Thistle Review
Best for: plant-forward eaters in covered metros
We track Thistle as part of our running review of 118 meal-delivery and meal-kit services. Here’s how it holds up on the things that actually matter — value, food quality, variety, and delivery — judged by the team that built and ran The Fresh Diet, a national meal-delivery company that shipped millions of meals.
What stands out
Plant-forward with returnable/reusable packaging program; juices and shots.
Pros & cons
What we like
- fresh plant-forward
- reusable packaging.
Watch-outs
- limited geography
- premium
- no national ship
Who it’s for
plant-forward eaters in covered metros.
At a glance
- Category
- Prepared Meal
- Service area
- West Coast + NYC, DC, Boston, Philly, Chicago, Atlanta, Raleigh (~dozen states)
- Fresh / frozen
- Fresh/chilled
- Diet options
- Plant-forward; all primary meals vegetarian/DF/GF; add protein for fee; juices & shots
- Price
- From ~$14 (meat $14.49–$18.77)
- Packaging
- Individual recyclable plastic containers; reusable-bag/cold-pack RETURN program.
- Status
- Active
Thistle FAQ
How much does Thistle cost?
Thistle is priced at From ~$14 (meat $14.49–$18.77).
Where does Thistle deliver?
Thistle serves West Coast + NYC, DC, Boston, Philly, Chicago, Atlanta, Raleigh (~dozen states).
Is Thistle fresh or frozen?
Thistle is Fresh/chilled.
What diets does Thistle support?
Thistle offers options for Plant-forward; all primary meals vegetarian/DF/GF; add protein for fee; juices & shots.