Picture this. It's a frigid evening with below zero temps and high speed winds. You're kicking yourself for not going to the grocery store. What are you going to do for dinner? That's where
DoorDash steps in.
DoorDash is one of the latest restaurant delivery services to come to Chicago. Founded in 2013 by a group of Facebook, Square, and eBay vets, DoorDash brings restaurant delivery to areas that were previously unserved. One of its differentiating features is its advanced technology that gives customers real-time updates and predictions of food arrival times.
After entering your address on the DoorDash website or mobile app, you select from a wide variety of restaurants that deliver to your location. I thought I'd test out DoorDash with an order from
Honey Butter Fried Chicken in Avondale. Not only was I pumped Honey Butter was one of the restaurant options, I was also able to select the time I wanted my delivery. After placing my order, I received a confirmation email with a link for me to track my order. I could see when the order was received by the restaurant, when it was picked up by the DoorDash driver, and when it was en route to my place. The only issue I ran into was the restaurant apparently did not receive my order. However, my driver called me ASAP to let me know there was a delay and that he placed the order, which was much appreciated. When all was said and done, my order was only 20 minutes late.
I had never tried Honey Butter Fried Chicken and I loved the fact that I didn't have to go and wait in line to get it! With the freezing temps outside, I had some serious doubt that my order would arrive hot, let alone crispy. I was pleasantly surprised to find my order piping hot, crispy and 100% correct. The heavy duty insulated bag my driver had with him clearly did the trick.
Of course I tried the honey butter fried chicken, along with the pimento mac 'n cheese, and the kale and cabbage slaw. I also tried the chocolate toffee cookie because I clearly didn't have enough food.
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| Honey Butter Fried Chicken |
The chicken was well-seasoned, boneless, and amazing with the signature honey butter slathered on top. I also loved the corn bread hexagons that were slightly sweet and not the least bit dry.
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| Honey Butter Fried Chicken |
The pimento mac 'n cheese was quite possibly the best thing about my order. It was ridiculously rich and zesty! I loved the crispy breadcrumbs on top too. To balance things out, I also tried Honey Butter's take on coleslaw, the kale and cabbage salad. The veggies were dressed in a Greek yogurt cumin dressing and topped with dried pomegranate seeds. I loved the creaminess and thought the cumin was a unique touch.
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| Kale and Cabbage Salad & Pimento Mac 'n Cheese |
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| The Spread! |
Overall, I enjoyed the convenience of getting delivery not only from a restaurant that does not typically deliver, but also a restaurant I had meaning to check out. I liked the fact that I could place an order in advance and track my order in real time. I didn't love that I didn't find out my order hadn't gone through until my driver went to pick it up. Another downside is that DoorDash does not offer every menu item from each restaurant. For example, Honey Butter Fried Chicken has a variety of daily specials including mains, sides, and sweets, which are not available for delivery. Despite these drawbacks, DoorDash is a great option if you're hibernating in Chiberia and are craving something outside your typical delivery options.
Note: my DoorDash order was complimentary; however, the opinions expressed herein are my own.
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