Who doesn't love the convenience of food delivery? Long gone are the days when pizza was the only option. Now, with endless choices at our fingertips, it's easier than ever to have your favorite meals brought straight to your door. But sometimes, the journey from restaurant to home doesn't go quite as planned. While most deliveries arrive without a hitch, every now and then, something goes hilariously (or horribly) wrong. From mix-ups that leave you scratching your head to unexpected surprises that make you lose your appetite, here are some of the wildest food delivery mishaps that will make you laugh and cringe in equal measure.
They Asked for Extra Pickles and Got Hundreds of Pickles
Ah, the pickle predicament. Everyone has been there - craving that tangy, briny goodness nestled in the burger or sandwich. So, when you ask for extra pickles, you're expecting a little boost to take your taste buds on a tangy journey. But what happens when "extra" is taken a little too literally? That's right, folks. Some unlucky souls have ordered a seemingly harmless sandwich, only to be bombarded with a pickle avalanche of epic proportions.
Jars of pickles falling from the sky, covering every inch of their meal like an army of briny invaders, it's time to keep the pickles in place.
Finding a Pair of Car Keys in the Food Delivery
When it comes to food delivery disasters, this one takes the cake (or the chicken and rice, in this case). Imagine ordering a delicious takeout meal, eagerly opening the container, and finding...a pair of car keys. We're not talking about a tiny keychain or forgetting to take your own keys out of your pocket before digging in. No, these were full-sized car keys nestled right alongside your rice and chicken. Talk about getting more than you bargained for.
If only these were the keys to a nice car or something then maybe it would have been worth all the hassle.
Cheese Fries That Came With Slices of Cut up Cheese on Top
Takeout disasters don't get much cheesier (in a bad way) than this one: a pile of fries that arrived with slices of cold, un-melted cheese on top. Talk about a cheesy mockery. Who wants to chew on cold cheese when eagerly anticipating the ooey-gooey goodness of melted cheesy fries? This is the kind of takeout fail that makes us wonder if the restaurant kitchen ran out of actual cheese or couldn't be bothered to toss it in the oven for a minute or two.
Whatever the reason, it's safe to say these cheese fries deserved a one-way trip to the trash can.
The Note Ink Bled All Over the Egg on the Sandwich
Notes are meant to be a convenient way to communicate, but sometimes things go awry. Imagine opening your sandwich, only to find that the ink from the note has bled all over the egg. No one wants to have a sandwich and an egg that is covered in ink. What does the note even say and why did it bleed all over the egg that they were about to eat?
It seems pretty unfortunate because either they used really cheap ink or they just didn't think of the consequences when they put it in the food container. Either way, it's probably not safe to eat.
A Taco That Had No Taco Filling in the Shell
Tacos are the epitome of portable, satisfying food. But what if you ordered a taco and received an empty shell? Yes, you read that right. In this particularly egregious food delivery disaster, a customer opened the takeout container to find a hollow taco shell and the filling chilling out in its own separate container. We're all for DIY taco assembly, but this seems a bit much, especially when they were so close.
They were so close to making the mark but it's like they just missed at the last minute. How did that even happen?
Enjoy Your Milkshake!
So, you know those days when you decide to be all healthy and order a smoothie, thinking, "Ahh, that’s the stuff!" But then, imagine your shock when it arrives in a plastic container with a straw, looking more like a juice box than a luscious, blended delight! It's like trying to high-five a friend and ending up in a thumb war - unexpected and slightly confusing. In this situation, getting a smoothie comes with a side of surprise and disappointment.
Perhaps they could put this in a cup if they wanted to drink it, but it would be difficult to get it all together and it seems like a bit of a hassle.
They Ordered "lettuce Wrapped Chicken"
When you order lettuce wrapped chicken, what do you expect to get? Perhaps tender chicken nestled in a crisp lettuce wrap, drizzled with sauce and ready to be devoured. But in this takeout disaster, the customer received something entirely different: lettuce and chicken in separate containers. Did the restaurant misunderstand the order? Forget how to wrap something in lettuce? Who knows. But everyone can all agree that this is not what delicious food delivery dreams are made of.
At least out of some of the items on this list, this one is at least edible, even if it wasn't exactly how it was advertised.
Mozzarella Sticks With No Mozzarella Filling Deserves a Refund
Mozzarella sticks without any mozzarella filling? That's just cruel. It's like biting into a sandwich and finding nothing but bread. Everyone knows that the gooey, cheesy center is what makes those bad boys truly irresistible. So, to receive a hollow disappointment instead of a savory treat is a crime against mozzarella enthusiasts everywhere. When you order food delivery, you're looking for a taste bud adventure, not a sad imitation of what could have been. Desperate times call for desperate measures, friends.
In situations like this, a refund should be served alongside those lackluster mozzarella stick imposters. Don't play with emotions like that!
They Opened the Pizza Box and the Lid Took All the Cheese
Ah, the dreaded pizza dilemma! Picture this: you eagerly open up the box, your mouth watering in anticipation, only to find that the lid has decided to play a cheesy disappearing act. The result? An empty pizza, void of any melty goodness. It's like getting all dressed up for a party and realizing you forgot to put on pants. Utter disappointment, friend. When it comes to food delivery, we expect our pizzas to be decked out in gooey cheese, not to be left bare like an abandoned dance floor.
In situations like this, a refund is not just warranted, it's a necessity. If only they could keep the cheese where it belongs - on the pizza!
They Asked for an Extra Toasted Bagel and Received a Burnt Bagel
Everyone has heard the saying "you can't un-burn toast," but what about burnt bagels? Imagine craving a satisfyingly crispy, toasted bagel to kickstart your day, only to receive a charcoal disc instead. It's like ordering a unicorn and getting a donkey with a horn glued on. People deserve a breakfast that both satisfies our cravings and doesn't resemble a charred piece of firewood. In situations like these, a refund is more than necessary.
People should really leave the burnt sacrifices to the fire gods and let everyone else enjoy their bagels in all their golden, toasty glory.
Nachos With Cheese
Nachos with cheese – a classic combo that's hard to resist. But picture this: ordering a heaping plate of nachos and getting a sad heap of shredded cheese on top, completely un-melted. Nachos should be melted cheese masterpieces, not flakes of dairy disappointment. While there is nothing wrong inherently with just shredded pieces of cheese, it is not what you would have expected when you ordered nachos and cheese on the side.
Maybe they just forgot to melt it, and they didn't even realize that this would be the end result.
They Wanted Just a Little Extra Frosting, Not for It to Be Drenched
You know that feeling when you ask for just a little extra frosting on your dessert and end up with a plate drowning in a sea of sugary goodness? At first you might think that it is a good thing, but it's like asking for a sprinkle of rain and getting caught in a monsoon – sweet, but overwhelming. Sometimes, less is more when it comes to frosting, even if the person asked for extra.
Maybe the people preparing this just spilled as they were trying to put the frosting on the pastry and they didn't turn back, but just went with it.
Received Raw Onions After Ordering an "Onion Dish"... Not Quite the Point
Ordering an onion dish and receiving raw onions. It's like asking for a birthday cake and being handed a bag of flour and eggs – you've missed the point entirely. It's not about the individual ingredients, but rather the magical transformation that happens in the kitchen. If they wanted some raw onions with a few pieces of parsley or herbs drizzled on top then they could probably do it on their own.
Is there anyone who would be able to eat just the raw onions? Who packed this and thought it was ok, seems like someone had a vengeance.
They Ordered Curry and Got a Playing Card in the Mix... Literally
When you order curry, you expect a spicy adventure filled with aromatic flavors that transport us to faraway lands. So, imagine the surprise when a playing card shows up in the mix – talk about taking game night to a whole new level. They literally received a playing card in the middle of their dish. What are they supposed to do, start to play a game in the middle of their meal?
Someone is probably out there quite frustrated that they can't find the four of hearts in their card stack.
Burger With Mayo Turns Into Burger Bun Slathered With Mayo
Mayonnaise on a burger can be a delightful addition, but what happens when it goes a bit overboard? Imagine sinking your teeth into a burger and finding the bun slathered with mayo, obscuring all other flavors. While you may have wanted a little bit of extra mayo, you probably meant to have that mayo inside the burger itself (like all other condiments) and not spread over the top of the bun.
They could have also just given a side little packet of mayo if they weren't sure what the customer wanted. One thing is certain, they should not have done it like this.
Raw Chicken Sandwich - Not Edible at All
Imagine sinking your teeth into what should be a delectable sandwich, only to discover that the chicken is completely raw. In this situation, what you have is not just a culinary calamity, but a serious health hazard. It;s time to cook your chicken thoroughly, folks, and avoid any unwanted culinary adventures that involve raw poultry. It is one of the riskiest foods not to cook all the way through and this is just completely raw.
It is hard to even look at this food and it is scary to think that they both actually took bites out of it and ate some of it before they realized.
A Slice of Apple Pie Covered in Mold
Ah, the pie surprise – and not the good kind. Just imagine eagerly diving into a slice of apple pie, only to discover that mold has decided to make itself at home. It's like reaching for your favorite cozy sweater, only to find it infested with moths. People expect our pie to be an indulgent treat, not a slimy science experiment. In cases like these, a refund is the least a restaurant can do to make amends.
People should keep their apple pies mold-free and preserve their dessert dreams – no foul play allowed!
An Order of Fries That Came With a Fingernail
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ order of fries – crispy, golden, and oh so delicious? But imagine the horror when you eagerly dive into your fry container and find a surprise extra ingredient – a fingernail. That is just about one of the worst things that can happen to a food order, it is even worse than if there was a hair involved. How does someone not notice a whole fingernail missing?
That is not only deserving of a full refund, but you can also only hope that they got a gift card or something from the restaurant, not that they'd want to eat from there anytime soon.
Is It Pepperoni Pizza if There Is Just One Piece of Pepperoni?
Pepperoni pizza aficionados, this one's for you! Now, imagine eagerly unwrapping your piping hot pie, only to find a lonely piece of pepperoni staring back at you. It's like expecting a concert full of amazing musicians and getting a one-person band instead. Is it really pepperoni pizza if there's only one measly slice to be found? In this case, what youhave is less of a pepperoni extravaganza and more of a pepperoni scarcity.
Does one person get to eat the pepperoni piece or should it be divided evenly among everyone? There aren't that many possibilities.
Garlic Bread That Came Just as Bread and Butter
Garlic bread – the stuff dreams are made of, right? Imagine eagerly anticipating that warm, garlicky goodness, only to receive plain bread and butter. It’s like thinking you’re about to watch the latest blockbuster movie, only to realize you’re on the wrong channel watching a documentary on soil erosion. Garlic bread without the garlic is just... bread. In this case, what you have here isn’t so much a side dish but more like a buttered-up letdown.
They didn't seem to really even try as there is not even garlic involved here. It's just simple bread and butter.
Ice Coffee That Was Delivered as Coffee in a Bag
Ah, the infamous ice coffee faux pas strikes again! Picture this: eagerly awaiting your refreshing cup of joe, only to have it delivered as coffee in a flimsy bag that promptly spills all over. In this messy situation, what we have is less of a caffeine fix and more of a coffee catastrophe. While iced coffee is not the easiest thing to deliver, it is something that can be ordered off the menu.
While the delivery driver could have tried to be more careful (it did even come with a carry case), it is easy to spill a coffee.
A Burrito That Has a Bite Taken Out of It
Burritos are like culinary hugs, right? So, when you unwrap that warm bundle of joy only to find a noticeable bite taken out of it, it's like expecting a hug and getting a high-five. We're talking about a violation of burrito-licious proportions here. A burrito with a bite missing isn’t just a meal; it’s a crime scene. You can only hope that they got a full refund for this and even some additional compensation.
It wasn't like someone took just a bit out of the burrito, they ate half of the burrito and then just delivered it as if nothing happened.
A Surprise of Plastic at the Bottom of the Slurpee
Few surprises are as unwelcome as finding something unexpected at the bottom of your slurpee. They're talking about a plastic party crasher in the form of a straw wrapper or a rogue piece of packaging. As refreshing as a slurpee may be, it's not meant to be a treasure hunt. Finding foreign objects in our icy delights is not only a buzzkill, but it's also a potential safety hazard.
Nobody's searching for plastic prizes at the bottom of their slushy indulgence.
"Fine Dining" at Hooters Was Just Some Burnt Onion Rings and a Patty With Bread
Ah, Hooters, the pinnacle of fine dining. Or not. In this particular takeout disaster, the customer ostensibly ordered some fancy-sounding dish (who knows, maybe it was a surf and turf with a side of truffle fries). But what they received was a sad pile of burnt onion rings and a patty with a side of bread. Did Hooters have a brief stint in the top-notch restaurant game and no one told us about it?
Or did the kitchen staff simply give up and throw together whatever they could find? You may never know or find out.
When the Delivery Comes on a Bike
You know what they say – bike and takeout food make for a disastrous combination. While it may seem like a genius plan to burn calories while devouring deliciousness, reality often slaps us in the face (or knocks over our food) when we least expect it. There's nothing more tragic than watching a carefully packed meal go flying through the air like a bird that's just been spooked. It's like trying to do a wheelie on a unicycle – sure, it may sound fun, but it's a recipe for disaster.
When takeout orders meet bike rides, chaos tends to ensue. No wonder refunds are demanded in these situations. Let's stick to one-wheel adventures and keep our food safe.
It Used to Be a Pizza, During Delivery Something Happened and Now It Is a Smoosh
Oh, the tragedy of a smooshed pizza! It's like eagerly waiting for a concert by your favorite band, only to find out they've replaced all their instruments with kazoo-like toys. A once delicious pie, lovingly crafted and topped with mouthwatering ingredients, has been transformed into a sad, flattened mess. It's a disastrous turn of events that warrants more than just a tear shed, what a sad sight to see for a pizza.
Losing a pizza is really a pretty sad turn of events. While it is still edible, it is not in the shape of a pizza anymore.
Lactose Intolerant Person Tried to Order a Cheeseburger With No Cheese, It Arrived With Cheese
Ah, the plight of the lactose intolerant cheeseburger enthusiast. Ordering a burger sans cheese should be a straightforward request, like asking for a sunny day without any rain. But alas, sometimes the universe has a sense of humor. Picture this: a lactose intolerant individual eagerly unwrapping their takeout, only to find a gooey, melty slice of cheese smirking back at them. It's a cheese-crime committed against those who can't appreciate the joys of dairy.
While it is unfortunate they did order a cheeseburger when they could have just ordered a burger and it automatically comes without cheese.
They Wanted Mashed Potatoes but Got Frozen Mush
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food – creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-satisfying. But when an order for this heavenly side dish is met with a frozen, mushy mess, it's like biting into a cloud and finding it made of wet newspaper. It's time to face it – nobody wants their comfort food to resemble a science experiment gone wrong. In situations like these, refunds should flow like creamy goodness.
It's time to ensure the mashed potatoes are silky smooth and not frozen lumps of disappointment. People deserve that warm, potatoey embrace.
The Manicotti They Ordered Was Cooked Still in the Bag
Picture this: you eagerly await your order of manicotti, only to find it cooked... still in the bag. It's like ordering a book and receiving it with all the pages still stuck together. It's not just a minor inconvenience; it's a full-on culinary letdown. Manicotti should be a symphony of flavors, not a soggy mess trapped in plastic. In these circumstances, a refund is definitely warranted. After all, that can't be good for you.
They probably shouldn't ever eat that as it's not healthy for them to eat food that was just heated and put in plastic at high temperatures. It is not edible.
This Was Doordash's Confirmation Photo of Their Delivery
Ah, the delivery disasters strike again – this time with a chaotic twist. Picture this: eagerly opening your door to receive your long-awaited meal, only for it to end up sprawled all over the floor, a tragic feast for the tiles. It’s like planning a grand entrance and tripping over your own feet – embarrassing and utterly disappointing. When delivery goes wrong, it's not just a meal mishap; it's a full-blown food fiasco.
There is nothing worse that waiting for a long time, excited to get your food, only to realize that the deliver person ruined it all and did not care about the results.
Is It a Waffle or Eggs or Bacon? No One Knows but It Is a Scramble
Breakfast can be a tricky affair, especially when your waffle, eggs, and bacon turn into a scrambled mess. Imagine ordering a delicious waffle or some eggs or bacon, only to receive a mishmash of all three ingredients. It is not really clear what this is supposed to be, or what is was before it was destroyed in the delivery process, however, it is pretty safe to say that is has become indelible in the process of delivery.
While it can be very difficult to keep the food that you are delivering in a presentable and beautiful state, as it was when it was created at the restaurant, this is next level. Unless of course the food was prepared like that in the first place and it wasn't even the delivery person's fault.
Lunch Went to the Floor of the Car When They Had to Slam on the Breaks
Lunchtime adventures can be tumultuous, especially when unexpected circumstances arise. Picture this: you're joyfully munching on your meal when suddenly, you have to slam on the brakes and everything goes flying to the floor of the car. One of the worst nightmares of people is to lose their newly ordered food. While this one is not about a delivery that went wrong necessarily, it follows the same theme, only they were trying to deliver to themselves.
It would probably depend on how hungry you were and how much you wanted this food, but would you pick it up as quickly as possible and still eat it?
Fancy Restaurant but Basic Grilled Cheese
Fancy restaurants are known for their exquisite dishes and elegant presentations. But what happens when you order a grilled cheese and it's as basic as your go-to Netflix binge-watching outfit? In this situation, what you have is less of a culinary masterpiece and more of a grilled cheese snub.It almost is worse than the most basic of places that serves grilled cheese. There are so many ways that they could have improved this.
If you're a fancy restaurant and you want to offer something simple like grilled cheese, bring some gourmet flair to our fancy restaurants and elevate that grilled cheese to a status befitting its cheesy glory!
A Burger That Is Just a Burnt Patty With Nothing Else
Ah, the burnt patty situation – when a beautiful burger turns into a charred disaster. Picture unwrapping your burger, excited to savor the juicy goodness, only to find a blackened patty staring back at you. If that isn't bad enough, this burger is literally just a party and buns. There is nothing else to it, no lettuce or condiments or sauce. And the patty isn't even a good one!
If you are going to try and market a burger that is a simple version of the normal burger then you should really make sure that the burger is perfect and one of the best that people have ever tried.
A Side of Onion Rings or Three Uncooked Onion Pieces?
Ah, the eternal onion ring debate – should they be deliciously cooked rings of onion goodness or just uncooked onion pieces masquerading as a side dish? Just kidding, that is not really a debate at all. There are very few people on earth who would order onion rings and think that they were going to get just a few raw pieces of onions, even if they were in the shape of a ring, this is not what they wanted.
It's like they forgot half of the process for this one. They forgot to actually make them into a dish.
When Starbucks Thinks Your Name Is Gimli and Not Emily
Ordering at Starbucks should be simple, right? Well, what happens when they completely butcher your name, turning "Emily" into "Gimli"? While it can be frustrating and probably leave you feeling more like an alien than a person, you have to admit that it can be hard for a barista to pronounce all the names that they are given in a single day. A lot of names are not so conventional.
It can actually be pretty funny sometimes, to see what people hear versus what the reality is. Some people with difficult names could make a collection out of this.
Bread With Egg and Cheese on the Side Instead of Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Sometimes, even the most straightforward orders can go astray. Imagine ordering an egg and cheese sandwich and receiving bread with egg and cheese on the side. People should really keep their ingredients where they belong and avoid any sandwich mix-ups that leave people feeling like they just entered a culinary twilight zone. Of course it isn't actually that bad, but it is a bit confusing...why are they pieces all over the place?
At the end of the day, it is all the same when it goes into your stomach, but presentation is also important.