Too busy to read? Here's the move:
Every intro deal available in Miami right now
What's actually on the menu this week
Real meals delivering to Miami 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.
Miami-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 Miami businesses | Music City Meals | Miami-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. "Miami delivery" means different things to different services. Here's the real coverage breakdown:
How Miami compares to other southern cities
Miami's meal delivery market is growing. You can compare coverage and services across different metros.
Full reviews
Every service below delivers to Miami. Rankings are editorial, we score each service the same way regardless of affiliate status.
This is the move for Miami vegans who want actual variety. Over 100 plant-based options every week from award-winning chefs. I tested it from my place in Brickell and the Korean BBQ jackfruit bowl had 22g protein and tasted better than most sit-down vegan restaurants in Wynwood. The truffle mushroom risotto, the Thai basil tofu, the Cuban-inspired black bean bowl — all restaurant-level. Meals arrive ready to heat, 15-25g protein per serving. Coverage is strong from Downtown to Coral Gables but gets inconsistent once you pass South Miami heading toward Homestead.
For the Miami vegans who read ingredient labels and care about organic sourcing. 98% organic vegetables, dietitian-designed meals, sustainably sourced everything. You get both meal kits if you want to cook and prepared meals if you don't. I tried both — the meal kits took 25-35 minutes but used ingredients I'd actually find at Whole Foods Brickell. The prepared vegan bowls had clean macros and lasted the full week in my fridge without the Miami heat destroying them. Free shipping is huge when you're comparing total costs.
Factor's vegan selection is limited — 10-12 meals weekly compared to CookUnity's 100+ — but they reach every Miami ZIP code I tested. Brickell, Wynwood, Coconut Grove, even South Dade and Cutler Bay where CookUnity ghosts you. The vegan meals are solid: 15-25g plant protein, dietitian-designed, ready in 2 minutes. I kept ordering the vegan protein plus meals when I needed quick fuel between sessions at Anatomy South Beach. Not exciting variety but reliable and actually available where you live.
Blue Apron is a meal kit service first, which means you're cooking for 25-45 minutes. They have vegetarian options but limited fully vegan choices — you often need to modify recipes by swapping out dairy or eggs. At $8-11/serving it's cheaper than CookUnity but you're trading convenience for price. If you actually enjoy cooking and live somewhere with decent AC (cooking in a Miami apartment in August is brutal), it works. If you want ready-to-eat vegan meals, this isn't it.
Home Chef is primarily a meal kit service with some prepared meals, but the vegan selection is minimal. Maybe 3-4 vegetarian options weekly and even fewer that are fully vegan. Coverage is solid across Miami through Kroger's delivery network, but if you're looking for plant-based variety, this isn't the move. Better for flexitarians who eat vegan occasionally than dedicated vegans.
At $5-7/serving, Dinnerly is the cheapest option. But for vegans in Miami, cheap doesn't matter when there are maybe 1-2 plant-based recipes per week. The selections are basic — think pasta with marinara, simple stir-fries with whatever vegetables they had on sale. If you're trying to maintain a varied vegan diet, you'll be eating the same three meals on repeat. Not worth the savings.
Miami-based meal services (4 found)
These services are based in Miami, founded here, operating here, and in some cases sourcing ingredients here. No other review site covers these. We researched each one individually.
Miami'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 Miami 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
