Meal Delivery Services: My Honest Hello Fresh Review

When I was younger, I used to giggle at the idea of paying for a meal delivery service. Fast forward to adulthood, with more responsibilities than I care to count—now I get it. Yes, I’m a total hypocrite, and I can own it!

A few months ago, I realized my schedule was so hectic that I was surviving on frozen pizzas and takeout. That’s a pretty embarrassing look for someone who loves talking about health and throws a fit if my husband microwaves food in plastic Tupperware. Determined to make a change, I started researching meal delivery services, reading reviews, and crunching the numbers on costs.

After many late-night Google searches, I finally decided to try Hello Fresh with their 3-meal plan for two people, delivered weekly. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was ready to hand over dinnertime duties to the pros.

Unboxing Hello Fresh

The day my first box arrived felt like Christmas. I rushed home, excited to unpack it. Each meal came neatly bagged with all the necessary ingredients, which made organizing a breeze. The recipe cards were simple to follow, and for the first time in years, I was excited about cooking again.

I even started racing my husband to the kitchen just to prep and plate our Hello Fresh meals! That said, not everything was perfect—every so often, we’d get a wrinkled green pepper or a slightly sad cucumber.

Hello Fresh Pros and Cons

Pros:

1. Convenience. I love waking up and flipping through recipe cards to choose what’s for dinner. Even better? I don’t have to go to the store to buy ingredients!
2. Variety. The weekly Hello Fresh menu often offers enough variety to keep me excited. I’ve typically found three meals each week that I genuinely look forward to cooking.
3. Beginner-Friendly. The recipe cards are so user-friendly that even my younger brother (who burns toast) could pull off these meals.
4. Time-Saving. Between meal planning, grocery shopping, and deciding what to cook, I didn’t realize how much time I was losing. This service has saved me hours every week.
5. Less Food Waste. As a foodie family, we hate throwing away leftovers. Hello Fresh portions are spot-on, leaving us full without food left to spoil in the fridge.
6. Excellent Customer Service. We’ve had a couple of billing issues, but Hello Fresh’s customer service team resolved them quickly and efficiently—definitely a highlight.

Cons:

1. Ingredient Quality. Some produce isn’t always at its freshest. While it’s rare, it’s worth noting.
2. Cost. Hello Fresh is one of the pricier meal kits out there. Depending on your local grocery costs, you’ll want to calculate if it’s worth it.
3. Repetitive Menus. After a month and a half, I’ve skipped two weeks because the meal options either felt repetitive or too simple to justify the cost.  That being said, 2 weeks out of 6 isn’t too bad.

Overall Impression

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my Hello Fresh subscription. It’s reignited my love for cooking and saved me so much time. The ability to customize your meal plan based on dietary needs and personal preferences is fantastic, and I’ve learned how to make dishes I’d never have tried otherwise.

If you’re considering a meal delivery service and want something convenient, fun, and easy to use, Hello Fresh is a great option. While it’s not without its downsides, the pros far outweigh the cons for me.

If you’re interested in trying out Hello Fresh here is a link to their website: HelloFresh.com

If you’re already a subscriber, let me know your honest thoughts as well!