tech
March 31, 2026
Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub
You can now order from Uber Eats and Grubhub using Alexa+, an experience Amazon says will be similar to chatting with a waiter at a restaurant or placing an order at a drive-thru.
TL;DR
- Alexa+ now supports conversational food ordering from Uber Eats and Grubhub.
- The feature allows users to explore menus, ask questions, and customize meals within a single conversation.
- Users must link their Grubhub or Uber Eats account via the Alexa app to use the feature.
- Previous orders sync automatically, facilitating reordering and discovery of new restaurants.
- The upgrade is rolling out to Alexa+ customers with Echo Show 8 devices and larger.
- This advancement aligns with Amazon's goal of creating adaptive interaction models.
- The development comes as AI in the food industry faces challenges with order accuracy, as seen with McDonald's and Taco Bell's past issues.
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