Champaign Voices

Food Delivery Fees Exceed Cost of the Food; Customers Pay Anyway

Published: May 22, 2026

Platform fees and tips stacked high enough to make a burrito a luxury good, yet orders continued because cooking would require standing up. What do you think?

“I could make this for $4 and emotional stability.”
Irene Neer, Crockpot Evangelist
“I tipped 25% on fees. I need a priest.”
Walt Huffman, Tip Screen Guilt Target
“Yes it's dumb. Bring the fries.”
Tina Grove, Lazy Tuesday Dinner Negotiator