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Over the years, we've tried more than 50 food subscription boxes. These are the 11 you'll never catch us canceling.
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11 Best Food Subscription Boxes To Give as Gifts (Or Enjoy Yourself!)
Updated on Mar. 21, 2025
Maybe we’re biased here at Taste Recipes, but ask any of our staffers, and we’ll agree that food is one of the best gifts. A food gift tailored to the recipient’s preferences or passions and regularly delivered to their doorstep is even better. That’s why food subscription boxes are our latest gift obsession.
“Each delivery is a delightful surprise, bringing with it the excitement of discovering a new flavor or delicacy. It’s the perfect way to show someone you care by giving them a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year,” says Michelle Hensley, gifting expert and founder of Nifty Package Co. Need more options? Look at these gift of the month clubs for some inspiration.
Best Overall
Universal Yums
Pros:
- High quality and authentic
- Affordable
- Interactive
- Option to buy previous snacks or one-off boxes
Cons:
- Few servings per snack
- No customization
A snack subscription box is the most quintessential option of all food subscription boxes. Gift your loved ones a trip worldwide with Universal Yums, a box of snacks that’s anything but snore-worthy. Universal Yums is a subscription service for foodies that brings tried-and-true international treats straight to you. In our Universal Yums review, former Product Testing Manager Annamarie Higley notes that trying these global snacks is her number one trick for curbing her wanderlust.
“I received the Yum Yum Belgium Box with 10 snacks. Once it arrived, I got straight to snacking! The subscription box was stuffed to the top with treats—I didn’t feel skimped at all,” she says. “It’s such a fun idea for both snackers and travelers who need a little inspiration for their next trip.”
Each monthly box is dedicated to a country (some past examples include Brazil, India, Italy and Thailand). The package comes crammed with snacks, yes, but also interactive, kid-friendly educational materials about the country in question. Annamarie enjoyed a playlist of Belgian music, a game called koekhappen, a crossword puzzle and a meatball recipe, along with lots of informative tidbits about the featured country.
Subscribe to the global snack box starting at $17, and take your tastebuds on a jet-setting tour of the world—no ticket or passport required.
Best Coffee Subscription
Trade Coffee Subscription
Pros:
- Ability to try new, customized-for-you coffees from around the country
- Very fresh beans
- Easy to gift
- Free shipping on pre-paid orders
Cons:
- Bags are on the smaller side, measuring around 11 ounces
For true java junkies, a coffee subscription is such a cool way to try new roasts you’d otherwise miss thanks to geography. Trade Coffee’s classic subscription is our top pick. Apart from offering worldwide beans that are freshly roasted just days before shipping out, they also provide seriously cool customization options—a must-have for something as personal as coffee.
First, take the targeting quiz, which identifies how you take your coffee, your preferred roasts, your desired flavors and more. The coffee experts at Trade match your results to hundreds of bean options from vendors all across the country. Beans are roasted, shipped and delivered directly to your door. You can also provide feedback on what you liked (or didn’t like) to customize your coffee subscription further.
“Once you start a Trade coffee subscription, it’s hard to quit. I’ve been testing this mail-order service for six weeks, and it puts you in the driver’s seat for all your coffee needs,” says confirmed bean fiend and Senior Editor Katie Bandurski.
Plans start at $15.75 per bag for a classic Trade subscription. You can also upgrade to the Trade Plus subscription for $19.95 per bag, which offers access to additional flavors and specialty brews.
Best Cookie Subscription
Goldbelly Monthly Cookie Subscription
Pros:
- Impeccable packaging with zero dents or dings
- Each box feeds 6-8 people
- QR code with storage instructions on packing slip
- Cookies are fresh and absolutely delicious
- Goldbelly makes it easy to repurchase any favorites
- Cookies come from cult-favorite bakeries around the U.S.
Cons:
- Pricier than other subscriptions on this list
- No option to choose flavors
Remember the days of yore when Grandma’s freshly baked cookies took all your troubles away? A cookie club is like having a whole fleet of grandmas on call who ship out tantalizing treats on a monthly basis. Goldbelly’s Cookie Club takes this a step further, partnering with world-famous bakeries and businesses to bring a new batch of premium desserts right to your doorstep each month.
During my subscription, my palate expanded after enjoying decadent black and white cookies from Manhattan’s William Greenberg Bakery, Brooklyn Blackout’s famous Blackout Cookies, Jacques Torres chocolate chip cookies and a haul of Chip City cookies. Part of me preferred my life before I tried those black and white cookies—I’ve been dreaming about them ever since! Luckily, thanks to Goldbelly’s catalog of thousands of treats across the country, reordering any favorites is as easy as it gets.
This is the perfect gift for someone with a sweet tooth or anyone who loves being in the know about the latest and greatest food trends. The best part is that each shipment contains enough servings for at least six people, so it’s ideal for sharing with friends. Goldbelly also offers other subscriptions (hello, pizza club!), so take some time to browse. You might just find the perfect food subscription boxes for everyone on your list.
Most Unique Subscription
Tinned Fish Club
Pros:
- Each box includes three seafood tins, plus pairings and utensils
- Comes with a brochure that details each inclusion and its best pairings
- Toppings like mayo and seasonings included
- All fish sustainably farmed
- Recipe ideas included
Cons:
- Some may find the price a bit steep
- Crackers and other pairings not included
Any self-respecting a-fish-ionado knows that not all tinned fish is created equal. That’s the theory behind the Tinned Fish Club, which pairs flavorful and uncommon tinned seafood with mouthwatering seasonings shipped directly to your door. Offerings come with a brochure detailing optimal pairings and information about the picks. The tins in my box had zero dents or dings; everything was perfectly packed.
I enjoyed learning about small companies I otherwise wouldn’t have heard of. As a big time tuna fan, it was great receiving a tin of Santa Caterina tuna in Molho Cru sauce along with a small packet of mayo, crushed red pepper and pink sea salt to enjoy alongside. The veggies in the Molho Cru sauce are all chopped by hand—something I found absolutely fascinating.
For fans of sardines, mussels and other seafood, this box is an absolute must-have. For outdoorsmen or those who often find themselves on the road, the Tinned Fish Club in an indispensable way to add a big dose of variety to an otherwise ho-hum product category.
Best Meat Subscription
Porter Road Butcher's Choice Subscription
Pros:
- Outstandingly flavorful
- Responsibly raised
- Supports small American farms
- Free of hormones and antibiotics
Cons:
- Pricey
A meat delivery subscription may sound like an odd gift. But if you’re hunting down gifts for grillers or meat lovers, there’s no better surprise than premium cuts delivered right to their door. Porter Road began selling meat online in 2017 and it’s become one of the best places to buy chicken, beef and pork on the internet. Former chef and James Beard Award nominee Allison Robicelli was absolutely blown away by her box.
She tried a wide assortment from the brand, including ground chorizo, chicken breasts, pork chops, ribeye steaks, bacon, burgers and breakfast sausage. All in all, Porter Road is an excellent option for regular ordering. They’ve got a little bit of everything—and it’s all good.
The best part is that each premium cut comes responsibly raised and free of any hormones or antibiotics. Each purchase also supports small farms across America, making this a thoughtful gift that gives back. Snag this subscription for anyone who appreciates a good home-cooked meal. Good meat is the foundation of any non-veggie recipe, after all.
Best Cocktail Subscription
Shaker and Spoon
Pros:
- Comes with everything (minus the alcohol)
- Ability to repurchase past boxes and ingredients until they sell out
- Easy-to-send gifting options
- Ability to swap out upcoming boxes that don't appeal to you
Cons:
- No alcohol included
What’s better than a cocktail kit? A cocktail kit that delivers monthly, of course! Similar to a beer club, Shaker and Spoon offers a new adult-friendly beverage experience each month. Choose from over 50 different cocktail kits that fit that special someone’s tastes. Or, gift a new surprise each month with their monthly subscription. It takes the guesswork out of the equation—the only thing you have to do is fill out your friend’s shipping information.
Each box comes with a whole host of unexpected inclusions, from garnishes to mixers and even the occasional piece of barware. While the boxes don’t include alcohol, you can head over to Curiada and snag the Shaker and Spoon recommended selections for each box. Or, use your favorite brands instead. We’ve tested several of the brand’s bespoke kits, and each offered a truly unique experience.
“As a budding mixologist, I was truly blown away by the attention to detail included inside this Ginspirations cocktail kit from Shaker and Spoon,” says Shopping Editor Madi Koetting. “Gin typically isn’t my spirit of choice, so I chose this kit to better understand what ingredients pair well with the liquor and sharpen my gin-based cocktail chops,” she adds.
Best Baking Subscription Box
Bake Eat Love
Pros:
- Ideal for new and experienced bakers
- Includes pre-measured ingredients, recipe card, video tutorial and new kitchen item
- Huge variety of baked goods to try each month
- 12 to 20 servings per box
- Individual baking kits and monthly club available
- Includes simple instructions for more advanced techniques
- Measurements provided, so it's possible to replicate the recipe later
Cons:
- Some flavors may not appeal to all bakers
Searching for the ultimate gift for bakers? Baking subscriptions are a contemporary way for the adventurous to try new techniques and recipes they may otherwise not. This is especially true with Bake Eat Love Box, which provides budding pastry chefs with a new recipe, ingredients and kitchen tool each month.
Each monthly shipment includes pre-portioned ingredients, baking tools and a recipe card with a link to instructional videos, shopping lists and tips. Most recipes are simple yet delicious, though some offer a healthy challenge,like my bananas foster sticky buns, which were delicious and much easier than anticipated to make!
My box arrived with a recipe for bananas Foster sticky buns. Inside, nearly all the ingredients required—minus milk, butter and bananas—came pre-portioned in bags. A small wooden rolling pin is provided to flatten out the dough prior to rolling and cutting the buns. Other than that, every other required tool is an essential baking supply that was already in my kitchen.
Gifting a baking subscription box is a creative way to encourage experimentation. More than anything, it’s an entertaining, time-saving option for trying new goodies, whether you decide to gift one or try it yourself.
Best Snack Subscription
Bokksu
Pros:
- Culture Guide included
- Snacks are fresh
- Most inclusions available at the Bokksu Boutique
- Past box options and special gift boxes available
- Gorgeous, gift-ready packaging
- Amazing variety
- Common allergens clearly listed
Cons:
- A bit pricey
- Some offerings include only 1-2 servings
- Not ideal for picky eaters
Finding the best gift for foodies means thinking outside of the box. Or, rather, inside the box if you’re looking for the perfect food subscription boxes. Whether your recipient really loves Japan or just enjoys trying new snacks, Bokksu is a stunning gift that keeps giving.
Each box includes a haul of savory and sweet treats directly from Japan and a handy booklet containing cultural information related to the box’s theme. It was fun to see options from different places like Hiroshima, Kyoto, Okinawa and Osaka. But my favorite part was, by far, the snacks.
The exterior of the box is also absolutely stunning. There is no mistaking how gorgeous and gift-able this snack subscription box is. If I received this in the mail, it would be obvious that someone wanted me to feel pampered—heck, even if I’m ordering it as a gift for myself!
Best Fruit Subscription
The Fruit Company
Pros:
- Beautiful packaging – would make a great gift
- Strong assortment of fruit
- Tons of gifting options for every occasion
- Reasonable price point for gifting
- Fruit packaged carefully to prevent bruising
- Organic options available
Cons:
- Quality around the same as what you’d find in a gourmet grocery store
- Pricey
When it comes to fruit subscriptions (or fruit delivery in general), the quality of the produce is only one consideration. Bruise-free delivery is another important aspect, and nobody does it better than The Fruit Company. Despite not being super fancy, the gourmet grocery quality make these fruits a perfect pick for the average fruit eater.
There are four different monthly fruit clubs that include a range of fruits such as pears and apples to more exotic choices like star fruit and champagne mangos. A card with ripening tips comes with each shipment—a nice touch, according to Katie, who tested the brand’s fruit basket gift.
Katie notes that despite evidence of a rocky shipping trip, the fruit inside was carefully packaged in a generous straw bed with extra protection like mesh sleeves and tissue paper. While there was a little bruising along the top of the pineapple, the majority of the fruit inside was unharmed.
Best Cheese Subscription
Murray’s Cheese Explorer's Club
Pros:
- Expertly curated
- Monger lessons included
- Brand offers a variety of other cheese clubs
- 3-, 6- and 12-month subscriptions available
- One club-exclusive pick per box
Cons:
- Relatively small amount of cheese
- Some boxes offer less variety
The Cheese Explorer’s Club from Murray’s is one of the brand’s many monthly subscriptions, and it’s also our favorite cheese club. Each month’s box arrives with three different cheeses, including a club exclusive pick that you can’t find anywhere else.
“The cheese was sent in an insulated cardboard box with reusable ice packs. I did not have any issues with the cheese being damaged during delivery,” says former Senior Editor Caroline Lubinsky of her three-month subscription. Despite delivery in sweltering weather, the cheese arrived thoroughly cool.
While the club doesn’t rely on bells and whistles—the cheese speaks for itself—each month’s offerings arrive with fun facts and serving tips. It’s a fun experience to learn from the expert cheesemongers that curate each assortment while you nibble.
Best Tea Subscription
Tea Runners Club
Pros:
- High quality tea with unique flavors
- Four box options: Black, Pure, Herbal or Original
- Loose leaf, with tea bags for steeping
- Each box includes four different flavors
- Origins, steeping notes and ingredients included
- Sleek, highly giftable packaging
- Provides up to 50 cups of tea
- Affordably priced
Cons:
- Box only comes with 10 tea bags
Tea Runners is equally appealing to both beginners and seasoned tea drinkers, making it our top pick for tea subscriptions. Each box includes four sampler pouches of tea, 10 tea bags and a postcard with some basic info about the club, tea origins and steeping instructions.
The Original Box is a great way to start experimenting and figuring out what flavors/types of tea you like. Those that already know what they like can choose from four box options: Black, Pure, Herbal or Original.
Inside Katie’s box, each tea impressed with its freshness and flavor. She likens Moonlight Jasmine to “a warm summer night,” whereas Floral Nectar Black wowed with its subtle finishing florals. Even the Majestic Earl Grey impressed Katie, who isn’t a big fan of Earl Grey. “It was so delicious—much fresher than any Earl Grey I’ve had before,” she raves.
While the tea is loose leaf, each box comes with 10 tea bags for steeping, which Katie notes is not quite enough to get through all the tea. “You’ll need to supplement with another pack or a reusable option. I like baby Nessie, but you could use plain ol’ stainless steel, too,” she says.
Why You Should Trust Us
I’ve tested dozens of foods and drinks for Taste Recipes, informing pieces like the best coffee concentrates and the best gift of the month clubs. Not only am I Taste Recipes’s resident food and drinks expert, but I’m also a big fan of food subscription boxes. For this piece, I personally tested upwards of 10 different food clubs. I also enlisted the assistance of my fellow editors and product testers on the Taste Recipes team. Overall, we tried more than 100 different gift of the month clubs!
For this piece, I also spoke to Michelle Hensley for insight into what makes a great food gift. Michelle is the founder and creative force behind Nifty Package Co., a luxury gift basket business specializing in curated, high-end collections for discerning clients. With an eye for detail and a passion for quality, Michelle has built a reputation for creating stunning, personalized gift baskets that make every occasion memorable.
What To Look for When Shopping for Food Subscription Boxes
The beauty of shopping for a food subscription box is the sheer number of options available. However, that also introduces a bit of choice paralysis. In general, it’s important to keep the recipient at the top of your mind when shopping. This goes for inclusions, the feel and the packaging.
“Consider the recipient’s tastes, allergies and preferences. This is important because someone might be deathly allergic to nuts, so make sure you know this ahead of time and let that recipient know you thought about it,” says Michelle. “Look for a club that offers high-quality, artisanal products and flexibility in subscription options. It’s also important to consider the shipping schedule and ensure that the products will be delivered fresh and in optimal condition.”
How We Found the Best Food Subscription Boxes
To find the best food subscription boxes, we considered our own experience with gift clubs, noting any that particularly stood out. From there, we researched other popular and under-the-radar options that looked like a great fit and boasted excellent reviews. Over the course of testing for other pieces, we also ran into a number of picks that fit perfectly within this piece. Our expert team of editors and product testers thoroughly tested and evaluated each option in our own homes, and we took notes on the following aspects:
- Cost compared to quality
- Freshness
- Shipping and packaging
- Variety
- Presentation
- Taste
Runner Up Food Subscriptions
- Atlas Coffee Club: Atlas Coffee Club takes you on a monthly journey to the world’s most popular coffee destinations, with roasts hailing from Costa Rica, Ethiopia, India and more.
- Crumble Crate: This mid-to-advanced level baking subscription box offers a chance to learn new presentation skills, try innovative techniques and enjoy rare ingredients without ever heading to the grocery store.
- David’s Cookies: Orders from this cookie club contain either a singular flavor or an assortment, with beloved varieties such as oatmeal raisin, butterscotch pecan and double chocolate chunk.
- HealthyMe: The HealthyMe Snack Subscription Box takes the guesswork out of healthy snack selection with 10 healthy goodies included each month.
- Harry & David Fruit and Cheese: This epicurean club combines fresh, juicy fruit with expertly paired cheeses for a flavorful treat.
FAQs
Are food subscription boxes worth it?
Yes, food subscriptions are absolutely worth it for foodies. Along with providing the joy that comes from unboxing food every month, food subscriptions also save the recipients time by shipping straight to their door.
How much are food subscription boxes?
Food subscription boxes vary in price, depending on the contents. Some cost as little as $10 per month, though some luxury options that can cost upwards of $100 per month.
