This is the one I kept coming back to for vegan meals in Indianapolis. CookUnity brings in award-winning chefs who actually know how to make plant-based food interesting. Korean BBQ jackfruit, truffle mushroom risotto, Ethiopian lentil stew. 40+ cuisines, all freshly made, never frozen. I ordered to a Broad Ripple address and the quality was restaurant-level every time. Way better than anything I'd cook myself after a long day, and honestly better than most vegan takeout options in Indianapolis except maybe Black Leaf Vegan. The variety means you're not eating the same three meals on repeat, which is the problem with most vegan meal services.

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Purple Carrot is the only service that's 100% vegan, which matters if you don't want to scroll past chicken and salmon every time you order. Both meal kits and prepared meals available. I tested their meal kits to a Fountain Square address and the recipes are genuinely innovative, not the same boring Buddha bowls you find everywhere. They include pantry staples like sauces and spices, so you're not buying a $9 bottle of tahini for one recipe. The prepared meals are solid for when you don't want to cook. Not as chef-focused as CookUnity but the peace of mind knowing everything is plant-based is worth something.

For the ingredient-label readers in Indianapolis, and I mean that as a compliment. Sunbasket is 98% organic, dietitian-designed, not owned by HelloFresh. Both meal kits and prepared meals available. I ordered their meal kits to a Carmel address and the vegan options are solid, though not as extensive as Purple Carrot. The organic focus means you're paying a premium, but if you care about pesticide-free produce and clean ingredients, that matters. Good for people who want plant-based but also have other dietary restrictions like gluten-free.

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Home Chef is the family option backed by Kroger, which means Indianapolis coverage is solid since Kroger is everywhere here. You're cooking these meals yourself, 25-45 minutes, but you can feed up to 6 people and customize proteins. The vegan options are decent but not extensive. More vegetarian than truly vegan. If you're feeding a mixed household where some people eat plant-based and others don't, this works. If you're a dedicated vegan living solo in Broad Ripple, CookUnity or Purple Carrot make more sense.

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Factor usually wins for convenience, but not for vegan in Indianapolis. Only 2-3 truly vegan options weekly out of 35+ total meals. The rest are vegetarian with dairy or eggs. If you're doing occasional plant-based eating and don't care about strict vegan, fine. If you're a dedicated vegan, you'll run out of variety by week two and get incredibly bored. I ordered Factor to a downtown Indianapolis address and the vegan meals that do exist are well-prepared and ready in 2 minutes, but the selection is just too limited. Better services exist for plant-based eating.

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The OG meal kit, but not great for vegan in Indianapolis. Blue Apron has 2-4 vegetarian options weekly and true vegan choices are sparse. This is a service for people who like cooking and want omnivore variety. At $7.99-$11.99/serving it's mid-range pricing, but you're spending that time and money for limited plant-based options. If you're vegan and live in Indianapolis, Purple Carrot or CookUnity make way more sense. Blue Apron is fine if you're an omnivore who occasionally wants a vegetarian meal.

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The budget king at $4.69/meal, but terrible for vegan in Indianapolis. Dinnerly has maybe 2-3 vegetarian options weekly and true vegan choices are almost nonexistent. This is a service for omnivores on a tight budget who want simple meals. If you're vegan and broke, you're better off cooking bulk lentils and rice from Aldi than trying to make Dinnerly work. The 60% off first box makes it basically free to try, but the vegan variety is so limited you'll cancel after week one.

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100% vegan meal prep and catering. Chef T. (Chef Shouse) lost over 100 pounds through plant-based eating and creates culinary experiences rich enough that you won't miss animal products. Rotating menu with vegan cookies, eggplant parmesan, Baja taco bar for catering.

Chef T. knows what she's doing. Her goal is to make plant-based food so good you don't miss meat, and from the reviews I read, she delivers. The eggplant parmesan and vegan cookies get mentioned repeatedly. World-class skills according to customers. This is the local option if you want Indianapolis-based vegan meal prep with a chef who's lived the plant-based lifestyle herself and knows how to make it sustainable.

Contact for quotes (not listed on website) | Serves: Indianapolis area (contact for specific delivery zones)

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Custom meal prep with strong plant-based options including tofu dishes with variety of veggies on fried rice. Fresh and locally sourced ingredients to create balanced, nutrient-rich meals. Build-your-own meal combinations.

Healthy Soul isn't exclusively vegan but their tofu dishes get raved about in reviews. Build-your-own format means you control exactly what goes in your meals. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients and they can handle last-minute orders. If you want customizable plant-based meal prep from a local Indianapolis business, this is a solid option. The tofu with veggies on fried rice is apparently the move.

Contact for pricing (not listed on website) | Serves: Indianapolis, IN 46202 and surrounding areas

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