As a Dasher, understanding the trends in your region helps you see the bigger picture of how and where demand is growing. These insights highlight what customers in your area are ordering most, how geography and city layout affect delivery demand, and what that means for your opportunities to earn. By keeping a pulse on regional dashing trends, you can make more informed choices about when, where, and how you want to dash.
For this report, the West region of the United States includes data from cities in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, and Hawaii.
DASHING IN THE WEST:
MUST-KNOWS & CONSIDERATIONS
With the highest total of completed orders, the West is where opportunity meets variety.
In cities like San Francisco, LA, and Portland, high living costs can translate to larger orders and potentially generous tips, making urban deliveries especially rewarding. And while trips may be longer out in the suburbs or desert hubs like Phoenix and Las Vegas, Dashers can receive a potentially higher base pay for completing orders for longer distances.
Plus, mild seasonal conditions mean that well-prepared Dashers can shine year-round. Waterproof jackets, appropriate footwear, and the weatherproof DoorDash Premium Delivery Bag help both four- and two-wheeled Dashers in wet climates, while the Premium Hot Bag, sunshades, and hydration packs are essential for hot desert cities. You can find all these essentials and more in the Dasher Gear Store.
With strong demand across diverse geographies and plenty of ways to prepare, the West offers dashers the flexibility to adapt and succeed in every season.
*Offer values vary by location, time, and local demand conditions.
DELIVERY HIGHLIGHTS IN THE WEST
WEST COAST FAVES
While American comfort foods are popular in the West, there’s also strong demand for Mexican, Japanese, Italian, and Asian dishes. These orders often include soups, sauces, and meals with many small pieces — which means extra care is key when delivering these orders.
MOST DASHED ITEMS IN THE WEST
Top ordered food items
From burgers to burritos, hand-held comfort foods are some of the most ordered food items on the West Coast.
Most shopped for items
Drinks dominate baskets, but bananas stand out as a steady add-on — easy-to-carry and often part of bigger hauls.
