# Mercato: Grocery Delivery — Local. Fresh. Same day service

> Local grocery delivery service supporting small businesses and the environment. (iPhone/iPad app by Mercato, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercato-grocery-delivery/id1484829783 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mercato, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484829782)
- Category: Food & Drink, Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 7,631 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, French (France), Haitian Creole, Korean, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Latin American Spanish and 3 more
- Released: 2020-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercato-grocery-delivery/id1484829783/reviews.md

## What is Mercato?

Shop handpicked groceries from the convenience of home. Brought to you by the people of Mercato.

Order food from your favorite local grocery stores and enjoy fast, same-day home delivery. At Mercato, we support local small businesses and the environment at the same time, all while delivering the freshest and most delicious food to your door.

Whether you’re craving artisan snacks, beer, wine, meat, or just fresh, delicious food that you can’t get at a major supermarket chain, Mercato has you covered. With a few taps on the app, you’ll get fresh food and grocery items delivered same-day or via pick up at the store.

Buy from your local grocery store, butcher shop, farmers’ market, food hall, cheese shop or baker and set your table with the best food in your neighborhood.

Your food will be hand selected and packaged by your local grocer, with only the care that grocers themselves can provide. No “shoppers” are hired to liaison between you and the store – our grocers package your fruit, cheese, vegetables, and meat themselves. We make it easy for you to support local businesses and get the highest quality food, while providing the best service and experience available.

Enjoy unlimited free delivery if you sign up for Mercato Green – and for every purchase you make as a Mercato Green member, we’ll plant a tree.

Mercato is the only grocery delivery service that allows you to live well, eat well and do good at the same time.
 
With Mercato, you can also:
– Reorder previous purchases with one tap
– Schedule orders weeks in advance
– Buy from multiple stores at once
– Save your favorite stores for easier shopping
 
Start shopping, and start supporting local businesses and a healthier planet!

## Key features

- Shop from local grocery stores
- Same-day home delivery
- Support local small businesses
- Fresh, high-quality food
- Reorder previous purchases
- Schedule orders in advance
- Buy from multiple stores

## What do users think of Mercato?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Convenient delivery
- 💡 Supports local businesses
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 High quality products

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with glitches
- 🔍 Incomplete product information
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and checkout process
- 🕰️ Delayed or missed deliveries
- 🤬 Poor customer support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Delivery date/time changes unexpectedly
- Incorrect item substitutions or missing items
- Payment issues and unauthorized charges

**Most requested features**

- Full-screen product browsing
- Ability to order from multiple stores separately
- Better search and filtering options
- Detailed order history and receipts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercato-grocery-delivery/id1484829783/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-08-20, version 1.11.7*

Luv it

### 5/5 — Helped me.

*2026-06-05, version 1.11.3*

I didn’t know programs like this existed in this economy. I’m forever grateful.

### 3/5 — Not everything

*2026-04-30, version 1.10.2*

Not everything in the store is listed on this app at the Vashon Thriftway.

### 1/5 — Okay

*2026-04-18, version 1.10.2*

No monthly plan for their delivery service.

### 5/5 — It’s my second time

*2026-04-17, version 1.10.2*

Great way to shop

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-03-28, version 1.10.1*

Una gran ayuda para mi economía , mil gracias

### 1/5 — Want to Love It, But Horrible Service and Dishonest Practices

*2026-02-13, version 1.9.7*

We wanted to love this service, so we tried and paid for the RISK FREE $200+ membership. We placed two orders with them. Both times they missed the delivery window and we had to call to remind them that the store was closing so that they would pick up our order. After that happening twice and them getting our order wrong the second time, well after the store closed (so too late to reorder), it was time to cancel. When we tried to cancel, there were a series of dark patterns making it hard to cancel, followed by the fact that canceling in the RISK FREE period does not refund you, rather it only stops auto renewal for next year. We called to request a refund and they told us they could not refund us the full amount because we had placed two orders so those orders were deducted from our refund. We are currently trying to escalate it but their customer service is unable to do anything. That is not RISK FREE. That is predatory enrollment. You should not use this service and local businesses should avoid tarnishing their brand by signing up to be offered on this service.

### 5/5 — Great Experience

*2026-02-07, version 1.9.7*

Best App Ever Im Able To Have A Piece When I Need To Go Food Shopping

### 5/5 — God bless you!

*2025-11-30, version 1.9.7*

This is the second time I've bought, I appreciate the excellent service you provide.

My blessings to the whole team

Please, DO NOT CHANGE!

### 1/5 — Terrible functionality

*2025-10-16, version 1.9.5*

First, when searching for food it’s barely matching correctly.  It finds 0 results for search terms with more than one word. “Mac and cheese” is completely invalid. Searching “Mac” vs “macaroni” yields completely different results. No idea how you mess that up so badly. 

And then after struggling through that process to get food in my cart, submitting my address returns an invalid response. No way to enter my address at all.

## Frequently asked questions about Mercato

### What is Mercato?

Mercato is a grocery delivery service that allows you to shop from local grocery stores, butcher shops, farmers' markets, and other food purveyors. It focuses on providing fresh, high-quality food while supporting local small businesses and the environment.

### How does Mercato delivery work?

You can order groceries through the app from your favorite local stores. Your food is hand-selected and packaged by the grocers themselves. You can then choose same-day home delivery or pick up your order at the store.

### Is Mercato free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. While there are no direct in-app purchases for features, the cost of groceries and delivery fees would apply. They also offer a Mercato Green subscription for unlimited free delivery.

### What kind of stores can I shop from?

You can shop from a variety of local food businesses including grocery stores, butcher shops, farmers' markets, food halls, cheese shops, and bakeries. This allows you to access a wide range of specialty and artisan products.

### Can I schedule my grocery delivery in advance?

Yes, you can schedule your orders weeks in advance through the app. This feature allows you to plan your grocery shopping ahead of time and ensure you receive your items when you need them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11.8 — 2026-08-20

This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Enjoying the app? Be sure to rate us in the App Store!

Brought to you by the people of Mercato.

### 1.11.7 — 2026-07-24

This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Enjoying the app? Be sure to rate us in the App Store!

Brought to you by the people of Mercato.

### 1.11.6 — 2026-07-09

This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Enjoying the app? Be sure to rate us in the App Store!

Brought to you by the people of Mercato.

### 1.11.5 — 2026-07-01

This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Enjoying the app? Be sure to rate us in the App Store!

Brought to you by the people of Mercato.

### 1.11.4 — 2026-06-23

This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Enjoying the app? Be sure to rate us in the App Store!

Brought to you by the people of Mercato.

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- [Mercato Merchant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercato-merchant/id1514429850)

All apps by Mercato, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1484829782

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