The DoorDash app fills the gap between "what should I cook?" and having the ingredients in your kitchen. Ask ChatGPT for recipe ideas or a week of dinners, then ask it to shop the recipe with DoorDash: the app turns the ingredients into a grocery list you can buy from a nearby store, so you skip writing the list and searching for each item.
It suits US households who already order groceries on DoorDash, especially for one-off recipes or cooking for a crowd. It's a grocery tool: DoorDash's announcement doesn't cover restaurant orders, though the company says it plans to expand to more local categories.
From the publisher
DoorDash's app focuses on quick grocery delivery, turning recipes, meal plans and shopping needs into an actionable cart. It was listed among the DevDay 2025 coming-soon partners and appeared in the app directory at its December 2025 launch.
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What you need
- A DoorDash account. You log in to DoorDash when you connect the app.
- To be in the US. DoorDash describes grocery retailers across the US, from national chains such as Kroger and Safeway to regional stores such as Wegmans and Schnucks. Which stores you see depends on your location.
- ChatGPT on web, desktop or mobile. DoorDash launched the app for select users on December 17, 2025, and said it would expand to all customers on iOS, Android, desktop and mobile web.
- To connect it. DoorDash's steps point to an Apps section in ChatGPT's settings; since July 2026 that's Settings > Plugins. In a chat, turn DoorDash on with the + button or
@. See how to install plugins in ChatGPT.
Good to know
- You check out on DoorDash. ChatGPT builds the list and cart; when you're ready, you open the cart in DoorDash to review items, make changes and pay.
- Review the cart. A cart built from a recipe can include things you already have, so check quantities and remove extras before paying.
- Delivery times vary. DoorDash's "as little as an hour" is based on average delivery times and isn't guaranteed. Store availability also varies by location.
- What the app can see. When connected, ChatGPT may share relevant chats and memories with DoorDash, and apps can see basics such as your IP address and approximate location. DoorDash's terms and privacy policy apply. You can disconnect it from Settings > Plugins.
How to use
- 1Add it in ChatGPT
Open DoorDash in ChatGPT's Plugin directory (button above), select + to add it and sign in if asked.
- 2Use it in a chat
Type @ in the composer and pick DoorDash, or start your message with its name. ChatGPT may also suggest it when it fits what you ask.
Things to ask
- “DoorDash, get me ingredients for apple pie”
- “DoorDash, build a grocery cart for this week's meal plan”
- “DoorDash, add everything I need for tacos for six people”
Disconnect
- 1Disconnect it in ChatGPT
Open Settings, then Apps or Plugins (the label depends on your rollout), select DoorDash and choose Disconnect. ChatGPT stops acting through your account; past conversations aren't deleted.
DoorDash: common questions
- Can I order restaurant food with DoorDash in ChatGPT?
DoorDash's ChatGPT app was launched for groceries: turning recipes and meal plans into a cart from local grocery stores. Its announcement doesn't cover restaurant delivery, though DoorDash says it plans to expand beyond groceries to more local categories. For restaurant orders, use the DoorDash app or website for now.
- Does ChatGPT place and pay for the DoorDash order?
No. ChatGPT turns your recipe into a shoppable list inside the chat, but you complete the purchase on DoorDash. When you're ready, open the cart in DoorDash to review the items, make any changes and check out from a nearby store. Payment happens there, not in ChatGPT.
- Which grocery stores can I shop from in ChatGPT?
DoorDash names national chains such as Kroger and Safeway, and regional stores such as Bi-Rite, Schnucks, Fairway Markets and Wegmans. Merchant availability varies by location and isn't guaranteed, so the stores you're offered depend on your delivery address. The app covers retailers in the US.
- Do I need a DoorDash account to use it?
Yes. DoorDash's setup steps have you log in to your DoorDash account when you enable the app in ChatGPT. You need the account anyway to check out, since the order is completed in DoorDash. A ChatGPT account is also required, and in a company workspace an admin may need to allow the app.
Guide updated Oct 24, 2026. Sources: about.doordash.com, chatgpt.com, help.openai.com.