In this article we will show customers how to place an order on the Instacart app.
Steps to place an order:
- Find your item. You can either search for a specific item you’re looking for or browse by department. We’ll also make recommendations based on what you’ve bought before, or what’s popular in your area.
- Add items to your cart. Spotted something you like? Add it to your cart by tapping or click clicking +Add or Add to Cart. You can also adjust the item quantity by using the + or – buttons.
- Review your cart. You can check what’s in your cart anytime while you’re shopping by clicking or tapping the green Cart button. You’ll see the next available delivery time, as well as the amount needed to reach any order minimums. You can also view your item total, adjust quantities, or remove items from your cart.
- Checkout. When you’re ready to check out, visit your cart and tap or click the green Checkout button. If you have items in your cart from more than one store, you’ll need to choose a delivery window separately for each store. You’ll be asked to add a delivery address and your payment information. Then, go ahead and place your order! Your groceries will be on their way in no time.
Having trouble finding an item? Here are a couple things to try:
Use Search
Use the search box in the app or on the website. Sometimes searching for one keyword (for example, searching for “pineapple” instead of “pineapple chunks”) can help.
Add A Special Request
If search doesn’t help you find the item you want, you can click or tap Add a special request at the bottom of the search results page.
- Enter as many details as you can about the item. Adding a photo is optional but can really help your personal shopper with locating your special request.
- Enter the quantity.
