A cheeseburger, fries and a soda remain one of America’s classic comfort meals, but what Americans pay for that combo depends heavily on where they live, according to the so-called Cheeseburger Index. A new DoorDash State of Local Commerce report, which compares the average price of a cheeseburger, fries and a soda across US cities, found … Read more
Thousands of hungry folks are out of luck. Over 36,000 DoorDash users have reported platform issues on Tuesday morning according to a Downdetector post. Downdetector offers real-time monitoring and status tracking for thousands of online services. Outage reports began at 9:30 a.m. ET with 73% of the issues happening on the mobile app. About 23% of … Read more
Think Gen Z is still spending the summer scooping ice cream and begging for shift swaps at a beach snack shack? In reality, they’re more likely to be speed-running your DoorDash order than clocking in anywhere with a manager. New data shows workers under 26 are the most rapidly growing group signing up for gig … Read more
Californians could have serious cash owed to them as a wave of class action settlements open up claims tied to data breaches, everyday purchases and even dating apps. Some payouts are relatively small, but others pay out in the thousands. With deadlines approaching over the next few months, eligible Golden State residents will want to … Read more
It’s not called DoorDance. A DoorDash driver felt insulted and degraded after an entitled customer requested that they dance for an extra gratuity, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. The 30-year-old courier, who posts under the handle OnyxLeigion_, explained that they’d received their “first ever 1-star rating” after dropping off an order of McDonald’s … Read more
Waiter, there’s an AI in my soup. Artificial intelligence has been used to carry out increasingly sophisticated frauds, from financial aid schemes to impersonating loved ones to demanding money via voice scammers. Now, food courier services are reporting a spike in scammers employing generative AI to make their food orders appear undercooked or bug-ridden so … Read more
That can’t be real. Trying to pull a fast one on a customer, a food delivery driver took things a little too far with using AI. Oftentimes, when DoorDash workers drop off a food delivery, they’ll snap a picture of it to show proof that the order went to its rightful owner. Well, one sneaky … Read more
Anything is pastable. When Forma Pasta Factory first opened its doors in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in 2019, they never dreamed they’d become America’s top eatery for Italian delivery this year, according to a recent DoorDash report. In fact, they originally planned to forego delivery service altogether. So when the third-party app announced America’s Favorite Delivery Spots … Read more
Party fowl. A DoorDash driver was caught shoving a stray chicken wing back into a takeout container after it plopped onto the concrete — then licking the sauce off his fingers as he sauntered away, all without warning the customers. The disgusted Florida customer, Trena Brown, shared the damning Ring camera footage with WJXT shortly … Read more
Late-night cravings aren’t the only thing DoorDash can help with. Starting this week, women can order a first-of-its-kind, at-home swab test for three common sexually transmitted infections and have it delivered straight to their door. The Visby Medical test is said to produce lab-accurate results in just 30 minutes — no doctors, long waits or … Read more
Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October using a SNAP/EBT card will be eligible for the discount, which will be available even … Read more
It’s love at first slice. October is National Pizza Month, and DoorDash is celebrating by dropping its first-ever list of America’s 50 Most Popular Local Pizzerias. After analyzing thousands of customer ratings and reviews from January through September 2025, the food delivery company was able to gather the best spots from five iconic pizza states: … Read more
McDonald’s is taking a huge bite out of American wallets. In a new study, financial tech company Self unwrapped startling stats surrounding delivery apps in the US to better understand the rising cost of fast food. By placing the same McDonald’s order in the 100 largest cities in the nation on all the major delivery … Read more
You’re on your own, kid. A popular momfluencer sparked a debate after dishing a list of the “controversial items” she makes her two eldest children — aged 12 and 14 — pay for with their own money. In a recent clip, TikTokker Jess Roderick — with 2.5 million followers hanging on her every word — explained that … Read more
Many parents have rules when it comes to others babysitting their little ones. No posting on social media, excessive screen time, or leaving the kids unsupervised come up a lot. No visitors is also a common one. But what happens when the “visitor” is a delivery driver from DoorDash, bringing you some food? For one mom, this exact circumstance sent … Read more
She ordered in her sleep — and woke up sauced. Miranda Knowles was stunned to find an $8 DoorDash charge on her phone for food she had zero memory of ordering — and no trace of it in her home. “I was so confused because I didn’t see any bag in the picture so I … Read more
A shameless TikTokker is being served a hot plate of drama after admitting to her followers she lied to DoorDash about a missing meal to snag a $50 credit — while proudly telling others to do the same. Keke (@twinzmomma2) posted a video to the popular social media platform on June 22, boasting about scoring … Read more
A former paramedic and One Nation candidate has slammed a delivery driving act since turning to DoorDash after stepping away from politics. Cody Scholes is working as a DoorDash employee as his pressure washing business has been slow and he spent thousands on his last campaign. He took a moment to reflect on a key … Read more
He turned dinner into drama. A particularly bold DoorDash driver unwittingly reignited the ongoing debate over tipping with a baffling request for more money — before he even delivered a customer’s takeout meal. The to-go trouble was revealed by a confused and hungry Redditor, who took to the popular chat site to share a strange exchange … Read more
He’s a hometown hero. Knicks All-Star point guard and clutch playoff performer Jalen Brunson handpicked his own namesake sandwich. Three local shops were asked to craft game-winning grinders in his honor for a contest hosted by the Knicks and DoorDash. Brunson sampled each and trusted his gut — declaring the turkey confit, sweet potato and … Read more