From breakfast to late-night snacks, many TCU students turn to food delivery services when hunger pains hit.
While well-known apps such as Postmates, DoorDash and Uber Eats are go-to services, SNAG delivery is becoming a major contender.
Created by students from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2021, SNAG bills itself as an alternative to the exorbitant fees and long wait times of other delivery services.
SNAG began delivering on campus in the fall of 2024.
TCU 360 compared SNAG to other top delivery service apps when it comes to delivery time, food options, drop-off locations, worker experience and hours of operation.
| Delivery Time Reliability | Variety of Food Options | Drop-off Location Consistency | Driver and Worker Experience | Service Availability and Hours | |
| Snag | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Uber Eats | ★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Postmates | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Doordash | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
SNAG specializes in a 10-minute delivery time, while other delivery service apps offer a 30-minute window that is not guaranteed.
“It takes about five minutes of driving to get from the warehouse to campus, and you only have to cross one street for any delivery,” said Foster Jones, a sophomore business major who delivers for SNAG.
SNAG has its warehouse 10 minutes from campus, located off of Bluebonnet Circle. The proximity means SNAG has a shorter delivery window than its competitors.
Other delivery service apps will pick up items from specific restaurants, whereas SNAG provides access to a wide array of snacks and meals stocked in its warehouse.
They have an array of options, including candy, snacks, healthy snacks, drinks, groceries, meals, party solutions, smokes and vapes, merch, student life and worldwide options.
“SNAG is kind of like an Amazon for snacks,” Ava Jawor, a sophomore interior design major, said. “Usually, I will be craving a specific snack, and I am able to find and order it on SNAG.”
She added that delivery charges on other apps add up.
SNAG offers doorstep delivery to any dorm or campus building, unlike other services that deliver only to specific locations. Since major delivery services can only deliver to specific locations, SNAG is a preferred option for students, especially in bad weather.
“Usually, whenever I order DoorDash, I have to go outside and find my dasher when SNAG can deliver directly to the front door of my dorm hall,” Elizabeth Madigan, a sophomore kinesiology major, said.
For most students looking for an easy delivery, SNAG provides a more accessible option.
Since most SNAG employees are students, they often know the most convenient routes, unlike Uber Eats or DoorDash drivers. With deliveries limited to campus, workers avoid long drives and inconsistent payments. Also, its schedule allows a more reliable delivery service when needed, making it a strong option for students looking for fast delivery.
“SNAG is more cooperative and less independent than the other delivery services because you are in a warehouse with three to four other people,” Jones said. “It is also very young in age, with the oldest person being around 26 years old. It’s very student-friendly.”
SNAG operates from noon to midnight. Though its hours are more limited than some fast-food delivery options, they cover peak meal times and late-night snack runs.
