All Restaurants That Accept Apple Pay (2022 List)

What are restaurants that accept Apple Pay? Which local restaurants and food delivery apps take Apple Pay? Apple Pay is becoming the preferred payment method of many Apple users. It saves them time and hassles having to carry around cash or credit cards.

If you're an Apple Pay user and want to know where you can go, use this local guide to help you.

What are the most popular restaurants that take Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is accepted at a variety of businesses, including many restaurants. While some require an iPhone 6 or later, others will let you use Apple Pay with any Apple device. Here are some of the most popular restaurants that take Apple Pay:

- McDonald's

- Panera Bread

- Chick-fil-A

- Starbucks

- Dunkin' Donuts

- Chipotle

- Olive Garden

- Red Robin

- Buffalo Wild Wings

- Five Guys

- Outback Steakhouse

- Shake Shack

- Papa John's

- Domino's Pizza

- Subway

- Wendy's

- KFC

- Taco Bell

- Arby's

- Hardee's

- Carl's Jr.

- Dairy Queen

- Sonic Drive-In

- Chick-fil-A Express

- Zaxby's

- Nando's

- Jason's Deli

- Auntie Anne's

- Potbelly Sandwich Shop

- Jersey Mike's Subs

- Jimmy John's

- Firehouse Subs

- Which Wich Superior Sandwiches

- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits

- McAlister's Deli

- Portillo's

- Fazoli's

- Little Caesars Pizza

- Blaze Pizza

- MOD Pizza

- Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

- CiCi's Pizza

- Marco's Pizza

- Village Inn

- Denny's

- IHOP

- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

- Chevys Fresh Mex

- Ruby Tuesday

- Olive Garden Express

- Longhorn Steakhouse Express

- Red Lobster Express

- P.F. Chang's China Bistro Express

- Bahama Breeze Island Grille Express

- The Cheesecake Factory Express

- BJ's Restaurant & BrewhouseExpress

- California Pizza Kitchen Express

- Boston Market Express

- Corner Bakery Cafe Express

- Buca di Beppo Express

- Wetzel's Pretzels Express

- Auntie Anne's Express

- Cinnabon Express

- Jamba Juice Express

- Starbucks Express

- Peet's Coffee & Tea Express

- Caribou Coffee Express

- Dunkin' Donuts Express

- Baskin-Robbins Express

- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Express

- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Express

- Dairy Queen/Orange Julius Treats Express

- Einstein Bros. Bagels Express

- Cold Stone Creamery Express

- Menchies Frozen Yogurt Express

- Wetzel's Pretzels Bites Express

- Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs & Fries Express

- Panda Express

- Chipotle Mexican Grill

- Moe's Southwest Grill

- Qdoba Mexican Eats

- Del Taco

- El Pollo Loco

- Rubio's Coastal Grill

- In-N-Out Burger

- Whataburger

- Sonic Drive-In

- Hardee's

- Carl's Jr.

- Dairy Queen

- Steak 'n Shake

- White Castle

- Cook Out

- Church's Chicken

- Kentucky Fried Chicken

- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

How can I check whether nearby restaurants accept Apple Pay through Apple Maps?

If you're using an iPhone, open the Maps app and search for a restaurant. Then, tap on the listing and scroll down to see if Apple Pay is listed as a payment option.

If you're using an iPad, you can also search for restaurants in the Maps app and check to see if they accept Apple Pay.

Finally, you can check with the restaurant to see if they accept Apple Pay.

How do I know if a restaurant accepts Apple Pay?

If you're using an iPhone, open the Maps app and search for a restaurant. Then, tap on the listing and scroll down to see if Apple Pay is listed as a payment option.

If you're using an iPad, you can also search for restaurants in the Maps app and check to see if they accept Apple Pay.

What does the Apple Pay logo look like?

Here's what the Apple Pay logo looks like:

The Apple Pay logo is a white version of the Apple logo with a black background. The word "Pay" is written in white beneath the logo.

You can use Apple Pay to pay for your purchase when you see this logo.

Paying with Apple Pay is easy and a great way to use your iPhone or iPad to pay for restaurant purchases. If you're unsure whether a restaurant accepts Apple Pay, you can always check with the restaurant or the Maps app on your iPhone.

Which food delivery apps accept Apple Pay as payment?

Apple Pay can be used with various food delivery apps, making it easy and convenient to deliver your favorite meals to your doorstep.

Some of the most popular food delivery apps that accept Apple Pay include:

• DoorDash
• Grubhub
• Seamless
• Uber Eats
• Postmates
• Caviar
• Instacart
• Peapod
• FreshDirect
• Amazon Prime Now
• Google Express

Can I use Apple Pay at fast food restaurants?

Yes, you can! Many popular fast food chains accept Apple Pay as a payment method.

Some of the most popular fast food restaurants that accept Apple Pay include:

• McDonald's
• Wendy's
• Chick-fil-A
• Panera Bread
• Dunkin' Donuts
• Five Guys
• Chipotle Mexican Grill
• Sonic Drive-In
• Jamba Juice
• Jersey Mike's
• Pizza Hut

Look for the Apple Pay symbol on the card reader device to tell whether or not the establishment is accepting Apple Pay as a form of payment.

How to use Apple Pay at restaurants

Paying with Apple Pay at restaurants is quick and easy. Simply hold your iPhone near the contactless reader with your finger on Touch ID or double-click the side button on your Apple Watch, then hold it near the reader. You may need to enter a PIN code for security purposes.

Using an iPhone, you can also use Apple Pay to pay for your meal through certain restaurant apps.

To do this, open the app and choose Apple Pay as your payment method. Then, place your order and confirm the payment with Touch ID or Face ID.

Can I use Apple Pay at grocery stores?

Yes, you can! Many grocery stores accept Apple Pay as a payment method.

Some of the most popular grocery stores that accept Apple Pay include:

• Trader Joe's
• Whole Foods Market
• Safeway
• Costco
• Kroger
• Wegmans
• Lidl

Can I use Apple Pay at Starbucks?

Yes, you can! You can use Apple Pay to pay for your Starbucks order in a few different ways.

If you're using the Starbucks app, you can choose Apple Pay as your payment method and then use Touch ID or Face ID to confirm the payment.

You can also use Apple Pay to pay for your order at the register by holding your iPhone near the contactless reader with your finger on Touch ID.

Finally, you can use Apple Pay to order ahead through the Starbucks app and pay for your order before arriving at the store.

How to Use Apple Pay with Face ID at restaurants

Paying with Apple Pay at restaurants using Face ID is quick and easy. To do this, open the Maps app and search for a restaurant. Then, tap on the listing and scroll down to see if Apple Pay is listed as a payment option. If it is, tap on the Apple Pay button and confirm the payment with Face ID.

How to use Apple Pay from your Apple Watch at restaurants

If you have an Apple Watch, you can use it to pay for your meals at restaurants that accept Apple Pay. To do this, double-click the side button on your Apple Watch and hold it near the contactless reader. You may need to enter a PIN code for security purposes.

You can also use Apple Pay to pay for your meals through certain restaurant apps. To do this, open the app and choose Apple Pay as your payment method. Then, place your order and confirm the payment with Touch ID or Face ID.

What if a restaurant doesn't accept Apple Pay?

If a restaurant doesn't accept Apple Pay, you can usually still pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch by using a credit or debit card stored in your Wallet app. To do this, open the Wallet app and choose the card that you want to use. Then, hold your iPhone or Apple Watch near the contactless reader and wait for the payment to go through.

You can also use the Maps app to find restaurants that accept Apple Pay. To do this, open the Maps app and search for a restaurant. Then, tap on the listing and scroll down to see if Apple Pay is listed as a payment option.

Using an iPhone, you can also use Apple Pay to pay for your meal through certain restaurant apps. To do this, open the app and choose Apple Pay as your payment method. Then, place your order and confirm the payment with Touch ID or Face ID.

Is Google Pay accepted at most restaurants?

Yes, Google Pay is accepted at most restaurants. To pay with Google Pay, simply hold your phone near the contactless reader with your finger on the Touch ID. You may need to enter a PIN code for security purposes.

It's more popular for restaurants to accept Apple Pay payment methods than Google or Samsung pay.

How many people use Apple Pay as a contactless payment method?

80% of iPhone users in the US have used Apple Pay as a contactless payment method. This number is expected to grow as more businesses start accepting Apple Pay as a payment method.

How do I set up Apple Pay?

Setting up Apple Pay is quick and easy. To do this, open the Wallet app on your iPhone and tap on the "+" sign. Then, follow the instructions on the screen to add a credit or debit card. You may need to enter your card's security code to complete the setup process.

Once you've added a card to Wallet, you can use it to pay for your purchases at stores, restaurants, and other businesses that accept Apple Pay. You can also use Wallet to pay for your orders through certain apps and websites.

You'll need an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 8.1 or later to use Apple Pay. You'll also need a credit or debit card compatible with Apple Pay.

Conclusion

In summary, you can use Apple Pay at many restaurants, grocery stores, and coffee shops.

And, if a restaurant doesn't accept Apple Pay, you can usually still pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch by using a credit or debit card stored in your Wallet app.

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