Restaurant ordering in St. John's: what the numbers say
St. John's grew 1.5% between 2016 and 2021, a steady rate. In a settled market, repeat customers are what keep a restaurant busy, so offers for returning guests and easy reordering matter more than chasing new reach.
St. John's covers 446 km² at only about 248 people per km², so many addresses sit far from any restaurant. Draw delivery zones around the neighbourhoods you can actually reach in time, and promote pickup to everyone else.
Delivery zones across St. John's
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of St. John's you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Downtown (Water Street and George Street)
- Rabbittown
- Churchill Square
- The Battery
Local facts for St. John's restaurants
George Street, in historic downtown St. John’s, is packed with bars, pubs and live music venues. The George Street Association calls it the biggest little street in North America.
Sources: George Street Association (georgestreetlive.ca).
Nearby cities you can reach
St. John's is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Cape Breton (590 km), so most of your orders will come from within St. John's and the communities around it.
Sales tax on online orders in Newfoundland and Labrador
Restaurant meals in Newfoundland and Labrador carry the 15% HST. For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for St. John's restaurants
Pricing is a flat monthly fee: see plans in CAD. Moving from GloriaFood? Read our GloriaFood migration guide.
- Your own ordering page and app, with your name and menu, and no commission per order.
- Delivery, pickup and table ordering from one menu.
- Orders go to a tablet or printer in your kitchen.
- Customer list and offers you control, for repeat orders.
- Card payments paid out to your own account.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chefzi take commission on orders in St. John's?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from St. John's to Cape Breton?
Yes, if it fits your kitchen. You choose your delivery radius or draw zones on a map, and you can charge a higher fee for longer trips.