17 Food, Grocery and Cooking Apps That Will Change Your Life

Ordering Food/Supplies

Some days (or weeks) you don’t have time to get to the store. And not having a single ingredient can derail an entire recipe — or at least delay dinner long enough to have your finger hovering over the takeout app’s “confirm order” button. That’s why some apps bring the food to you. All of the convenience of delivery, with none of the questionable nutrition of traditional takeout staples. Just make sure you check to make sure you’re within the app’s delivery range, as there are some location restrictions.

Appetites: Ingredients on Demand
With a little planning, you can ensure your kitchen is fully stocked: Appetites’ next-day delivery will make it easy to get ingredients from the familiar to the exotic. It could also be a great service for time-strapped cooks who don’t want to deal with the hassle of going to the store. Appetites currently delivers to Austin, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington D.C.
 

Instacart
Gratification doesn’t get more instant than this — Instacart lets you create an order, then delivers to your door in a mere 60 minutes. Choose from your favorite local store, or send a personal shopper to multiple stores at once. You can share your lists with family and friends, reorder from previous trips, and set the delivery window that works best for you. It’s the best thing to happen to grocery shopping since the express lane (plus there’s no 7-item limit). Enter your zip code on Instacart’s site to see if delivery is available in your area.