Direct vs DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub
| Order direct (Ameci’s ChowNow page) | DoorDash | Uber Eats | Grubhub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menu prices | Same as the printed menu | Set by the restaurant; apps allow higher listing prices | Set by the restaurant; apps allow higher listing prices | Set by the restaurant; apps allow higher listing prices |
| Service fee charged to you | None | Yes, varies by order | Yes, varies by order | Yes, varies by order |
| Delivery fee | Shown at checkout before you pay | Varies by distance and promotions | Varies by distance and promotions | Varies by distance and promotions |
| Commission taken from the restaurant | 0% (flat subscription) | 15%, 25% or 30% by plan | 20%, 25% or 30% by plan | Not publicly itemized here |
| Order goes straight to the kitchen | Yes | Relayed through the app | Relayed through the app | Relayed through the app |
| Pickup option | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Catering trays | Yes, from the catering menu | No | No | No (ezCater lists the location separately) |
| Promotions | Restaurant’s own pizza deals | Platform promos and first-order credits | Platform promos and first-order credits | Platform promos |
Fee tiers as published on each platform’s merchant pricing pages, checked September 2026; customer-facing fees vary by city, order size and promotion, so check the app before you order. Ameci Pizza & Pasta is the operator of this website; the apps are independent companies.
What the apps charge restaurants, and why it shows up in menu prices
Delivery apps charge the restaurant a commission on every order: DoorDash publishes tiers of 15%, 25% and 30% depending on the plan, and Uber Eats publishes 20%, 25% and 30%. To keep the same margin on a $30 pizza, a restaurant on a 25% plan has to list it at about $40 on the app. Ameci Pizza & Pasta’s ChowNow page charges the restaurant no commission, only a flat subscription and card processing, which is why direct orders can use the same prices as the menu.
What you pay as the customer
On an app you pay the listed menu price, a service fee, a delivery fee (sometimes reduced by a promotion) and a tip. On a direct order you pay the menu price, any delivery fee and minimum shown at checkout, and a tip; there is no service fee. A jumbo 16-inch Meat Lovers pizza is $30.99 on the menu and $30.99 on a direct order; garlic bread and a Garden salad add the same amounts they would at the counter. The app-side total for the same order depends on the app, your address and the promotion running that day, so compare before you tap.
Delivery time
Direct orders go to the kitchen’s own order screen the moment they are placed, and the estimated ready or delivery time appears before you pay. App orders are relayed to the same kitchen and then matched with a driver. Pickup orders at 28013 Seco Canyon Rd are usually ready in fifteen to twenty minutes. Ameci Pizza & Pasta delivers to Saugus, Valencia, Canyon Country, Newhall and Stevenson Ranch during every open hour: Monday–Thursday 11am–9pm and Friday–Sunday 10am–10pm; see the delivery area.
When an app is still the better choice
Apps are useful when a first-order credit or promotion outweighs the fees, when a group is ordering from several restaurants at once, when an address is outside the direct delivery zone, or when you want to pay with an app balance. Ameci Pizza & Pasta stays on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub for exactly those cases. For an ordinary order to a Santa Clarita address, ordering direct is the cheaper route and the restaurant keeps the full price of the meal.
How to order direct
- Open the Ameci ordering page and choose Pickup or Delivery.
- Add items from the same menu as the restaurant; deals are under Deals & Coupons.
- Check the time and total at checkout, then pay. Or call (661) 296-6131 during opening hours.
Questions about ordering from Ameci
Is Ameci Pizza & Pasta in Saugus on DoorDash?
Yes. Ameci Pizza & Pasta at 28013 Seco Canyon Rd is listed on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, and it also takes orders directly on its own ChowNow ordering page at in-restaurant menu prices.
Are Ameci’s prices the same on the delivery apps as on the menu?
Direct orders on Ameci’s ChowNow page use the same prices as the printed menu. Prices and fees on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub are set within each app and can differ, so check the app before ordering.
Which is faster, ordering direct or through an app?
Direct orders reach the Ameci kitchen immediately and show an estimated time before payment; app orders are relayed to the kitchen and then assigned a driver. Pickup at 28013 Seco Canyon Rd is usually ready in fifteen to twenty minutes either way.
Can I use a coupon on a direct order?
Ameci’s own pizza deals, such as Pizza Twins from $27.99 and the jumbo 3-topping pizza at $22.99, are built into the direct ordering menu; no code is needed. App promotions apply only inside that app.
Does Ameci deliver to my address?
Ameci Pizza & Pasta delivers to Saugus, Valencia, Canyon Country, Newhall and Stevenson Ranch. Enter your address on the ordering page to confirm, or call (661) 296-6131.