A statement recently overheard: “I have no food. I should really be an adult and go grocery shopping.”
No, you really shouldn’t.
One of the major perks of living in a city is all the modern conveniences that go along with it.
Grocery delivery is one such convenience.
If you could order your groceries with a few key strokes, and have them delivered straight to your front door, why wouldn’t you?
Grocery delivery services are nothing new, but if you’re new to the city, you might not be grocery-delivery-savvy… yet.
The following information will help get you up to speed. If used, these services will not only blow your mind, but change your life. You will be able to shop in your pajamas (although, maybe you already do that?), add valuable hours back into your day, and never worry about lugging bags of groceries around again.
So, no need to “be an adult,” and meander through the aisles of an over-crowded grocery store with a long-list and even longer lines. Let someone else do the work for you.
Ah, the joys of being an adult in the city!
Insider tips:
Most of these services take promotional and coupon codes at checkout. You can search for promotional or coupon codes for these services in Google, or check out the site Retailmenot.com, a site that offers discounts for thousands of online stores.
Pay attention to promotions marketed on these sites. Look for banner ads or other offers listed on the site’s homepage. Some services will offer you a discount off your next order, if you refer a friend. Some services offer free or unlimited delivery services.
Another perk to look out for: some of these sites offer pre-made meals, meal ideas, and recipes.
1.) Instacart: instacart.com
Promise: Fresh handpicked groceries from local stores to your front door. Groceries delivered in one hour.
Stores: Whole Foods, Fine Wines & Good Spirits, BJ’s, Green Aisle Grocery, Acme Markets, Reading Terminal Market, DiBruno Bros., Petco.
Yes, you read that correctly. You can have alcohol delivered to your door.
Process: Order groceries online, schedule delivery. Deliveries can come in as little as an hour, a few hours out, or whenever is convenient for you.
Perks: Don’t forget to click on “deals” on the top tool bar, to peruse discounted items.
If your item is out of stock, you will receive a message from the service, asking for you to approve the replacement items that they have selected. You typically receive a message when your driver is on the way and is at your door. Groceries are delivered to you in reusable shopping bags.
2.) FreshDirect: freshdirect.com
Promise: FreshDirect believes that fresh ingredients and quality food lead to nutritious, delicious meals. FreshDirect travels near and far to bring you the very best—right to your front door.
Process: Order groceries online, schedule delivery. Next day delivery is offered—can order as far as 7 days in advance.
Perks: Don’t forget to click on “coupons” and “deals” on the top sub-tool bar, to peruse discounts. Groceries are delivered to you in sealed boxes. Your frozen items are packed with ice to keep them fresh.
FreshDirect offers a special service, FreshDirect At The Office. The service offers expanded products and service offerings for ordering fresh food for your corporate events.
*Though the site advertises wine and spirits delivery, it is only for the state of New York. Fresh Direct does not deliver wine and spirits in Pennsylvania.
3.) Peapod: www.peapod.com
Promise: A fresh take on shopping convenience.
Peapod groceries come from Giant Food Stores.
Process: Order online, schedule delivery. Delivery can be next day, or as far in advance as 2 weeks.
Perks: Weekly sales, double coupons, and exclusive offers.
Get $15 off your first order. Click on “coupons” on the bottom left hand side of the screen under “About Peapod,” for promotional code and more coupon information.
Peapod also delivers to businesses– the easy, affordable way to stock the office.
4.) AmazonFresh: https://fresh.amazon.com
Promise: Fresh groceries and more delivered to your door.
AmazonFresh delivers groceries, Amazon.com items, and items from select neighborhood shops and restaurants.
*Caveat: You must have a PrimeFresh membership to shop with AmazonFresh. This membership offers unlimited grocery delivery and is only $4 more a week for Amazon Prime members. After your 30-day free trial, you will be charged $299 for the next year and annually after that. Existing Prime members who upgrade to PrimeFresh will be refunded for their Prime membership on a prorated basis.
Process: Order online, schedule delivery. Delivery can be as fast as the same day, or early the next morning.
Perks: Huge selection, from milk to electronics.
With an AmazonFresh membership, you get unlimited grocery delivery.
Free same-day and early morning grocery delivery on items over $50.
Groceries arrive in a chilled tote for freshness.
5.) Amazon PrimePantry: www.amazon.com (Type ” prime pantry” into the search bar).
Promise: Prime members can shop for groceries and household products. Low-priced everyday essentials in everyday sizes, delivered to your home.
Prime Pantry enables you to fill a virtual “box” of items from the Prime Pantry store and have them conveniently delivered to your door for a $5.99 delivery fee.
*Caveat: You must be an Amazon Prime member to use this service.
Process: Make sure you are logged into your Amazon account. Fill your Prime Pantry box.
All Prime Pantry orders are shipped using ground shipping and will arrive in 1-4 business days.
Perks: Low prices and additional savings with hundreds of coupons.
No more buying in bulk. Buy what you need, when you need it.
A flat delivery fee of $5.99 for each Prime Pantry box.
Check out discounts and promotions on the top right hand sub-tool bar where it says, “Specials, Deals, & your Pantry Store.”
*Disclaimer: Information is accurate as of 1/28/16. Philly Happening is not responsible for changes in information. Please reference the delivery service’s Web site directly to ensure accuracy of information.
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