# Chow Local™ — Local takeout food

> Ethical food delivery app supporting local restaurants with no commission fees. (iPhone/iPad app by Shopl Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chow-local/id1571259071 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shopl Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537901871)
- Category: Food & Drink, Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chow-local/id1571259071/reviews.md

## What is Chow Local™?

Welcome to Chow Local™ – the ethical solution for food delivery that not only satisfies your cravings but also supports local restaurants. Unlike other delivery apps that impose substantial commissions on restaurants, Chow Local™ ensures that every penny you spend goes directly to the local businesses in your community.

Empowering Local Businesses:
Big food delivery apps charge restaurants exorbitant fees, sometimes up to 30% of every order. Chow Local™ breaks away from this model by refraining from charging any commissions to our restaurant partners. Your order contributes directly to the success of local eateries, helping them thrive without the burden of excessive fees.

User-Friendly Experience:
Getting started is simple. Whether you're a new user or have an existing account, sign in using your mobile number. A verification code is sent for new users while existing users can use their password. Your initial sign-in prompts you to provide a delivery address, making it easy to discover and explore restaurants in your local community.

Secure Checkout with Stripe™:
Our app ensures a secure checkout process with our trusted partner, Stripe™. Safely store your credit card details for future orders, with the assurance that your sensitive information remains confidential. Learn more about Stripe's secure processing at www.stripe.com.

Direct Transactions, No Hidden Fees:
Chow Local™ eliminates middlemen. Your payment directly processes through the restaurant's Stripe Account, ensuring transparency and fairness. We prioritize fostering a direct relationship between you and your favorite local eateries.

Flexible Delivery Options:
Whether you opt for delivery or takeout, Chow Local™ accommodates your preferences. Restaurants may handle delivery themselves or request a Chow Local™ driver. Regardless, you can track your order in real-time for added convenience.

Supporting Your Community:
If you value the well-being of local restaurants and are committed to keeping money within your community, Chow Local™ is the ethical food delivery app for you. Each order you place is a vote for supporting local businesses and contributing to a thriving local economy.

Make a positive impact on your community – download Chow Local™ today and enjoy the flavors of ethical and delicious dining!

## Key features

- Supports local restaurants
- No commission fees for businesses
- User-friendly sign-in
- Secure Stripe™ checkout
- Real-time order tracking
- Delivery and takeout options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chow-local/id1571259071/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I love the Chow Local app

*2024-10-27*

The app works very well. How do I remove an old address from the app? I have 7 and it’s really confusing.

### 3/5 — The address doesn’t show to vendor

*2024-10-16*

I love this app and how you charge the least to our local restaurants. It’s frustrating though because no matter removing/re-adding the addresses, it never shows to the restaurant. I always have to make a note at the end of the purchase or else they call advising I didn’t provide an address… It hasn’t been corrected for a substantial amount of time now. :/

### 1/5 — Super glitchy app

*2023-12-23*

The app glitches every time I choose a restaurant to order from and then kicks me out of the app entirely every time.

### 1/5 — App no longer works

*2023-12-21*

App no longer works. If you click on a restaurant it just closes the app. I’ve tried deleting the app and reinstalling a few times and restarting my phone nothing works.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2023-12-17*

This app worked quite well at the beginning. Now, it only shuts down when you click on a restaurant you want to order from, be it delivery or pickup.

This wouldn’t be that bad when the app doesn’t work and one could simply call the restaurant…but nobody has drivers anymore.

Chow Local, you killed the delivery business…

### 1/5 — Big fix 4.5

*2023-12-14*

After the updated to this version every time I select a restaurant the app closes and my iPhone.

### 1/5 — What a joke

*2023-10-30*

Food never showed up.

### 1/5 — Delivery area

*2023-10-12*

Chow Local… unless your more than 10 minutes from the restaurant then your out of the delivery area.  The app waits until after you’ve finished placing your order at the restaurant before telling you this and then wants to charge you to place a pick-up order. If I’m going to pick up an order I’ll call the restaurant directly to avoid your stupid fees for me and the restaurant.

### 3/5 — Switched to Delivery

*2023-07-24*

First time ordering had to enter credit card info. I did and hit pay as it was already selected for pick up. When you do that it automatically switches to delivery. I think you have to save first not just hit order. Really annoying

### 1/5 — Don’t use this app

*2023-06-21*

Buggy app, orders take too long to be delivered. I placed an order by 11am it’s 2pm and still haven’t received it. Restaurant said no delivery driver showed up

## Frequently asked questions about Chow Local™

### How does Chow Local™ support local restaurants?

Chow Local™ supports local restaurants by not charging them any commission fees on orders. This means a larger portion of your payment goes directly to the business, helping them thrive.

### Is Chow Local™ free to use?

Yes, Chow Local™ is a free application. There are no charges to download or use the app for ordering food.

### What payment methods does Chow Local™ accept?

Chow Local™ uses Stripe™ for secure checkout, allowing you to safely store credit card details for future orders. Your sensitive information is kept confidential.

### Can I track my order with Chow Local™?

Yes, you can track your order in real-time. Whether you choose delivery or takeout, the app provides updates on your order's status.

### What devices is Chow Local™ available on?

Chow Local™ is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Chow Local™ updated?

The latest version of Chow Local™ is 4.6, and it was last updated on December 27, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What is the age rating for Chow Local™?

Chow Local™ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What do users think of Chow Local™?

Based on the available data, Chow Local™ has a rating of 3.0 stars from 1 rating. This suggests mixed to neutral user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6 — 2023-12-27

We’re always making changes and improvements to Chow Local. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, just keep your Updates turned on.

### 4.5 — 2023-12-09

Bug Fix

### 4.4 — 2023-06-07

Bug fix

### 4.3 — 2022-11-18

- Minor changes & bug fixes
- Changes colors of some buttons from red to green

### 4.2 — 2022-07-04

Fixed a bug: user is now required to have a delivery address before they can see the Home Screen

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