40+ Pizza Delivery Drivers Share the Wildest Reasons for Delivery Bans

Snowy Delivery

“I have some interesting stories to share, even though there’s no prohibition in my area.” One memorable time, I braved a snowstorm to deliver pizza on my motorcycle. To keep my balance, I dragged my feet through the snow, which left my shoes and socks soaked and cold. It was a wild ride—cars were spinning out everywhere—but somehow, I made it to the customer’s place without a scratch.

By the time I arrived, I was feeling pretty chilly, especially in my fingers and toes. Just as I was about to hand over the pizza, a large guy in a bathrobe opened the door, tending to his fireplace. He looked at the pizza, placed his hand on the box, and immediately complained that it was cold, demanding I take it back.

Honestly, I thought about losing my cool, but instead, I just walked away. It was frustrating after braving the weather to deliver a hot meal, only to be met with that kind of attitude. It’s moments like these that test your patience, but they also make for some unforgettable stories!

Ride-Along Ban

“Remember that commercial where a group of people walks into a pizza place, orders a pizza, and then rides home with the delivery driver?” In my hometown, we had a similar scene play out.

When I was 15, I never got involved in that kind of thing, but there were always folks hanging out at the pub across the street who would occasionally do the same—usually in a friendly, lighthearted way. However, one night took a nasty turn when a very intoxicated guy ended up vomiting into a car parked in the lot before stumbling away.

The aftermath was pretty rough; the smell of spoiled pizza mixed with vomit lingered in that car for weeks, making it a nightmare for anyone who got near it. Eventually, the manager decided enough was enough and declared that there would be no more deliveries to that area. From then on, they made it clear that deliveries would only be initiated with a phone call. It was a wild reminder of how a night out can quickly spiral into chaos!

Parking Lot Litter

One time, a woman came into my restaurant and placed an order. After she finished, I noticed her discreetly pulling all her Popeyes trash from the passenger seat and leaving it next to her car in our parking lot. It was pretty frustrating to see that!

When she returned inside, I pointed out that she had walked right past two trash bins on her way back. I told her that I wouldn’t give her her lunch until she took responsibility for the litter she had left behind. She looked pretty embarrassed and ended up walking back outside to pick up her garbage.

It was a small but important moment—sometimes, a little accountability goes a long way in keeping our spaces clean! Plus, it felt good to stand up for the restaurant and the community.

Pizza Pursuit Payback

There was quite an incident at our restaurant one day. A guy and two girls placed individual orders, but instead of waiting, they quickly grabbed the pizzas and took off. The girls snatched their meals and bolted, while the guy was still trying to settle the bill. Within about 30 seconds, he too made a run for it!

The order totaled around $100, and our manager, who was really into fitness, jumped over the counter to chase after them. The two girls jumped into their car and sped off as soon as they spotted him, leaving the guy behind.

Our manager chased him for three city blocks and was closing in when the girls circled back in their vehicle, and he quickly hopped in with them. The kicker? All three of them went to the same school as some of our kitchen staff, so we had their names, where they lived, and even their Facebook profiles.

We decided to take action. We reached out to them via Facebook, threatening to involve the police if they didn’t pay for the pizzas by the next morning. Thankfully, it worked! They ended up making the payment, and we added them to our non-delivery list. It was a wild experience, but it felt good to stand our ground and ensure accountability!

Pasta Puzzler Perplexed

One of the most peculiar occurrences I experienced involved a woman who would regularly call every two weeks to order a specific pasta dish. This went on for quite some time. One evening, while I was preparing her order, I asked, “So, I assume you want this delivered tonight?” To my surprise, she politely declined, saying she wanted it delivered the next day instead. We both laughed about it, and I told her I’d see her in 20 minutes.

When I returned to fulfill her request, my phone rang again—it was her! She said, “I want to cancel my order.” I was a bit confused and asked, “Do you know why?” I reminded her that I had asked if she wanted it tonight, and she said no.

After that, she abruptly hung up on me. She never placed another order again. Sometimes, I still think about her and that strange exchange. It was such an odd little moment in my day-to-day, and it definitely left me wondering what happened!

Balloon Backfires

“Compared to some of the other stories, this one is pretty mild, but it still sticks out in my mind. I want to clarify that I’m not a delivery driver; I used to work at a small, family-owned pizza restaurant.

One day, after a delivery, the mother—who is one of the owners—came back into the restaurant absolutely furious and soaked from head to toe. It turned out that after she knocked on the door, a bunch of kids had opened it and bombarded her with water balloons!

After that incident, we decided to suspend deliveries to that address. A few weeks later, I received a phone call from that same number. I informed the person on the line that we weren’t accepting deliveries from there anymore. He asked why, claiming they’d never contacted us before. Given how close they were, he thought distance couldn’t be an issue.

I explained the whole water balloon incident, and after a moment of silence, he calmly replied, ‘I understand. Thank you. I will handle the matter.’ It sounded like he got the message loud and clear. I can only assume that those kids felt a bit of remorse for their prank that night!”

Parchment Paper Paranoia

There was this one customer who always ordered a pizza with an exceptionally thin crust and insisted on having a sheet of parchment paper under it for packaging. I delivered her pizza one day, knocked on her door, and saw her through a large picture window sitting at her table. I even tried to get her attention by knocking and maintaining eye contact, but she just sat there completely still. After a bit, I figured she wasn’t coming to the door, so I started heading back to my car.

Suddenly, she rushed to the door, accusing me of stealing her pizza! She was really loud and upset, even complaining about the fact that I had made eye contact with her. It was pretty wild.

At that point, I decided I wasn’t going to complete the delivery, especially since she hadn’t tipped. As I walked to my vehicle, she threatened to call the police on me. Luckily, I noticed a police officer parked nearby, so I went over to explain the situation and her strange behavior.

When I spoke to the officer, he told me that her phone number had been blacklisted by 911! Apparently, she had caused so many issues that not only the police, but also the fire department and garbage company were involved. Because of that, she ended up on a blacklist. It was a bizarre encounter, to say the least!

Barking Ban Blacklist

I once made a delivery to a house that had a massive front yard, but it was completely dark with no lights on. As I stepped further into the darkness, the aggressive barking started. They had three guard dogs—though I can’t remember the exact breeds; this was about twenty years ago. It was pretty intimidating!

In a moment of instinct, I let out a loud, low roar at them, which surprisingly made them stop barking for a moment. But they didn’t back off; instead, they circled me, still barking like crazy.

Eventually, the owner showed up to handle the situation, but they didn’t even bother to apologize. I couldn’t help but think about how dangerous it could have been if I’d gotten overwhelmed with fear and tried to run away.

When I got back to the restaurant, my first action was to make sure they were placed on our blacklist. No one should have to deal with that kind of situation while delivering food!

Counterfeit Cash Catch

I once had an encounter with a man who was quite brazen about showing off his cash in front of me. He did it quickly, but I caught a glimpse of the amount before I took the money and left. This happened late in the evening when I was just eager to get home.

Once I returned to the store, it became immediately clear that several of the high-denomination bills he’d given me were counterfeit. They looked nothing like real currency! Since it was my last delivery of the night, I knew exactly who had handed me the money, along with his phone number and address. What a total fool!

My supervisor, being a reasonable guy, decided to give the man a chance to make things right by offering to return the money and apologize, hoping to avoid any legal issues. In the end, though, my supervisor banned him from ordering again. It’s just wild how some people think they can get away with stuff like that!