The Best Food Subscription Boxes for Every Type of Cook

Gourmet food subscription box

Subscription boxes have exploded in popularity, and for good reason. They introduce variety, remove decision fatigue, and feel like a monthly mini-celebration. For foodies, the options are endless.

For the Adventurous Home Cook

  • Universal Yums - Snacks from a different country each month
  • Try The World - Gourmet ingredients from global destinations
  • Mouth - Indie food makers curated monthly
  • Raw Spice Bar - Fresh spices with recipes each month
Fresh ingredients spread

For the Time-Strapped Chef

  • HelloFresh or Blue Apron - Classic meal kits with recipes
  • Sunbasket - Organic and specialty diet options
  • Purple Carrot - Fully plant-based meal kits
  • Gobble - 15-minute dinner kits for truly busy people

Pro tip: start with a 3-month subscription. It is long enough to be meaningful but not so long that it becomes a chore to manage.