• HelloFresh

HelloFresh

Write a Review

Overview

HelloFresh has a rating of 1.3 stars from 796 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about HelloFresh most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and free meals problems. HelloFresh ranks 204th among Food Delivery sites.

  • Service
    438
  • Value
    433
  • Shipping
    411
  • Returns
    325
  • Quality
    397

This company does not typically respond to reviews

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 1.6%
Positive
1
Neutral
1
Negative
60
127
See all photos
How would you rate HelloFresh?
Top Positive Review

“Best meal plan I've tried!”

Mariann B.
1/12/22

Always great food! I like how they separate the food into individual paper bags which makes cooking and figuring out portions a breeze. I also like the big card they use for each meal. My 10 year old and 14 year old's both can make a dinner from start to finish without help (although I do stay in the kitchen while the stove/oven is on;-).

Top Critical Review

“Cheating & Fooling New Customer”

Mohammed Azam S.
5/13/24

Cheating & Fooling New Customer Last week I have seen their offer for new subscription for $21.96 for 4 meals in a week, but NO WHERE they have mentioned that the subscription will be doubled from 2nd week onwards. They have charged $45.46 for 2nd week. After checking with their call centre support, he said that they have added shipping, handling, packaging, etc? So why its not been cleared in their communication on 1st instance only, why kepy all hidden and cheating/fooling customers? Pathetic experience

Reviews (796)

Rating

Timeframe

Other

Reviews that mention popular keywords

customer service (300) gift card (33)
Thumbnail of user kela10
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
August 16th, 2022

Produce was not fresh, box was leaking and overall food quality was extremely poor. Cancelled subscription and kept being charged - called customer service twice and both times they were unhelpful/bordering on aggressive. Do not use this company, such a scam.

Tip for consumers:
Literally keep charging you after you cancel plan - don’t use this company, they are a scam.

Products used:
Threw away majority of items due to busted fake ice packs and poor quality of food.

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
Thumbnail of user delphinec12
Sydney S. – HelloFresh Rep

Thank you so much for bringing this quality issue you have experienced to our attention. This is not HelloFresh approved and is sub-par on the standard that we follow. We appreciate your feedback so we can make our service better and will pass along your comments to our quality control team. Our policy is to refund and or credit you for boxes that are not delivered fresh. Please call #646-846-3663 and we will do our best to make this up to you and get you back cooking with us soon. Thanks

Thumbnail of user loish26
1 review
12 helpful votes
  • Send Message
December 11th, 2017

We tried this to see if it fit in with our lifestyle, it does not. When I ordered the special deal for 29.00, I had no idea I was subscribing to the service. Today I will receive a new package of food I do not want. If this company wants to succeed they had best change enrollment to something that is easy to read and understand. They offered no recourse and did not offer to lower the price. Good riddance

Thumbnail of user stacyt
62 reviews
312 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 19th, 2015

Every day I try to cut down on the amount of work I do and spend more time with family. Hellofresh allows me to not shop, think about dinner and just cook. It is so much more enjoyable than having to struggle with dinner. You have to try it for at least a month to really get in the groove of this and realize how it changes your life.

Thumbnail of user herbl18
1 review
4 helpful votes
  • Send Message
September 16th, 2021

My wife was gifted a box from Hello Fresh (really should be called Fresh Hell), but it arrived with thawed meat and a leaking hole in the box. When my wife called to complain she was told that the company would send a new "free" box (for which we had to pay shipping costs), but only after we paid for two other boxes (at a discounted price). We were not customers before the soggy box arrived and do not plan to become customers after the delightful customer service experience.

Thumbnail of user tricial107
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
March 16th, 2023

Do not start an order with these people. You will be charged no matter what you do. Customer Service is a joke. Disconnected my call when I told them I never saw the meals I was getting because app stated meals not saved. Then a debit was submitted on my checking account. I didn't even receive a receipt! SCAMMERS!

Thumbnail of user elviral31
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
September 22nd, 2022

Do not order!

The quantity and quality of food they provide is ridiculous. One meal costs 10 USD, and the amount of food will not fill you. Take 10 USD and spend them in a grocery store. That will save you a lot. Upon arrival about 40 % of the produce was rotten. They did reimburse me. Check reviews, the average is 1 star.

Thumbnail of user alexh435
21 reviews
23 helpful votes
  • Send Message
July 23rd, 2020

Love the recipes and the easy to follow instructions and have always found the quality of the ingredients excellent. When delivery hasn't gone to plan, Hello Fresh always keep us informed or send us a recipe update if an ingredient was not available. Over all we enjoy this service and look forward to our weekly delivery.

Thumbnail of user elleb16
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
  • Send Message
August 23rd, 2018

The risotto and other dish (can't remember the name) were nauseating. I'm not that picky. I found the ingredients to be incompatible with one another and the result was an amateurish, terrible tasting mess. It was also a lot of work chopping and cleaning vegetables so not a time saver.

Thumbnail of user theresab690
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
February 14th, 2022

I have been with hello fresh for almost a year. After receiving 32 boxes of meals with recipes, I can provide feedback with my experience.At the beginning hello fresh was great. I liked not having to thing about what meals I would make for the week. Meals well balanced an no food waste. However, over the past three months I have to call at least twice a month due to mistakes, not receiving meals as they were not shipped, or wrong meals sent.

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
Thumbnail of user kelsiec7
1 review
7 helpful votes
  • Send Message
January 15th, 2021

Gave 2 stars because it allowed to work on my cooking skills but it came with allergens that I was told would not come with the boxes, the refuse to give me refunds for accidental charges, and it will not let me change my plan in order to use a gift card balance.

Tip for consumers:
don't use it if you don't want to be scammed

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
Thumbnail of user angelak225
1 review
9 helpful votes
  • Send Message
October 15th, 2019

While the food was adequate, I am very unhappy with Hello Fresh in general, it automatically put another order on my visa automatically, without even sending a confirmation email that I wanted another one. It was so expensive, and when I talked to a representative, it was entirely unhelpful and unable to do anything. It sounded like the person who was talking was scripted and didn't listen to my concerns at all. Definitely would never use Hello Fresh again.

Thumbnail of user candaceg136
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 5th, 2023
Verified purchase

As consumers, we should be able to review meals and confirm the order before we are charged! BEWARE. Don't follow the prompts to look at meals - you will be charged and food will be delivered even without confirming you want it! Every plate and hello fresh are one in the same - I got scammed by both just trying to find a meal plan that suites me!

Tip for consumers:
Don’t follow the prompts just to see their menus! You will be charged and food you didn’t even select will be delivered … there is no refund! This is awful for all consumers!

Products used:
None. I can’t eat what they offer b/c it’s not part of my diet. They charge you and send whatever they want w/o confirming the purchase!

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality
Thumbnail of user bric226
1 review
3 helpful votes
  • Send Message
February 27th, 2017

First time to use hello fresh wash this week. Still waiting for my package that never showed up and unlike every other American on Sunday, I didn't buy groceries and it's 8:30 at night and my family is hungry and mad. Hello fresh will NOT give my money back. They will only apply this to my next box... I don't want another box. I will just buy groceries that way my family can actually eat. Terrible service. First impressions last a lifetime and this looks terrible so I'm sorry to say I am done. I want my money... not a box credit for a box that will never show up. My package was picked up YESTERDAY at 2:00 pm from a location 40 minutes away. This is unacceptable and a total disappointment.

Thumbnail of user kated276
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
September 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

I was given a HelloFresh $130 gift card by a friend and thought it would be fun to try the service. I signed up and they gave me an automatic delivery of Fridays. I reached out to see if they could change the delivery date to Mondays and was told it was no issue. When I went to order food, I noticed that the gift card balance had disappeared. Two hours and three customer service reps later (one who consulted with a manager), and I was told the best they could do was give me either 75% off my box or 30% off for a couple months. I asked if they could simply put the gift card back on my account and was told no. What kind of crooked scam is that? I literally hadn't ordered anything at all from them yet, and they essentially stole $130 from me. So shady, I cancelled my account that hadn't even been used yet.

Service
Value
Thumbnail of user delphinec12
Sydney S. – HelloFresh Rep

We apologize for your disappointing experience with our Gift Cards. We appreciate your feedback so we can help make our service better. Please call #646-846-3663 and a Customer Care team member will be happy to help you.

Thumbnail of user keith.c
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
May 11th, 2023

I was a previous subscriber and wanted to look again at meals and subscription options. Like other reviewers, my account was reactivated without my intention or knowledge, and random meals were scheduled for delivery. I was not given an opportunity to choose which meals I wanted. This appears to be an intentional configuration of the site to trick potential customers into authorizing payment. I attempted to cancel online following the site instructions but the cancel button did not work (of course) even though I was within the stated deadline. I reached customer service by phone and the representative was pleasant, though she made several attempts to convince me to cancel my cancellation before agreeing to my request. I will definitely not use HelloFresh in the future because this experience makes me not trust their business practices.

Thumbnail of user elizabethb3261
1 review
6 helpful votes
  • Send Message
June 5th, 2023
Verified purchase

The menus offered are overloaded with salt, carbs, and fat. And the selection of vegetables is pretty awful. It's the same kale, zucchini, carrots, and green beans, and potatoes day after day after day. There is sour cream in practically everything because evidently they think it's the proper ingredient to make a sauce. I wanted mediterranean dishes. But what they call mediterranean and what your cardiologist calls mediterranean are not in the same ballpark. So no. I don't recommend it.

Service
Value
Shipping
Quality
Thumbnail of user tawanatubbs
1 review
1 helpful vote
  • Send Message
May 25th, 2023

My issue was I had to start a subscription complete with my payment method to even browse the meals and pricing plans. I have picky eaters so I wanted to see if it would even be worth I to use their services. Well, it's not. Signed up only to cancel within 5 minutes. ZERO STARS.

Products used:
None

Value
Thumbnail of user vabencic
1 review
4 helpful votes
  • Send Message
September 9th, 2023

First of all they sent the wrong order, the complete order was wrong. I asked what happened and they stated my customized order was to late. The entire order was missing all the recipes in the bag. They will NOT send you the recipes even if you ask for them. And spices were missing from one bag!
Don't waste your time with this company! No customer service skills at all. Please save yourself a hugh headache!

Thumbnail of user mimiy7
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
  • Send Message
March 1st, 2021

I used Hello Fresh for the first time a few weeks ago. I ordered 4 meals and delayed their shipment, which worked well. When my meals arrived in a huge box, several items were missing including the protein for one meal. I turned the box inside out looking for these items. I went to their website to report this issue, expecting to receive a partial credit to my CC or a shipment of the missing items. Instead I received a $15 credit toward a "future non-discounted purchase." That doesn't help me with these incomplete meals, and it won't help me in the future since I don't plan to order from them again.

Products used:
4 meals (pork tenderloin, turkey meatloaf, salsa verde enchiladas, pork & street corn tacos)

Service
Value
Shipping
Quality
Thumbnail of user jackied465
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
May 11th, 2023

I signed up with 16 meals free and free delivery, what an absolute fraud this site is. Don't believe a thing they say is true. They offer this but very very fine print they mention it's for 4 servings and a minimum of 3 meals which equals 12 meals. I was misled. I ordered 2 servings 3 meals and the offer does Not apply. I got a chicke cutlet the size of my small palm for 2 people...You're company is misleading and disgraceful to tell people they will be saving money with your misleading 'services ". The humility your personal customer service has nothing to disprove is horrible labor services for them. Be ashamed hello fresh and and anyone interested, DON'T order, trust this disappointed customer and happy dog.

Products used:
Food

Service
Value
Shipping
Thumbnail of user arceliad1
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
December 20th, 2022

Consumer be aware, I received a gift from a purchase of 21 meals plus other gifts.
I registered in HelloFresh nothing free, no gifts nothing
You have to pay with a small discount all the meals.
I didn't ask for this gift, I was willing to try until they kept on pushing for my credit card number and my info

Value
Thumbnail of user timc1127
1 review
7 helpful votes
  • Send Message
May 18th, 2022
Verified purchase

We decided to switch our home meal delivery service for a while and chose Hello Fresh. Went in and registered and activated my account only to find that the first delivery would take place without being able to skip it or modify the meals. I immediately cancelled our account but was informed one delivery was still outstanding. I contact Hello Fesh directly by phone and was told that they would stop the delivery and cancel the charges to my credit card. Today I have both a charge and a box of meals I didn't chose and can't use.
What a crappy company

Tip for consumers:
Careful when registering initially. I was locked into a delivery I wasn't ready for and wasn't allowed to review the meals that were sent.

Products used:
None

Thumbnail of user delphinec12
Sydney S. – HelloFresh Rep

We are sorry to hear that you were charged for a box you did not choose. Please call us #646-846-3663, or DM us on Facebook with your account email address so we can take a closer look your account and help make this up to you!

Thumbnail of user krystall136
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
August 12th, 2022

A friend got me my first box and I received that the next week. Then I used the coupon first box free and signed up. I paid $30 for that (added extras) and it never showed. Then 3 weeks later a hello fresh box shower up on my door step. Checked bank no money has come out as yet. I'm very confused. Plus my account says Ive never ordered a box.

Thumbnail of user delphinec12
Sydney S. – HelloFresh Rep

Hi Krystal- Please call us 3 646-846-3663 so we can help figure out your delivery issues. Thanks!

Thumbnail of user lisaa222
11 reviews
37 helpful votes
  • Send Message
March 11th, 2018

I had a less than perfect experience, but that being said I think that their customer service is great and they made it right. I love the idea of the subscription service and the recipes cards are great. This really gives you an opportunity to check out things you may not ordinarily eat, but have always wanted to try. A little too much packaging, but find a coupon and give it a try.

Thumbnail of user kirstens182
1 review
0 helpful votes
  • Send Message
March 26th, 2023

1. They immediately ask for your card information BEFORE seeing anything. 2. I cancelled the subscription b/c I didn't like the meals and didn't want to pay for them. 3. I STILL got charged for the meals. 4. Customer service hung up on me when I asked why I was still charged. (I called back obviously) 5. I canceled my subscription SECONDS after starting it bc it had already chosen my meals FOR ME… and "apparently"… I can't get money back bc policy is "once it's shipped out there is nothing they can do about the money"… okay but HOW was it "already shipped" if I cancelled SECONDS after subscribing. But then it still takes a whole week to get here? Makes no sense. I will never use hello fresh. Customer service is absolutely no help. The site is VERY confusing. You don't even get to see the meals before putting in your card information?!?! What kind of business is this. I DO NOT recommend

Products used:
Sero

Service
Value
Shipping
Returns
Quality

Sitejabber for Business

Gain trust and grow your business with customer reviews.

From the business

Delicious, pre-measured ingredients and simple, chef-made recipes that we deliver to your doorstep every week. Extra flexible for your busy lifestyle.

Company Representative

Thumbnail of user delphinec12
Sydney S.
Typically does not respond to reviews

How do I know I can trust these reviews about HelloFresh?

  • Sitejabber’s mission is to increase online transparency for buyers and businesses
  • Sitejabber has helped over 200M buyers make better purchasing decisions online
  • Suspicious reviews are flagged by our algorithms, moderators, and community members
Have a question about HelloFresh?