Laperruque appreciated that while the breakfasts were often sweet, they “were not sweet sweets—they were super balanced.” Some favorites were a pumpkin pie parfait with maple-cinnamon granola and a coconut praline granola with cacao mylk.

Sakara’s salads were a highlight according to Laperruque: “They’re generously portioned, so you have enough fuel to power you through the afternoon. And they’re thoughtfully designed with a range of textures and colors,” she writes. The dressings were so tasty, Laperruque ended up wishing she had a full bottle to stash in the fridge for future meals.

What we’d leave: Portions can lean a bit small depending on your appetite. Laperruque also notes that as someone who eats and bakes with wheat often, she “found the gluten-free baked goods—such as a “chocolate love muffin” or “power pita”—more hit or miss.”

The main drawback to Sakara is the price. “At $140–$465 per week (per person!), depending on your plan, it’s the priciest option on this list. But if you’re someone who prioritizes wellness and sees food as a source of nourishment and healing, you’ll like what you get,” says Laperruque.

How we tested vegan meal delivery services

To test vegan meal delivery services, we pulled together a list of top contenders based on our research and previous testing. We ordered at least a week’s worth of meals from each brand, taking notes on each service’s user interface and ordering process, as well as how easy it was to filter for vegan meals, and how many vegan options were available on a given week.

Then we got to cooking. We unboxed the deliveries in our own homes and cooked through each meal (or reheated it, if pre-made), paying attention to how straightforward the instructions were, the quality of the ingredients, and, of course, how the meals tasted.

Other vegan meal delivery services we tested

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Tested and reviewed by: Noah Kaufman, senior commerce editor