Review · Shopping & services
DoorDash review
The largest US delivery app by menu count, covering restaurants, grocery, convenience and retail, with an optional DashPass membership.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 9.5
- Ease of use (25%)
- 9.0
- Value (35%)
- 8.5
DoorDash is the default choice because it simply has the most places to order from. DoorDash says the app carries more than 310,000 menus and 55,000+ grocery, convenience and retail stores across more than 4,000 cities, and it lists national chains such as Chipotle, Panera, Chick-fil-A and The Cheesecake Factory alongside local spots. There are no order minimums, you can schedule deliveries ahead, and you can pay with Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, a card or SNAP/EBT at participating merchants. Your first order comes with $0 delivery fees. The membership is DashPass: after a 30-day free trial it costs $9.99 a month and gives unlimited $0 delivery fees and up to 10% off eligible orders, plus 5% DoorDash credit back on eligible pickup orders. The benefits also carry over to Caviar. The catch is the word eligible: fee waivers depend on the store and order, and service fees and tips still apply, so check the checkout screen.
Who it is for
Most people who order restaurant food a few times a month and want the widest choice of places.
Price
Free to order; DashPass costs $9.99 a month after a 30-day free trial.
Your first 30 days on DashPass are free, then your membership auto-renews at $9.99/month.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.
Key features
- More than 310,000 menus across 4,000+ cities
- Unlimited $0 delivery fees with DashPass
- Up to 10% off eligible orders for DashPass members
- 5% DoorDash credit back on eligible pickup orders for members
- No order minimums and advance delivery scheduling
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Widest restaurant selection on this list
- Strength: DashPass benefits also work on Caviar
- Strength: Pays with Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal or SNAP/EBT at participating merchants
- Weakness: Delivery fee waivers apply only to eligible orders
- Weakness: Service fees and tips still add to the total
- Weakness: DashPass renews automatically after the trial
Key facts
- Membership: DashPass, $9.99 a month
- Free trial: 30 days
- Menus: 310,000+
- Coverage: 4,000+ cities in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
- Order minimum: None
Where it ranks
DoorDash is No. 1 in our Best Food Delivery Apps verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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