# DoorDash adds a text‑to‑order AI agent on Apple Messages

> DoorDash lets U.S. users order food by texting an AI bot, with a waitlist opening Sep 30 2026.

Oossa · 2026-09-30 · https://oossa.com/en/doordash-adds-a-text-to-order-ai-agent-on-apple-messages

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DoorDash announced a new AI agent that works inside Apple Messages. Users can type simple prompts like “order my usual” and the bot will pull up their favorite meals. The service also accepts specific dish requests, offers local recommendations, and can send photos of suggested food. For group orders, the agent can handle different dietary needs and quantities in a single chat.

## How it works and what’s next

The AI agent is being rolled out to a waitlist of U.S. customers. DoorDash says the tool is meant to cut down the steps of opening the app, searching menus, and checking out. At the same time, the company is testing delivery drones with a few restaurants in Northern California, but that pilot is separate from the messaging feature.

## The facts

- DoorDash launched the text‑to‑order AI agent on Sep 30 2026.
- The agent is available through Apple Messages and currently only to U.S. users on a waitlist.
- Users can order by saying “order my usual,” request specific dishes, get local suggestions, and receive food photos.
- The AI can manage group orders, adjusting for mixed dietary preferences and varying quantities.
- DoorDash is also testing delivery drones with select restaurants in Northern California.

## Why it matters

The bot lets you order food without opening the DoorDash app, saving time for quick meals or group orders. It also shows how food‑delivery services are moving toward conversational interfaces that work in everyday chat apps.

## Sources & references

1. [DoorDash launches an AI agent you can text to order food](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/doordash-launches-an-ai-agent-you-can-text-to-order-food/) – TechCrunch, 2026-09-30

Last updated: 2026-09-30