Restaurant ordering in Windsor: what the numbers say
Windsor grew 5.7% 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.
Windsor has about 1,573 people per km², which is typical of a busy suburban city. Most customers will drive or have food delivered, so a radius of a few kilometres with distance-based fees is a good starting point.
Delivery zones across Windsor
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Windsor you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Downtown
- Walkerville
- Via Italia (Erie Street)
- Ottawa Street
- South Windsor
Local facts for Windsor restaurants
Windsor sits across the river from Detroit, on the busiest commercial land border crossing between Canada and the United States.
Windsor-style pizza — shredded pepperoni and canned mushrooms — is the local pie.
Sources: Transport Canada; Canada Border Services Agency.
Nearby cities you can reach
Windsor is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Chatham-Kent (71 km), so most of your orders will come from within Windsor and the communities around it.
Sales tax on online orders in Ontario
Restaurant meals in Ontario carry the 13% HST (5% federal plus 8% provincial portion). For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in Ontario.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Windsor 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 Windsor?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Windsor to Chatham-Kent?
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.