Thistle Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Evaluating 26 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally find the meals fresh and flavorful, appreciating the healthy plant-based options and convenient returnable packaging. People thoroughly enjoy the unique recipes and creative menus that make maintaining a balanced diet at home much easier. Some reviewers were not happy with missing items, spoiled food, and unreliable delivery schedules that disrupted their routines. A few other people also felt that portion sizes were too small or experienced frustrating issues when trying to manage subscriptions. Customers additionally noted occasional problems with tough textures or unwanted charges during account pauses.

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Quality

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Delivery service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Let me start by saying the food is amazing, I was very skeptical but I love it! Here is the big but, it’s a week long food program and the food expires on Thursday?! I’m trying to figure out how to or... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love that Thistle's food is actually all GOOD for you - real vegetables, real proteins, and tasty and not-too-sweet sauces (trying to avoid all the sneaky sugar!). Even the desserts feel like a bi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started Thistle meal delivery a few months ago. I am BLOWN AWAY by the food. The quality, variety, and flavor are truly amazing. I never thought a meal delivery service could be this good. I'm so gr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so glad I decided to go with this subscription. I have tried several others, but the quality, freshness, and taste of these meals is superb! Every time I have a meal I feel I am doing something g... See more


Company details

  1. Meal Delivery
  2. Fitness and nutrition
  3. Food producer
  4. Online Food Ordering Service

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At Thistle, we believe in marrying the power of nutrition with the allure of delicious food. Our plant based meals are designed by nutritionists and crafted by chefs. They are something you'll not just relish but genuinely crave. No more compromising between health and taste, because with us, you get the best of both worlds. Each dish is prepared with the freshest ingredients, ensuring not only taste but also the health factor is uncompromised. Our ready-to-eat meals are perfect for busy professionals, health enthusiasts, or anyone looking to enjoy a hearty and nutritious meal without the hassle of cooking. With an ever-changing, diverse menu that caters to various taste buds, you can customize your weekly menu based on your preferences, dietary restrictions, or health goals. And the best part? These scrumptious meals are delivered right to your doorstep, ensuring you always have a nutritious option at hand. Our meals are gluten and dairy free, and are designed for flexitarians, vegetarians, or vegans, that are looking to make eating delicious, healthy meals and easy choice. We also offer a flexible subscription model. Feel free to pause your orders anytime, making it convenient for when you're out of town or just want a break. Dive into a world where taste meets health with Thistle and enjoy plant-forward nutrition for a life-changing impact.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I continue to find the service a mixed…

I continue to find the service a mixed bag. I'm unable to modify any orders, add anything, remove anything, or have my preferences realized. There's also no possibility of having a combination of meat and vegan meals in the same order. And generally find that, while there's variety and different flavors in my meals, I generally don't enjoy them particularly, and they are only a means to an end. I am constantly on the brink of canceling it.

25 May 2023
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Reply from Thistle

Thank you so much for leaving us a review, Jason. We’re saddened to hear we do not offer local delivery in your area but are constantly working hard to expand our service areas! We appreciate your feedback and are more than happy to share this with the appropriate teams for careful review.  If you have any unaddressed concerns, please reach out to Thistle.co/contact. Thank you again for your honest feedback, it helps us improve!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loving Thistle!

The food is great, the delivery is great. I am eating healthy, and I am losing weight. There have been some snacks and breakfasts that I didn't like, but i just didn't order them again. The ordering process is very easy for me. My favorite is the salads and dinners. I also like trying new foods.

1 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious and healthy food for every…

Delicious and healthy food for every meal. I love the smoothies and desserts. The drinks are also great. A wide of choices for my daughter and I , she eats meat and I am vegetarian. I would prefer softer beans in the vegetarian dishes and shitake mushrooms instead of the ones they currently use. We have been subscribers for several months.

29 May 2023
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Reply from Thistle

Thank you so much for leaving us an awesome review, Vijaya! We are pleased to hear how much you are loving the meals at Thistle and are more than happy to pass along the feedback to our culinary teams for careful review. We look forward to serving you much more delicious plant' forward meals! Thanks again for your honest feedback :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THISTLE

I LOVE THISTLE. Wide variety of meals that are so healthy and make your body feel AMAZING. I love that everything is vegan, organic, fresh and healthy. I get so excited for my deliveries every single week and I will keep using Thistle forever <3

1 June 2023
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Reply from Thistle

Hi Brittany, 

We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying Thistle so far :) Thistle's goal is to make plant-forward eating easy, accessible and delicious. It warms our hearts to hear that this has been the case for you. Thank you again for such an awesome review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Food is good and healthy

Food is good and healthy. Deliveries are always on time. I really like the flexibility - I can customize my weekly delivery based on my needs. Although more expensive than cooking my own food, for a single person it is so convenient (and a time saver). The one thing that could be improved on is increased variety - I love spinach but different colored vegetables in the mix would be nice. I love Thistle!

1 June 2023
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Reply from Thistle

We truly appreciate your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying Thistle so far :) Thistle's goal is to make. healthy plant-forward eating easy, accessible, and delicious. It warms our hearts to hear that this has been the case for you. We’re more than happy to pass this feedback along to our culinary team for careful consideration. Thank you again for such a kind review, Christina :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Wonderful Healthy Eating Solution!

I've been really impressed with the meal offerings, ease of ordering, and timely delivery. The food has been very tasty and it is such a convenient way to eat healthy! Compared to what I would normally pay for breakfast and lunch, it is a bargain!

30 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous vegan meal delivery service!

I've been doing Thistle for over a year, and my entire family has been so happy with every dish. Everything is so fresh, delicious, and creatively different from mainstream vegan dishes. Also, what's really impressive is that every dish has a high fiber and iron content; Thistle helps me get the daily nutrients that I need.

1 June 2023
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Reply from Thistle

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a wonderful review, Gloria, and are thrilled to hear you and the family is loving our meals and service :) It's an honor to be a part of your healthy journey. Thank you again for your honest feedback! We look forward to serving you many more healthy and delicious Thistle meals!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good if you’re looking for convenience…

Thistle is fantastic if you want to have convenient, vegan options. My only real issue is that I find the breakfasts and most snacks to be kinda “meh,” but the dinners and salads are yummy! Can’t get it ALL the time because it’s kinda pricey, and I hate the packaging waste involved, but great when I’m busy and want healthy options.

1 June 2023
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Reply from Thistle

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Kelly. We are so happy knowing Thistle's services have been helpful during the busy work week though, we’re saddened to hear some of our snacks and breakfasts did not align with your taste preferences. I am happy to pass this feedback along to the appropriate teams for careful review and consideration.

As part of our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint, we’ve made switching to more sustainable packaging a major goal for our company. We want to ensure that these containers would meet our strict Quality Assurance (QA) standards prior to incorporating them into regular deliveries, and make sure there's a high return rate.

We are pursuing parallel paths — (1) shorter term, making our current containers more sustainable by ensuring they are comprised of 100% recycled material/no virgin plastic; we’ve been working with a few vendors and actually just sent out 100% PCR containers to customers as part of a larger scale test recently; and (2) we’re continuing to work with our partner Dispatch Goods on reusable containers: we are expecting to receive their new reusable containers very soon for internal testing, and are excited to see how these perform and scale testing pending those results.
In the meantime, please feel free to follow the link below to read more about Thistle’s commitment to making sustainable packaging a reality! Thanks again for your feedback and stay tuned for updates as we move towards more environmentally-friendly packaging! 

View our blog post about sustainability and packaging here (https://www.thistle.co/learn/thistle-thoughts/thistles-commitment-to-sustainability).

Please feel free to reach out to us at Thistle.co/contact with any other questions you may have. Thanks again for your honest review. It truly helps us improve!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

You need to watch the product

sometimes the boxes are not as full as they used to be I know you have not raised prices but I get a lot of kale or spinach you tend to add less juices now I always expect more choices with 4 day delivery I have to take a salad I do not like your salads. Not enough dressing for the size of it

1 June 2023
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Reply from Thistle

Thank you so much for taking the time in leaving us a review, Ronald. We are happy to pass this feedback along to the appropriate teams for careful consideration and review. If you have any unaddressed concerns, please reach out to Thistle.co/contact.Thank you again for your honest feedback, we genuinely appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall enjoying healthy meals

Overall enjoying healthy meals. I wish there were more options without grains.

24 May 2023
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Reply from Thistle

We truly appreciate your feedback, Susan. We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying Thistle so far :) Thistle's goal is to make plant-forward eating easy, accessible and delicious. It warms our hearts to hear that this has been the case for you.

We’re more than happy to pass this feedback along to our culinary team for careful consideration. We truly appreciate the time taken in giving us an honest review. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at Thistle.co/contact. Thanks again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Team Thistle Rocks👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Most importantly - healthy delicious food delivered to your home. Team Thistle provides adequate food selections each week while making sure your favorites are repeated periodically. The website is easy to navigate and customer support is extremely responsive.

There have been a few glitches with the delivery though: wrong or no deliveries. Plus, there’s no rewards program for members. With such a clever and talented team this should be an easy task.

Bottom line - Thistle is a great option for those of us who have busy lives but want nutritious delicious meals.

1 June 2023
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Reply from Thistle

We truly appreciate your feedback, Erick! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying Thistle so far :) Thistle's goal is to make plant-forward eating easy, accessible, and delicious. It warms our hearts to hear that this has been the case for you. 

We have passed along your feedback to the appropriate teams for careful review and consideration. Thanks again for taking the time to share! Your feedback helps us improve!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I wish the delivery time is earlier…

I wish the delivery time is earlier than after 9pm and less beans on the menu.

31 May 2023
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Reply from Thistle

Thanks for sharing your honest review, Madeline though, I am sorry to hear about the trouble with your current delivery window :(  We’re more than happy to pass this feedback along to our culinary team for careful consideration and review. We truly appreciate the time taken in giving us an honest review. If you have not already done so, please feel free to reach out to us at Thistle.co/contact for any unaddressed questions or concerns. 

We appreciate you taking the time to provide the Thistle team your feedback. It helps us improve!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick & delicious

The food is ready to eat, delicious and nutritious. I love that I have these meals ready to go and I look forward to eating them every time.

1 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth it!

Easy, nutritious, satisfying meals. I have been so impressed by the quality for the price. I thought it would feel too expensive but it's made my life so much easier.... Absolutely worth it.

28 May 2023
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Reply from Thistle

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and are thrilled to hear that we could ease the difficulty of food prep with our service :) It's an honor to be a part of your healthy journey. Thank you again for your honest feedback, Luke!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thistle makes my life easier

Thistle makes my life easier! My cooking is now at a very minimum, which is just what I want. The meals are tasty and healthy, better that I would do myself. And their customer service is excellent.

1 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Everything has tasted pretty fantastic, delivery is timely, food is fresh. I am really enjoying it and enjoying the free time I have now that I'm not stressing about feeding myself.

1 June 2023
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Reply from Thistle

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, Virginia! We are truly pleased to hear you are loving our meals and service :) It is quite the honor to help ease the stress of food prep during the work week by providing simple, healthy, and sustainable meals to your door.

We hope you enjoy all of that extra free time! Thanks again for the awesome feedback :)

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