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Curbside Pickup in California

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Curbside Pickup has its perks

  • Unlock discounts. Some stores offer special Pickup discounts
  • Pay less in fees. Depending on the store, you'll pay lower or no service fees
  • Enjoy faster service. You'll get groceries sooner than delivery or shopping in store

How Instacart Curbside Pickup works

Lots of options

Order using the app

Shop from your favorite stores without ever needing to wander the aisles or wait in the check out lines.

Flexible for your schedule

Choose a convenient time

Select a time and location that works for you. We’ll have your order picked and ready whenever you are.

Save time

Head to the store

Park in a designated pickup spot and we’ll have your order ready for you to grab and go.

Frequently asked questions

Curbside Pickup is a convenient way to get your groceries and more. Shop online, choose a timeslot, and arrive at the store when it's time. Most pickup stores will have a shopper bring your order out to your vehicle. Here's how it works:

Using the Instacart app or website, select a store that you want to shop from. Select Pickup, then specify the store location in California, from which you'd like to pick up your order.

When you check out, select the timeslot for when you'd like to pick up your order. As a shopper picks your order, you'll receive updates about their progress and when it's ready for pick up.

Arrive at the store during your chosen pick up slot and head to the designated parking spots. Through the Instacart app or website let the store know you're here, and a shopper will bring your order to your vehicle.

Learn more about pickup orders here.

Here's a breakdown of Instacart Curbside Pickup cost in California:
  • Instacart+ members have no pickup fees (and get 5% back when they use pickup); and non-members typically pay a flat $1.99 fee.
  • Small basket fees apply to some pickup orders below $35.
There are no tips required for pickup orders.

Learn more about Instacart pickup pricing here.

You pay for your pickup order when you check out on the Instacart app or website. No payment happens during the actual pick up.

Instacart customers can use a valid EBT card to pay for Curbside Pickup orders containing EBT SNAP-eligible items from participating stores within the states participating in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot. In the Instacart app, you can update your account settings to allow EBT SNAP-eligible items to display when you shop.

Learn more about how to use EBT SNAP on Instacart here.

Your order will be ready for pick up at the beginning of the timeslot you choose during checkout. You can also schedule a pickup order a few hours or a few days in advance (available timeslots vary by store).

Learn more about pickup orders here.

You will receive a notification when your order is ready for pickup. You can also get the latest updates on your order in the Instacart app or website.

We offer grocery curbside pickup in these California cities

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