Your delivery address is the location where Uber Eats sends your order

When you open Uber Eats and search for restaurants, the app uses your delivery address to show you which places can reach you and how long delivery will take. You can add a new address, change your current one, or save multiple addresses for different locations — home, work, a friend's place. The address you choose at checkout is where the driver will bring your food.

If your address is wrong or incomplete, your order may arrive late, go to the wrong building, or be cancelled. Fixing it takes less than a minute and can be done before you pay or, in some cases, after you've placed the order but before the driver picks it up.

Key Takeaways

  • You can add or change your delivery address in the Uber Eats app by tapping the address field at the top of the home screen and selecting a saved address or entering a new one.
  • If your address is incomplete — missing an apartment number, suite, or building name — the driver may not find you; add these details in the "delivery instructions" field.
  • You can save up to five addresses in your account and switch between them at checkout without creating a new account.
  • If you change your address after placing an order but before the restaurant confirms it, contact Uber Eats support through the app to request the change.
  • Apartment buildings, office complexes, and gated communities often require gate codes or building access information in the delivery notes to avoid delays.

How to add or change your address in the app

Open Uber Eats and look at the top of the home screen. You'll see your current delivery address displayed. Tap on it to open the address menu. From there, you can select a saved address from your list or tap "Add new address" to enter a different location.

When you type a new address, the app will show you suggestions as you type. Select the correct one from the list. If your exact address doesn't appear, type it as completely as you can — street number, street name, city, and state — and the app will usually accept it. Once you've selected or entered an address, it becomes your active delivery location, and restaurants near that address will appear in your search results.

You can also change your address at checkout, right before you pay. Tap the address field at the top of the order screen, and follow the same steps to pick a different location. This is useful if you've already browsed restaurants but realize you want food delivered somewhere else.

Saving multiple addresses and switching between them

Uber Eats lets you save up to five addresses in your account. Common saved addresses include home, work, a gym, or a friend's apartment. To save an address, add it as described above, and the app will ask if you want to save it for future orders. Tap "Save address" and give it a label — "Home," "Work," "Mom's house" — so you can find it quickly next time.

Once you've saved addresses, switching between them is fast. Tap the address field on the home screen, and your saved addresses appear at the top of the list. Tap the one you want, and your search results update instantly to show restaurants that deliver there. You don't need to create a new account or re-enter payment information.

Adding apartment numbers, gate codes, and delivery instructions

If you live in an apartment, condo, or office building, the driver needs to know how to find you. After you've entered your street address, look for a field labeled "Delivery instructions" or "Add delivery notes." This is where you type information the driver won't find on a map: your apartment number, suite number, building name, gate code, or which entrance to use.

Examples of helpful delivery instructions include "Apt 4B," "Building C, third floor," "Gate code 1234," or "Use the side entrance on Oak Street." Be as specific as possible. If your building has multiple entrances or your apartment is hard to find, mention that. Drivers read these notes before they arrive, so clear instructions reduce the chance they'll go to the wrong door or call you asking where you are.

You can add or edit delivery instructions at checkout, even after you've placed the order, as long as the restaurant hasn't started preparing your food yet. Tap the order details and look for the instructions field.

What to do if your address is rejected or won't save

Sometimes the Uber Eats app won't accept an address because it's outside a restaurant's delivery zone, the address format is unrecognized, or the location data is incomplete. If you see an error message, try these steps: first, make sure you've entered the full street address, city, and state. Second, check that you've spelled the street name and city correctly — typos are a common reason addresses are rejected.

If the address is correct but still won't save, it may be outside the delivery zone for restaurants in that area. Uber Eats only shows restaurants that can deliver to your chosen address. If no restaurants appear after you've entered an address, that location may not have delivery service yet. You can try entering a nearby address to see if service is available in that neighborhood.

If you believe your address should be in a delivery zone but isn't, or if the app keeps rejecting a valid address, contact Uber Eats support through the app. Go to the menu (three horizontal lines), tap "Help," and describe the problem. Support can sometimes manually add addresses or investigate why a location isn't recognized.

Changing your address after you've placed an order

If you've already paid for your order but haven't received it yet, you may be able to change the delivery address. The window to change it depends on how far along the order is. If the restaurant hasn't confirmed the order yet, you have the best chance of success. If the driver has already picked up your food, changing the address is usually not possible.

To request a change, open your active order in the Uber Eats app and tap "Help" at the bottom. Select "Change delivery address" if that option appears. If it doesn't, you can message the driver directly through the app or contact Uber Eats support and explain the situation. Be aware that changing the address may cancel your order if the new location is outside the restaurant's delivery zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my address after the driver has picked up my order?

Once a driver has picked up your food, changing the address is usually not possible. The order is already in transit to your original address. If you need to redirect the driver, try messaging them through the app immediately, but they may not be able to change course. For future orders, update your address before you place the order.

What if I enter the wrong address and the food goes somewhere else?

Contact Uber Eats support through the app right away. Explain that the order was delivered to the wrong address. Support can sometimes issue a refund or credit toward a future order. Provide your order number and the address where the food was actually delivered if you know it. Response time varies, but support typically replies within a few hours.

Do I need to re-enter my address every time I order?

No. Once you save an address, it stays in your account. The next time you open Uber Eats, your last-used address appears at the top. You can tap it to confirm or switch to a different saved address. You only need to type a new address if you're ordering to a location you haven't saved before.

Can I save addresses for other people, like family members?

No. Each Uber Eats account is tied to one person's phone number and payment method. If someone else needs food delivered to their address, they should create their own Uber Eats account. You can share your saved addresses by telling them the address, but they'll need to enter it into their own account.

What if my building number or street name is very long or unusual?

Type it exactly as it appears on official documents or maps. If the app doesn't recognize it, try abbreviating common words — "Street" to "St," "Avenue" to "Ave" — or entering just the street number and name without the city first, then adding the city once the street appears in the suggestions. If it still won't work, use the delivery instructions field to clarify: "123 Very Long Street Name, Building A" in the address field, then "Look for the red mailbox" in the notes.