The Best Meal Delivery Companies

Tuesday, March 2nd

2021 Meal Delivery Company Reviews

Freshly

Freshly's meal delivery service brings flavorful, fresh-not-frozen food to your doorstep, and then to your plate in 3 minutes or less. Everything shipped by this service is peanut- and gluten-free, which may be welcome news to families who want to eat healthy or have food allergies. Freshly allows you to choose from 4 to 12 meals per week, and customers say the food is both delicious and convenient. This service is our first choice as the best meal delivery company.

Bistro MD

BistroMD wants to help you lose weight while eating food that is fast to reheat and still tastes good. They're also the most affordable meal delivery service in our review, offering a full week of food, 3 meals a day, for well under $200. It's not the best choice for people who want to spend time cooking or who need a higher-calorie diet, but for those who want to shed a few pounds, BistroMD is a good option to have.

Veestro

Veestro is the best - and maybe only - meal delivery service for people who want 100% vegan food delivered to their doorstep. With both meal plans and ample a la carte choices, this company makes it easy to get fresh, flavorful, plant-based meals to the table with no need to find a local grocery store. But, if you're looking for meat-and-potatoes options or even meals that include eggs or fish for protein, Veestro isn't going to be your first pick.

Home Chef

Home Chef is one of the more affordably-priced meal delivery services that revolves around fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes. This is also one of the only companies that has a plan for larger families, with plans for 2, 4, and 6 people per meal. Home Chef has had some issues with missing items in deliveries, but they remain committed to customer satisfaction and to keeping their A+ rating with the BBB.

Sunbasket

SunBasket helps you bring healthy cooking to your home, without the aggravation of meal planning or grocery shopping. Menu options include Mediterranean, Gluten-Free, Paleo and Vegan selections with a total of 18 recipes to choose from each week. Expect that your meal delivery will require you to spend up to 30 minutes in the kitchen, and prices that are comparable to a sit-down meal in a restaurant.

Hello Fresh

HelloFresh has improved their service over the years, adding in the ability to select individual recipes for your meal delivery instead of sending a predetermined set of recipes. Portion sizes are ample, and customers are generally happy with the quality of the ingredients and the finished products.

Blue Apron

Blue Apron prides itself on high-quality, seasonal ingredients and relationships direct-with-the-farmer to help customers create flavorful, healthy meals at home. You won't find quick-serve, reheat-and-eat meals in their delivery program. But, if you enjoy spending a little bit of time in the kitchen in exchange for delicious dinners - and you love the thought of not having to choose the recipes or shop for the ingredients - Blue Apron could be your first choice.

Diet To Go

Diet-to-Go offers a wealth of resources in its meal delivery service, giving customers access to coaching and health professionals with all of its food plans. Even though they don't have something for everyone - no high-fat treats or heavy cream sauces here - Diet-to-Go is a great option for people who want portion-controlled, pre-made breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that actually taste good.

Harry & David

Harry & David is the king of gift-giving occasions, and their meal delivery options can make your office party or holiday meal feel like a feast. On the other hand, if you're looking for healthy, fresh ingredients and recipes you can make at home, or simple reheat-and-eat everyday food, Harry & David won't have what you need.

Magic Kitchen

Magic Kitchen offers both a la carte and meal program options, primarily designed for seniors with special dietary needs. For that target group, this meal delivery service is a good choice; all of the food can be prepared in the container it comes in, with no need for anything other than a microwave. But, for those who want a more restaurant-quality experience and who enjoy spending some time in the kitchen, this might not be a good fit.

Personal Chef To Go

Personal Chef to Go has been in the business of meal delivery since 2003. They do have many satisfied customers, but with fewer meal choices than in the past and higher prices than almost every other service, they probably won't be one of the top choices for your palate or your wallet.

Martha & Marley Spoon

Martha & Marley Spoon uses the recipe files of Martha Stewart herself to provide customers with 6-step recipes and the fresh ingredients to make them in their meal delivery service. You might like the idea of getting a celebrity's top meals for your own family, but the results other customers have gotten from the plan have been less than award-winning. And, with no defined customer satisfaction guarantee, you could be left with a box of melted ice packs, thawed meats, and wilted vegetables.

Plated

Plated delivers fresh ingredients and recipes designed to help you learn to cook new dishes, both entrees and desserts, in under an hour. Unfortunately, their commitment to customer satisfaction is lukewarm at best, with customers complaining about moldy food in their shipments and only getting a $12 credit in return. This meal delivery service doesn't measure up against the competition offered by higher-ranked companies.

Home Bistro

Home Bistro offers several types of meal delivery, from individual entrees to combos with a variety of dinners. This company offers no customer satisfaction guarantee or return policy, and numerous reviews suggest that you'll want to return the food that you get. Home Bistro is our lowest-ranked service, and we strongly recommend you choose another meal delivery service.