The 20 Best Meal Delivery Services for Every Type of Eater

Editor's Choice: HelloFresh

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Not only has HelloFresh won over Senior Editor Kimberly Holland, but it also feeds over two million active customers every week. The meal delivery service is so popular because of its versatile menu, reasonable price, and easy-to-follow recipe cards. Each week you have access to new dishes that fall under HelloFresh's six meal plans: Meat & Veggies, Veggie, Family Friendly, Carb Smart, Quick & Easy, and Pescatarian. The rotating menu features more than 25 recipes each week and, in the past, has included chicken sausage-stuffed zucchini boats, one-pan black bean tacos, and creamy lemon dill salmon. The meal kits take anywhere between 15 and 45 minutes to prepare.

HelloFresh works with suppliers that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. The majority of produce isn't organic, but the company is particular with its quality, taste, freshness, and whether or not it's in season. Once you have an account, you can view the nutritional information and ingredient list of each meal by clicking 'My Menu' followed by 'See Full Recipe.'

Pricing: A two-person plan costs between $9 and $13 per serving. The four-person meal plan starts at $8 per serving for plans including three to six meals a week, and it goes up to $9 per serving for two meals a week. Shipping is $9 for all meal plans.

Availability: HelloFresh delivers everywhere in the U.S. except for Hawaii and Alaska.

Editor Review: "This is my favorite right now," Holland says. "The meals are very approachable and varied, but I also feel like it's very 'home cook' oriented. They utilize all the ingredients they send (using zest and juice from citrus, for example), and I've been highly impressed with the quality of food even after shipping."

Customer Review: "I recommend this company for anyone who loves to cook but is just so tired of coming up with a weekly menu," Laura says. "I have a full-time job and a child, so this was the perfect solution for me! And no wasted leftovers!"

Best Healthy Meal Delivery: Sunbasket

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Cooking healthy meals is no longer a challenge thanks to Sunbasket. Whether you're short on time or want to de-stress in the kitchen, Sunbasket offers nutritious meals for every lifestyle. There are 10 Sunbasket meal plans — Paleo, Carb-Conscious, Gluten-Free, Lean & Clean, Diabetes-Friendly, Chef's Choice, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Mediterranean, and Fresh & Ready — to help you create a shipment suitable for your needs. The Fresh & Ready meals take three minutes to warm up in the microwave, while the meal kits take an average of 30 minutes to whip up. The Sunbasket menu changes every week, but you can expect to find dishes like Mediterranean shrimp and couscous salad and Mongolian beef and vegetable stir-fry in the rotation. You can order between two and 16 servings, depending on how many mouths you have to feed.

Most of Sunbasket's produce, eggs, and dairy products are USDA-certified organic, and all of the meat and seafood comes from farms and fisheries with responsible and sustainable practices. The proteins are antibiotic- and hormone-free and sometimes USDA-certified organic. The recipe booklets and Sunbasket app provide detailed information on the ingredients and daily nutritional value of each meal.

Pricing: For two people, Sunbasket meal kits cost between $11 and $14 per serving. For four people, all orders cost $11 per serving. The Fresh & Ready meals start at $9 for eight meals each week and go up to $12 for four meals per week. Shipping is an additional $8.

Availability: Sunbasket ships across the country, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, and some areas of New Mexico.

My Review: Is Sunbasket worth it? As a healthy eater, I vote yes. If you value organic, healthy foods and/or follow a specific diet, Sunbasket makes it so easy to stay on track without sacrificing flavor or portion size. Another reason I recommend Sunbasket is because it reduces food waste. Having the exact amount of ingredients to feed two people (my boyfriend and me) means there's little to no food waste after the meal is made.

Customer Review: "I have been a customer for approximately 10 months, and I receive two meals per week," Katie says. "I LOVE Sunbasket! I cook a lot too, but this gives me more variety and easy prep. Portion sizes are generous. Quality of food is really good, and customer service is high quality. I really enjoy the thought Chef Justine and crew put into their meals. Also, the app is user friendly."

Best Premium Food Delivery: Blue Apron

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Blue Apron has four different meal plans: Signature, Vegetarian, Wellness, and Signature for Four. The Signature plan is very straightforward, as it includes all 14 meals on the menu for that week. You can select wellness and vegetarian options, plus dishes that aren't designed for specific diet needs. The Vegetarian plan offers meatless dishes, and the Wellness menu has nutritionist-approved meals that work well for Weight Watchers. Both the Vegetarian and Wellness plans have only about three meal options every week. For families, the Signature for Four plan is an excellent choice. This plan provides four servings as opposed to two, and it has options that aren't included in the other plans. Here are some examples of past Blue Apron menu items: Crispy duck breasts, creamy pesto cavatelli, and grilled steak tacos. It's safe to say this meal delivery service is for adventurous foodies. Meals take about 20 to 45 minutes to prep and cook.

The weekly subscription boxes come with high-quality meats, produce, herbs, and sauces, and have recipe cards for cooking instructions. You receive perfectly portioned ingredients but get to do the chopping, slicing, and dicing yourself. The meals require a variety of cooking methods, so it's a great option for people who want to learn or practice different culinary skills. If you enjoy sipping on vino, check out Blue Apron's wine club.

Pricing: Blue Apron's Signature, Vegetarian, and Wellness meal plans cost $10 per serving, regardless of the amount of meals per week. The Signature for Four meal plan starts at $8 per serving for four meals each week and goes up to $9 per serving for two meals a week. Shipping is $8.

Availability: Blue Apron ships everywhere in the U.S. besides Alaska and Hawaii.

Editor Review: "I canceled them pretty quickly because the shipments were a mess, BUT the food was very elevated and 'fancy,' which made me feel quite accomplished," Holland says. "It helped me expand my ingredient pantry, too, making things I've wanted to try more accessible."

Customer Review: "Blue Apron comes up with such delicious recipes and flavor profiles," Deborah says. "I especially value the dishes that are Weight Watchers compatible. The recipes are easy to prepare and allow me to try unusual flavors and elements I would not normally venture to cook. I sometimes feel like Anthony Bourdain trying out new and exotic dishes!"

Best for Families: Home Chef

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No matter how much free time you have, Home Chef allows you to whip up delicious meals for you and your family in less than an hour. If you want to cook as a family, reach for the 30- to 55-minute meal kits. Have less than 20 minutes? Consider adding a couple oven-ready and 15-minute meal kits to your order for busy nights. Home Chef's menu is filled with wholesome dishes for kids and adults alike, such as honey butter pork chops and cheese tortellini.

When signing up for Home Chef, you can mark certain food products you want to avoid, like peanuts and fish. There's also four ways to filter the menu: calorie-conscious, carb-conscious, under 30-minute meals, and vegetarian. Best of all, you can customize the protein options in each meal. Swap out seafood for chicken, beef burgers for Impossible Burgers, and regular chicken for organic chicken.

Pricing: You can choose two, four, or six servings and two, three, four, five, or six recipes per week. Weekly boxes cost between $36 and $324, which equals about $9 per serving. Shipping is $14 for orders with two servings and two meals. Otherwise, shipping is $8.

Availability: Home Chef's website says it delivers to 98 percent of the United States. To make sure it ships to your area, search your zip code when signing up.

Customer Review: "I've always liked cooking, but I've never ventured out. Using Home Chef has been such an amazing addition to our family dinners," Bobbie says. "I haven't been disappointed with anything that we've tried. What's fun, is now being able to recreate these recipes ourselves. Before, I never would have thought about buying some of these items. Now they are staples in our kitchen."

Best Plant-Based Meal Delivery: Sprinly

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Sprinly is the ultimate healthy meal delivery service. The meals are 100 percent plant based and gluten free, contain zero artificial preservatives and refined sugars, feature organic ingredients, and are delivered fresh. If you're someone who doesn't have a lot of free time, you'll love that these entrées take less than three minutes to heat up in the microwave.

Sprinly meals are anything but boring. The company's in-house chefs prepare global-inspired dishes, like Amalfi lentil bolognese pasta with cashew parmesan, as well as veggie-packed favorites like zucchini noodles with pesto and sun-dried tomato cakes. Plus, the weekly menu is approved by nutritionists and doctors, so you know you're fueling your body with quality meals. Bonus: Sprinly is offering AllRecipes readers a $50 discount on five weekly orders. Enter code VIP50OFF5 at checkout.

Pricing: Sprinly costs between $16 and $18 per serving and between $109 and $289 per week. Shipping is free.

Availability: Sprinly ships to states on the East Coast, in the Midwest, and in the South.

Customer Review: "So much time and detail into every meal," Stephanie says. "Sprinly lets me try (and show off) so many unique plant-based meals!"

Best Meal Prep Delivery: Fresh N' Lean

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Meal prepping can be a hassle. But thanks to Fresh N' Lean, you can get macro-friendly meals for one delivered to your door. The weekly menu features six different sections for easy ordering, including Protein+, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Low Carb Vegan, and Bulk. The made-from-scratch meals have between 400 and 600 calories and provide accessible information on protein, carb, and fat content. You can expect to find entrées like paleo-friendly, cage-free chicken breasts with pico de gallo and high-protein beef patties with teriyaki eggplant on the rotating menu.

Ready in just three minutes, Fresh N' Lean's ready-to-eat meals are great for quick lunches and dinners. There are also breakfast items on the menu, including blueberry cinnamon oatmeal and turkey sausage scramble with vegetables. All the meals are made by professional chefs and approved by dietitians.

Pricing: Meals cost between $10 and $16 per serving, which starts at $52 per week. Shipping is free.

Availability: Fresh N' Lean delivers to all 50 states.

Customer Review: "Every meal I've had is delicious," Sarah says. "I am gluten free, vegetarian, and I follow a strict macro plan, which makes it very difficult to find a meal prep service that can meet my needs with my dietary restrictions. Not only is it all delicious, but the portions are perfect and there's a very wide variety of food in each meal plan I've ordered."

Best Organic Meal Delivery: Green Chef

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Green Chef is a USDA-certified organic meal delivery service, offering a menu filled with high-quality meats, produce, and dairy products. There are three different meal plans ideal for keto, paleo, plant-based, and healthy eaters. Plus, each one is completely gluten free. The meal options are different every week, but past dishes included vegan-friendly roasted veggie bowls and keto cheesy artichoke beef patties. Between organic ingredients and restaurant-worthy recipes, Green Chef is one of the pricier meal delivery options on the market.

Each Green Chef meal kit comes with pre-measured ingredients, seasonings, and sauces. The recipes only take about 30 minutes with the help of step-by-step instructions with photos. Customers say the directions are clear, the portion sizes are satisfying, and the flavor is "better than some restaurants."

Pricing: Green Chef starts at $11 per serving and goes up to $13 per serving. Shipping is $9.

Availability: Green Chef ships across the U.S., excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of Louisiana.

Customer Review: "I tell everyone I talk to about how much I love Green Chef! The recipes are delicious, creative, quick, easy, and healthy," Kristen says. "I also love that it's organic and I have options for gluten-free, paleo, etc. Well done, Green Chef; you've got a long-time client."

Best Prepared Meal Delivery: Freshly

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Freshly offers ready-to-eat meals with single servings. Everyone has different eating habits and goals, which is why the prepared meal delivery service provides a wide range of meal options. There are crafted classics, like homestyle chicken and macaroni and cheese; signature favorites, such as shrimp and andouille paella; healthy dishes, like lemony Mediterranean chicken; takeout creations, including chicken tikka masala; and proteins and sides, like flat iron steaks and mashed potatoes.

To heat Freshly entrées, put them in the microwave for two to three minutes. The meals are delivered fresh — no thawing required. Plans come with four, six, 10, or 12 meals per order, but you can always adjust later.

Pricing: Weekly orders cost between $52 and $114 (including shipping), which is about $11 per serving.

Availability: Freshly ship everywhere in the U.S. besides Alaska and Hawaii.

Editor Review: "I primarily use them when I'm going to be super busy with zero time to cook," Holland says. "It's definitely easier (and healthier) than takeout for me. I don't think I'd use them regularly because they're expensive, but in a pinch, when I know I'll be busy or just away from home, I'd order these."

Customer Review: "We love Freshly because it takes two minutes to prepare, the food is great and we don't have to spend time cleaning up," Sheri says on the Freshly website.

Best Vegetarian Meal Delivery: Daily Harvest

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Whether you follow a vegetarian diet or simply want to consume more fruits and veggies every day, consider Daily Harvest's healthy meal delivery service. The plant-based company offers nutrient-rich breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts. The best part? You can fit the meals into busy schedules thanks to their minimal prep. All you have to do is transfer the frozen ingredients into blenders, stovetop pans, and microwaves for a few minutes, and they're ready to eat. The only food items on Daily Harvest's menu that take longer than five minutes to prepare are the 20-minute flatbreads and overnight chia bowls.

Daily Harvest provides the ingredient lists and cooking instructions right on the packaging. Most ingredients are organic, but they have an asterisk next to the organic ingredients for transparency. There are three plans available, including: Two weekly plans of either nine or 14 food items and a weekly or monthly shipment of 24 meals and snacks. To place an order, pick a plan and start adding whatever meals you want to your box.

Pricing: Daily Harvest meals, snacks, and desserts cost between $6 and $9 per serving, and the subscription boxes cost between $54 and $216. Shipping is free.

Availability: The company ships to 95 percent of the continental U.S., but you can enter your zip code to make sure it delivers to your area.

Editor Review: "Hands down the best way to make smoothies," Holland claims. "You can get so much variety without having to hunt down ingredients in the supermarket (which, lately, has been sold out anyway). I like that I can try just one of a flavor, and if I don't like it, I'm not stuck using up ingredients. Their grain bowls, oat bowls, and flatbreads are nice, too. A little light for me but yummy and super fresh."

Customer Review: "I've used a few online food delivery programs, and Daily Harvest is my favorite so far," Mel says. "The packaging and ease of preparation is exactly what I was looking for with the top priority being organic, plant-based vegan food with little or no salt, sugar. The soups and harvest bowls are great on the go, or, for a heartier meal, adding rice, pasta, ramen noodles and/or vegan meat makes a complete meal. The smoothies are a nice addition to my regular smoothie routine. I would not on my own buy some of the fruits and herbs that are included. Super happy and looking forward to the next delivery!

Best Keto Meal Delivery: Factor

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Eating low-carb meals doesn't sound too exciting. But trust me, I've tried Factor's prepared delivery service, and it's suspiciously good. Many customers reach for Factor meals to meet their keto diet needs, but the menu is filled with dishes that any non-keto eater (like myself) enjoy. The meal options rotate every week and always include a variety of healthy entrées for keto, low-calorie, dairy-free, vegetarian, and plant-based diets. In the past, Factor menu items have included Greek meatballs and pesto salmon. Don't worry about cleanup or prep time: You can heat up the single-serving meals in just two minutes.

Factor meals feature a variety of protein sources, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats, and they are usually between 500 and 800 calories. Most produce and dairy products are grown organically, and all meat products are premium quality as well as raised on sustainable farms.

Pricing: Meals cost between $11 and $15 per serving or between $60 and $198 per week. Weekly orders consist of four, six, eight, 12, or 18 meals. Shipping is free. Use code MEREDITH90 to save $90 off your first three weeks of Factor.

Availability: Factor delivers everywhere in the U.S., excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

My Review: I was extremely happy to learn that Factor meals feature (mostly) organic fruits and vegetables as well as animal proteins that are grass fed, pasture raised, and antibiotic- and hormone-free. The entrées align with my wellness goals: Feeding my body with fuel (real foods!) to improve my physical and mental health. And let's just say they blow typical chicken-and-broccoli meal prep recipes out of the water — if you know, you know.

Customer Review: "I love everything about Factor meal service," Roberta says. These are not run-of-the-mill meals! They are delicious and how they get all that goodness into a keto or low-arb diet is beyond me! I love that they come to my front door and go into the fridge. Only two minutes to microwave and voila! A meal I would have never made for myself. It has literally changed my everyday life!"

Cheapest Meal Delivery Service: EveryPlate

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EveryPlate is a fuss-free, no-frills kind of meal delivery service. It offers three meal plans — ClassicPlate, VeggiePlate, and FamilyPlate — that include either two or four servings per box. Providing 14 different options every week, the company gives you enough meals to choose from without being too overwhelming. Past dishes have included farmers market penne and garlic rosemary chicken. Typically, meals take about 30 minutes and are easy to make thanks to step-by-step instructions and pre-portioned ingredients. At just $5 per serving, EveryPlate's weekly meal subscription might even be cheaper than your grocery bill.

Pricing: EveryPlate's meals cost $5 per serving and between $39 and $69 per week. Weekly shipping is $9.

Availability: EveryPlate delivers to almost every state in the U.S. except for Alaska and Hawaii.

Customer Review: "I'm a full-time college student and worker, which leaves little time for me to prepare meals, resorting to fast food," Micaela says. "These meals are cheap and convenient as everything is provided for you. The price of meals is equivalent or less than going grocery shopping, except you don't waste any ingredients. I no longer dread cooking as they are simple to follow. I get the meals portioned for two people, and it is more than enough, sometimes there's even enough for leftovers."

Best Vegan Meal Delivery: Purple Carrot

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Turn your kitchen into a five-star vegan restaurant with Purple Carrot. Whether you want to use your cooking skills or microwave (shamelessly), the plant-based meal delivery service has something for everyone. The prepared meals take two minutes to heat up and feed one person, while the meal kits take about 30 to 40 minutes to prep and cook and feature two or four servings.

Not only does Purple Carrot offer vegan dinner boxes, but it also has plant-based breakfast, lunch, and pantry options to add to your shipment. You can expect to see dinner options, like ancient grain bowls and tomato zucchini fritters with lots of yummy mix-ins and toppings, and delicious breakfasts and lunches, like matcha overnight oats and figgy grilled cheese sandwiches.

Pricing: Purple Carrot starts at $72 and goes up to $120 per week, which costs between $10 and $12 per serving.

Availability: Delivery is available everywhere in the U.S. besides Alaska and Hawaii.

Customer Review: "I'm absolutely in love with Purple Carrot! They're quick, easy, delicious, restaurant-quality meals delivered to my door every week," Jenn says. "The website is super easy to navigate and choose more or different meals. Highly recommended for anyone who, like me, is relatively new to veganism and wants to get to know the ins and outs of cooking high-protein meals completely plant-based."

Best Meat Delivery: Crowd Cow

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To make meal planning easier, consider getting Crowd Cow premium meats delivered to your home. The monthly subscription plan is super flexible and customizable, allowing you to skip shipments, switch up your orders, and cancel whenever you please. Note: You don't have to be a member to shop from the online butcher shop, but being a member does have its perks, like saving five percent on all products and scoring free shipping on orders over $99.

This meat delivery service is for anyone who values high-quality cuts of meat that's been raised ethically and sustainably. The company offers protein for everyday meals, special occasions, and adventurous at-home cooks. On top of its large meat and seafood selection, Crowd Cow has sides, desserts, sauces, seasoning, and other menu must-haves to add to your order.

Pricing: Prices start at $6 and vary depending on what you add to your box. Shipping is free for members who spend over $99; otherwise, it costs $13.

Availability: Crowd Cow ships everywhere except for Alaska and Hawaii.

Customer Review: "We love grilling the steaks that we buy from [Crowd Cow], and the Wagyu is off the charts," Kevin says. "Their subscription service makes it super easy as well, and they email/text you a couple weeks before they ship it out to see if there are any changes to the items in the cart, shipping date, etc."

Best Online Grocery Delivery: Thrive Market

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If you love stocking up on natural and organic foods, look no further than Thrive Market. The online grocery delivery service doesn't have a middleman, so it saves you about 30 percent on products. Memberships start at about $5 per month and give you access to thousands of healthy brands, like Simple Mills and Primal Kitchen, that many grocery stores don't carry. Plus, you can even add non-food items to your cart, such as skincare, pet, and cleaning products. On top of already great prices, there are exclusive deals for members every day. Bonus: Thrive Market has its own line of products, offering sustainable products for less money.

Curating grocery orders is so easy thanks to the website's filters. You can shop by product category, diet, and brand. The diet filter breaks down items into nine shops, including gluten free, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, raw, ketogenic, AIP diet, low FODMAP, and organic. There are also preferences, like dairy free and Whole30 approved.

Pricing: Thrive Market is $10 each month, or you can pay $60 (equal to $5/month) for a year-long membership.

Availability: Thrive Market ships everywhere in the U.S. besides Alaska and Hawaii.

Customer Review: "Amazing place to get healthier foods for a cheaper price. This is a market that cares about the food culture heavily," Dylan says. "If there's ever an issue with your order, they're super straightforward and get it handled."

Best Ready-to-Eat Meals: Boycemode

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After Sam Boyce learned the importance of holistic nutrition during his own health journey, this New Jersey-based meal delivery service was born. Boyce and his team at Boycemode create a new menu every week, featuring 100 percent plant-based prepared meals. The single-serving entrées are designed to make you feel good from the inside out as well as support fitness goals — not to mention save you so much time.

Offering mouthwatering vegan meals, like buffalo chickpea salad and bruschetta roasted garlic pasta, Boycemode keeps things fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. If there's something on the menu that doesn't appeal to you, there are three monthly meal substitutions available. In addition to lunches and dinners, you can add healthy drinks like smoothies and wellness tonics to your order. The meals come in 100 percent compostable packaging, making Boycemode an environmentally-friendly choice.

Pricing: Weekly meal deliveries start at $13 per serving and cost between $35 and $195 per week. Shipping varies depending on where you live and whether or not it's an overnight delivery.

Availability: Boycemode delivers to 21 states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Virginia.

Customer Review: "Having pre-made meals are the best and easiest way to become a vegan," Jenn says. "I just love that I don't have to keep trying to figure out what I'm eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The foods are delivered straight to my home with 100 percent plant based, organic and DELICIOUS. My husband isn't a vegan and loves the meals that Boycemode's team makes. So much variety every week!"

Best for Busy Schedules: Gobble

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Gobble offers chef-prepared meal kits that are ready to eat in just 15 minutes — no chopping, peeling, or measuring required. If you eat low-carb, vegetarian, or balanced meals, you can find a Gobble meal plan to fit your lifestyle. Sample menu items include vegetarian-friendly cheesy baked rigatoni with zucchini and lentils and low carb sirloin steak with charred broccolini. Depending on which plan you choose, the meal kits have two or four servings.

Gobble's menu clearly labels meals containing eggs, milk, wheat, nuts, shellfish, and soy, which helps customers who have specific allergies or preferences. The menu also has several dishes that you can swap or upgrade proteins, plus symbols to indicate if the meal is a best seller and the spice level of a dish.

Pricing: Gobble meals cost $12 per serving and between $72 and $192 per week.

Availability: Gobble ships everywhere in the U.S. except for Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Customer Review: "We have tried several of the more popular prepared meal services, and Gobble is by far the best," Nick says. "I love to cook but don't always have the time during the week. Gobble allows me to prepare restaurant-quality meals in less than 30 minutes. And the variety of choices and personalizations can't be beat."

Best for Kids: Yumble

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If you're a parent who struggles with mealtime, Yumble is the secret to speedy, healthy meals for kids — even picky eaters. The best part? The meal delivery service was founded by a mom of three who certainly knows a thing or two about what little ones like to eat. Yumble is suitable for ages one to 12, and it's even delicious for adults, as many parents have noted in reviews.

Yumble meals feature regionally sourced produce, which is often organically grown. Most dishes include classic main courses, like chicken nuggets and ravioli, along with vitamin-rich veggies. Although the menu changes, popular dishes include chicken casserole with organic broccoli and chicken meatballs and pizza bagels with mixed vegetables. Each kid-friendly recipe is approved by nutritionists, so you can feel good about what you're feeding your child.

Pricing: Yumble costs between $6 and $10 per meal and between $40 and $96 per week.

Availability: Yumble delivers to most of Texas, the East Coast, and parts of the West Coast and Midwest. Enter your zip code to find out if it delivers to your area.

Customer Review: "I have been purchasing weekly meals from Yumble since they first opened and have never been disappointed," Krista says. "The owner takes such pride in her product and has always been open to suggestions and feedback. The meals are perfectly portioned and have been a great way for my children to try new food and keep old favorites in the weekly rotation. I often eat these for my own lunch as well—quick, healthy, and delicious!"

Best Fresh Food Delivery: Territory Foods

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Many meal delivery services on our list ship meals fresh, so why is Territory Foods the best? It offers deliveries twice a week because the prepared meals taste best when enjoyed within three days. The menu is created by local and independent chefs, and it features healthy meals that are free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugars. Depending on your daily caloric needs and goals, you can select meal sizes between 250 and 450 calories or 400 and 650 calories. Bonus: There are three nutrition experts on the team that ensure the menu is clean and suitable for most lifestyles.

Territory Foods lets you customize your meal plan by flagging ingredients you want to avoid and specific diets you follow. Plus, while browsing the menu, you can easily see the fat, carbs, and protein content. Weekly meal plans consist of six, nine, or 12 entrées.

Pricing: Territory Foods meal plans cost between $90 and $184 per week and start at $10 per serving. Shipping is $8 or $9, depending on your address.

Availability: Territory Foods delivers to Washington, D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Southern California, some Midwestern states, and many other areas along the East Coast and in the Northeast.

Customer Review: "Territory makes eating healthy a breeze," Heather says. "They have options for every style of eating out there and frequently pair with local chefs. The meals themselves even come in biodegradable containers (bye bye, plastic!) and almost always look like the pictures and always taste delicious."

Best Weight Loss Meal Delivery: Nutrisystem

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Nutrisystem is a great option for people focusing on portion control and low-calorie meals. With 12 four-week plans available, it's not a one-size-fits-all meal delivery service. There are four different plans (including vegetarian) for both men and women, and there's also a partner plan and a few diabetes-friendly programs. To find out which one is right for you, simply enter your height, weight, and gender.

Nutrisystem meal plans include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. The good news is you won't even feel like you're eating fewer calories with entrées like waffles, wraps, pizzas, and pastas. For post-dinner treats, you can enjoy cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels, and other sweet and salty snacks. As a result of smartly portioned meals, many Nutrisystem customers lose weight.

Pricing: Nutrisystem's meal plans cost between $10 and $14 per day. Shipping is free on all four-week meal plan orders.

Availability: Nutrisystem ships to 48 states, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

Customer Review: "I've lost 17 pounds on Nutrisystem," Sarah says. "I've struggled with my weight for several years and have trouble sticking to diets. The small portions have changed my approach to food, and I realize that I don't need to overeat to be satisfied. Adding plenty of vegetables to your diet helps. I find the food absolutely delicious!"

Best Wellness Meal Delivery: Sakara Life

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Calling all vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free eaters, Sakara Life is for you. The organic meal delivery service offers a plant-based, gluten-free menu, featuring superfoods and mineral-rich plants. With new meal options each week, you can expect to see salads, bowls, and dairy-free yogurt parfaits on the menu. Past favorites have included root veggie enchiladas and roasted veggie and rice bowls. The dishes are even prettier in person — perfect for your Instagram feed.

Sakara Life has three meal programs, including Signature, Level II Detox, and Brides, as well as energizing snacks, teas, and supplements to add to your order. Not only does Sakara Life help customers consume essential vitamins and minerals, but it can also improve your overall well-being.

Pricing: Depending on your location and program, Sakara Life starts around $55 per day.

Availability: Sakara Life delivers everywhere in the U.S. besides Alaska and Hawaii.

Customer Review: "Sakara has redefined my relationship with food and has empowered me to see that what we choose to fuel ourselves, impacts us on every level—physically, emotionally, and spiritually," Carley says on the Sakara website.