DoorDash Pizza Bag

The DoorDash Pizza Bag is exactly as it sounds like – it’s a pizza bag that DoorDash sells, complete with the DoorDash branded logos on it.

When you get the pizza bag, you’ll be eligible to join the DoorDash pizza program, which gives you preference for any pizza orders in your area. DoorDash claims you can make more on these pizza orders (I’ll discuss whether I think that’s true in this post – but spoiler alert, I don’t think there’s any real difference between pizza orders and every other type of order).

In this post, we’ll take a look at what the DoorDash pizza bag is, discuss how the Doordash pizza program works, and give you my thoughts on whether I think it’s worth getting the pizza bag.

The DoorDash Pizza Bag is the same as every other pizza bag that you see with other pizza delivery companies. It’s a large insulated delivery bag specifically designed to hold pizzas.

DoorDash sells a branded pizza bag, which you can find here. DoorDash doesn’t give this bag out for free, so if you want to get it, you’ll have to buy it.

Remember that when you sign up for DoorDash, you get a free delivery bag in your activation kit. The delivery bag is a normal bag that’s good for holding regular food orders, but if you want to get more advanced, getting specialty bags like the DoorDash catering bag, the DoorDash pizza bag, or a good food delivery backpack can make things much easier for you and potentially give you access to higher-paying orders.

Similar to the DoorDash catering bag, the DoorDash pizza bag gives you access to a program with different orders that can potentially be higher paying. If you want to get into the DoorDash pizza program, you’ll have to get a pizza bag (although it doesn’t necessarily have to be a branded pizza bag).

The DoorDash Pizza Program

If you get the DoorDash catering bag, you can enroll in the DoorDash large order program, which gives you access to potentially higher-paying catering orders.

The DoorDash pizza program is similar, although it’s easier to enroll in the pizza program than it is to enroll in the large order program. If you sign up for the DoorDash pizza program, you’ll get priority preference for any pizza orders in your area.

To get into the DoorDash pizza program, first, you need to have a pizza delivery bag. It doesn’t have to be a DoorDash branded bag, so if you prefer, you can get any pizza bag at Amazon. There are some cheaper options on there, although the pizza bag is similarly priced to other comparable bags. To qualify as a pizza bag, it must be: (1) insulated and (2) be a standard pizza bag size (at least 18″ W x 18″ L x 6″ D).

Next, you’ll need to enroll in the pizza program and submit a photo of your pizza bag. To do that, go to this DoorDash page. Within that page, you’ll find a link to a Google Form, where you can enroll in the program and submit a photo of your bag.

Once you’re enrolled, you’ll get priority on pizza orders.

Should You Get The DoorDash Pizza Bag?

DoorDash claims that pizza orders generally pay more, although I think that’s probably a dubious claim. Pizzas don’t cost much more than other food items people order on DoorDash and since most of the payment a Dasher gets is from the tip, it stands to reason that pizza orders would pay similarly to any other type of order.

Even without the pizza bag, I have been able to get pizza orders. I do my deliveries on an ebike or electric scooter, so most of the time, I reject these orders unless they aren’t going very far. The pizza orders I do accept don’t seem to pay any differently than other orders I get on DoorDash.

If you’re getting a pizza order, it’s also usually okay to not put it in a pizza bag. Unless the order is traveling really far away, most pizzas will stay plenty warm. The most important thing with pizza orders is to make sure the box doesn’t tip over. The worst thing you can do is hold the box sideways and deliver a squished-up pizza.

Final Thoughts

If you want to get more advanced, getting the pizza bag is a fine option. It doesn’t cost much – a bit over $20 at the time I write this. It’ll only take a few deliveries to earn your money back on the pizza bag purchase. And when things are slow, getting priority on pizza orders could make a difference in what you’re able to earn with DoorDash.

Have you gotten the pizza bag? Does it make a difference? Let people know in the comments if you’d like to share your experience.

More Recommended Ebike/Scooters

Check out these other ebikes/scooters I've had the chance to do a review for:

GEN3 Outcross Bike – The GEN3 Outcross is a solid, affordable fat tire ebike that does a good job of doing what I need it to do. It works great for city riding, giving me a smooth ride in all conditions. It’s works really well as a winter ebike since the fat tires give it good traction over snow and ice. Check out my GEN3 Outcross Review.
Himiway Escape Bike – The Himiway Escape is an interesting bike for anyone looking for a moped-style ebike. If you’re a gig economy worker, the Himiway Escape is particularly interesting and it’s possible to think of it as an investment, especially if you can opt to do deliveries with the Himiway versus using a car. It’s not cheap, but you can definitely make your money back when you compare the mileage you’ll put on your car versus using an ebike. Check out my Himiway Escape Bike Review.
Espin Sport Bike – The Espin Sport is a good ebike for someone who is looking for an ebike that feels and rides more like a regular bike. There are many ebikes that are really only bikes in name. In reality, they’re basically electric mopeds. The Espin Sport, by contrast, is a bike you could probably ride without the battery and you’d feel like you’re just riding a regular bike. Check out my Espin Sport Review.
Varla Eagle One Scooter – The Varla Eagle One is an excellent scooter that can make sense for a lot of people. It can work as a primary mode of transportation. You can use it to work on gig economy apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. And it can also be a recreational vehicle if you’d prefer to use it for that. Check out my Varla Eagle One Review.
Fucare H3 Scooter – The Fucare H3 is a fun scooter and I’ve enjoyed testing it out. For a daily commuter or quick trips or errands, the Fucare H3 is probably the scooter I’ll use. It’s portable and easy to maneuver, so it’s just easier to take on the road when I need it. Check out my Fucare H3 Scooter Review.

More Recommended Investing App Bonuses

For additional investing app bonuses, be sure to check out the ones below:

M1 Finance ($100) – This is a great robo-advisor that has no fees and allows you to create a customized portfolio based on your risk tolerance. You also get $100 for opening an account. Check out my M1 Finance Referral Bonus – Step-By-Step Guide.
SoFi Invest ($25) – SoFi Invest is an easy brokerage account bonus that you can earn with just a few minutes of work. Use my SoFi Invest referral link, fund your SoFi Invest brokerage account with $100 and you’ll get $25 of free stock. I also have a step-by-step guide for the SoFi Invest referral bonus.
Moomoo (5 free stocks) – Moomoo is a free investing app currently offering 5 free stocks (usually worth around $75-$100) if you open an account using a referral link and deposit $2,000. Read my Moomoo referral bonus guide for more information.
Webull (5 free stocks) – Webull also gives you 5 free stock valued between $3-$3,000 each if you open an account using my referral link. Here’s a guide I wrote about how to earn your free stocks using Webull.
Robinhood (1 free stock) – Robinhood gives you a free stock valued between $2.50-$225 if you open an account using my referral link.
Public (1 free stock) - Public gives you a free stock valued between $3-$70 if you open an account using my referral link.

More Recommended Bank Account Bonuses

If you’re looking for more easy bank bonuses, check out the below options. These bonuses are all easy to earn and have no fees or minimum balance requirements to worry about.

Chime ($100) - Chime is a free bank account that offers a referral bonus if you use a referral link and complete a direct deposit of $200 or more. In practice, any ACH transfer into this account triggers the bonus. This bonus is easy to earn and posts instantly, so you’ll know if you met the requirements as soon as you move money into the account. I wrote a step-by-step guide on how to earn your Chime referral bonus that I recommend you check out.
US Bank Business ($500) – This offer is limited to customers in the following states: AZ, AR, CA, CO, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OH, OR, SD, TN, UT, WA, WI, WY. This is a fairly easy bank bonus to earn, since there are no direct deposit requirements. In addition, you can open the Silver Business Checking account, which comes with no monthly fees. Check out how to earn this big bonus here.
SoFi Money ($275) – SoFi Money is a free checking account from SoFi. They’re currently offering a $25 referral bonus if you open a SoFi account with a referral link and deposit $10. You can also make an additional $250 as well if you complete a direct deposit. This is a good bank that is also 100% free, so you won’t have to worry about managing this account. Here’s a post I wrote with instructions on how to earn your SoFi Money bonus: SoFi Money Referral Bonus: Step By Step Guide.
Fairwinds Credit Union ($100) – Fairwinds Credit Union is offering a referral bonus for users that sign up using a referral link. Fairwinds has no fees or minimum balance, so this is a particularly easy bonus to earn. Since this is a smaller credit union, my gut instinct tells me this offer won’t be around long, so if you’re in a position to meet the bonus requirements, grab this bonus before it’s gone. Here is my step-by-step guide on how to earn your Fairwinds Credit Union bonus.
Upgrade ($50) – Upgrade is a free checking account that’s currently offering a $50 referral bonus if you open an account and complete three debit card transactions. These bonus terms are easy to meet, so it’s well worth doing this bonus as soon as you can. Importantly, this bonus says that it’s now scheduled to end on April 15, 2023. As long as you get your account opened before April 15th, you should be eligible. Here’s a post I wrote with more details: Upgrade $50 Referral Bonus – Step By Step Directions.
Current ($50) – Current is a free fintech bank that’s offering new users a $50 referral bonus after signing up for an account using a referral link.Current is an easy bonus to earn and also gives you access to three savings accounts that pay you 4% interest on up to $2,000. That means you can put away up to $6,000 earning 4% interest. That’s very good and makes Current an account I recommend to everyone. Check out my step-by-step guide on how to earn your Current Bank bonus.
Digital Federal Credit Union ($20) – Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) is a free, nationwide credit union that I recommend to readers for two reasons. First, DCU has a $20 referral bonus if you open a free DCU checking account with a referral link. Second, DCU has a saving account that gives you 6.17% interest on your first $1,000. Check out my in-depth post on how to set this account up.
Netspend ($20 + 5% Interest Savings Account) – Netspend is a company that provides 5% interest savings accounts. If you sign up using my referral link, you’ll get a $20 signup bonus once you make your first deposit into your Netspend account of $40 or more. That means you get a 5% interest savings account and a free $20 to start! Make sure to check out my in-depth guide on how to set up these accounts.
Novo Bank ($40) - Novo bank is a free business checking account that’s currently offering a $40 bonus if you open a Novo business checking account using a referral link. In addition to being a good bank bonus, Novo is also a good business checking account. It has no monthly fees or minimum balance requirements and operates a good app and website. Indeed, it’s the business checking account I currently use for this blog. Check out my post on how to easily open a Novo account.
Varo ($30) – Varo is a free fintech banking app similar to Chime or Current. It’s currently offering a $30 bonus to new users that open a new Varo account with a referral link. The bonus for this bank is very easy to meet, all you need to do is spend $20 within 30 days of opening your Varo account. Check out my step-by-step guide to learn how to earn this bonus.

Kevin is an attorney and the blogger behind Financial Panther, a blog about personal finance, travel hacking, and side hustling using the gig economy. He paid off $87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer.

Kevin is passionate about earning money using the gig economy and you can see all the ways he makes extra income every month in his side hustle reports.

Kevin is also big on using the latest fintech apps to improve his finances. Some of Kevin's favorite fintech apps include:

SoFi Money. A really good checking account with absolutely no fees. You'll get a $25 referral bonus if you open a SoFi Money account with a referral link, and an additional $250 if you complete a direct deposit.
US Bank Business. US Bank is currently offering new business customers a $500 signup bonus after opening a new account and meeting certain requirements.
M1 Finance. This is a great robo-advisor that has no fees and allows you to create a customized portfolio based on your risk tolerance. You also get $100 for opening an account.
DCU. Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) is a free, nationwide credit union that I recommend to readers for two reasons. First, DCU has a $20 referral bonus if you open a free DCU checking account with a referral link. Second, DCU has a savings account that gives you 6.17% interest on your first $1,000.
Personal Capital. One of best free apps you can use to monitor your portfolio and track your net worth. This is one of the apps I use to track my financial accounts.