to meet you at the curb. Drivers may leave your food at the front desk of your office or apartment building, but they won’t bring it directly into your home, office or apartment. Most drivers will meet you at the front door of your home or office.
What if Uber Eats takes too long?
If your order is taking longer than expected, it's usually because the restaurant is taking more time to make your order. You can track your order and even contact the driver to get updates on delivery times. If you’re unhappy with the delivery time, you can request a refund. According to the website, if your driver arrived, attempted to contact you and could not deliver the order, you are charged for the order and won’t receive a refund.
Why am I paying a fee for busy areas?
Drivers must navigate traffic, long lines and other external problems in busy areas, so Uber Eats charges an increased fee in these locations. You may also see increased delivery fees if there are many drivers in a specific area.

Is Uber Eats good?

Uber Eats is a great way to try new restaurants without leaving the comfort of your home. The service is a convenient way to enjoy local food, but the costs do add up. Uber Eats also charges restaurants to be part of its delivery program, so many smaller companies make less profit when they use this service. We think Uber Eats is a great option for trying new restaurants, but the delivery charges can quickly make eating out more expensive.

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2025

    I am disabled and have severe diet restrictions. I cannot eat at restaurants because of it. When they miss items I cannot just run to store. I use a walker to get up & down stairs. I use a walker most days.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025

    I am extremely disappointed with my recent experience with Uber Eats. I placed an order for groceries, expecting timely delivery, but not only did I never receive my items, I also haven't been refunded despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue. I contacted customer service several times, hoping for assistance, but encountered unhelpful responses and a lack of accountability. It's frustrating to pay for goods that were never delivered and even more so when the company fails to rectify the situation. This level of service is unacceptable, and I will not be using Uber Eats EVER again. I strongly advise others to reconsider before relying on this service, as their customer support and delivery reliability are severely lacking. This is how they treat their members.

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      Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025

      These guys are the worst. They changed drivers. Then added more routes to the second driver after he picked up the food. Food arrived ice cold. Tried to cancel. Then they put me on hold for 35 min and said I took too long to cancel. Asked for a refund and they said they can only offer 4 bucks. No thank you. I declined. They honestly don’t have any customer service. Trash company.

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      Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

      Uber started out great, but now it's a total scam. They don't update the menu, the restaurants, or the stores. The drivers say the product isn't available and give you a more expensive one to boost their rating. I placed an order at McDonald's, the famous Grinch Happy Meal. 35 minutes after receiving the order, the delivery driver never showed up, they never marked it as "working on the order," in fact, it was out of stock. I had to cancel it because it was for kids and for the same day, not the next. In the end, they didn't even have my order because it was out of stock after I called. There was no preparation or driver, but they still charged me and simply stole my money.

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      Reviewed Dec. 6, 2025

      I NEVER activated Uber One again. This same scam happened to my roommate. My credit card is BRAND NEW, never entered to the Uber app, all the sudden I have a monthly subscription even though I have not been billed in the previous months. There is an actual class-action lawsuit incoming if this continues to others.

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      Reviewed Dec. 6, 2025

      Uber Eats is so poorly managed. First, they charge huge delivery fees, but at some point, it does make sense if you're receiving food on time and you're getting what you've ordered. I had a bad experience with Eats. I ordered 3 coffees and some plain Timbits. My order was accepted and I received a call immediately from the Tim's that they don't have plain tims, "We can send sour Tim's." I said, "No, cancel them bits, just send me my coffee." They can't cancel one particular item. So I was only left with one option to cancel the whole order, which I did.

      I paid 30 dollars for 3 coffee and 6 bits. Already absurd amount but CRAVINGS! They charged me $15 dollars just because Tim Hortons accepted my order and now Uber Eats have to pay them for their inconvenience. And My INCONVENIENCE? They are just looting people. If Tim Hortons didn't have something available, just don't accept that order or at least give them option to cancel one item, which they don't have so that customer doesn't have to pay so much to cancel that order. Their customer service is also poor. Got no help whatsoever. Only got texts like - "Try To Understand the situation, we have to pay merchant." So they were at fault and still got paid.

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      After a positive interaction with Uber Eats, The Phx increased their star rating on Dec. 12, 2025.

      Updated review: Dec. 12, 2025

      Third times a charm! The difference in overall experience was exceptional. Big praise and thanks to Bradley the UberEats driver and the individual with customer support when wanting to add another additional tip for the driver. Well done guys 🙌👏👍👍

      Original Review: Dec. 6, 2025

      Very poor results. I am a first time user with two different orders to rub me all wrong. I'll stick with Doordash. 🙏 Everything from UberEats ridiculous delivery fees, to an order delivered to the wrong address after two hours of waiting, to the second order having zero drivers for three hours. You even make it impossible to cancel the order! No way Jose UberEats, never again will I use your service. What a disgusting disappointed of your food delivery.

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      Reviewed Dec. 4, 2025

      I have used Uber Eats off and on and lately have been unhappy with their "promotion" emails. Last night I was given a free delivery option plus 40% off my order. Both were utilized - however they sneak in extra charges in the "tax and fees" listing. The "fees" ate up the majority if my discount "promotion". Don't be fooled with these "great deals" - we got two bowls of soup, one full sandwich and one half sandwich for almost $60!!!

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      Reviewed Dec. 1, 2025

      Worst experience ever- for one I was given an offer on my 1st order of $10 off a min purchase of $1 and zero delivery fee. I tried to use it and ordered from Moe's. I ordered a meal with a drink and 1 quesadilla. Total came to $34.91. They charge me$ 6.06. Service fee??? I have no idea what that is. And never gave me my drink. Tried to resolve through app but there's no place to text issue. Only one click options. Called customer service, only to find out they don't deal with food service issues, went online to Uber Eats and dealt with 3 people on chat that were rude and all told me there's nothing they can do for me. They don't know how to deal with customer issues and won't resolve any customer concerns on regards to offers and miss food.

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      Reviewed Nov. 29, 2025

      Uber Eats' customer service is absolute garbage. We ordered through the app, and an order that was quoted to take 20 minutes to arrive took over an hour. This is because the app allowed our delivery driver to accept another order, that was NOT on the way, and deliver that one first. Our food arrived ice cold, except for the milkshakes, which were entirely melted. Given how long the food sat out, it wasn't safe to consume and we were charged almost $100 for inedible food. I contacted customer service through the app, which collected the pertinent details and advised they would respond in 48 hours.

      For comparison, DoorDash immediately handles these types of problems and offers a refund immediately if there is a problem with the order. Not Uber Eats. I waited the 48 hours, after which I received an email that they "took steps to address the problem." That's it. No refund, no other accountability, just an assurance that they "took steps." I got in touch with them over chat, and they basically told me to get effed. Uber Eats is terrible. Do not use them.

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      Uber Eats Company Information

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      Uber Eats
      Website:
      www.ubereats.com