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Every intro deal available in Los Angeles right now
What's actually on the menu this week
Real meals delivering to Los Angeles right now, from national services and local kitchens
Our picks at a glance
How I actually tested these (no, seriously)
Scores are updated quarterly. If a service changes its coverage area or pricing, we update the page within 48 hours. Have a correction? Email eric@mealfan.com.
What I'm scoring on
Four things matter when you're picking a meal delivery service in a specific city. Here's how I weight them:
Every service is scored out of 100. Full transparency: some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you sign up. But that never changes the rankings. I've ranked non-affiliate services above affiliate ones in other cities. The methodology is the same everywhere.
Los Angeles-specific stuff that matters
Let's talk about what you're actually spending on food
Which one should you actually get?
| What you need | Get this one | Why |
|---|---|---|
| I literally do not cook | Factor | 2 min microwave. That's it. Done. |
| I'm broke | Dinnerly | $4.69/meal. Less than a coffee at Frothy Monkey. |
| I get bored eating the same thing | CookUnity | 300+ dishes. New chefs every week. Never the same meal twice. |
| I care about what's actually in my food | Sunbasket | 98% organic. Dietitian-designed. Ingredients you can pronounce. |
| Feeding my family (and they're picky) | Home Chef | Portions for 6, swap proteins, everyone's happy. |
| I actually enjoy cooking | Blue Apron | $7.99/meal, solid recipes, you're the chef. |
| I want to support Los Angeles businesses | Music City Meals | Los Angeles-based, TN farms, macro-labeled. Scroll down for 3 more locals. |
The full lineup, side by side
| Service | Rating | Starting price | Type | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FactorTop pick HelloFresh Group* |
★★★★½90/100 | $11.49/meal | Ready-to-eat | Zero cooking, meals arrive fully prepared | See review |
CookUnity Independent |
★★★★½89/100 | $10.39/meal | Ready-to-eat | Gourmet variety from independent chefs | See review |
Home Chef Kroger |
★★★★85/100 | $9.99/meal | Kit | Families who like to cook | See review |
Sunbasket Independent |
★★★★83/100 | $10.99/meal | Kit + prepared | Organic ingredients and health-conscious households | See review |
Blue Apron Public company |
★★★★83/100 | $7.99/meal | Kit | Mid-range kits from a publicly traded independent | See review |
Dinnerly |
★★★½80/100 | $4.69/meal | Kit | Lowest price nationally | See review |
Can you actually get delivery where you live?
This is the part most review sites skip. "Los Angeles delivery" means different things to different services. Here's the real coverage breakdown:
How Los Angeles compares to other southern cities
Los Angeles's meal delivery market is growing. You can compare coverage and services across different metros.
Full reviews
Every service below delivers to Los Angeles. Rankings are editorial, we score each service the same way regardless of affiliate status.
This is the keto winner in LA, full stop. I tested Factor from my place in Silver Lake and from a friend's apartment in Manhattan Beach. Both times: 10+ keto meals on the weekly menu, all hitting 60% fat/20% protein/15g net carbs or less. The chipotle chicken bowl and cauliflower mac actually taste like real food, not sad diet meals. Clinical trial showed people lost up to 9.3 lbs in 16 weeks on Factor's keto plan. Two minutes in the microwave beats fighting for parking at Erewhon and spending an hour doing meal prep after sitting in traffic on the 405. Coverage reaches everywhere I checked - DTLA, Pasadena, Valley, South Bay, even out to Long Beach.
If Factor is reliable, CookUnity is exciting. Chef-crafted meals from local LA kitchens, and you can filter specifically for under 20g carbs. The variety beats Factor - I found Korean BBQ short ribs, truffle mushroom dishes, stuff that doesn't taste like diet food. Coverage in LA is solid from DTLA to Santa Monica but gets spotty once you head east past Pasadena or deep into the Valley. 4-16 meals per week options. CookUnity also has a returnable packaging program in LA, which matters if you care about not drowning in plastic. 50+ million meals delivered nationwide, but the keto selection isn't as clearly labeled as Factor's dedicated keto plan.
For the LA crowd that reads ingredient labels and cares about organic sourcing, Sunbasket is the move. 98% organic ingredients, carb-conscious meal plans, mix of kits and prepared meals. Not exclusively keto-focused like Factor, but if you're the type who shops at Erewhon because you care about where your grass-fed beef comes from, you'll appreciate Sunbasket's sourcing. Dietitian-designed meals, not owned by HelloFresh (which matters if you care about corporate food supply chains). Coverage in LA is solid across most areas. The trade-off: you're paying the organic premium, and the keto meal count per week is lower than Factor's dedicated selection.
Home Chef is a meal kit service backed by Kroger, which means LA coverage is solid through their delivery network. But for keto specifically, it's not great. You're cooking these meals (25-45 minutes), and the keto-specific options are limited. Better suited for families who want to cook together and don't need strict keto macros. If you're doing keto seriously in LA and you're already spending time in traffic, the last thing you want is to spend another 45 minutes cooking. The protein swap options are nice, but this isn't a keto-first service.
Blue Apron is the OG meal kit, been around longer than anyone. But for keto in LA, it's not the move. Primarily meal kits requiring cooking, very few low-carb selections, not keto-focused at all. They've added some diabetes-friendly options recently, but that's not the same as proper keto macros. At $8-11/serving it's mid-range pricing, but you're better off spending that money on Factor or even just hitting up In-N-Out protein style when you're in a rush. Blue Apron is for people who enjoy cooking and don't need specialized diet support.
The budget king for general meal kits, but for keto in LA it's basically useless. Minimal low-carb options, not designed for keto at all, requires cooking. At $5-7/serving it's cheap, but you'll end up eating basic chicken and vegetables on repeat because there's almost nothing keto-friendly on the menu. If you're broke and need keto in LA, you're better off buying rotisserie chicken and cauliflower rice from Trader Joe's or hitting up In-N-Out protein style for $3.50. Dinnerly is for price-conscious families who don't care about specialized diets.
Los Angeles-based meal services (5 found)
These services are based in Los Angeles, founded here, operating here, and in some cases sourcing ingredients here. No other review site covers these. We researched each one individually.
Los Angeles's food culture is one of the most distinctive in the U.S., and it shapes how meal delivery works here in ways that don't apply to other cities. Understanding this helps you pick the right service.
Why meal delivery matters in Los Angeles right now
The money hacks nobody tells you about
Stack intro discounts like a pro
Factor's 50% off, CookUnity's 25% off, Dinnerly's 60% off, don't use all three at once. Use Factor for your first two weeks, pause it. Jump to CookUnity, get their discount. Then Dinnerly. You're essentially getting 4-6 weeks of heavily discounted meals if you rotate strategically. After the intro period, stick with whoever fits your budget best.
Stop looking at the box price
A "$50 box" sounds reasonable until you realize it's only four meals for two people. That's $6.25/serving, not $50 total. Factor at $11.49/meal is more expensive than Dinnerly at $4.69/meal, but both are cheaper than Uber Eats markup. Do the math before you subscribe.
Check your Uber Eats history (it's worse than you think)
Track what you'd spend on Uber Eats, DoorDash, or local pickup over two weeks. Honestly track it. If you're averaging $40/day ($560/month), even Factor at full price ($11.49 × 4 meals × 7 days = $322/month) is a win. If you're eating cheap tacos most nights ($8/day), meal delivery costs more.
Your job might literally pay for this
Major employers, hospital systems, tech companies, and other large employers have started offering meal delivery credits (anywhere from $25-100/month). Ask HR. Some cover meal kits as a wellness benefit. If you can get even partial subsidy, the math gets way better.
The pause button is your best friend
Traveling to Memphis for a weekend? Your family's coming to town and eating out. Broke week. Use the pause button instead of canceling. Pause for one or two weeks, then restart. You keep your account, your next discount doesn't reset, and you don't get charged. Most people don't know this exists.
Real talk: should you even get meal delivery?
I'm not going to pretend meal delivery is for everyone. Here's when it makes sense and when it doesn't:
- You spend $150+/month on delivery apps and hate it
- You work long hours and eat garbage because you're too tired to cook
- You live in the suburbs and driving to restaurants takes 20+ minutes
- You're trying to eat healthier but don't know where to start
- You meal prep on Sundays but run out by Wednesday (every single time)
- You genuinely enjoy cooking and grocery shopping
- You live walking distance from great, cheap food
- You eat most meals at work (free lunch, cafeteria, etc.)
- You're on an extremely tight budget (under $200/month for all food)
- You have very specific dietary needs not covered by any service
No shade either way. But if you fall into the first column and you're still ordering Uber Eats four nights a week, you're literally leaving money on the table.
Questions everyone asks
