EatStreet is a food ordering platform that started in Madison, Wisconsin and is strongest in college towns and mid-sized US cities. You order from local restaurants through the EatStreet site or app, for delivery or for pickup.
The menu price is only the start. Whether an EatStreet order is good value depends on the fees added at checkout, whether you choose delivery or pickup, and whether the code you enter actually covers that restaurant.
Who delivers your EatStreet order
On EatStreet, some restaurants use their own drivers and others are delivered by EatStreet's own couriers. That affects delivery times, fees and who to contact if something goes wrong. The restaurant page usually shows an estimated delivery time and the delivery fee before you add anything to the basket.
If an EatStreet order is late or incomplete, report it through the app order page rather than calling the restaurant first. That creates a record for any refund or credit.
Reading the EatStreet checkout
An EatStreet total can include the food, a delivery fee, a service fee, sales tax and a tip. Some restaurants also set a small-order fee or a minimum order before delivery is allowed. Read the itemised breakdown on the final screen, not the menu prices.
Menu prices on EatStreet can differ from prices in the restaurant itself. Some restaurants mark up items on delivery platforms to cover commission. If you order from one place often, compare its own menu once to see whether a markup exists.
Fees are set per restaurant and can change with distance, time and demand. Two EatStreet restaurants with similar food can produce very different totals for the same basket.
Pickup is the quiet saving
Choosing pickup on EatStreet usually removes the delivery fee and often reduces or removes the service fee. For a restaurant close to home or on the way back from work, pickup can save more than any code.
Pickup also avoids delivery-time estimates slipping on busy evenings. Order through EatStreet, get the ready time, and walk in when it is done.
Order minimums and group orders
Many EatStreet restaurants set a minimum for delivery. A single meal can fall just short, which pushes you to add a side you did not want. Group orders for a house or an office clear minimums easily and spread the delivery fee across several people.
Group orders are also where percentage codes work best, because a bigger subtotal gives a bigger discount. More on that below.
Tipping on EatStreet
EatStreet lets you tip in the app, and the tip goes to the driver. Tip on the full pre-discount food value, not the discounted total; a code lowers what you pay the platform, not the work involved in the delivery.
On pickup orders a tip is optional. Some restaurants share tips with kitchen staff, so a small one is a reasonable gesture for a large or fiddly order.
Scheduling and timing EatStreet orders
EatStreet allows scheduled orders at many restaurants. Scheduling ahead for a busy Friday evening or a game day gets you a place in the restaurant queue before the rush.
Weekday lunch is often quieter than dinner, with shorter delivery times. Late-night options depend heavily on the town; college areas tend to have more restaurants open late on EatStreet.
Getting the EatStreet order right first time
Most EatStreet complaints come from missing items and wrong modifications. Use the special-instructions box sparingly and clearly, and pick options from the menu modifiers rather than typing requests the kitchen may not read.
Check the delivery address and the phone number on your EatStreet account before paying, especially in apartment blocks and dorms. Add the building entrance or room number so the driver is not left calling you from the car park.
Save favourite restaurants and use reorder for regular meals. It avoids mistakes and makes comparing EatStreet totals over time easy.
Where the EatStreet savings are
The 15% code is the strongest general EatStreet code. Use it on the biggest order you place, such as a group order, since 15% of a $60 basket is $9.
The two sign-up codes are for new EatStreet accounts only, and normally one of them per account. The $5 code beats 10% on any first order under $50; above $50, use the 10% code instead.
EatStreet codes usually apply to the food subtotal, not to fees, tax or tip. Some restaurants are excluded from promotions, so if a code is refused, try another restaurant before assuming the code has expired.
Only one EatStreet code applies per order. Enter each and keep the one that lowers the final total most.
Common questions
Why is my EatStreet total higher than the menu?
Delivery fees, service fees, tax and tip are added, and some restaurants price items higher on delivery apps.
Is EatStreet pickup cheaper than delivery?
Usually, since the delivery fee drops away and service fees are often lower.
Can I use an EatStreet sign-up code twice?
No. Sign-up codes are for a first order on a new account.
Do EatStreet codes cover the delivery fee?
Generally not. They discount the food subtotal only.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
|---|---|---|
| $5 off | Promo code | View at EatStreet → |
| 10% off | Promo code | View at EatStreet → |
| $5 off | Promo code | View at EatStreet → |
| 15% off | Promo code | View at EatStreet → |
