The 8 Best Grocery Delivery Services to Try in 2018

If you’re an Amazon Prime member and based in a major city, AmazonFresh may become your go-to grocery delivery service. For $14.99, customers can select from over 500,000 items, and have them delivered the same day. Early morning delivery times are also available, and will be shipped within your requested 2-3 hour window of choice. The selection includes fresh produce, home essentials, and toys, among other must-have products.

AmazonFresh initially launched in Seattle in 2007, but it’s expanded to other major cities worldwide. You can access the online Amazon grocery story at any time, making it easy for anyone to complete their shopping “trip” on their computer or mobile device. And thanks to the company’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market, the grocery store products are also available for purchase and delivery. If you’re in the Seattle area, there are also two locations where you can pick up your pre-packaged groceries.

Curious about AmazonFresh? You can sign up for a 30-day trial to see how it can clear up your calendar, while also filling up your fridge.

A relatively new startup, Brandless has taken the e-commerce world by storm with its deals. Brandless sells everyday items, and there’s no need to compare prices. Every product is available for $3. The sleek packaging is as simplistic as the concept, and membership costs $36 per year.

Whether you’re looking for maple syrup, a mug, or tampons, Brandless has a product to fit your needs. Products are all non-GMO, and there are items listed as organic, fair trade, kosher, gluten free, and added sugar-free.

The company also gives back, as 10 meals are donated to people facing hunger with each membership sign up. After that, two meals are donated every time you shop. Brandless currently ships to the contiguous United States.

Thrive is a market looking to bring people into a more food-accessible community. Touting wholesale prices that save you 25-50 percent off retail prices, their direct buying strategy brings you fresh, quality products for less. Grocery items are screened to ensure that they are free of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

Customers are offered a 30-day trial to test this option, and shoppers can search based on their “values.” The categories listed include items that are gluten-free, for moms, paleo-friendly, raw, staples, or vegan. And don’t forget about Fido. Thrive also sells pet products for your cat and dog.

The company is also helping others along the way. For each paid annual membership, the company offers free membership to a low-income family. You can order Thrive from anywhere in the contiguous United States.

Many East Coast residents rely on FreshDirect for their home and office grocery deliveries. The service is available in locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Over the summer, FreshDirect also goes to homes on the Jersey Shore and the Hamptons.

Partnerships with local farms, dairies, and fisheries help you get fresh food fast. They offer more than 3,000 food products and the list of available items changes depending on the season. Because of this focus, there are more food items and fewer home essentials compared to other services. That being said, there is a sizable selection of goods in the “Supplies” tab on the site.

FreshDirect is geared toward solving your time constraint problems. Customers can order their items a week in advance or at 11 pm the night before a delivery. Your products can ship as soon as the next day, and most minimum orders are $30.

Started back in 1989, Peapod now serves 24 U.S. markets in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin.

Peapod looks to be the most efficient delivery service, with filters catered toward matching you with the ultimate grocery list. You can “Order Genius,” a feature that analyzes your frequent purchases and recommends items you should add to your cart. Peapod also offers meal kits, so you can order all the groceries needed for a particular dish to prepare for yourself and others in one click. The Express Shop also allows you to type in your list, submit it, and receive product suggestions.

From the next day to two weeks beforehand, you can load your e-cart any time of day. Your items can be delivered to you, or there are pick-up locations in select areas. All new customers get 60 days of free delivery.

Google Express partners with major retailers to provide anything you need. Among those is taking care of your groceries. Customers can go online and browse snack foods, cooking & baking ingredients, and pantry essentials, among other categories.

Food products come from stores including Walmart, Costco, Target, and Walgreens. Delivery options are available for next day or two-day shipping. There are no membership fees with this service, and most delivery is free if you meet the store minimum. Most minimums are $25-$35.

Your Google Express account also keeps you organized with a shopping list. Add, remove, and adjust your wishlist whenever to determine which essentials you’d like to prioritize.

Residents in cities like LA, Miami, New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and others can enjoy Instacart delivery service for all of their grocery necessities. You can have your products delivered in as little as an hour, or you can pick them up at your local store.

Instacart hires personal shoppers to fulfill each request from whichever store you’ve selected. Whole Foods Market, Fairway, Costco, CVS, and Petco are just a few of the stores affiliated with Instacart. The company also sets itself apart with Instacart Express, a grocery delivery membership that you can sign up for on a monthly or yearly basis. The feature includes unlimited free deliveries on orders over $35, and the opportunity to order from multiple stores for a single order with no added fees.

All orders have a minimum of $10, and there is no delivery fee if your order exceeds $35.

Launched in 2014, Shipt caters to people in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Shipt partners with retailers in each of the 72 cities where the service is provided, and Shipt shoppers pick up everything you need. This more personable option brings your food and everyday essentials to you with same-day delivery. You can pay on a monthly basis for $14, or commit to a $99 per year membership.

Shipt sells products from Target, so lovers of the retailer will enjoy this delivery option.