Delivery Deconstructed
At the end of a long workday, the last thing many of us want to do is start chopping veggies and preheating the oven. Here are some details about popular delivery services to help you decide what’s best when cooking is out of the question.
CAVIAR
Pros:
Some restaurants deliver through Caviar only. Easy and unique category sorting options.
Cons:
Varied delivery fees of up to $8.99, service fees up to 18 percent. Higher order minimum for busy times.
DINE IN MARIN
Pros:
No service fees. Phone ordering available.
415.927.9007
Cons:
$8.95 phone delivery fee, $6.95 online fee. A 22 percent surcharge for orders from non-partner restaurants.
DOORDASH
Pros:
Free delivery with DashPass subscription on orders $15 or more for $9.99 a month.
Cons:
11 percent service fee.
POSTMATES
Pros:
Restaurant, fast food, grocery and convenience store options. Free delivery on orders $15 or more with $9.95 monthly Postmates Unlimited membership.
Cons:
Small cart fee for orders under $12. Varied service fee, up to 19.99 percent, for non-partner restaurants.
UBER EATS
Pros:
Restaurant, fast food, grocery and convenience store options. Uber Rewards members can apply credit toward Uber rides or food orders.
Cons:
Small $2 fee for orders under $10; 15 percent service fee added to all orders.
*Keep in mind that service fees are used to cover company operating costs and do not replace tips.
