# ChowNow: Local Food Ordering

> Takeout That's Fair For All.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chownow.discover](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chownow.discover)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chownow.discover`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ChowNow
- **Category:** FOOD\_AND\_DRINK
- **Downloads:** 807,061
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (8,102 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.69.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2020-04-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chownow.discover)
- **Website:** [https://eat.chownow.com/discover](https://eat.chownow.com/discover)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://get.chownow.com/privacy-policy](https://get.chownow.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

ChowNow is a unique food ordering Chrome extension that connects you with the best local restaurants without the exorbitant commissions or marked-up menu prices. Discover a wide variety of cuisines including Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Mexican, and more. Easily search for takeout, delivery, or curbside pickup, and enjoy customizable menu items.

Enjoy a seamless experience with fast checkout options like Google Pay, real-time tracking updates, and quick reorder features. ChowNow offers 24/7 human support via chat, SMS, phone, or email to assist you anytime. Serving most U.S. locations such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and more, ChowNow brings fresh and diverse flavors right to your door. Download the app and indulge in your favorites like pizza, sushi, vegetarian, vegan options, desserts, coffee, and smoothies.

## Rankings

- #77,229 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.chownow.discover.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise food quality and the ease of ordering, but the app suffers from delivery delays, driver availability problems, and weak customer support with refunds. Price/fee concerns, security issues, and occasional inaccurate restaurant information are also common complaints.

### Pros

- High-quality, consistently praised food across orders
- Easy, fast, and reliable ordering experience within the app
- Some reviewers report good service and support for local businesses

### Cons

- Long delivery times and driver availability problems (unassigned drivers, order delays)
- Useless or unresponsive customer service and poor refund handling
- Additional fees/charges than competitors (perceived overcharging)
- Security and payment issues (account hacks, bank/card problems)
- Inaccurate restaurant information and unresolved issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chownow.discover)