Whether it’s a sought-after restaurant, a sold-out event, or a limited-edition product drop, some experiences are worth waiting for, but that doesn’t always mean you have to be the one doing the waiting.
We analyzed completed U.S. Waiting in Line tasks on Taskrabbit from January through June 2026 to see what people actually hired Taskers to wait for. From reservation-free restaurants and sold-out concerts to government offices and beach fire pits, a few categories stood out as the most common. Others showed just how many different ways people use the category to save time.
Here’s what people hired Taskers to wait in line for most often.
1. Restaurants and bars, 37% of tasks
Restaurants and bars were the most common Waiting in Line task by a wide margin. When a restaurant doesn’t take reservations, customers often hire a Tasker to wait in line or put their name down at opening so they can arrive closer to mealtime.
Charleston’s Chubbyfish, a tiny seafood spot with no reservations, is one of the two most-requested restaurants in the country, right alongside Brooklyn’s Lucali, the reservation-less pizza place that’s become something of a Taskrabbit legend in its own right.
Other popular spots include Max & Helen’s in Los Angeles, Butter & Crumble in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a long list of popular walk-in restaurants across New York City where getting a table often starts with getting in line.
2. Concerts and live events, 17% of tasks
Live entertainment was the second most common category, spanning everything from comedy clubs and concert venues to television tapings and outdoor performances.
Las Vegas’ Sphere appeared frequently in the data, alongside Chicago’s Riviera Theatre for a Taskmaster Live taping, performances at The Birchmere outside Washington, D.C., New York’s Comedy Cellar, free Shakespeare in the Park performances, and movie nights at the Intrepid Museum.
Customers also hired Taskers to secure spots for sporting events, like a Knicks watch party during the NBA finals.
3. Retail product launches and pop-ups, 7% of tasks
The biggest single-day spike in the dataset came from a retail launch. On one Saturday in May, Swatch and Audemars Piguet released a collaboration watch, where Taskers completed Waiting in Line tasks across cities like Miami, New York, and Las Vegas.
Completed tasks also included waiting for artist merchandise, collectible products, sneaker releases, skincare pop-ups, posters, and other limited-edition releases where arriving early made all the difference.
4. Designer sample sales, 4% of tasks
Designer sample sales appeared most frequently in New York City, where they are a regular part of the shopping calendar, but they were not limited to New York. Completed tasks also included repeat requests for Chicago’s 260 Sample Sale, as well as sample sales for brands including Reformation, Spinelli Kilcollin, Alice + Olivia, and Chanel.
5. Beach and park spots, 3% of tasks
Not every Waiting in Line task involved a traditional line. Many customers booked Taskers to arrive early and secure first-come, first-served spaces before everyone else.
Completed tasks included reserving beach fire pits at Dockweiler and Doheny State Beach, saving space for large groups at Dolores Park, holding picnic tables for birthday parties, and securing park space ahead of concerts and community events.
6. Government offices and courts, 2% of tasks
Government-related tasks appeared in nearly every major metro, from DMV appointments to courthouse lines and immigration offices.
One of the most memorable examples involved a customer hiring a Tasker to hold a place outside a Congressional committee hearing in Washington, D.C.’s Rayburn House Office Building before the room opened to the public.
Beyond the biggest categories
Not every completed Waiting in Line task fit into one of the largest groups. Customers also hired Taskers to save prime seats at graduation ceremonies, sign up early for public tennis courts before they opened, hold places along Mardi Gras parade routes, line up for farmers market favorites before they sold out, and secure Washington Monument tickets before the day’s allotment was gone.
We’ve even seen people hire Tasker’s to attend a sporting event and wait in line for the free swag, then get to stay and enjoy the game.
No two requests looked exactly alike, but they all shared one thing in common. Someone needed to be in the right place before everyone else.
Got a wait of your own coming up?
Whether you’re trying to get into a popular restaurant, secure a spot at a live event, or arrive early without rearranging your day, a Tasker can help you spend less time waiting and more time doing what matters most.
Book a Waiting in Line task today!
Methodology: Figures reflect completed U.S. “Waiting in Line” tasks from January through June 2026. Named restaurants, venues, brands, and events were identified directly from task descriptions.
Last updated on July 31, 2026 by Grace Branscome
