Uber Eats Deals are discounts on food orders from restaurants in your area, shown in the app before you check out

Uber Eats Deals are price reductions that restaurants offer through the Uber Eats platform. They appear as banners or tags in the app showing a percentage off, a dollar amount off, or a specific promotion like "free item with purchase." The discount applies at checkout — you do not enter a code or do anything extra. The restaurant sets the deal, Uber displays it, and you save money on that order.

Deals change daily and vary by location and restaurant. A restaurant might offer 20% off on Monday but nothing on Tuesday. Another restaurant five blocks away might have a completely different set of deals. The app shows you only the deals available in your delivery zone right now, so what you see depends on where you are and when you open the app.

Key Takeaways

  • Deals appear in the app as tags or banners on restaurant cards and menu items, and the discount is automatically applied when you check out.
  • Each restaurant controls its own deals, so the same restaurant may offer different promotions on different days or times.
  • The Deals tab in the app filters to show only restaurants currently running promotions in your area.
  • Some deals apply to the whole order, while others apply only to specific items or require a minimum purchase amount.
  • Deals stack with Uber Pass membership discounts on some orders, but not all restaurants or promotions allow stacking.

How to find deals in the Uber Eats app

Open Uber Eats and look for the Deals tab near the top of the screen, usually next to Search and Account. Tap it to see all restaurants in your area currently running promotions. The app shows the discount amount or percentage, the restaurant name, and how much time is left on the deal. You can also browse restaurants normally and see deal tags on individual restaurant cards or menu items.

Deals are time-sensitive. Some run all day, others only during lunch or dinner hours, and some expire after a few hours. The app shows a countdown timer so you know when the deal ends. If you see a deal you want, ordering sooner rather than later reduces the risk of it expiring before you check out.

You can also set location preferences in your account settings. If you work in one area and live in another, you can switch your delivery address to see deals available in different zones. Deals are tied to geography, so changing your address in the app changes which deals appear.

Types of deals you will see

Percentage-off deals are the most common — for example, 20% off your entire order or 15% off orders over $25. Dollar-amount deals give you a fixed discount, like $5 off or $10 off orders over $30. Free-item deals let you add a specific item to your order at no charge when you spend a minimum amount. Some deals apply only to certain menu categories, like "30% off appetizers" or "free dessert with entree purchase."

Restaurants also run limited-time promotions tied to specific items or times. A restaurant might offer 50% off a new menu item for one week, or a lunch special that runs only from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. These deals are usually more aggressive than standing promotions because the restaurant is trying to drive traffic to a specific product or time slot.

Some deals have conditions. You might need to spend a minimum amount to unlock the discount, order through a specific payment method, or be a first-time customer at that restaurant. The app shows these conditions in small text below the deal description, so read them before you add items to your cart.

How deals interact with Uber Pass and other discounts

Uber Pass is a paid membership that gives you a percentage discount on most orders and free delivery on may have access to restaurants. On some orders, Uber Pass discounts and restaurant deals can stack — meaning you get both the deal and the Uber Pass discount applied. On other orders, only the larger discount applies, and the smaller one is ignored.

Uber does not always make it clear which deals stack and which do not. The safest approach is to add items to your cart and look at the checkout screen. The app shows all discounts being applied before you pay, so you can see exactly what you are getting. If only one discount appears when you expected two, you know they did not stack for that particular order.

Promo codes you enter manually usually do not stack with restaurant deals. If you have a code for $15 off and the restaurant is running 20% off, you typically have to choose one or the other. The app will show you the final price with each option so you can pick whichever saves you more money.

Why restaurants offer deals and when they change

Restaurants use Uber Eats deals to attract new customers, fill slow periods, and compete with other restaurants nearby. A restaurant might offer a big discount on a slow Tuesday night to drive orders, then run a smaller deal on Friday when demand is already high. New restaurants often run aggressive deals for their first few weeks to build a customer base.

Deals change based on the restaurant's strategy, inventory, and what competitors are doing. There is no fixed schedule — a restaurant can add, remove, or change a deal at any time. Some restaurants run the same deals every week, while others change them daily. The only way to know what is available is to check the app.

Seasonal changes also affect deals. During major holidays or sporting events, restaurants may run special promotions. During slow seasons, deals tend to be more generous. Weather can play a role too — restaurants may offer bigger discounts on rainy days when delivery demand is already high.

Comparing deals across restaurants

The Deals tab shows all active promotions in your area at once, which makes comparison easy. You can see which restaurants are offering the biggest discounts and decide based on savings, cuisine type, or ratings. If two restaurants serve similar food but one is offering 25% off and the other is offering 15% off, the math is straightforward.

Keep in mind that a bigger percentage discount does not always mean bigger savings. A 30% discount on a $20 order saves you $6. A $10 off deal on a $50 order saves you $10. Look at the actual dollar amount you will save, not just the percentage. The app shows your subtotal before and after the discount at checkout, so you can see the real savings.

Restaurant ratings and delivery time matter too. A deal is only valuable if the food is good and arrives hot. Check the restaurant's rating and estimated delivery time before you order. A slightly smaller discount from a highly-rated restaurant that delivers fast may be a better choice than a bigger discount from a restaurant with poor reviews.

Limitations and things to know about deals

Deals apply only to food and drinks — they do not reduce delivery fees or service fees. If a restaurant is running 20% off and your subtotal is $25, you save $5 on the food, but you still pay the full delivery fee and service fee. These fees can sometimes be larger than the deal itself, so factor them in when deciding whether an order is worth it.

Not all restaurants participate in Uber Eats deals. Some restaurants choose not to run promotions, either because they do not need to or because they prefer to keep prices stable. If you do not see a deal on a restaurant you like, it does not mean the restaurant is unavailable — it just means no promotion is active right now.

Deals are subject to restaurant availability and menu stock. If a deal is "free appetizer with entree" and the restaurant runs out of that appetizer, they may remove the deal or substitute a different item. This is rare but can happen during busy times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to do anything to use a deal, or does it apply automatically?

Deals apply automatically at checkout. You do not need to enter a code or click anything extra. When you add items to your cart from a restaurant running a deal, the discount shows up on the checkout screen before you pay. Just review it to make sure it is correct, then complete your order.

Can I use a deal if I am ordering for pickup instead of delivery?

Most deals work for both delivery and pickup, but some restaurants limit deals to delivery only. The app shows which deals are available for your selected order type. If you switch from delivery to pickup or vice versa, check the deals again because they may change.

What happens if a deal expires while I am placing my order?

If a deal expires before you complete checkout, the discount will not apply to your order. The app usually warns you if a deal is about to expire, but if you are slow checking out, you might lose it. If this happens, you can cancel and reorder if another deal is available, or just complete the order without the discount.

Are Uber Eats deals the same everywhere, or do they vary by city?

Deals vary by location and even by neighborhood within a city. A restaurant in one part of town might run a deal while the same restaurant chain across town does not. Deals are also tied to your delivery zone, so moving a few miles can change which deals you see.

Can I save deals or get notified when a restaurant runs a promotion?

You can favorite restaurants in the app, and some restaurants send notifications about upcoming deals to users who have favorited them. However, Uber Eats does not have a built-in feature to notify you when a specific deal becomes available. Checking the Deals tab regularly is the most reliable way to catch new promotions.