Meal Kit Reviews

HelloFresh3.4★

HelloFresh is the world's largest meal kit service, delivering pre-portioned ingredients and easy recipes to your door. Plans start from $10.99 per serving, plus a $10.99 shipping fee, with promotions that can take up to 50% off your first box. On Trustpilot, HelloFresh sits at 3.4/5 across roughly 90,000 reviews – solid, but lower than several budget-friendly rivals. HelloFresh is owned by publicly traded HelloFresh SE and requires no long-term commitment.

EveryPlate4.0★

EveryPlate is the budget value leader among US meal kits, with prices starting at just $5.99 per serving – the lowest of any major provider – plus $10.99 shipping. First-time customers can often get meals for as low as $2.99 each. Owned by HelloFresh, EveryPlate keeps costs down with a smaller recipe rotation and simpler packaging, and it earns strong customer marks with a Trustpilot rating around 4/5. No subscription commitment is required.

Home Chef2.6★

Home Chef, owned by grocery giant Kroger, is known for flexible menus and add-ons like extra proteins and desserts. Plans start from $9.99 per serving, with a $7.99 shipping fee waived on orders over $45, and new customers can save on their first several boxes. Despite the flexibility, Home Chef's Trustpilot score is a low 2.6/5, reflecting frequent complaints about delivery and customer service. There's no lock-in contract.

Blue Apron3.0★

Blue Apron, the original culinary-focused meal kit, is now owned by Wonder Group and relaunched in August 2025 as a no-subscription, à-la-carte service – order only when you want, with no recurring commitment. Prices range from $7.49 to $12.49 per serving depending on the recipe, with a discount on your first order. Trustpilot places Blue Apron around 3.0/5, a mid-pack score reflecting a mix of praise for recipe quality and complaints tied to its recent business changes.

Green Chef4.0★

Green Chef is the only USDA Certified Organic meal kit service in the US, with dedicated plans for keto, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Owned by HelloFresh, it's also the priciest option in our comparison, starting from $13.99 per serving plus $10.99 shipping. Customer satisfaction is strong, with a Trustpilot rating around 4/5, making the premium price easier to justify for shoppers who want certified-organic ingredients and diet-specific recipes.

Sunbasket4.4★

Sunbasket is a premium organic meal delivery service offering both cook-from-scratch kits and select prepared meals. Prices start from $11.49 per serving with roughly $9.99 shipping, and new customers can save on their first few boxes. Sunbasket is privately held and earns the highest customer satisfaction in our lineup, with a Trustpilot score of 4.4/5.