DoorDash Canada’s 2025 Delivery Trends Report uncovers key insights about how Canadians are ordering.
Sample findings that might be relevant for restaurateurs and other business operators include:
- Sober-Curious Shift: 76% of Canadians who order alcohol for delivery have also opted for low or no alcohol options in the past six months.
- Increased Personalization Appetite: 43% of Canadians say they want AI-powered, personalized recommendations for what to eat or drink. As digital discovery becomes even more tailored, it’s important for restaurants to show up smarter in front of consumers.
- Emotions and Impulse: Nearly all Canadians (96%) have ordered delivery to satisfy a craving and 63% placed a last-minute delivery order in the last month.
- Multitasking Dining: With 77% of consumers eating delivery meals while watching content, delivery has officially entered the age of background consumption.
“Every year, we survey thousands of consumers to find out what people are craving from their dining and delivery experiences. And every year, these decisions are influenced by the world around us,” said DoorDash.
“Our survey revealed that younger diners in particular want a taste of viral foods from social media, and more than half of consumers are open to having AI make ordering decisions easier – no matter their age. Health foods and sustainable options are high priorities for Gen Z and Millennials, along with non-alcoholic drink options to support a variety of lifestyles.
“Today, mealtimes look pretty different than they did a decade or two ago. Most diners eat their delivery food in front of the TV, and consider restaurant meals as a form of self-care that gives them a break from cooking and meal planning.”
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