Being able to sit at home and summon not just pizza, but Thai and Indian and just about any cuisine offered by nearby restaurants, is one of the great luxuries of modern life.
Instead of having to cook or go pick up your food, you can sit back and relax while someone else picks up and hand delivers your hot meal right to your door.
The convenience of Grubhub delivery can be addictive and frequent food delivery orders can add up, putting a major dent in your budget.
If you’d like to save some money while keeping your Grubhub delivery schedule, keep reading.
This article will walk you through everything you need to know about Grubhub coupon codes, including how to find Grubhub discount codes, how to find which local restaurants are offering special deals right now, Grubhub referral codes, leveraging Grubhub gift cards to stay on budget, and other ways you can save money on your Grubhub orders.
Why Use Grubhub Coupon Codes
Do you like paying absolutely as much as possible for every good and service you purchase or do you prefer saving a few bucks when it doesn’t impact the quality of what you’re buying?
Us too.
That’s why Grubhub coupon codes are so popular.
They’re easy to find and use and they can save you a few dollars on each of your Grubhub orders.
Most Grubhub customers use Grubhub several times a month, so if you’re like most people, just a few dollars per order can quickly add up to substantial savings each month.
These savings can help justify opting for the convenience of delivery over the more budget-friendly option of cooking.
How to Find Grubhub Promo Codes
Luckily for you, Grubhub usually has an abundance of promo codes that you can use to save money.
If you’d like to check a full list, you can do so by checking out our Grubhub promo codes article where we walk you through everything you need to know about using a Grubhub promo code.
Most Grubhub discount codes are only available to new customers, but we managed to find a few that will work for existing users.
These discounts codes will only apply to the food portion of your order, so expect to pony up for any delivery fees or restaurant fees, as well as the Grubhub delivery person’s tip.
How to Find Restaurants Offering Special Deals
A great way to save money on Grubhub is by ordering from local restaurants that are offering coupons.
If you’re not logged in, you will need to enter your delivery address and filter by “Coupons” on the left-hand side of your screen.
The search results will then display only nearby restaurants which currently have special offers.
It’s worth checking the restaurant menus to see if something appeals to you.
Lunch deals are common special offers, as are loyalty club credits.
If you order from the same restaurants frequently, it’s worth checking if they have a loyalty club.
If they do, it’s an easy way to get a free meal or a discount directly from the restaurant which can be used on Grubhub.
Grubhub Referral Codes
If you’re new to Grubhub, be sure to take advantage of the discounts offered by referral codes.
You can learn more about Grubhub referral codes here, but if all you’re looking for is the code itself, you’re welcome to just click here and use ours.
Our referral code will give you $12 off your first-time Grubhub order of $15 or more.
You can also refer your friends, family members, and social media followers to Grubhub using your referral code and earn Grubhub credits.
If you’re the first in your friend group or family to use Grubhub or have a big social media following, those $10–$12 referral credits from their first purchases could add up quickly for you.
Grubhub Gift Cards
While it’s not technically a money-saving strategy, if you get paid at random intervals, one way to budget for your food delivery habit could be through using Grubhub gift cards.
Instead of using your credit card for your Grubhub food orders, you could plan your food delivery budget by purchasing gift cards and using them instead.
That way when it’s one of those in-between pay periods, you’ll still be able to pick up or order food.
Buying a Grubhub Gift Card
Buying a Grubhub gift card is simple.
To purchase them online, go to www.grubhub.com/giftcards and select the amount of money you’d like the gift card to have.
You can personalize the gift card with your own silly messages or reminders of when it is to be used.
For example: “February’s Grubhub budget.”
You can send the gift cards to yourself by email or print them out to be added to your account later.
You can also order physical gift cards, although that seems silly unless you’re giving the gift card to someone else.
To order a gift card on the mobile app, go to “My Grubhub” and select “Gift Cards” towards the bottom of the screen.
Grubhub gift cards never expire, so don’t worry if you forget to use one on the planned schedule.
Redeeming a Grubhub Gift Card
To redeem a gift card, you’ll need to go through the order process.
Select the food items you want to be delivered and add them to your cart.
Proceed to check out and redeem your gift card by clicking the “Add a gift card” link at the bottom of the page.
Enter the Grubhub gift card code and tap “Add to my account.”
The gift card will be added to your account and applied to your order total balance.
If the entire value of the gift card isn’t used up by the order, the remaining balance of the gift card will stay on your account for future use.
If the order costs more than the value of the gift card, you can add additional gift cards or pay the balance in cash or on your credit card.
You will be able to use a Grubhub gift card on any order that takes advantage of a Grubhub discount code or a local restaurant special offer.
Other Ways to Save Money With Grubhub
An effective way to save money on your Grubhub food orders is to sign up for Grubhub deals email alerts.
Grubhub will automatically email you relevant promo codes and alerts when your favorite restaurants are offering a deal.
Grubhub also offers this service via text, if you check your phone more often than your email.
These Grubhub deals alerts will let you know when you can get free delivery, a discount on your order total, free food items, or even opt into a sweepstake for prizes.
If you’ve only ordered through Grubhub.com, you may still be able to take advantage of Grubhub’s discount on your first app order, which becomes available sporadically.
This deal is available on the Apple app and the Android app but is linked to your account, so you can’t use it on both your Apple and Android phones.
Email or text alerts are the best way to discover when the discount on your first app order is available but you can also follow Grubhub on social media.
Grubhub sometimes makes coupon announcements there but they tend to be for a discount off your total order, with a minimum purchase, rather than special offers for local restaurants.
After all, hearing about a local restaurant coupon code for Thai food in New York won’t do you much good if you’re looking for a deal on Taco Bell in Chicago.
Grubhub Deals Will Help You Save Money
Saving money on Grubhub does take a little bit of effort, but not a lot.
Choosing to check which local restaurants currently have special offers and bookmarking a few articles that explain coupon codes and referral codes doesn’t take much time.
Checking your emails for Grubhub deals and sharing your Grubhub referral code only takes a few minutes but the savings can add up quickly, allowing you to indulge in your desire to order food instead of cook on a regular basis without blowing your budget.
So order away while saving.
Bon appetit!
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