Google Maps could soon let Gemini order food for you

Google has already woven Gemini into Google Maps, and the company may soon go a step further by adding a feature that orders food on the user’s behalf while they are on the move. There has been no official announcement so far, but Android Authority reports it has spotted clues by digging through code linked to Google’s services.

Gemini agents in Google Maps

Gemini is being rolled out across Google products, including Google Maps. The conversational assistant, built on large language models, is already present in the navigation app. However, Google appears to be aiming beyond simple chat-style help by introducing true Gemini-based agents on Maps-tools that can carry out actions for the user directly within the app.

Ordering food via the chat interface

If those agents arrive as suggested, users could be able to ask Gemini inside Google Maps to order food online using only the conversational interface. According to strings found in the code, a user would chat with Google Maps to describe what they fancy in order to kick off a search, then place an order.

The same text implies the app would then handle the rest of the process, even if the user is travelling.

Key unknowns: launch timing and where the processing happens

At this stage, all that is clear is that the capability is under development; the specifics remain unclear, and there is no indication of when it might launch. It is also unknown whether the feature would rely on cloud processing or on the smartphone’s on-device computing to complete orders.

That distinction matters: if the phone’s processor is responsible for running these actions, the feature would likely be limited to the most powerful devices. If it is cloud-based, it could also be made available on mid-range products.

Potential availability by region or language

It is also possible that, at launch, the feature would be limited to users based in the United States, or to English-speaking users. Either way, it is notable to see how Google Maps could evolve to offer more advanced assistance.