Fresh groceries delivered to you with Amazon Fresh grocery delivery

• Amazon offers grocery delivery through its Same-Day Store, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods Market.
• The service delivers a wide range of items, including fresh produce, meat, and dairy products.
• A Prime membership is not required for Amazon grocery delivery, but members receive additional benefits.
• Prime members can get free same-day delivery on orders over $25, while non-members pay a flat fee.

Grocery delivery is one of the better things to come out in the last decade, and something I use frequently. Of course, you have plenty of options to choose from, including Walmart+, but don’t sleep on Amazon grocery delivery.

The retail giant has been quietly building its grocery empire for years, starting back in 2017 when Amazon officially dove headfirst into the market by purchasing Whole Foods Market. They followed that up in 2018 by opening the very first Amazon Go convenience store in Seattle, which introduced their futuristic cashier-less technology. Then in 2020, they launched Amazon Fresh, their own dedicated, budget-friendly grocery store brand in California.

Today, the company best known for its exclusive Prime Day sales and ultra-fast shipping is laser-focused on bringing your weekly groceries straight to your doorstep for less.

Here is everything you need to know about how Amazon grocery delivery works and how you can get started today.

Does Amazon offer grocery delivery services?

Yes! Amazon offers grocery delivery through its Same-Day Store, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and local grocery and specialty retailers. Customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns can get fresh groceries delivered within hours using Same-Day Delivery, with Amazon planning to expand to even more locations by the end of the year.

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How does Amazon grocery delivery work?

Amazon grocery delivery works a lot like the rest of your Amazon shopping, you add items to your cart and choose a delivery window that fits your schedule. Orders are packed at nearby fulfillment centers, or Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, or local grocery and specialty retailer locations (depending on what's available in your area), and a driver brings everything straight to your doorstep. You also have the option of selecting a contactless delivery so your groceries are left at the door.

What grocery items can I order on Amazon?

You'll find just about everything you'd see in a typical supermarket, including pantry staples, beverages, frozen foods, household essentials and more. Depending on where you live, you can also shop Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market directly through Amazon's site or app, which gives you access to even more options, including store-brand favorites.

Are fresh produce, meat and dairy available for delivery?

Yes! Amazon delivers fresh groceries, not just shelf-stable items. You can shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, cuts of meat, seafood and even dairy. Items are packed to stay cold during transport, so things like milk, eggs and chicken arrive fresh. You can also select substitution preferences if something is out of stock.

Do I need to have an Amazon Prime membership to use Amazon grocery delivery?

No, grocery deliveries from Amazon, including Amazon Fresh, are available to non-Prime members; members get more benefits. Prime members can shop Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market online or in-store for exclusive deals. And, Prime members get unlimited free delivery on orders of $35 or more from Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh and local retailers for $9.99 per month.

We always recommend an Amazon Prime membership because of the additional benefits like free same-day, one-day and two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, free GrubHub+ and even fuel savings at select gas stations across the country.

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What are the delivery fees for groceries?

Prime members can receive free same-day grocery delivery for orders over $25, while orders below that threshold cost $2.99. Non-Prime members can also access the service for a flat fee of $12.99 per order. 

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