Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,138 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Food Delivery & Restaurant Ordering Platforms
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DoorDash maintains its leadership as the most recommended food delivery app, but AI responses are increasingly distinguishing between consumer-facing platforms and the business-focused POS systems they integrate with.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The market leader, praised for wide selection and fast delivery times. | 74% | |
| 2 | A top competitor known for fast delivery, especially in dense urban areas. | 72% | |
| 3 | 70% | ||
| 4 | Now owned by | 32% | |
| 5 | A user-friendly POS option, frequently suggested for smaller restaurants and cafes. | 15% | |
| 6 | 15% | ||
| 7 | 12% | ||
| 8 | 11% | ||
| 9 | 11% | ||
| 10 | 11% | ||
| 11 | A specialized app recommended for ordering from local, independent pizzerias. | 10% | |
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% | ||
| 16 | 6% | ||
| 17 | 6% | ||
| 18 | 5% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
cnet.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 30% of analyzed answers.
“a standalone delivery app” → “part of the Uber Eats ecosystem, often for non-restaurant items”
Became a frequently-cited POS option for smaller restaurants starting in late 2025.
Dropped from rank #4 to #8 between October 2025 and March 2026.
Emerged as a top recommendation for restaurant POS systems starting in November 2025.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72% | 75% | ||
| 74% | 70% | ||
| 68% | 70% | ||
| 18% | 20% | ||
| 17% | 8% |
The two models disagree most about ChowNow (ChatGPT #23, Google #5) and Square for Restaurants (ChatGPT #5, Google #21).
DoorDash maintains its leadership as the most recommended food delivery app, but AI responses are increasingly distinguishing between consumer-facing platforms and the business-focused POS systems they integrate with.
Across 2,138 AI responses, DoorDash is mentioned most, named in 74% of them, followed by Uber Eats (72%) and Wonder (70%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,138 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
What is the best food delivery app?
AI assistants consistently name DoorDash,
Uber Eats, and
Grubhub as the top three food delivery apps. Responses focus on differentiating them by restaurant selection (
), delivery speed in cities (), and promotional deals ().
Starting in November 2025, AI responses to this prompt focused on a new set of business-to-business brands. Toast POS and quickly became the most frequent recommendations, praised for restaurant-specific features and seamless integrations with third-party delivery apps.
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