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Short answer: For restaurant delivery, compare Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats at your address, and check the delivery fee and minimum order for each restaurant in the app. For a planned grocery shop, Picnic says it always delivers for free, with orders from EUR 45. For a quick top-up there is Flink.
Food delivery in the Netherlands has changed in the past few years: Deliveroo stopped operating in the Netherlands on 30 November 2022.
Here is what you have access to in the Netherlands in 2026, how the services differ, and when to use each one. If you are looking for grocery delivery specifically, see the guide to grocery delivery in the Netherlands.
Quick Comparison: Restaurant Delivery
| App | Delivery fee and minimum order | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Thuisbezorgd | Check in the app before ordering | Restaurant delivery |
| Uber Eats | Check in the app | Restaurant delivery, if you already use Uber |
Quick Comparison: Grocery & Quick Delivery
| App | Type | Delivery fee | Min. order | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic | Scheduled grocery | Always free | EUR 45 | Planned weekly shop |
| Flink | Quick grocery | Shown in the app | Shown in the app | Urgent top-ups |
| Crisp | Grocery (fresh, specialty) | EUR 1.95–8.95 depending on where you live (free from EUR 90 in most areas, always from EUR 100), plus EUR 0.95 or 2.95 service costs | EUR 40 | Fresh and specialty products |
| Albert Heijn | Supermarket delivery | From EUR 1.70 per order; Bezorgbundel EUR 7.99 or 9.99 a month (annual bundle) or EUR 10.99 or 13.99 (monthly bundle) | EUR 45 | Full supermarket range |
Picnic, Crisp and Albert Heijn: the companies’ own pages (picnic.app, crisp.nl, ah.nl), checked 30 October 2026. For Flink, Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats, check the fees for your address in the app.
Restaurant Delivery
Thuisbezorgd
Thuisbezorgd.nl is a restaurant delivery platform in the Netherlands.
Tips for expats:
- Check the delivery fee and minimum order per restaurant before you order
- Check whether the restaurant’s own website also offers delivery
- Use the delivery notes for your intercom number or entry code
Uber Eats
Uber Eats launched in Amsterdam on 28 September 2016 (Uber newsroom). Check in the app whether it delivers to your address and what the fees are.
Grocery Delivery
Picnic
Picnic is a Dutch online supermarket without physical shops.
How Picnic works: Picnic says it always delivers for free, with orders from EUR 45. It comes to your street at fixed times every day: you choose a one-hour slot, and on the delivery day Picnic tells you to within 20 minutes when it will arrive in that hour. Its delivery vans are fully electric, and you can follow the van live in the app (picnic.app, checked 30 October 2026).
Coverage: Picnic says it now delivers in almost all large cities and villages in the Netherlands. Check your address with its postcode checker.
What to watch out for: the scheduled model means Picnic does not cover same-day needs.
Flink
Flink delivers groceries on demand. In its app listing Flink says it is not yet available in every city, so check coverage, the delivery fee and the minimum order for your address in the app.
Crisp
Crisp is an online supermarket focused on fresh and specialty products.
Pricing: the minimum order is EUR 40. Crisp charges delivery costs of EUR 1.95 to EUR 8.95 depending on where you live (free from EUR 90 in most areas and always from EUR 100), plus service costs of EUR 0.95 or EUR 2.95 depending on the size of your order. The costs are shown when you complete your order (crisp.nl, checked 30 October 2026).
Coverage: Crisp delivers across the Netherlands except the Wadden Islands and Kaageiland.
Albert Heijn Online
Albert Heijn’s online service delivers its supermarket range to your home.
Costs: Delivery costs start at EUR 1.70 per order, and you can order from EUR 45. Albert Heijn’s Bezorgbundel comes as an annual or a monthly bundle. On the annual bundle the Buurt Bezorgbundel works out at EUR 7.99 a month (EUR 95.88 a year) and the Onbeperkt Bezorgbundel at EUR 9.99 a month (EUR 119.88 a year); the monthly bundles cost EUR 10.99 (Buurt) and EUR 13.99 (Onbeperkt) a month. The minimum order is EUR 45 (ah.nl, checked 30 October 2026).
The Platform That Left the Netherlands
Deliveroo: Deliveroo’s last day of operations in the Netherlands was 30 November 2022. The company said that achieving and sustaining a top-tier market position in the Netherlands would require a disproportionate level of investment; the Netherlands accounted for 1% of its gross transaction value in the first half of 2022.
Practical Tips for Expats
Payment: check the accepted payment methods in the app at checkout. For iDEAL you need an account with a bank on the iDEAL issuer list; see the bank account guide. A Wise account is not an iDEAL issuer, but its debit card can be used where card payment is offered.
Tipping: tipping is up to you; check in the app whether you can add a tip for the courier.
Delivery notes: keep the delivery instructions simple and your address clear. Add your intercom number, apartment number or entry code in the delivery notes.
Dietary needs: use the app’s filters where available, and contact the restaurant directly if you have a serious allergy.
Recommended Setup for Most Expats
- Thuisbezorgd or Uber Eats — for restaurant delivery (compare both at your address)
- Picnic — for a planned weekly grocery shop, if it delivers to you
- Albert Heijn Online or Crisp — for the full supermarket range or fresh and specialty products
- Flink — for urgent top-ups
You do not need all of them. One restaurant app and one grocery service cover most situations.
Coverage: Check Your Own Address
Coverage differs per service. Picnic says it delivers in almost all large cities and villages and has a postcode checker; Crisp delivers across the Netherlands except the Wadden Islands and Kaageiland. For the other apps, enter your address in the app. If you are still deciding where to live, take our city quiz.
Ordering in Dutch: Useful Vocabulary
A few Dutch words are useful for delivery notes and restaurant communications:
- Geen = no / without (as in “geen uien” = no onions)
- Allergie = allergy
- Bezorging = delivery
- Vertraagd = delayed
- Aanbellen = ring the bell
- Intercom = buzzer
- Achterdeur = back door
If your building has a coded entry system, include your intercom number or entry code in the delivery notes field. For more on daily routines in the Netherlands, see the Dutch supermarkets guide and the best Dutch apps for expats.
What Does Grocery Delivery Cost?
- Picnic: delivery is always free, with orders from EUR 45
- Albert Heijn: delivery from EUR 1.70 per order; Bezorgbundel: annual bundle EUR 95.88 a year (Buurt, 12 × EUR 7.99) or EUR 119.88 a year (Onbeperkt, 12 × EUR 9.99); monthly bundle EUR 10.99 or EUR 13.99 a month; minimum order EUR 45
- Crisp: minimum order EUR 40; delivery EUR 1.95–8.95 depending on where you live (free from EUR 90 in most areas, always from EUR 100), plus EUR 0.95 or 2.95 service costs
For restaurant delivery, add up the delivery fees you paid over a month to see your own cost.
Dutch Specialties Through Delivery
Bitterballen: small deep-fried balls of meat ragout, a classic Dutch bar snack. Many cafés list them.
Stroopwafels: buy these in any supermarket.
Indonesian food: Dutch-Indonesian dishes such as rijsttafel, nasi goreng and satay are widely available from restaurants in Dutch cities.
Allergen and Dietary Information
Allergen information on delivery apps is provided by the restaurant. If you have a serious allergy, contact the restaurant directly before ordering rather than relying only on what the app shows.
Final Verdict
For restaurant delivery, compare Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats at your address. For groceries, the choice depends on what you need: a planned shop with free delivery (Picnic, from EUR 45), fresh and specialty products (Crisp), the full supermarket range (Albert Heijn Online) or a quick top-up (Flink).
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Deliveroo leave the Netherlands?
Yes. Deliveroo’s last day of operations in the Netherlands was 30 November 2022. It said a top-tier position in the Dutch market would require a disproportionate level of investment. Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats both operate in the Netherlands.
What is the cheapest grocery delivery option in the Netherlands?
Picnic says it always delivers for free, with orders from EUR 45. Crisp has a EUR 40 minimum, with delivery costs of EUR 1.95 to EUR 8.95 depending on where you live (free from EUR 90 in most areas), and Albert Heijn’s Bezorgbundel costs EUR 7.99 or EUR 9.99 a month on an annual bundle, or EUR 10.99 or EUR 13.99 on a monthly bundle. Which is cheapest depends on your basket and how often you order.
Do Dutch food delivery apps accept iDEAL?
Check the payment methods in each app at checkout. If you are still sorting out your Dutch banking setup, read our guide to opening a bank account in the Netherlands.
Building a Delivery Routine
Weekly grocery: a scheduled order with Picnic, Crisp or Albert Heijn Online, placed a day or two ahead.
Restaurant nights: Thuisbezorgd or Uber Eats.
Emergency supplies: Flink.
These three steps cover most needs without a monthly subscription.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Food Delivery
Order early on busy evenings. Check in the app whether you can schedule a delivery time in advance.
Check for first-order offers. Delivery apps sometimes run discount codes for first orders; check the promotions section of the app.
Combine delivery with local markets. A weekly delivery for staples and a local market for fresh produce can work well together.
For a broader view of Dutch grocery shopping, see the complete guide to grocery shopping in the Netherlands for expats.
New in the Netherlands?
Delivery apps are a nice-to-have. These three guides matter more in your first months:
- Cost of living calculator — what groceries, rent and transport come to in your city
- Best bank account for expats — iDEAL needs an account with a bank on the iDEAL issuer list
- Dutch health insurance guide — health insurance is a legal obligation
More questions
Does Just Eat Takeaway.com still own Grubhub?
No. On 7 January 2025 Just Eat Takeaway.com completed the sale of Grubhub to Wonder Group.
Can I use food delivery apps if I only speak English?
Check the language settings in each app before you rely on it. Keep delivery notes short and clear, and add your intercom number or entry code.
What food delivery apps work in the Netherlands in 2026?
For restaurants there are Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats (in the Netherlands since 2016). For groceries there are Picnic for a scheduled shop, Albert Heijn Online for the supermarket range, Flink for quick top-ups, and Crisp, which delivers across the Netherlands except the Wadden Islands and Kaageiland. Deliveroo stopped operating in the Netherlands on 30 November 2022.
Does Deliveroo work in Amsterdam?
No. Deliveroo stopped operating in the whole of the Netherlands on 30 November 2022, Amsterdam included. For restaurant delivery in Amsterdam, compare Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats at your address.
Which food delivery app is best in Amsterdam?
Both Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats operate in Amsterdam, and the restaurants listed differ per app, so compare both for your address. For a planned grocery shop, check your postcode with Picnic, Crisp (which delivers across the Netherlands except the Wadden Islands and Kaageiland) and Albert Heijn; for a quick top-up, check in the Flink app whether it delivers to your address.