DoorDash is trading up in Columbus, moving its DashMart fulfillment hub from Gerrard Avenue into a larger Grandview Heights–area building at 1020 W. 5th Ave. Fresh signage is already up, and building permits filed with the city show plans for a kitchen inside the space. The relocation keeps the micro‑fulfillment center focused on the same‑day delivery of groceries, convenience items, and household goods across Columbus, just from a roomier base of operations.
As reported by What Now Columbus, the operation currently at 1530 Gerrard Ave is shifting to the West Fifth Avenue address, which previously housed wine distributor Vanguard Wines, according to the distributor’s own listing. The What Now Columbus piece credits reporting by Columbus Business First and notes DoorDash has not provided a timeline for when the move will be completed.
How DashMart Landed In Columbus
DashMart is DoorDash’s in‑house micro‑fulfillment concept, and Columbus was among the first eight cities to get it when the program launched in 2020, according to DoorDash. The model is designed to bring convenience, groceries, and local restaurant items to customers through on‑demand fulfillment.
The company’s Columbus store page lists the current DashMart at 1530 Gerrard Ave, the site DoorDash plans to vacate as operations shift to West Fifth Avenue. The Gerrard address also appears in the app via a separate listing from DoorDash.
What The Move Could Mean For Neighbors
Building permits referenced in local coverage indicate plans for a kitchen at the West Fifth Avenue property, a feature that could let DoorDash expand its prepared‑food capabilities in Columbus. As What Now Columbus reported, signage has already gone up, and the outlet said it reached out to DoorDash for comment but had not heard back.
The site has long been associated with Vanguard Wines, per the distributor’s listing. See Vanguard Wines for the company’s local details. DoorDash appears to be repurposing this warehouse or distribution‑style space for quick‑commerce fulfillment.
The relocation underscores DoorDash’s continued investment in quick‑commerce infrastructure as it grows retail partnerships and expands DashMart fulfillment services. Local shoppers could see faster deliveries and a wider selection if the larger site increases capacity. This story will be updated if DoorDash provides a timeline or staffing details.
