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When most people hear the term 'meal kits', Blue Apron is one of the first brands that comes to mind. Founded in 2012, Blue Apron is the front-runner that started the phenomenon that many people are becoming a part of. Everyone can now have simple, healthy meals without having to put in too much effort. Since its popularity started to rise, many other choices for meal kits have been put on the market and many are wondering if Blue Apron measures up to them. But is it worth it? Are the meals complicated? Are the meals delicious and realistic? What if I have allergies? Don’t worry, that is all explained in this honest review.
★★★★★
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$11.99
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PROS:
- Responsibly-sourced Ingredients
- Generous Portions
- Great Marketplace
CONS:
- No Allergy-based Options
- No Vegetarian Option in the Family Plan
- Lots of Small Packaging
Cook It is a Montreal-based meal kit company. They deliver to 95% of the Canadian East Coast.
They offer a great variety of recipes, including a vegetarian option. Cook It sources their ingredients from local farmers. Their meal kits are best for busy Canadian couples and families.
★★★★★
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$10.16
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PROS:
- Best for families that need flexibility
- Supports local Canadian suppliers
- Weekly cooking tutorials
- Free delivery
- High-quality pantry products
CONS:
- Slow-to-respond customer service
- High number of complaints about missing, stale, and damaged ingredients
- Online user experience can be confusing for those who aren’t bilingual
Crave Healthiness offers delicious prepared meals for health-conscious Vancouverites but do they live up to their name? Find out in our detailed review.
★★★★★
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$12.80
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PROS:
- Customizable meal builder
- Great for a busy lifestyle
- Perfect for people who don’t like to cook or grocery shop
- Quality, organic ingredients with no preservatives
- Very tasty and flavourful
CONS:
- Not a lot of veggies or fruit with rotating menu meals
- Limited variety for those with dietary restrictions
- Only delivers to some of the Vancouver area
Dinnerly is a fast and affordable meal kit option that is positioned for the busy weekday warrior. They offer a wide variety of recipes that are priced below $5 and only require 30-minutes to prepare.
Recipes can be picked from a rotating menu online and include no more than six ingredients and steps to prepare. Each recipe card is electronically sent to you so there is no chance of it being misplaced or damaged.
★★★★★
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$6.50
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PROS:
- Best for unfussy, budget-conscious eaters
- Less waste than other companies
- Fast, simple, kid-friendly meals
- Low-cost meal kits
CONS:
- Not best for discerning palates
- No customization options
- Not organized by meal
- Charge for shipping
Launched in 2018 by HelloFresh, EveryPlate is the low-cost version of HelloFresh. They offer a smaller variety of recipes but for a very competitive price: $4.99 per meal.
EveryPlate works with “trusty suppliers and genius chefs” to ensure freshness and quality of their meals. Their meal kits come in recyclable packaging with pre-portioned ingredients to minimize food waste.
★★★★★
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$4.99
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PROS:
- Low prices
- Best for: beginners
CONS:
- No free shipping
- Missing ingredients
- Only a few recipes available
Based in Toronto, Fresh City Farms was originally an online grocery store offering local and organic products. Recently, they've put those ingredients to use in meal kits.
Fresh City Farms' meal kits cater to the picky or specific eater. They have vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly, dairy-free, soy-free nut-free and paleo options. From chicken burgers to vegan bowls, all their meals look delicious.
★★★★★
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$10.75
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PROS:
- Organic Meals
- Great Variety of Diets
- Focus on Supporting Local
CONS:
- No Free Shipping Under $30
- Managing Orders Can Be Difficult
With Fresh In Your Fridge, you get delicious, ready-made meals that are completely customized to your dietary needs, preferences, goals, and lifestyle. This service is basically like having a personal chef.
★★★★★
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$28.75
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PROS:
- Highly personalized service
- Best for healthy, working professionals with dietary restrictions
- Supports local Canadian suppliers whenever possible
- Uses organic ingredients whenever possible
- Free delivery
- Sizable portions
CONS:
- No nutritional information provided with meals
- Premium price
Update: Fuud no longer operates as a meal kit delivery service, instead, it can now be found in local grocery stores in Vancouver.
Fuud is a Vancouver based meal kit delivery service. They focus on local organic ingredients from the Fraser Valley and in-season recipes. They also use organic meat whenever possible.
Unlike most kits, their ingredients don't come pre-chopped. Although this adds more time to the cooking process, they feel it leads to fresher flavour and a more authentic cooking experience. Each week, they offer nine different recipes, including omnivore, vegetarian and gluten-free meals.
★★★★★
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$13.95
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PROS:
- Different Recipe Difficulty Levels
- Creative Recipes
- Authentic Cooking Experience
CONS:
- Portion Sizes Vary By Dish
- More Time Spent Chopping
Goodfood is a Canadian meal kit company that focuses on providing easy-to-follow recipes that cater to all cooking levels and styles. They offer five different meal plan options that can be a simple and quick recipe or a unique culinary experience the entire family to enjoy.
They also have a charity component. For every box purchased, Goodfood will contribute a meal to a child in need.
★★★★★
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$9.46
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PROS:
- Best for Adventurous Amateurs
- Creative Recipes Every Week
- Time-saving Options with Pre-cut Ingredients
- Free Delivery
CONS:
- Not Best for Dietary Restrictions
- Too Much Plastic
- Non-intuitive Online User Experience
- Cooking Times Up To 60 Minutes
Home Chef is a Chicago-based weekly subscription meal kit service. They serve 3-million customers each month, sending all the fresh ingredients needed to make restaurant-quality recipes at home.
Like other meal kits, Home Chef helps you to save time by taking care of grocery shopping, finding new recipes, meal planning, and portioning for you. Instead of choosing specific meal plan options, Home Chef allows you to pick your specific recipes from a menu that rotates every five weeks.
★★★★★
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$8.97
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PROS:
- Best for tons of dietary options and tastes
- Simple and tasty meals
- Add breakfast, fruit baskets, smoothies, or premium meals
CONS:
- Not best for Vegans
- No option for three portions
- Minimal cooking tips
Marley Spoon is a German company that provides meal kits all around the world, including the United States, and Australia.
They offer meal kits for people who like cooking, which make them not the best choice for busy beginners but will be ideal for busy cooking lovers.
Marley Spoon desires to connect the growers to the cooks by offering in-season meals that include vegetarian, fish and meat.
★★★★★
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$8.49
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PROS:
- Best For Busy Lovers Of Cooking
- Large Recipe Choice
- Delicious Meals
- Quality Ingredients
CONS:
- Not Best For Busy Beginners
- Lots of Dishes
- Inaccurate Recipe Times
Misfits Market is a grocery delivery service with a sustainable mission. They specialize in selling and delivering organic produce that wouldn’t normally be sold at traditional grocery stores for superficial reasons—hence the name “misfits”.
They also offer affordable meats, pantry staples, specialty treats, and wine for a one-stop shopping experience.
★★★★★
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$6.00
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PROS:
- Sustainable & environmentally friendly business
- Mostly organic
- Very affordable
- Recipes included on their website
CONS:
- Have to plug in credit card information before you can shop
- Have to use food right away
- Almost guaranteed to have something arrive overripe or damaged
- Can’t accommodate dietary restrictions
