Food Delivery or Pickup

Currentlythere are 62078 Food products available for same-day delivery or pickup on Instacart.

It's simple. Using the Instacart app or websiteshop for products from your store of choice near you.
Once you place your orderInstacart will connect you with a personal shopper in your area to shop and deliver your order.
Contactless delivery is available with our "Leave at my door" option.
You can track your order's progress and communicate with your shopper every step of the way using the Instacart app or website.

Learn more about how to place an order here.

The best part about Instacart is that you can choose when you would like to schedule your delivery.
You can get same-day delivery in as fast as one houror choose a dropoff time for later in the day or week to fit your schedule.

To make sure you get your delivery as scheduledwe recommend—

• Turning on notifications for the Instacart app
• Keeping an eye out for text messages and phone calls from your Instacart shopper
• Leaving helpful instructions for parkinggate codesor other clues to find your home.

Learn more about Instacart same-day delivery here.

Using the Instacart app or websiteselect a store of your choice near you that offers pickupselect Pickupand then select your preferred pickup location from which you’d like to place your order.

Thenwhen you arrive at the store of your choiceuse the Instacart app to notify us.
Depending on the storea shopper or store employee will bring the groceries to your caror you can pick them up at the designated area.

Learn more about pickup orders here.

Here's a breakdown of Instacart delivery cost:

• Delivery fees start at $3.99 for same-day orders over $35. Fees vary for one-hour deliveriesclub store deliveriesand deliveries under $35.
• Service fees vary and are subject to change based on factors like location and the number and types of items in your cart. Orders containing alcohol have a separate service fee.
• Tipping is optional but encouraged for delivery orders. It’s a great way to show your shopper appreciation and recognition for excellent service. 100% of your tip goes directly to the shopper who delivers your order.

Instacart pickup cost:

• There may be a “pickup fee” (equivalent to a delivery fee for pickup orders) on your pick up order that is typically $1.99 for non-Instacart+ members. Instacart+ membership waives this like it would a delivery fee.
• Pick up orders have no service feesregardless of non-Instacart+ or Instacart+ membership.

Learn more about Instacart pricing here.

When an item you want is out-of-stock at the storeyour shopper will follow your replacement preferences.

You can set item and delivery instructions in advanceas well as chat directly with your shopper while they shop and deliver your items. You can tell the shopper to:

• Find Best Match: By defaultyour shopper will use their best judgement to pick a replacement for your item.
• Pick Specific Replacement: You can pick a specific alternative for the shopper to purchase if your first choice is out-of-stock.
• Don't Replace: For items you’d rather not replacechoose “Don't replace” to get a refund if the item is out of stock.

Learn more about instructions for specific items or replacements here.

If something isn’t rightyou’ve got options. In the Instacart app or websiteyou can report:

• Missing items
• Incorrect items
• Damaged items
• Poor replacements
• Early/late orders

If an order never cameor you get someone else’s orderyou can reach out to Instacart Customer Experience.