ChowNow - Local restaurant ordering & delivery

We are not your typical ordering application. For starters, we don’t impose exorbitant commissions on independent eateries or inflate menu prices for our customers. However, we do offer delivery and takeout from the finest local restaurants—so enjoy your meal.

DISCOVER LOCAL EATERIES

Look for options for local takeout, delivery, or curbside pickup by cuisine type, restaurant name, deals, and more. Are you in search of a specific kind of cuisine? Here’s a glimpse of what our app has to offer: Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, Greek, Chinese, French, Mediterranean, Indian, and many others. Utilize our map to locate restaurants that are currently open or have an ongoing promotion. Customize your order by modifying menu items, and receive updates in real-time as your food is delivered.

SPEEDY CHECKOUT

Utilize Google Pay or input your card details for a hassle-free payment experience and swift checkout. Additionally, our quick reordering feature enables you to easily access your favorite meals again.

ASSISTANCE FROM REAL PEOPLE

We are available 24/7. Connect with our team through chat or SMS if you require assistance—or simply want to discuss food!

FIND US CLOSE BY

We can guide you to some of the top restaurants across many U.S. regions. Enjoy fresh dishes in locations like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Dallas, Austin, Orange County, San Diego, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and Charlotte.

ARE YOU STILL HERE?

We appreciate your interest! How about trying pizza delivery, pasta, burritos, barbecue, sushi, salads, vegetarian or vegan options, burgers, and fries?

We even offer desserts, coffee, smoothies, and much more. So don't hesitate. Download the app and treat yourself to something delicious. We’re here to assist you if needed.

The App That Made Me Fall Back in Love with Local Restaurants (And Saved My Dinner Party)

I’d all but given up on delivery apps—until I discovered this rebel with a cause. That first order felt like stumbling into a secret culinary speakeasy: actual neighborhood gems instead of ghost kitchens, menu prices identical to walking into the family-run Thai spot myself, and zero "regulatory fees" appearing like ninja charges at checkout. But the real magic happened when my dinner party’s paella order glitched at 7 PM. Instead of A.I. loops, I tapped "Chat Support" and connected with Carlos—a real human who called the restaurant, rerushed my order, and even suggested adding their infamous garlic shrimp "on the house for the trouble." 

While competitors treat restaurants as disposable, this app feels like a community: hunting down grandma-style pierogi in Chicago using the heatmap of "open now" spots, discovering a Haitian food truck in D.C. through the "Underrated Gems" filter, or rebuilding my entire Portland order history with one nostalgic tap. Now I explore like a local—even when traveling—knowing each order supports real kitchens, not corporate middlemen.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How do you avoid commissions without inflating prices?

A: Flat monthly partner fee for restaurants—no per-order cuts. Menus reflect in-house pricing. You pay what the chef set.

Q: Is reordering truly instant?

A: One-tap revival of past orders—even custom modifications ("extra spicy, no cilantro"). Saves 4+ minutes vs. rebuilding carts.

Q: Human support 24/7—really?

A: Yes! SMS/chat connects to actual agents. Avg. response: <90 sec. They’ll even call restaurants on your behalf during issues.

Q: How wide is "local" coverage?

A: Focused on independent eateries in 25+ metro areas. Chains excluded unless locally owned (e.g., regional burger joints).

Q: Can I pre-schedule orders?

A: Up to 48 hours ahead for pickup/delivery. Critical for game days/holidays when kitchens get swamped.

Q: Delivery fees?

A: Transparent 2.99−5.99 based on distance—no surge pricing. "Curbside Pickup" always free.

Q: Vegan/gluten-free filters?

A: Granular dietary tags: "Vegan Kitchen," "Gluten-Free Fryers," "Nut Allergy Protocols." No cross-contamination roulette.

Q: Payment security with local spots?

A: PCI-compliant encryption. Cards never shared with restaurants—you’re shielded even if a small vendor’s system is compromised.

Q: International cuisine depth?

A: Search by region (e.g., "Oaxacan," "Sichuan," "Kerala"). Found Eritrean tsebhi in Minneapolis I never knew existed!