Gobble Review

Tuesday, October 8th

2024 Meal Delivery Company Reviews

Gobble

• Meal kit service
• Three plans: Classic, Lean & Clean, Vegetarian
• Personalize your meal with swaps and upgrades, sides, and desserts
• $11.99+ per meal, $6.99 shipping per delivery
• Intro offer of 6 meals for $36 + free shipping
• Delivery available everywhere except Montana, and with limited service in Nebraska, New Mexico, and Kansas
• In business since 2014

Gobble is proud to tell you that they were voted as the #1 choice by Parents Magazine for 15-minute meal kits. While it might take you a little longer than that if you're something of a novice in the kitchen, this is a fantastic way to up your cooking skills and eat well.

6 meals for $36 - intro pricing

Your first step at Gobble should be to sign up for their email list. That will get you your first six meals for just $36 plus free shipping. You'll find that at the bottom of the site - no need to look for a special pop-up offer or promo.

Lean & Clean, Classic, or Vegetarian

While you'll always have access to all of the recipes on the Gobble weekly menu, you'll start by indicating a preference between the Classic and Lean & Clean plans. What's the difference?

• Lean & Clean meals will always have 650 calories or less per serving and are designed to incorporate lean proteins, healthy fats, nutrient-rich grains and mouth-watering flavors without incorporating unnecessary sugars or starches.
• Classic recipes are "restaurant quality and takeout convenience” - but definitely not low-calorie.

Gobble doesn't show it on the dropdowns at the top of the site, but there's also a vegetarian-only selection you can indicate as you set up your subscription.

No problem indicating preferred protein types

From there, you'll get more specific with your preferences. On the Classic plan, you can indicate your preferred protein options and uncheck any that you'd like to avoid: poultry, beef, pork, lamb, fish, or shellfish. Next, indicate whether you're getting meals for two or four people, and how many nights of dinners you'd like each week (2-4 for Vegetarian/Lean & Clean, 2-5 for Classic).

Slightly more expensive than some

The per meal price here is more expensive than some of its rivals, starting at $11.99 and going up to $16.99: the more servings you include in your box, the lower the cost.

Get meals and extras like soups or desserts

Once you've entered your payment information, you're all subscribed. After that, you'll select the meals you want in your first box. That process is a lot of fun, and you can preview it before you sign up by clicking on the Upcoming Menus tab. Gobble goes above and beyond selection-wise: not only are there choices for dinners, but you can opt for salads, sides, soups, desserts, and even breakfasts.

Customize your proteins on many recipes

Another big plus here is being able to customize some recipes, indicated by a little sunshine icon with a number in the middle telling you how many different options you can choose from. For example, the Lemon Pepper Shrimp & Cavatappi Pasta with Garlic Pesto could be changed to include sliced chicken breast or your choice of sustainably-raised ocean shrimp or sustainably-sourced wild jumbo shrimp.

Refrigerate, then prepare within a week

We were impressed that we could get our first Gobble delivery in less than a week; most other services have a start date that's at least seven days out, and more often ten. When your Gobble meal box arrives, you should treat it like any other groceries: refrigerate (or freeze if you prefer, in the case of pasta, soup, sauce, or proteins, for up to 2-3 months) and prepare within seven days. We found a few comments from Gobble clients who recommended eating them within three days for maximum freshness, and the company also suggests preparing recipes with seafood or fragile herbs first for the same reason.

Hearty praise from Gobble customers

At the time of this review, Gobble had a "B+” rating from the Better Business Bureau for having 13 complaints over the last three years. That's hardly cause for concern, in our opinion, especially since each one had an appropriate, apologetic response from Gobble reps. Beyond that, we found more than 1200 five-star reviews for Gobble from very satisfied subscribers. The meals are described as flavorful and not overly complicated (though many people remarked that they're definitely not "just 15 minutes” to prepare, as often advertised), portion sizes are generous, and the customer service team is friendly and responsive whenever the occasional issue arises. It's also a good sign when numerous customers say "we've tried all of the meal kit services and this one is the best”.

A meal kit provider you're likely to enjoy

We can't quite give Gobble our highest rating because it's a little more expensive than many meal delivery services and it's not available in all 48 continental United States yet. But, we can definitely recommend this company otherwise. Great customer service, delicious meals that are easily customized to your tastes, and an easy way to simplify your life: all reasons why Gobble should be on your list of meal delivery options to consider if you do live within their service area.