Uber Eats, DoorDash et Skip sont les principales plateformes de livraison au Québec.
1. Main food delivery platforms in Quebec
Three major platforms in Quebec: Uber Eats, DoorDash and Skip (SkipTheDishes). Each platform has its own partner restaurants — some are exclusive to one platform, others appear on all three.
Pro tip: ordering directly from the restaurant (by phone or their own website) is often cheaper — no platform service fees.
2. Hidden fees — what you actually pay
The price shown in a delivery app is almost always lower than what you'll actually pay. Multiple fees are added:
| Fee type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Delivery fee | $1.99–7.99 depending on distance and demand |
| Service fee (platform commission) | 10–20% of subtotal |
| TPS + TVQ taxes | ~15% of pre-tax amount |
| Tip for the delivery person | 10–20% of subtotal (expected) |
Subscription plans (Uber One, DashPass, Skip Plus): ~$10–15/month, reduce or eliminate delivery fees — worth it if you order regularly.
3. Tips for saving on deliveries
Strategies to reduce your delivery fees:
- Order directly from the restaurant (by phone or their website) — no platform service fees
- Welcome codes — first order often free delivery on all platforms
- Compare prices across platforms — the same restaurant may have different prices on different platforms
- Off-peak hours — dynamic delivery fees may be lower
- Subscription plans (Uber One, DashPass, Skip Plus): worth it if ordering 4+ times per month
4. Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about food delivery apps in Quebec.
Is delivery really much more expensive than picking up from the restaurant?
Yes, often significantly. Delivery adds several layers of fees — a delivery fee, a platform service fee, and a tip for the delivery person — on top of the menu price. For the same order, delivery can cost 30–50 % more than simply picking it up at the counter. When a restaurant offers a pickup option in the app, this removes the delivery fee and sometimes the service fee, making it a much better deal.
Are the delivery apps available in English?
Yes, all three major platforms — Uber Eats, DoorDash and Skip — are fully available in English. You can choose the app language in settings. The restaurant menus themselves, however, may only be in French, especially for local Quebec restaurants.
Can I pay in cash for a delivery?
No. All major delivery platforms in Quebec require a credit or debit card linked to your account — cash payment is not supported. If you don't have a card, prepaid Visa cards (available at convenience stores and pharmacies) work as an alternative.
Why is the in-app menu price higher than the in-restaurant price?
Many restaurants raise their prices on delivery platforms to partially offset the commission they pay to the platform (often 15–30 % of each order). This means you may be paying more for the same dish than a customer dining in — before delivery fees are even added. It is one more reason to compare prices across platforms and, when possible, order directly from the restaurant.
5. See also
These related guides may be useful:
- Finding ingredients from your home country — cooking at home with familiar products.
- Eating at a restaurant in Quebec — restaurant conventions in Quebec.
- Tipping in Quebec — understanding tipping conventions in all contexts.
6. Official sources
- Uber Eats: ubereats.com
- DoorDash: doordash.com
- Skip (SkipTheDishes): skipthedishes.com
- All three are available on the App Store and Google Play
Author's Note: food delivery is convenient but expensive — an order that seems reasonable on the app can easily exceed $50–60 for two people once all fees and tips are added. For busy weeks when cooking is difficult, it's a useful service. For regular use, ordering directly from the restaurant or cooking at home remains much more economical.
