Nate
Instacart, the hero of the modern-day grocery game, swoops in to save us from the dreaded task of aisle wandering and checkout lines, making it nothing short of a lifesaver for many. It’s the convenience we never knew we needed, bringing the entire store to our doorstep with just a few clicks. Yet, like any service that bridges the gap between the comfort of our homes and the chaos of the outside world, it brings its own set of quirks.
The platform has not only revolutionized the way we shop but also opened a window into the peculiar world of customer behavior. Some might say it’s a good thing these quirky customers aren’t venturing out into the public for their groceries. But, alas, it’s the Instacart shoppers who must navigate these odd encounters in the most unexpected and often hilarious ways. From bizarre item requests to outlandish delivery instructions, these moments are a gentle reminder of the colorful tapestry of human oddities.
Here are 50 pictures where Instacart shoppers and customers share their most hilarious encounters, proving that sometimes, the real entertainment comes not from the products on the shelves but from the people ordering and/or delivering them.
1. “So I Had A First Today. Take The First Load To The Customer’s Door And Come Back For Another And There’s A Damn Goat In My Trunk Investigating Things”
2. “Tips Pay The Bills But This”
3. “Had A Delivery That Was Just 4 20lb Cat Food Bags This Morning, And Upon Arrival”
4. “That’s A New One”
5. “The Only Type Of Customer I Like Meeting Me At The Door”
6. “Nice Extra Tip Last Night!”
7. “Found Kittens While Shopping”
8. “When The Customer Stares While You Deliver”
9. “The Door On This Customers House”
10. “Rough Day”
11. “Kelly Likes Her Job A Lil Too Much”
12. “Saw This Guy A Few Doors Down From My Delivery”
13. “Rude Customer Gets Equal Treatment”
14. “Instacart Support Is So Good”
15. “Wrong Item My A**”
16. “Used To Be A Shopper”
17. “Weirdest Comment I’ve Ever Received”
18. “Slow Day But Great Customers”
19. “Best Delivery Pic Ever!”
20. “Met These Characters On A Delivery Today”
21. “Trapped In Customer’s Vestibule”
22. “Customer Thought I Was Gonna Ruin My Car For $14”
23. “Customer Left An Envelope With My Name On It”
24. “First Batch Of The Morning… 30 Pineapples”
25. “Looking Back On This Still Makes Me Laugh”
26. “This Dog Wouldn’t Let Me Stage The Items Lol”
27. “How Do You Set Up At The Drop Off ?”
28. “One Of The Few Customers To Make Me Laugh”
29. “I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes!!!”
30. “They’re Out Of The Green Celery”
31. “Well Damn Kimmy”
32. “I Try Not To Judge Others Too Harshly But Come On”
33. “Instacart Shopper Being Weird With My Girl”
34. “Best Day Ever!!”
35. “Cancelled Order With iPad”
36. “I Was Struggling To Pay Rent And This Happened”
37. “Well There Goes My Tip”
38. “How Am I Gonna Fit This Into A Toyota Camry?”
39. “These Customers”
40. “I Drew Up A ‘Thank You’ Card For My Customers”
41. “Is My Shopper Trying To Scam Me Right Now?”
42. “Customer Dog Attacked Car During Delivery”
43. “How Do I Make Sure She Gets The Free One??”
44. “Poor Dog”
45. “Lmao This Was A Nice Surprise”
46. “What In The Actual F**k?”
47. “I Received No Help, But I Did Receive This”
48. “$400 Alcohol Disposal”
49. “Already Had All The Groceries In The Car”
50. “This Is F**kin Crazy”
h/t: r/InstacartShoppers