Blue Apron Review: 3 CNET Editors Test the Popular Meal Kit Service

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 9.0 / 10 SCORE Blue Apron Buy at Blue Apro Pros Good balance of comfort food and healthy recipes Standard plan includes steak and seafood recipes Good valu if you order a large plan Eco-friendly packaging Cons Doesn't allow for much customization Expensive if you only order two meals per week Extra $10 for shipping No vegan options Meal kits aren't a one-size-fits-all service, and there are dozens of meal delivery options to pick from. That's why we enlisted a trio of CNET editors -- one meal kit expert, one wellness editor and one editor who is new to cooking -- to test and review Blue Apron and all the leading meal kits from three unique perspectives. Blue Apron was our former top pick for best meal kit in 2025, but we've put three critical eyes to the popular meal-by-mail operation to see how it stands up to a health-focused, plant-bas ... Read full article.