When it comes to grocery shopping, most people fall into one of two camps: you either love it or you hate it. For those in the ‘hate it’ category, there’s good news—Boston offers a wide range of grocery delivery options that allow you to skip the store entirely. Whether you’re looking for convenience, flexibility, or a more personalized service, there’s a solution that fits your needs. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the best options available in Boston.
Boston Grocery Delivery Options
- Order Delivery from an Online Grocery Store: Large retailers like Amazon Fresh, Jet.com, and Walmart Grocery offer extensive online grocery selections with delivery straight to your doorstep. These services are great for those who prefer the ease of online shopping and want access to a broad range of products, including household items and pantry staples.
- Order Delivery from a Local Grocery Store Through a Third-Party App: Apps like Peapod and Instacart make it easy to shop from your favorite local grocery stores. You simply select your items online, and a personal shopper will collect and deliver them to your home. This option is perfect for those who prefer to support local businesses but don’t have the time to shop in person.
- Order Delivery from a Local Grocery Store by a Personal Concierge: For a more personalized approach, consider using a personal concierge service like Simplified Errands to handle your grocery shopping. A concierge can pick up your items from a variety of locations, including specialty shops and local farmers’ markets, ensuring that your groceries are tailored exactly to your preferences.
The Challenges
While grocery delivery services offer convenience, they aren’t without their challenges. Most popular delivery options require you to be home when your groceries arrive, which isn’t always possible with busy schedules. Alternatively, some services ship fresh and shelf-stable food directly to your door, but these often come with a mountain of packaging that you need to store until the next shipment. This can leave you with reusable tote bags, foam coolers, and ice packs cluttering your home—items you didn’t plan for and don’t necessarily have space to keep.
Additionally, while these delivery services might get the groceries to your door, they often fall short of making your life truly convenient. The groceries may still need to be unpacked, sorted, and stored, which means the task of grocery shopping isn’t completely off your to-do list. If managing these tasks feels overwhelming, it might be time to explore more comprehensive solutions that align better with your lifestyle needs.
The Simplified Solution
If the challenges above feel daunting, Simplified’s Errand Service offers a hassle-free, personalized approach to grocery delivery and beyond. Here’s how it works:
- Customized Shopping: Simply send the Simplified team your grocery list, specifying any particular stores or items you prefer, whether from large chains, local markets, or specialty shops. We can source your groceries from anywhere, including popular farmers’ markets around Boston, ensuring you get the freshest and most unique items available.
- Flexible Delivery: At Simplified, we understand that inviting someone into your home requires trust. Our team is professional, discreet, and dedicated to providing a service that works around your schedule. Simply let us know a convenient time for delivery, and we’ll take care of the rest. Unlike traditional delivery services, you don’t need to be home—we can coordinate access to your home with your permission, or arrange a time when you’re available, ensuring your comfort and peace of mind.
- Full Service: Our commitment to excellence goes beyond just delivering your groceries. If you choose, our trusted team can unpack and store items exactly where you need them, clear out expired products from your fridge and pantry, and responsibly dispose of all grocery bags and unnecessary packaging. Whether you prefer a simple drop-off or a full service that leaves your kitchen organized and ready to use, we tailor our services to meet your needs with the highest level of professionalism and care.
- More Than Groceries: Simplified’s Errand Service extends beyond grocery delivery to handle a variety of tasks, from picking up dry cleaning and prescriptions to car detailing and flower deliveries. We’re here to help you tackle all the essential errands that fill your to-do list, making it easier for you to focus on what matters most. To discover more ways you can delegate everyday tasks, explore our post on Essential Errands to Delegate.
With Simplified’s Errand Service, you get more than just groceries—you gain peace of mind knowing that all the little details of your day are handled. From personalized shopping experiences to comprehensive home support, we’re dedicated to making your life easier, one errand at a time.
Contact Simplified today to learn more about our Errand Service and discover how we can help simplify your daily routine and keep your home running smoothly.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in February 2018 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.