Best Meal Delivery Services for Singles

Best Overall: CookUnity

Pros and Cons

Why We Chose It

CookUnity is truly the peak of the meal delivery options for singles, giving the best of both worlds where meal prep meets takeout from your favorite restaurants. With a chef collective designing the menus, emphasis on variety and global flavors, plus the attention to dietary accommodations, there’s a lot to love here. CookUnity’s individual portions of fresh food make it a perfect fit for singles who want to streamline mealtimes without sacrificing on the experience. Meal plans start at $11, but be aware that these cheaper prices often mean ordering more meals per week.

Meals We Tried

• Coconut lime hanger steak
• Carnitas street tacos
• Butternut squash ravioli
• Chili roasted shrimp

Starting Price: $11.09 per serving | Delivery Area: 48 states | Products Arrive: Fresh

Best for Keto: Factor

Pros and Cons

Why We Chose It

While not all meals from Factor will be appropriate for folks on the keto diet, much of its menu (including a meal plan) is dedicated to this diet. Meals are all single-serving, fresh, and ready to heat, making it a convenient option that also happens to be made with responsibly sourced ingredients. We also love that dietitians are not only involved in the meal creation process but are also available to meet with customers on request. The cheapest plan is four meals per week, which comes out to $60. Admittedly, this is on the more expensive side, but the food quality and convenience is certainly hard to beat.

• 4 meals per week: $60 ($15 per meal)
• 6 meals per week: $77 ($12.83 per meal)
• 8 meals per week: $98 ($12.38 per meal)
• 12 meals per week: $138 ($11.50 per meal)
• 18 meals per week: $198 ($11 per meal)

Meals We Tried 

• Mango salsa salmon with coconut rice and black beans
• Creamy Parmesan chicken with broccoli and tomatoes
• Vegetable ratatouille with mascarpone polenta
• Smoked tofu almond stir-fry with edamame succotash

Starting Price: $11 per serving | Delivery Area: 48 states | Products Arrive: Fresh

Best Oven-Ready: Tovala

Pros and Cons

Why We Chose It

If you’re yearning for a home-cooked meal but don’t want to do the legwork, look no further than Tovala. Simply pluck your single-serving box of ingredients from the fridge, do about two minutes of easy prep, and scan your recipe barcode on your Tovala smart oven so this incredible piece of technology can do the rest. Within about 20 minutes, you’ll have a piping hot meal cooked to perfection and ready for you to enjoy.

Meals from Tovala start at $9.99 per serving and can be purchased in increments of four to 16 servings per week. Pricing varies based on the meals selected, and, of course, the cost of the oven is not included. Tovala’s smart oven is priced at $299 but is typically reduced dramatically for first-time users. 

Meals We Tried 

• BBQ pulled pork, jalapeño cheddar cornbread, and cabbage slaw 
• Sausage supreme flatbread with crunchy veggie salad in balsamic vinaigrette 
• Truffle duxelles filet mignon and “double baked” scallion mashed potatoes with bacon, cheddar, and sour cream 
• Chashu-inspired pork chop and noodles with soy sesame dressing, scallions, and crunchy veggies

Starting Price: $9.99 per serving | Delivery Area: 48 states | Products Arrive: Fresh

Best Plant-Based: Mosaic

Pros and Cons

Why We Chose It

Mosaic is focused on delivering high-quality, meatless meals to tempt your taste buds. With seasonal ingredients, chef collabs, and a menu of meals that are ready in minutes, we think this service is nailing it. Options include veggie bowls, pizzas, smoothies, soups, oat bowls, and Mosaic+ chef collab dishes. Prices for meals vary, as the service mainly specializes in individual servings, but some fan favorites, like buffalo cauliflower mac and cheese, are available in a multi-serving family size, making this ideal for singles who want to entertain—or who just want the leftovers.

• Smoothies: $7.99
• Pizzas: $11.99
• Veggie bowls: $9.99
• Soups: $8.99
• Oat bowls: $5.99
• Mosaic+ chef-crafted meals: $11.99
• Family meals (4 servings): $19.95

Meals We Tried  

• Spicy dan dan noodles
• Buffalo cauliflower pasta bake (family size)
• Mac and greens
• Pozole verde
• Veggie kebab platter
• Coconut chickpea curry

Starting Price: $7.99 per serving | Delivery Area: Major metro areas on East and West Coasts | Products Arrive: Frozen

Best Budget: Daily Harvest

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