If you thought DoorDash was just the app you panic-tap when you realise there is no dinner plan and you are already in pyjamas, think again. Widely recognised as one of the world’s leading local commerce platforms, the tech-powered service has quietly become the Swiss Army knife of dining convenience. From bulk-bargain shopping to Pad Thai delivered in record time, it is reshaping the way Aussies eat, shop and save. And this week, we uncovered three seriously game changing hacks that take your DoorDash experience from handy to how did I ever live without this?
1. Dinner Out That Pays for Dinner In
Starting 20 November, DoorDash has officially launched Reservations in Melbourne and Sydney on iOS, marking its first local rollout since acquiring hospitality platform SevenRooms. Meaning you can now use the same app you rely on for Friday night pad see ew to lock in a table at some of the country’s most coveted dining spots.
Think Bar Julius, Di Stassio Carlton, Embla, Harriot and Lottie. Even if they are fully booked, DashPass users unlock access to exclusive tables at peak times. And the perks do not end at the booking. Each reservation earns you credits towards future DoorDash orders, including food deliveries and groceries. So your swanky dinner out could subsidise your Sunday night stir fry.
The how-to is deliciously seamless. Open the app, tap the new Reservations icon at the top, search or filter by location, cuisine, date and time, select your restaurant, review availability, and hit Reserve. You will get a confirmation in the app and by email. Then all that is left is to enjoy your experience and collect your credits. Whether you are celebrating, last minute scrambling or simply hate phone calls, this is about to become your new favourite power move.
As DoorDash Vice President APAC Simon Rossi said, the launch represents an evolution in how customers connect with restaurants, making it easier than ever to enjoy unforgettable dining experiences and helping venues foster lasting guest relationships. It is essentially making going out feel as fuss free as staying in.
2. 60,000 Free Meals Up For Grabs
If you need a reason to stop scrolling your fridge and start scrolling the app, this is it. From Wednesday 26 November to Saturday 29 November 2025, DoorDash is dishing out 60,000 free menu items from 4pm daily. That is 15,000 per day across burgers, burritos, pizzas and full meal bundles.
Wednesday – free burgers
Thursday – free burritos
Friday – free pizzas
Saturday – free meal bundles
We are talking favourites from the likes of Guzman Y Gomez, Betty’s Burgers, Grill’d and more. Just open the app, choose your eligible item and order before the daily allocation disappears faster than a hungry share-house fridge. No minimum spend required, although normal delivery and service fees apply, and it is limited to one redemption per customer per day.
Whether you are knackered from gift shopping, deep in spreadsheet season or simply need a little joy before December lands, this giveaway is the kind of festive fuel we need. In the words of the DoorDash team, it is their way of delivering a bit of extra cheer ahead of the busiest weeks of the year. We say consider it a holiday bonus from your delivery driver.
3. A Supermarket Sweep
Two things every Aussie loves: Aldi’s middle aisle and someone else carrying the bulk items. Enter DoorDash.
Yes. There is now zero excuse for the 9pm dash to the shops in slippers, with DoorDash officially rolling out its grocery service from nearly all Aldi locations nationwide, following the success of its trial in Canberra which saw thousands of orders in week one alone.
And, in case you missed it (and if you’ve ever envied that one mate with a Costco membership), Costco is now also available via DoorDash, no membership required. Same-day delivery is active in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Bulk bargains, premium cuts and toilet paper towers? Straight to your doorstep.