5 New DoorDash Features That Will Revolutionize How You Shop From Your Phone

Remember the days before DoorDash? It was a dark time when acquiring food meant abandoning your cozy spot on the couch, wrestling into “outside” clothes, and running into people you definitely weren’t in the mood to see. It’s legitimately hard to recall what it was like — did we actually call places? With a phone?

Well, fast-forward to now and the delivery geniuses at DoorDash have just unveiled their biggest app update in a decade. They’ve pulled out all the stops, taking the shopping game to a whole new level — and we’re all invited to the party.

The newly redesigned DoorDash app isn’t just for catering to your lazy-hour taco desires anymore — it’s your gateway to everything you could possibly want or need from your neighborhood on-demand. I, for one, have been waiting impatiently for the day when I could have basically anything I want delivered to me, at any time of day, without the hassle of leaving the house or looking presentable. Well, the future is now! From groceries to makeup, dog treats to takeout, it’s all just a few taps away.

Keep scrolling for our favorite five features from DoorDash’s latest update.

1. No Longer Just For Midnight Cravings

Welcome to the dawn of the refreshed DoorDash app, where it’s so much more than just your hotline for snack cravings (although it should still be your go-to for that, too!). The upgraded app has expanded to connect you to seemingly every product under the sun, from perfectly ripe avocados for your homemade guac to that must-have mascara you ran out of just before a big night out.

In the midst of life’s busyness, there’s truly no better feeling than knowing you can put off the grocery, convenience, or liquor store run you had to do and instead open the DoorDash app to get anything you need delivered on-demand. There are even retail stores available on DoorDash, so you can say goodbye to dealing with chaotic shopping centers or labyrinthian malls when you’re not in the mood.

2. New Search Features

One of the most exciting parts of the new DoorDash app is the recently launched universal search bar that basically acts as your personal concierge. Can’t stop thinking about an elaborate spaghetti dinner? Just type “pasta” into the search bar and you’ll get an endless list of local restaurants, plus grocery delivery options if you feel like showing off in the kitchen. Need a refill of your fave SPF on the eve of a vacation but don’t have time to run to the drugstore? Use the universal search bar to find the product and store that’s right for you. If you’ve ever spent 20 painstaking minutes trying to find what you want only to give up in a huff (hi, it’s me), you’ll appreciate the sweet relief of popping a word into the search bar and being guided to exactly what you need.

3. New Grocery, Retail, And Browse Tabs

The magic doesn’t stop there. The revamped DoorDash app also includes a set of new tabs including Grocery, Retail, and Browse that act as your digital shopping guides, helping you find what you’re looking for — no matter the category — without the headache of infinite scrolling.

Now, it’s easier than ever to find your favorite snack foods and last-minute essentials from your local grocer in the Grocery tab, or stock up on fresh flowers and party supplies for an impromptu late summer dinner party in the Retail tab. And if you’re simply looking for inspiration on what to order, DoorDash’s new Browse tab helps you discover the more than 100,000 non-restaurant businesses that are available to you, right at your fingertips.

4. Multiple Shopping Carts

When you’re swamped with work, life, and everything in between, keeping track of more than one shopping list can feel like an impossible feat. Now, DoorDash makes it easy to maintain and add to separate carts for groceries, cosmetics, back-to-school supplies for the kids, today’s lunch order, and anything else you need throughout the week. It’s like having a fleet of shopping carts at your service, ready to roll out at your command.

This feature is a major upgrade for those of us who need to “add to cart” immediately, before inevitably getting distracted and ending up down an early-2000s celebrity rabbit hole and forgetting what we were even shopping for in the first place.

5. Shopping Made Easier With Seamless Communication

If you’ve ever experienced the panic of getting a notification that a key ingredient is out of stock just as dinner is about to hit the stove, DoorDash feels your pain. They’ve made some tweaks to their app to design a more convenient way to handle substitutions and ensure you get what you want — or the next best item. Stay in control throughout the whole process with seamless in-app communication with your Dasher where you can share substitution preferences and approvals if a change or swap is needed.

Turn your smartphone into the ultimate shopping hub with the DoorDash app and get everything you need from your neighborhood with ease, right when you need it. Whether you’re on a stock-up mission for the week or just feel like exploring your neighborhood’s newest eats, DoorDash has you covered, better than ever.

Updated app will be gradually rolling out to consumers over the next few months; availability varies by device type and market.