Skip (formerly SkipTheDishes)
Canada's home-grown food delivery, often wider coverage than Uber Eats.
What Skip (formerly SkipTheDishes) is
Skip is a Canadian food-delivery app that connects you with local restaurants for delivery or pickup, frequently reaching neighborhoods and smaller cities that other services skip. Travelers in Canada use it to get meals delivered to a hotel or rental without heading out into cold or unfamiliar areas.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Delivery from a wide range of Canadian restaurants
- ✓Often broader coverage in smaller and mid-sized Canadian cities
- ✓Live order tracking and estimated arrival times
- ✓Pickup option if you'd rather collect the order yourself
- ✓Card and digital payment supported in-app
Good to know
- It operates within Canada, so it's not useful for trips elsewhere
- Delivery fees and minimum orders vary by restaurant and distance
- An account is required, and a clear delivery address helps the courier find you
- Needs a data connection to order and track
Travel tips
- Worth checking against other apps, since Skip sometimes covers areas competitors don't
- Add hotel room or unit numbers and a landmark to help couriers in large buildings
- Order ahead during peak dinner hours, when wait times stretch
- Compare delivery fees between restaurants, as nearby spots are usually cheaper to deliver
When to reach for it
Use Skip in Canada, particularly outside the biggest downtowns where its coverage can beat international rivals. For travel outside Canada, you'll need a different delivery app.
Where we list Skip (formerly SkipTheDishes)
1 destination, with what it's good for in each.
Skip (formerly SkipTheDishes) — frequently asked
Where does Skip operate?
It serves locations across Canada, and is often noted for reaching smaller cities and neighborhoods that some competitors don't cover.
Can I use a foreign card on Skip?
Many international cards work for in-app payment, but it's wise to have a backup method since acceptance can vary.
Does Skip offer pickup as well as delivery?
Yes, you can choose pickup to collect your order directly from the restaurant if you'd rather not pay delivery fees.
Last reviewed in September 2026. Pack My Apps is independent — Skip (formerly SkipTheDishes)didn't pay to be listed and the download links aren't affiliate links. Features, fees and country coverage change, so confirm anything your trip depends on in the app itself. Report an error.