Best Meal Delivery Services

With an emphasis on organic, sustainable foods and unique and creative meals, Sunbasket is a great option for families and singles alike.

Founded in 2014 by chefs and technology entrepreneurs, Sunbasket offers meal delivery kits that focus on USDA organic ingredients, sustainably sourced seafood, and humanely raised meats. There are two types of meals: a Fresh & Ready meal option, which consists of fresh, ready-to-heat and eat, single-serving meals, and a Meal Kit, which is a more traditional meal kit with pre-portioned ingredients, and measured sauces for customers to cook at home.

Users can select from a wide range of dietary accommodations, including gluten- and dairy-free, vegetarian, Mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, and diabetes-friendly. For some recipes, customers can even swap protein choices (for an additional cost). Once meals are selected, customers can add a variety of other foods, including gourmet cheeses, nuts, breakfast and lunch items, pasta and sauces, proteins, and snacks.

Learn More: Read Our Sunbasket Review.

Boasting a virtually endless selection of both recipes and grocery staples, Hungryroot is unmatched when it comes to variety.

Boasting a database of over 3,000 recipes, you'd be hard-pressed to find a meal delivery service with more variety than Hungryroot. Upon signing up for the service, new customers will take an introductory quiz to determine taste preferences. Then, Hungryroot will populate a list of personalized recommendations for your delivery order. You can also peruse the online recipe and grocery database to pick exactly what you want, with menu filters for a range of dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-, gluten-, and soy-free. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner options as well as desserts, snacks, fresh produce, pantry staples, and a host of other offerings.

Learn More: Read Our Hungryroot Review.

Starting at just $4.99 per serving, EveryPlate is one of the most affordable options in the meal delivery marketplace.

EveryPlate describes itself as America's Best Value Meal Kit—and, with meals starting at $4.99 per serving, we think that's a pretty accurate statement. Owned by HelloFresh, EveryPlate boasts a menu full of crowd-pleasing comfort foods like barbecue chicken, burgers, tacos, and mac and cheese. Meals require only six simple cooking steps and less than 30 minutes of your time, making this service not only affordable but also incredibly convenient.

Learn More: Read Our EveryPlate Review.

Focusing on USDA certified organic foods, Green Chef hits the mark with its flavorful and diverse organic meals.

Green Chef was founded in 2014 by Michael Joseph as the first USDA-certified organic meal delivery service in the U.S. Customers can choose from six types of meals: Keto + Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Fast & Fit, and Gluten-Free. After selecting your plan, choose a plan for two, four, or six servings, with an option for three or four meals a week.

Green Chef has tags to help customers find recipes that fit their needs. Recipes include salads, meats with lots of vegetables, flatbreads, hearty sandwiches, and protein-heavy soups. There are interesting menu options such as smoky romesco cauliflower with kale, red peppers, dried apricots, feta, and roasted potatoes; and chimichurri chicken bowls with cauliflower “rice” and roasted squash with bell peppers and pepitas.

Learn More: Read Our Green Chef Review.

Daily Harvest boasts a lineup of over 100 menu items that are all vegan, gluten-free, and made with organic and non-GMO ingredients.

Daily Harvest serves up a variety of nutritious meals in a pre-made, frozen fashion. Its menu consists of over 100 items, including grain bowls, flatbreads, soups, snacks, lattes, smoothies, and dairy-free frozen treats known as "Scoops." All of Daily Harvest's foods are vegan and gluten-free, and the company prioritizes using organic ingredients with no refined sugars, GMOs, fillers, or artificial additives.

Learn More: Read Our Daily Harvest Review.

Developed specifically for those with celiac disease and other chronic health conditions, ModifyHealth works with doctors and dietitians to create full menus of prepared meals that are completely gluten-free.

ModifyHealth is a dietitian-backed service that creates prepared meals designed to support customers suffering from various gut and chronic health issues, including IBS, diabetes, and celiac disease. Featuring low-FODMAP and Mediterranean meal plans with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, all of ModifyHealth's meals are low in sodium and completely gluten-free. Additionally, organic ingredients are used whenever possible, and dietitian support is available if you sign up for the full weekly meal program. 

Factor offers keto and other health-conscious meals that are backed by registered dietitians.

Factor was founded in 2013 by former MMA fighter Nick Wernimont and was acquired by HelloFresh in 2020. Factor places an emphasis on nutrient-rich foods for people with active lifestyles and nutrition-related goals. Meals are created by chefs with the coordination of registered dietitians. The meals are single-serving and are ready to enjoy after only two minutes in the microwave. You can choose to order four, six, eight, 12, or 18 meals a week, from four meal plans: keto, chef’s choice, calorie smart, and vegan/veggie. Recipes include apricot mustard grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans and shrimp alfredo with zucchini noodles and broccoli.

Learn More: Read Our Factor Review.

Teaming up with a collective of award-winning chefs, CookUnity provides a prepared meal experience that rivals the best restaurants out there.

When it comes to pre-made meal delivery, CookUnity does it best. The company partners with some of the best chefs on the scene to deliver fully prepared gourmet meals that only take minutes to reheat. From Esther Choi's bulgogi ramen to Jose Garces' carnitas street tacos, CookUnity's weekly menu features flavorful, diverse cuisines from all over the globe. You can also sort meals by numerous dietary preferences, including vegan, gluten-free, keto, and low sodium.

Learn More: Read Our CookUnity Review.

Home Chef's comforting and crowd-pleasing meals are a boon for busy families.

Home Chef proves that you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy a comforting, gourmet family dinner. The company's menu offers a lineup of meal kits that serve up to six people, with options ranging from parmesan-crusted meatloaf to chicken to bacon chicken chili to pulled pork tacos. The kits come in varying degrees of preparedness, including Oven Ready kits that simply involve arranging ingredients in a pan and placing them in the oven, as well as 15-minute meal kits that include pre-prepped and portioned ingredients that are designed to cook in only 15 minutes.

Learn More: Read Our Home Chef Review.

Freshly makes pre-made, single-serving meals that are healthful, filling, and ready to eat in minutes—perfect for busy, single adults.

Founded in 2012 by Michael Wystrach and Carter Comstock, Freshly focuses on creating nutritious and fresh single-serving meals that can be microwaved in minutes. Customers can order between four and 12 dinners each week from Freshly's menu of over 40 dishes, and the majority of the meals are gluten-free. Options range from comfort food classics like meatloaf and turkey chili to more diverse dishes like pork chili colorado and Indian-style palak paneer.

Learn More: Read Our Freshly Review.