

Why Grubhub+ membership pays for itself after just two orders per month — free delivery on orders over $12, 5% pickup credit, Amazon Prime inclusion, and how to stack restaurant Perks with promo codes for maximum takeout savingsLearn more
If you order food delivery more than twice a month, Grubhub+ at $9.99 per month is the fastest way to cut your takeout costs. The membership eliminates delivery fees on every eligible order over $12, which typically saves $2–4 per order. That means your third delivery of the month is already saving you money, and everything after that is pure upside. Amazon Prime members get Grubhub+ completely free — one of the best-hidden Prime perks in 2026 — so if you already pay for Prime, you should absolutely link your accounts.
Beyond free delivery, Grubhub+ earns 5% back on every pickup order as credit toward future orders, gives early access to limited-time restaurant promotions, and unlocks exclusive Perks deals like $5 off $20 at Denny's or double rewards on taco Tuesdays. The free 30-day trial lets you test the math risk-free before committing.
| Season / Event | Typical Discount | When It Runs |
|---|---|---|
| New Diner Welcome | 50% off first order (up to $15) | Year-round for new accounts |
| Grubhub+ Trial | Free 30-day membership | Ongoing |
| Holiday Gift Card Promo | Buy $50 gift card, get $15 bonus | November–December |
| Super Bowl Sunday | Up to 25% off wings and pizza | Early February |
| Summer Perks | Free dessert with $25+ orders | June–August |
| Labor Day Cookout Deals | $5 off BBQ and burger orders | Early September |
| Halloween Treat Deals | Free item with $20+ candy/dessert orders | Late October |
Grubhub's Perks section shows deals that individual restaurants run directly on the platform. The best part: many restaurant Perks can be combined with a sitewide Grubhub promo code at checkout, which is where the real savings happen. A Wendy's 25% off Perk on orders of $15 or more, for example, can reduce a $20 order to $15, and then a $5 promo code brings it to $10. That's half off your meal by stacking two discounts.
Not every Perk stacks — some restaurant deals are marked as exclusive and override other promotions — but the majority of standard Perks coexist with platform-wide codes. Papa John's regularly offers 20% off orders of $30 or more as a restaurant Perk, and you can still apply a $10 Grubhub code on top of that for a combined discount that beats almost any direct-order coupon from Papa John's own website.
The Perks section updates daily and varies by location, so checking it right before you order is the most reliable way to find stackable deals near you. Popular chains like Denny's, Wendy's, Taco Bell, and IHOP frequently rotate new offers each week.
Papa John's 20% off $30+, Domino's Perks, and local pizzerias with free garlic knots on $25+ orders
Wendy's 25% off $15+, McDonald's breakfast deals, Chick-fil-A seasonal Perks
Denny's $5 off $20+ for Grubhub+ members, IHOP 24-hour diner discounts
Free edamame or miso with $25+ orders at select Japanese restaurants
Sweetgreen Perks, free guacamole at Chipotle-style bowls, salad upgrades
Free cookie with cookie delivery orders, Starbucks pastry add-ons, ice cream promos
Amazon Prime members get Grubhub+ free for as long as their Prime membership is active. Link your Amazon account in the Grubhub app under Account → Amazon Prime → Link Accounts. This gives you unlimited free delivery on $12+ orders without paying the $9.99/month Grubhub+ fee. You still get all Grubhub+ perks including 5% pickup credit and exclusive member-only restaurant Perks.
Grubhub's referral program gives you $10 for every friend who places their first order through your unique referral link. Your friend also gets a new-diner discount, typically 50% off their first order up to $15. The referral bonus credits directly to your Grubhub account and applies toward your next order with no minimum spend required, unlike some competitor programs that restrict credit to orders over $15 or $20.
There's no published cap on how many referrals you can earn, which means if you share your link with a group of friends ordering lunch for the office, you can stack up meaningful credit. Five referrals equals $50 in Grubhub credit — enough for several free meals. Grubhub+ members occasionally receive enhanced referral bonuses of $12 or $15 per friend during promotional windows, so watch your email for those limited-time upgrades.
Grubhub does not allow you to combine items from multiple restaurants into a single order. Each order is fulfilled by one restaurant, and each promo code applies to that single-restaurant order only. If you're ordering from two places, place two separate orders and use a different promo code for each.
Yes. Students at eligible universities can get a discounted Grubhub+ membership through their school's partnership. The student rate varies by campus, but typically runs $4.99 per month instead of $9.99. Check the "Campus Dining" section in the Grubhub app or link your .edu email to see if your school participates. Student Grubhub+ includes the same free delivery, 5% pickup credit, and exclusive Perks as the full-price membership.
Yes. Grubhub+ free delivery is applied automatically to eligible orders, and you can still enter a promo code at checkout for an additional discount on top of free delivery. This is the most effective way to save — you eliminate the delivery fee and then reduce the food total with a code.
Common reasons a code fails include: minimum order amount not met, code expired, restaurant exclusion, or the code is limited to new diners only. Double-check the terms listed with the offer, make sure your cart hits the minimum spend, and try the code on a different restaurant if it's not chain-specific. Some codes are only valid on the Grubhub app, not the website.
If your average delivery fee is $3.50, ordering once a week for four weeks saves you $14 per month on delivery fees alone — $4 more than the $9.99 membership. Plus you get 5% back on pickup orders and access to member-only restaurant Perks, so even once-a-week orderers come out ahead. And if you have Amazon Prime, Grubhub+ costs nothing extra.
Grubhub does not currently offer a standing military or first responder discount. However, military members can get Grubhub+ free through Veterans Advantage memberships, and first responders should check the Perks section during Veterans Day and Independence Day when Grubhub occasionally runs appreciation promotions with 10–20% off for service members.
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