Hi. My name is Gus.
Are you ready for a fun ride? And if by fun ride you mean a fun ride delivering food, then you are in the right place. Buckle up.
And for the love of Tres Leches. Buckle up that Cafe Rio.
So, I started delivering food orders for Door Dash a couple of months ago. I thought it would be a good way to earn a few extra dollars. But instead of simply earning some extra spending cash, I have laughed myself silly over wild delivery expeditions. And I’m not just talking about Dashing in Spanish Fork. They seem to happen every time I Dash. Like, without fail. So, I decided to write this column.
And let’s be honest. I’m sure you’ve always wondered what happens on a Door Dash. Here’s your chance. You’ll learn what goes through the mind of your driver while en route. As well as why your food looks like the way it does when it finally makes it to your doorstep.
To kick things off, let me share an experience that happened two weeks ago. I have no idea why on earth Talon, name NOT changed because it proves my point, ordered his dinner from the Cafe Rio Herriman location. Why? Because he literally lives across the street from the South Jordan Cafe Rio. Like Talon, you could hit it with a burrito! It’s that close.
But I get it. I get it. Some of us are trying to figure out these fancy apps. I guess sort of like New York Jets Head Coach Adam Gase is figuring out his headset that is somehow connected to the coaching booth upstairs.
I mean Cafe Rio is Cafe Rio, so I guess there’s no harm in ordering from any of their 133 locations. But, this is where it gets messy, I do feel badly that on the 5.2-mile drive from Herriman to South Jordan, which was through the Bangerter Highway Construction project, the Tres Leches may have tipped over, slightly. Is there anything worse than a tipped Tres Leches? I think not. But I’m happy to report that the steak burrito, cooked enchilada-style, made the trip completely unharmed.
And lest you think I’m a terrible Dasher, I do maintain a stellar 4.75-star rating.
I hope to deliver your food to you shortly. And I promise. I’ll buckle it in more carefully next time. I guess I’ve learned that like Talon, you may be ordering from some location far across town. And that’s ok. Just don’t forget to tip your driver.