Another year is slowly but, surely coming to an end. Have you thought about what gift you’ll be getting for the special foodie or drink lover on your list? There are so many subscription boxes out there. Candy boxes, chocolate boxes, wine boxes, meal prep boxes…where does one even begin? Well, don’t fret – we got you covered with our 2019 Subscription Box Food & Drink Holiday Gift Guide!
While we have reviewed some of these boxes, we encourage all readers to research each company prior to purchasing. All thoughts and opinions on boxes are strictly from the author’s point of view and we do not accept payment for any reviews.
Please keep in mind that the order of this list is in no particular order!
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February 2019 Review
Home Chef
The Cost: Pricing starts as low as $7.99 per serving. It depends on how many meals and the frequency of delivery.
Coupon: Use our link to save $35 off your first month.
What’s inside: “From easy-to-follow recipe cards to fresh, pre-portioned ingredients, you’ll find everything you need to create delicious meals inside your Home Chef box. Delivered directly to you, weekly, in an insulated box with ice packs.”
Ships To: Varies, $45+ orders get free shipping!
Good To Know: Take a short quiz when you sign up so Home Chef knows your dietary restrictions, allergies, or anything else you’d like to avoid. You can also add on items like fruit, lunch items, or smoothies!
September 2019 Review
Personal Trainer Food
Check out our review to learn more.
The Cost: $16-$19/day, depending on the plan
Coupon: Use code HEALTHY30 to get 30% off
What’s inside: “Replace all the wrong foods in your environment and routine with the right foods. Personal Trainer Food offers the ‘right’ food that’s easy to eat. Order a plan that fits your goals and lifestyle. Follow the Personal Trainer Food Guidelines to Success to begin building good short and simple routines. This includes healthy eating instructions for your plan, easy daily exercises and additional valuable information to help you maximize results. Stay with the plan and keep it simple. Consistent routines lead to habit- and good habits are how you keep the weight off.”
Ships To: US, Free Shipping
Good To Know: Personal Trainer Food gives you the power to choose the shipment frequency of your weight loss meals. Get a single delivery of 28 days of food with no commitment to re-order or a 14-day auto-renewal subscription box plan. The single delivery gives you all 28 days of food at once, and you can order your next box of food when you want it. The 14-day subscription is perfect if you have limited freezer space, and enjoy not having to remember to place your order. You can choose to have 14-days of food delivered to you every 2 or 4 weeks, and you can change your menu, skip a delivery date, or cancel without trouble.
January 2019 Review
First Sip Brew Box
The Cost: $20.99 – $59.99 per month, depending on the level of subscription
What’s inside: “We aim to expand your horizons by bringing top breweries and small businesses that know their hops to your door. Every month, we feature a different brewery and fill your box with beer gear, branded glasses, stickers, and other amazing swag to build your collection. You’ll also receive a delicious treat that’s hand-picked to pair with your beer or a lifestyle item that’s crafted with malts and hops!”
Ships To: Varies – contact company for details
Good To Know: There’s also a First Sip Pet Box! With this box, you never have to drink alone. The box contains unique items made from breweries and small businesses all over the country.
Mother Snacker
Click here to read our reviews.
The Cost: $38-$68, depending on the box selected
Coupon: Use code TRG15 and save 15%
What’s inside: “We curated our dessert based gift boxes exclusively for moms. We start with what we call the essentials of modern motherhood – artisan coffee, decadent sweets, and beautiful reminders of how amazing they are. We then sprinkle in artfully designed products sourced first from female-founded companies and brands tied to a social cause. Our moms feel spoiled when opening their Mother Snacker box and feel good about how and where they were made. There will always be something new to discover, that’s the fun part! But to give you an idea, you can expect things like artisan brownies, cookies, chocolates, caramels, stationery, books, bath + body, jewelry and more. “
Ships To: Free shipping to US (including Alaska/Hawaii)
June 2019 Review
Sleek Treat
Check out our reviews to learn more.
The Cost: $34.99 per month, less with longer subscription length
Coupon: Use code FOUNDER5 for $5 off each month while subscribed!
What’s inside: Sleek Treat is a monthly subscription of (typically 5-8) confections including specially curated chocolate bars, cookies and candies made with natural sugar substitutes. Try our sweet No Added Sugar snacking alternative. Our curation focuses on Natural, Gluten-Free and healthier junk-free alternatives. When you sign up for Sleek Treat, every month you will receive a box of low carb hand-curated confections that we scoured the world for. They even taste-test products to make sure you love your box!”
Ships To: Free to US (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)
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Blue Apron
The Cost: $47.95 – $120.00 (Depends on the number of meals subscribed to)
Coupon: New Customers save $60 over your first 3 Boxes, using this link
What’s inside: “Blue Apron is a fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service that helps chefs of all levels cook incredible meals at home. We take care of the menu planning and shopping (providing you with fresh, locally sourced ingredients in pre-measured quantities), so all you have to do is cook and enjoy. We offer 4 plans designed to suit your specific culinary needs. Plus, you can choose to skip your orders up to 5 weeks in advance or cancel at any time.”
Ships To: States in the Continental U.S. (See website for details)
Good To Know: Blue Apron provides a wide variety of options for dietary needs. Whether you’re a Vegetarian, Pecesetarians, or don’t eat red meat, Blue Apron has you covered. They also offer two or four people portion sizes.
October 2019 Review
Bokksu Box
The Cost: $39.99/month, less with longer subscription
Coupon: Get Bonus Winter Kit Kats with code KITKATHOLIDAY!
What’s inside: “From Hokkaido milk cookies to Kyoto hand-ground matcha, Bokksu gives you the experience of tasting authentic Japanese snacks, candies, and teas delivered to your door directly from Japan. Each box comes with 20-25 Japanese snacks, candies, and a tea pairing curated around a fun cultural theme and a 24-Page Culture Guide Magazine that details each product’s origin, flavors, and even common allergens”
Ships To: Worldwide – Free Shipping
August 2019 Review
Urthbox
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The Cost: $14.99-$25.99/month
Coupon: Use our link and use code URTHBOX10 for $10 off + Free Box
What’s inside: “UrthBox is specifically designed to deliver primarily ready-to-eat snacks with a few extras every month including beverages, personal care products, and tasty new treats. Focusing on Non-GMO, Organic and All Natural, every month we’ll surprise you with Full-Size products from trustworthy brands perfect for your home, personal life or the office. All of the items in UrthBox are 100% GMO-free either by way of third party certification and/or have an ingredient makeup that is 100% free of GMOs.”
Ships To: US & Canada – Free Shipping for US, additional charge for Canada
Good To Know: Box comes in option to select from Classic, Gluten-Free, Vegan or Diet box!
October 2019 Review
LOLJerky
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The Cost: Starts at $9.95 (one bag of jerky) up to $39.95 (6 bags of jerky)
Coupon: Use our link to get free shipping + 10% off
What’s inside: “We, like you, love eating jerky! However, it can be hard to find high-quality jerky. Jerky you find at retail stores comes from factory farms from all over the world. Cattle are fed chemically enhanced corn and live in piles of dirt and injected with all different kinds of hormones and antibiotics. I’m sorry but that’s just not the right way to raise an animal and we choose not to put that in our body. We are really into fitness, like eating clean (Paleo) and we like traveling. The one issue we always ran up against is what to eat on the road. We would pack up some almonds and have to settle with whatever the local grocery store had for jerky (which wasn’t very good). This is why we created LOLJerky, to solve this very problem.
Ships To: US
November 2019 Review
Munchie Case
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The Cost: $25.99/Month, less with longer subscription
Coupon: Use Code MUNCHIES20 for 20% off your first Munchie Case subscription.
What’s inside: “Munchie Case was created to provide the best assortment of snacks and candies to cure your case of the munchies. Each monthly case is tested and handpicked by our team of snacksperts to provide you a value packed line up of sweet, salty and savory snacks. We also partner with some the best companies to bring you the newest and limited-edition flavors before anyone else, you won’t find any bunk snacks in our box!”
Ships To: US – Free Shipping
May 2019 Review
Tea Pray Love
The Cost: Ranges from $17.95-$39.95/box.
What’s inside: “Our bi-monthly wellness box is curated with three components in mind – TEA, PRAY, and LOVE. The LOVE component is fulfilled with full-size products for your skin because we do not want to skimp on the care of your body. The TEA is then met by satiating loose leaf tea to rejuvenate your body and soul. Last, but not least, the PRAY component is completed with a self-care book or journal to revive the mind and soul.
We provide THREE types of boxes based on how much wellness you desire.”
Ships To: Worldwide, Free shipping to US
August 2019 Review
Camano Island Coffee
The Cost: $34.99-59.99 per shipment – not a monthly subscription, you pay when you choose a shipment of coffee
What’s inside: “Camano Island Coffee is a coffee subscription company and was founded in 2000 by Jeff Ericson with a vision to generationally change the lives of farmers in the developing world. One thing really sets it apart is that they Roasted and Shipped in 48 Hours. This is the freshest coffee money can buy. They only roast when you have an order scheduled.”
Ships To: US – Free Shipping
Good To Know: Also available to purchase as a K-Cup Subscription!
March 2019 Review
Fine Chocolate Club
The Cost: $59.99/month
Coupon: FREE Trial (just pay for shipping) using code: CHOCO
What’s inside: “Our project is about selecting a group of small farmers, measuring their current production, providing them with the resources to improve their harvest and allowing them to sell their Cacao in the form of chocolate through a partnership that we have established with Small Batch Chocolate Makers to manufacture our chocolate and with your support to create a market for these farmers. The more people we gather, the more farmers we will empower to sell finished goods, instead of selling only their beans.
We make it simple to enjoy fine chocolate each month. You will receive 5 chocolate bars every month from the finest chocolate makers across the globe, including Dick Taylor, LetterPress, Amano, and many others. ”
Ships To: US – Free Shipping
March 2019 Review
Revel Wine Club
The Cost: $52/month, for 4 bottles of wine. See website for all available options
Coupon: Use code TRYREVEL20 for $20 off your first month OR use code CYBER50 for 50% between 11/29/19-12/02/19 for 50% off.
What’s inside: “Revel is a personalized wine experience tailored to your taste, budget, and lifestyle. We have a team of award-winning winemakers located around the world; we cut out the middle man, allowing us to provide the best wine at great value. You choose the type and quantity of wine you want and how often you want it delivered (every one, two or three months). We deliver fabulous wines, when you want them, right to your doorstep.”
Ships To: Standard shipping within the contiguous United States is included for orders containing 12 or more bottles, and there is a flat rate of $10 for orders containing less than 12 bottles. If you need your wine right away, you can choose expedited shipping; rates vary based on the number of bottles and your location. Alaska and Hawaii shipping rates are calculated based on the number of bottles you’re shipping and your shipping method.
Good To Know: This box cannot be delivered to Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, or Wyoming. You must also be 21+ to subscribe!
August 2019 Review
Edible Opus
The Cost: $18/Month, less with longer subscription
What’s inside: “Marshmallow of the Month Club – by Edible Opus
What makes our marshmallows so special? We use all-natural ingredients and colors to infuse flavor and brighten each batch of marshmallows. Instead of a pork or bovine gelatin we use fish-based gelatin for all to enjoy. Our marshmallows are also egg-free and corn syrup free. Guilt-free confections perfect for an hour of me time. Treat yourself!
Each month anticipate receiving a dozen bite-sized marshmallows
Depending on the marshmallow flavor of the month each box will contain a paired tea, coffee, or cocoa.
Cookies! Homemade graham crackers and a chocolate surprise. Dunk, indulge or make indoor smores
Handmade packaging perfect for regifting! Our gift bags are logo free pass them on to a friend.”
Ships To: US & International – shipping varies
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Candy Club
The Cost: $29.99 – $39.99/month
What’s inside: “We are candy lovers who find, curate, and deliver the world’s best candies to your door. We partner with small artisans and famed candy producers so that our members can enjoy an amazing variety of exceptional candies every month.”
Coupon: Use our link for $12 off your first month
Ships To: Within the contiguous United States. (Candy Club does not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the other U.S. territories, nor any international locations).
Good To Know: We donate 2% of the proceeds of every box we sell to help The Birthday Party Project host monthly birthday parties for children at homeless and transitional living facilities across the country.
July 2019 Review
Bright Cellars Club
The Cost: $80 month/($20 per wine)
Coupon: Use our link to save $50 off your first shipment!
What’s inside: “Bright Cellars is the monthly wine club that matches you with wine that you’ll love. Take your taste palate quiz to see your personalized matches and then receive four new wines each month that match your taste. Skip or cancel anytime.”
Ships To: US Only
Good To Know: Must be 21+ to subscribe
November 2019 Review
Wicked Good Cupcakes: Treat of the Month Club
The Cost: $59.85 – $167.85/month depending on the subscription level
Coupon: use code HOLIDAYSAVE to save up to 20%
What’s inside: “As seen on ABC’s Shark Tank! Introducing our Wicked Good Treat of the Month Club! Just imagine being able to send a delicious selection of our Wicked Good cupcakes and pies every month.
Welcome each month with the sweet taste of everything Wicked Good Cupcakes bakes, from seasonal offerings to our very best sellers. Enrolling is easy as pie. (Sorry!) Let us take the worry out of gift-giving with a gift that’s sure to please everyone.”
Ships To: US Only, Shipping varies depending on the location
