9 Best Grocery Delivery Services to Use in 2025
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With packed calendars and the hassles of in-person shopping, it's no wonder nearly 150 million U.S. shoppers are turning to online grocery delivery for a more convenient option."Grocery delivery services can be a game-changer for those juggling busy schedules, making it easier to prioritize healthy meals without the stress of in-store shopping," said Registered Dietitian Valerie Agyeman, R.D.
To find the best grocery delivery services, experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute put the most popular ones to the test, evaluating food quality and variety to assessing delivery fees and membership plans. While the companies on this list will bring groceries straight to you door, it's also worth noting that many retailers also offer the option to shop online and pick up in-store or curbside—often for free—a great way to save time and skip delivery fees.
Whether you’re shopping for one person or a whole family, we’ve got you covered. Find details on our testing, costs and expert tips at the end of the guide.
Pros
- Competitive pricing
- Delivery available seven days a week
- Garage delivery available
Cons
- Walmart+ membership required
Minimum order: $35 | Delivery fee: $0 same-day delivery, plus free shipping | Membership: $19.95/month or $138/year for Walmart+ membership and InHome delivery
If you live near one of the Walmart stores participating in this program, you can take advantage of the everyday low prices offered through Walmart's grocery delivery service. Enjoy same-day delivery on prepackaged and frozen meals, pantry staples, fresh produce and more, all at pretty great prices. You can even coordinate for your delivery associate to bring the groceries into your garage, put them away in your kitchen or simply place them at your doorstep. InHome Delivery is available seven days a week, with deliveries between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
We appreciate that there are no additional order fees or tips on store delivery (the delivery associates do not accept tips and are paid an hourly rate). The company also recently merged InHome delivery with the Walmart+ app, so you'll have to pay for a Walmart+ membership to use this service, but you'll receive a ton of perks like free shipping on any Walmart items (candles, shoes, holiday decorations, you name it!) with no order minimum.
Pros
- Don't need a membership to order
- Can shop straight from the app
Cons
- Minimum order is $35
Minimum order: $35 | Delivery fee: $4 same-day delivery without membership, plus service fees | Membership: Optional for $99/year or $10/month; includes free delivery on all orders over $35
Instacart is a grocery delivery service in which personal shoppers select your items from the store and then deliver them to your door. Depending on your location (Instacart works with over 80,000 stores from local grocers to larger chains), you can get same-day delivery from a variety of retailers in your area like Costco (no membership required!), Aldi, Kroger, Safeway and more. You can also access several non-grocery retailers, including Sur La Table, as well as local specialty stores like butchers and fish mongers.
You don't need a membership to order, but frequent users will save with an Instacart+ membership, which locks in a $0 delivery fee on every order over $35. Members can also earn 5% credit back on eligible pickup orders. You can shop straight from the app (available on iOS and Android) or directly from the Instacart website if you prefer your computer's bigger screen.
Because there are so many options to choose from, this delivery service is ideal for people who prefer to pick up groceries from multiple places — meat from a butcher, household staples from a big-box retailer, organic produce from a local supermarket, etc.
Pros
- No minimum order required
- Offers the option to set your dietary preferences
Cons
- One-time deliveries without a membership incur a $10 fee
Minimum order: None | Delivery fee: One-time deliveries without a membership incur a $10 fee. | Membership: Optional for $99/year or $11/month
Available in over 5,000 cities, Shipt grocery delivery service allows you shop from different stores depending on where you live, including via an exclusive partnership with Target. You'll also find options like Costco, CVS and Petco.
Our experts say that families will find the service especially helpful, as you can get your groceries along with other household items like diapers and cleaning products delivered as quickly as one hour after ordering. Shipt offers the option to set your dietary preferences — choose between heart-healthy, gluten-free, low sodium, keto, kosher, vegan and more — to better customize your shopping experience.
You can place an order whenever the store is open, even if it's open 24/7. If something isn't available or an order needs to be adjusted, you can easily communicate with your shopper via text. Shipt even offers a gift option: You can give someone the gift of a six-month or one-year Shipt membership by either emailing them directly or printing out a code to wrap yourself. We think it's the perfect present for new parents.
Pros
- No minumum order
- Skip the lines with Just Walk Out
Cons
- Delivery costs can add up
Minimum order: None | Delivery fee: Free for orders over $100 with a 2-hour delivery window for Prime members; $6.95 for orders between $50 and $100; $9.95 for orders under $50 | Membership: Free for Amazon Prime members; Amazon Prime membership is $15/month or $139/year
Amazon Fresh offers a wide variety of quality products at low prices, ranging from baby spinach and pita chips to personal care products like toothpaste and soap.
If you choose to go to an Amazon Fresh location in person, you can minimize your time at the store and shop contactless by taking advantage of Dash Cart and Just Walk Out technology. Dash Cart involves signing in using a QR code and after you're done shopping, you can exit through the store's Dash Cart Lane. Just Walk Out allows you to skip the checkout by automatically updating items in your virtual cart in real-time.
Pros
- Has over 90 dietary preference filters
- Minimum order not required
Cons
- Requires a membership
Minimum order: None | Delivery fee: $5.95 for grocery orders under $49, $20 for frozen orders under $120 and $14 for wine orders under $79; free shipping on grocery orders over $49, frozen orders over $120 and wine orders over $79 | Membership: $60/year or $12/month
With a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy, accessible and affordable, Thrive Market focuses on providing high-quality foods and household products at low prices, shipped directly to your door. It is funded by its memberships (which are required) and groceries typically ship within one business day, which we found held true in our tests (except during bouts of inclement weather). Just note that frozen orders and wine only ship on certain days of the week.
You can fill your orders via the Thrive Market app or online on your internet browser. Thrive Market offers over 100 curated shopping lists, and allows you to shop by selecting the criteria that's important to you, including over 90 dietary preferences. "I love that I can filter for gluten-free for my partner who is celiac," said one of our testers. "The filters make it so easy to find Paleo-compliant options," added another. Overall, our registered dietitians and testers were very impressed with Thrive's best-in-class organic goods available at competitive prices.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: My Honest Review of Thrive Market
Pros
- Free to sign-up, no subscription or service fees
- Has a mission to minimize food waste
Cons
- Somewhat limited selection compared to other grocer platforms
Minimum order: None | Delivery fee: $6 (delivery fee may be waived depending on location and order total) | Membership: Free to sign-up, no subscription or service fees
Founded with a mission to reduce food waste, this company offers a variety of "imperfect" products that are perfectly good to use and would have otherwise gone to waste because of cosmetic quirks, irregular sizes or surplus supply (many items are labeled with their "imperfections"). You will find an assortment of farm-fresh seasonal produce, affordable pantry staples, animal- and plant-based proteins, dairy products, dairy-alternative items, beverages, snacks and more.
Imperfect Foods assigns you a delivery day based on your location, and you will have a "shopping window" where you can add or subtract items from your cart. Weekly shipments are sent in a 100% recycled box. You'll be charged for what's in your cart plus a delivery fee, but won't have to worry about any additional membership costs. Our in-house dietitians found that the selection was somewhat limited compared to other platforms, but this is typical for a sustainable service focused on seasonal offerings.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Is the Imperfect Foods Delivery Service Worth It?
How we test grocery delivery services
Our nutrition experts and culinary professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute reviewed dozens of grocery delivery services and subscription boxes to identify the best options available.
We assessed factors like food quality, variety, availability, delivery fees and membership plans. Our top recommendations cater to a wide range of needs, whether you're shopping for one or a whole family. Some services provide same-day delivery, others offer subscription plans, and some specialize in wholesale deals at competitive prices.
Our consumer testers and registered dietitians tested out some of the grocery services for over a month in their own homes to get a better sense of convenience, cost, quality of goods and to understand how easy (or difficult) navigating each website or app is. Our in-house nutritionists also closely evaluated the nutritional value of some of each grocery delivery service's offerings.
We also assessed the quality of each item in each delivery, checking to see if anything arrived broken or if anything leaked or thawed during transit.
What are the benefits of buying groceries online?
Convenience! Ordering groceries online means you don't have to make physical trips to the grocery store, so these services can save you time and stress. It can also make it easier to meal plan, since you can shop and map out meals simultaneously. "Sticking to a healthy eating plan can be challenging, but online grocery shopping makes it easier by helping you stay focused on your list and avoid impulse buys, ultimately supporting your nutrition goals," adds Agyeman.
It's also easier to budget, since you can see what you're spending in real time. As you see your order adding up, it may prompt you to be more mindful of cost (and adjust your accordingly as needed).
Plus, many online grocery stores and delivery services offer a wide selection of products, perhaps more options than you would find at your local supermarket or grocery store. You can also easily read reviews of products online while you're shopping, so you may be inspired to try something new after seeing it's well-rated online.
Are grocery delivery services cheaper than buying in the store?
It depends. One benefit to buying groceries online, besides convenience, is that you can easily double-check what groceries you already have at home while you're shopping, as well as compare prices across a few locations without having to physically run around to multiple stores.
You can also easily evaluate the cost of everything in your cart, and subtract items to adjust what you're spending. Seeing your cart add up in real time can be a game changer that makes you more conscious of your total spend!
While many services require you to spend extra on memberships, delivery and service fees, you still may find yourself saving money. Some subscription-based sites like Thrive Market, for instance, can be well worth it if you're frequently buying premium organic foods anyways.
It really boils down to your shopping habits and preferences. The best money-saving strategy often involves grocery shopping at a few different locations (read: online and in-person), as well as strategic bulk-purchasing and eating seasonally.
How to find the best grocery delivery service for you
Our experts recommend first looking at the minimum order requirements and delivery fees — and, of course, making sure the service delivers to your area. You'll also want to check to see if there is a membership option that could potentially save you money or provide additional perks and benefits.
"Choosing the right grocery delivery service is about finding balance between convenience and cost-efficiency, while also considering the impact on your overall nutrition," said Agyeman.
If you typically shop from the same supermarket and prefer its offerings, it's worth seeing if their store offers an online grocery option or partners with a service like Instacart. Since it's in the best interest of the store or service to keep you coming back, many will offer loyal customers exclusive deals on their app so try sticking to the same service when possible for maximum benefits and rewards.
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Why trust Good Housekeeping?
As director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab, Stefani Sassos oversees all of GH's nutrition content, product testing and evaluation. She stays up to date on the latest research to provide evidence-based reporting on all things diet and nutrition, and she also runs large-scale tests and analysis for products ranging from protein bars and supplements to meal delivery services. As a busy working mother, Stefani relies on online grocery services regularly to feed her family and is well versed in the current services and apps available.
This story was updated by Good Housekeeping's Deputy Food Editor Trish Clasen Marsanico, who works hand in hand with Lab experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute to evaluate kitchen gear as well as food products and services. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network.
Stefani (she/her) is a registered dietitian, a NASM-certified personal trainer and the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition and Fitness Lab, where she oversees all nutrition and fitness-related content, testing and evaluation. She holds a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University, as well as advanced certifications as a Women's Fitness Specialist and a Behavior Change Specialist. Stefani is dedicated to providing readers with evidence-based content to encourage informed food choices and healthy living. She is an avid CrossFitter and a passionate home cook who loves spending time with her big fit Greek family.
Trish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network. When she’s not at the supermarket or trying out a new recipe, you can find her at the beach, in her backyard or on the couch — typically with a glass of wine in hand.
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