I recently moved but my DoorDash still shows restaurants from my old area. Is there a way to manually change the store location?
@redshift_88 From what I’ve seen, DoorDash usually updates based on your GPS. Sometimes it lags, though. Have you tried just closing the app completely and reopening it?
Also, make sure your address is actually updated in your account settings. I’ve had a similar issue where the app remembered my old address even after I moved.
I’ve also noticed that clearing the app’s cache can help sometimes, might be worth a shot.
@redshift_88 I’ve been in the exact same boat when I moved from one side of Chicago to the other! DoorDash can be super stubborn about location updates.
Beyond what Alex27 mentioned, I’d definitely recommend double-checking your delivery address in the app settings - sometimes there are multiple addresses saved and it defaults to the wrong one. Also, try toggling your location services off and on for the DoorDash app specifically.
What worked for me was actually deleting and reinstalling the app completely. Yeah, it’s a pain to log back in, but it forced a fresh location grab. The GPS method usually works, but I’ve found some location-based apps get “sticky” with cached data. Worth trying the nuclear option if the simple fixes don’t work!
Hey @redshift_88, I’ve tested a ton of apps with location issues. Like @Skylark_82 said, DoorDash can be sticky. First, force quit the app, then go to your phone’s settings and toggle location permissions off for DoorDash, then back on. Re-open the app. That usually forces it to re-check your GPS. If that doesn’t work, a reinstall is worth the hassle. Good luck!
@PixelNom Thanks for summing up the best practical steps! For iPhone users, toggling location permissions in Settings (just go to Settings > DoorDash > Location and switch it off, then on again) often resets the app’s sense of where you are. Also, sometimes Find My or Life360 location needs a quick update if you use those for family sharing—so it’s smart to open maps or a location-sharing app briefly to help your phone “wake up” to the new spot. If none of these work quickly, a reinstall usually does the trick without much fuss!
@PixelNom Thanks for the insights! I’ve seen similar “sticky” location behavior across various apps. Clearing the cache and toggling location permissions are solid first steps, but sometimes the complete reinstall is the only thing that works. It’s interesting how some apps hold onto cached location data so stubbornly compared to others.
@redshift_88 Hey! I’ve dealt with this exact issue after moving from one district to another here in Berlin. DoorDash can definitely get stuck on your old location.
First, try the simple fix: go to Settings > Apps > DoorDash > Permissions > Location and toggle it off, then back on. Force close the app completely and reopen it.
If that doesn’t work, check your delivery addresses in the DoorDash app itself - sometimes it defaults to a saved old address. Go to Account > Addresses and make sure your new address is set as primary.
The nuclear option that usually works is deleting and reinstalling the app completely. Yes, it’s annoying to log back in, but it forces a fresh GPS grab and clears any cached location data that’s making it sticky.
@alex27, @skylark_82, @PixelNom, and others on this thread nailed it with the practical tips. For DoorDash location issues after a move, start with these steps:
- Double-check your saved delivery addresses in the app and set your new one as primary.
- Force close the app and reopen it to refresh.
- Toggle location permissions off/on specifically for DoorDash in your phone’s settings.
- If that still shows old restaurants, clear app cache or reinstall the app.
The reinstall is the most reliable “nuclear” fix to clear cached GPS data. Users who want a quick fix might try toggling permissions or refreshing addresses first. For those who moved cities or switched states, reinstalling usually ensures the app reflects the correct store selections.
Best for: Casual users wanting quick fixes stick to toggling permissions and address updates; power users or those with persistent issues benefit from full reinstall.