We met with Doorstep Delivery - Restaurant Delivery Service owner Roberto Crane at their offices located at 2511 W Columbus Dr, Suite B in Tampa to learn more about this food delivery service.  According to Robert, the business has,  "Technically been operating since 1999 and been in the Tampa Bay Area since 2009." The first location was in Gainesville, the second location opened in Tallahassee, Tampa was the 3rd or 4th location followed by Orlando and Jacksonville. In 19 markets total with the most recent opening in Indianapolis and Charlotte, Robert said Doorstep Delivery is always looking to expand into new markets.

 
 
Crane said, "I think we're positioned as a national brand but operate like a local small business. This allows us to deliver to single moms and hungry parents, and allows us to aid them by assisting with a service that is convenient and swift in response time." His mission, "To make sure we partner with the best restaurants, and from the consumer side be the fastest and most convenient service out there."  We asked, "What do people say they like most about Doorstep Delivery?"  Robert replied, "The feedback we've received is most often about the customer service in addition to the available restaurant options. It's been a lot of positive feedback."
 
What makes Doorstep Delivery - Restaurant Delivery Service standout? Crane believes it is their internally developed software which allows people to gift meals to one another, even from out of state. Do you have a friend or relative with a new baby or someone who recently had surgery?  If so they can buy them dinner for a week at a time to help them out. Having a Football Watch party?  Why cook or run all over town picking up this and that, call Doorstep! Customers can place their orders online with a mobile app, or they can call. Partnering with several chains and local independent restaurants in Tampa Bay options include:
  • ABC Pizza
  • Beef O' Brady's
  • Bawarchi Biryani Point in Brandon
  • California Pizza Kitchen 
  • Cherry's on Adamo
  • Chick-Fil-A-Catering
  • Eats American Grill
  • Five Guys
  • Gator's near USF
  • Holy Hog Barbecue
  • Jerk Hut
  • Little Greek
  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Panera
  • Peabody's
  • Shamrock's Ale House
  • Wing Express
  • Chili's 
  • P.F. Chang's
  • and more, see the website for all locations 

ABC Pizza

Robert recommends following their social media accounts for latest deals and information about charity events like the recent fundraiser for the Push Orlando massacre victims. Asked about his background, we learned Robert spent some time in the finance and accounting business in the Northeast, and later went into medical device sales. He started in 2011 with Doorstep Delivery in Tampa.   We enjoyed meeting Robert and hope you learned something new in 813 Spotlight | Doorstep Delivery Restaurant Delivery Service.  Follow the links to their website to see who is on the restaurant delivery list near you and dine out while dining in!