Whether you’re a super busy parent driving everywhere or stuck at home and can’t leave the house, you will be psyched to learn about these creative and helpful home delivery services. These businesses will bring everything from diapers to dessert right to your front door in Berkeley or work on your car while your child naps in Oakland. Click on the category below or just browse the listings. Check something off your to-do list without leaving home.
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Groceries | Prepared Meals | Mobile Car Services | Baby Delivery (heh) | Other Home Services
Baby Essentials
Having diapers and supplies delivered directly to my home or daycare feels like it saves so much more than a single errand — it is almost life-changing! Enjoy the convenience of these other cool services for babies and tots.
- REDYPER SF diaper delivery. REDYPER SF offers weekly diaper delivery, pickup, and composting, diverting 14 tons of diapers from landfills every week. Plus, their plant-based diapers are free of fragrances, dyes, lotions, and phthalates so they’re gentle on baby’s sensitive skin. Sign up here>
- Baby Quip gear rental. Make travel with little ones a breeze and create a home-like experience while you’re away by renting baby equipment like cribs and strollers while on vacation. See website>
- Cloud of Goods gear rental. Similar to Baby Quip, you can rent baby essentials for when you travel, or even just at home. See website >
- Poppytots play equipment rental. Rent modern soft play equipment for crawlers to five-year-olds. Great for a preschool break or event. See website >
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Grocery delivery services
The range of grocery delivery services has exploded in the past few years. You can choose from several different options for timing, prices, and selection. I have tried many of these. Find your perfect fit!
- Acta Non Verba’s BeetBox CSA. The ANV Youth Urban Farm Project delivers CSA boxes or shares weekly to subscribers. Proceeds benefit Oakland youth. Visit the website.
- Alhambra Bottled Water Delivery. Such a great idea if you’re using formula. Visit the website.
- Farm Fresh to You. Delivering seasonal, organic fruits and veggies right to your doorstep. Optional grocery add-ons include additional fridge and pantry staples. Visit the website.
- Good Eggs. Good Eggs brings farm-to-fridge groceries right to you. Order online from the best local farmers & food makers and have them delivered to your door. Visit the website to get started.
- Guerilla Organics. Seasonally available local organic produce is delivered to Berkeley and Oakland. You select one of four boxes, and they fill it with what’s best. Visit the website.
- Imperfect Foods / Misfits Market. Specializes in delivering “ugly” fruits and vegetables like curvy carrots and tiny apples at a discount, but has a full array of other grocery foods. Subscribe and customize each order. Visit the website.
- Instacart. Shoppers will go to various grocery stores, including Safeway, Sprouts, Berkeley Bowl, and many more, and bring the bags to your door for a markup and fee. It’s so helpful in a pinch, and the Costco run is totally worth any fee. Visit the website.
- Marin Sun Farms. Purchase a whole, half, or quarter of either beef, lamb, goat, or pork to be butchered and delivered to your door. Visit the website.
- Real Good Fish. Have fresh seafood delivered to your door weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly direct from local fishermen. Visit the website.
Prepared Meals
In the name of research, I have patronized many many (many!) meal delivery services. Some favorite restaurants are also doing direct delivery (like my favorite pizza places).
- DoorDash. Mobile app and website that enables ordering from local restaurants including some places where you don’t want to park to deal with take-out. See the options >
- GrubHub. Lots of fast food and slow food options. It is the same basic model as DoorDash but with different restaurants and fees. See the choices.
- Jessie Et Laurent. Let Jessie Et Laurent fill your fridge or freezer with a variety of mealtime options. Made daily from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, meals are ordered by the week, ready to eat in minutes, and modifiable for most dietary needs. Visit the website.
- Milky Oat. A postpartum meal delivery service that supports optimal recovery after birth by supplying new mothers with all the nutrients they need to thrive. Such a great gift idea for a new mom! Visit the website.
- Out Of The Cave. A Paleo-ish food delivery service with clean ingredients tailored to athletes and those with specific dietary needs. Delivering to most of the Bay Area. Visit the website.
- Planted Table. Bay Area, plant-based meal service with a la carte ordering or discounts for subscriptions. Visit the website.
- Thistle. Order healthy salads and bowls delivered to your house once or twice per week. Choose vegan or carnivore. Visit website >
- UberEats. One more gig economy delivery business that will bring East Bay restaurant fare to my house. Find out which fast food places are included.
Automotive Services
I freaking love these businesses that will work on my car while I am free to move about my home getting other stuff done rather than hanging out in their waiting rooms.
- Auto Glass on the Move. Repair and replacement during naptime. Visit the website.
- Clean Green. Mobile eco-friendly car wash and detailing service. Visit the website.
- Tint on Wheels. Tint your windows without leaving home. Visit the website.
More Clever Home Delivery and Services
The following home delivery businesses and services defied my tidy categorization. Mobile haircut, prescription meds, and a gin & tonic? Sure, come on over.
- Alto Pharmacy. Same-day pharmacy delivery accepts most insurance. See website.
- Canology. Eco-friendly scrub down of your compost, recycling, and trash bins to remove the icky goo. See website.
- Family Laundry. Let this family-owned laundry business pick up, wash, and fold your dirty clothes on a weekly basis or as needed. They can even return your stuff on the same day! See website.
- Minibar. Order your alcohol for delivery in as little as an hour. See website.
- Newmom. Connecting pregnant and new mothers with the pre- and postpartum support providers and helping them transition to a healthy and happy motherhood. Think car-seat installation, doula, lactation consultant, career coach, you name it! See website.
- On the Run SF. Get your hair cut at home, when it works best for you. No parking, no waiting, no nonsense. Visit the website.
- Sharp Brothers. Based in Oakland, the Sharp Brothers make house calls by appointment to sharpen your knives and shears at home. See website.
- Birthday stuff. Order birthday yard signs for the day with set-up and breakdown included. Find entertainers who will come to your house.
Did we miss your favorite home delivery service? Please share it in the comments! I’m game.
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All decisions for this guide were made by Heather and Whitney (with a little help from our friends), founders of 510families.com, we apologize for any errors or glaring omissions. If you’d like to be considered for future East Bay Guides, please contact us at [email protected] for information.
