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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 & Cons
- Customizable delivery options
- Easy way to try new restaurants
- Brings food to your door
- 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?
Will my courier bring the meal to my door or inside my office?
What if Uber Eats takes too long?
Why am I paying a fee for busy areas?
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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Uber Eats Company Information
- Company Name:
- Uber Eats
- Website:
- www.ubereats.com