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HelloFresh review

The largest US meal kit brand, with a weekly menu of recipes and market add-ons and six preference plans.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Features (40%)
9.3
Ease of use (30%)
8.8
Value (30%)
8.0

HelloFresh earns the top spot because its menu is the broadest of any kit here. Each week you choose from 100+ menu and market items, and more than 21 options let you swap or upgrade proteins and sides, or add protein to vegetarian dishes. Six preference plans, from Meat & Veggies to Pescatarian and Fit & Wholesome, set your default recommendations, and you can still mix recipes from any of them. Quick & Easy meals take 20 minutes or less, while most dinners take about 30. The HelloFresh Market adds breakfasts, lunches and snacks to the same delivery, which helps households replace a grocery run. The cost is the trade-off: HelloFresh publishes a starting price of $10.49 per serving plus $12.99 shipping per box, so a small box lands well above EveryPlate or Dinnerly. Shoppers who mainly want the lowest bill should look further down this list.

Who it is for

households that want the widest weekly menu

Price

From $10.49 per serving plus $12.99 shipping per box.

Mid-range pricing (starting at $10.49/serving, plus $12.99 shipping per box)
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • 100+ weekly menu and market items to choose from
  • 21+ options to swap or upgrade proteins and sides each week
  • Plans for Meat & Veggies, Veggie, Family Friendly, Fit & Wholesome, Quick & Easy and Pescatarian
  • Quick & Easy recipes take 20 minutes or less
  • HelloFresh Market adds lunches, breakfasts, sides and snacks to the same box

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Largest menu on this list, with low carb, vegetarian and under 650 calorie options
  • Strength: Protein swaps and upgrades let you adjust recipes for picky eaters
  • Strength: Skip a week, change delivery days, pause or cancel in your account
  • Weakness: $12.99 shipping per box adds about $2 per serving on a 3 meal, 2 person box
  • Weakness: Starting price of $10.49 per serving is higher than EveryPlate or Dinnerly
  • Weakness: No plan built for strict keto or gluten-free diets

Key facts

  • Starting price: $10.49 per serving
  • Shipping: $12.99 per box
  • Weekly menu: 100+ menu and market items
  • Fastest recipes: 20 minutes or less

Where it ranks

HelloFresh is No. 1 in our Best Meal Kit Delivery Services verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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