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Looking to spice up your snack drawer? Want to try different international foods? Coffees and teas from around the globe? There's a box for that! These 10 subscription boxes, voted as the best by our readers, are perfect for foodies.
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No. 10: Universal Yums
Travel the world with your taste buds with Universal Yums, the subscription box that delivers snacks from a different country each month. Each delivery contains a variety of sweet and salty snacks, a booklet packed with trivia and recipes, and plenty of new flavors to try.
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No. 9: TasteCrate
TasteCrate monthly boxes provide guilt-free, unique and hard-to-find snacks and sweets, allowing subscribers to “indulge without hassle or regret.” The crate contains a variety of 15 to 20 snacks, including bars, chips, crackers and sweets. Enjoy delightful and surprising treats, such as spicy toasted corn nuts, dried organic jackfruit, all-natural popcorn and plant-based, gluten-free chocolate chip walnut paleo cookies.
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No. 8: Kekao
Discover the world’s finest chocolate bars each month, with selections such as new startup craft chocolate bars, rich dark Peruvian, hazelnut milk, bananas foster, raspberry rose and many other exotic flavors. This subscription box is sure to please the most discriminating chocolate lovers everywhere.
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No. 7: Thrive Market
Subscribers can save on top organic brands and healthy picks, personalized for over 70 diets and lifestyles with a Thrive Market monthly box. Orders are built with over 6,000 wholesome products selected just for members. Choose from gluten-free, ketogenic, organic and vegan items, including baking products, condiments, grains, pasta, bread and snacks. Each box is shipped with fast, free carbon-neutral packaging, plus every membership supports a family in need.
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No. 6: Japan Crate
Experience the excitement and fun of Japan through a Japan Crate subscription. Japan Crates are packed with familiar favorites, refreshing flavors and snacks perfect for sharing. These monthly-themed boxes offer everything from melon Kit Kats and wasabi Doritos to Pepsi cream soda and much more. Each crate includes 18-20 full-size candies and snacks, a Japan-exclusive drink and a “manga-zine” with translations and fun facts.
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No. 5: KetoKrate
KetoKrate’s number one priority is to help subscribers with their keto diet success. Every month, a delivery of 10 or more full-size, on-the-go, keto-friendly snacks is delivered, and all snacks contain less than 5 grams of net carbs per serving. Most of the snacks in KetoKrate boxes come from smaller companies and cannot be found in local stores. More than $20 of coupon savings are included in each Krate, plus subscribers receive VIP access to the members-only KetoShop.
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No. 4: Carnivore Club
If you love meat, this is the subscription service for you. Choose from three options: the Classic Box offers four to six meats each month, offering salamis, bacon and more; the Snack Box delivers meat snacks which are perfect for those who want “meat-on-the-go;” and the Jerky Club pack contains two bags of premium jerky, with amazing flavors for great protein. Carnivore Club features premium cured meats delivered monthly to your door, with a different artisan each month.
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No. 3: The Rancho Gordo Bean Club
The immensely popular Rancho Gordo Bean Club sends out quarterly shipments featuring six bags of heirloom beans and a grain. Subscribers get to sample legumes with unique flavors and textures that might otherwise be difficult to find.
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No. 2: Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club
Shaker & Spoon is like a master mixology class right in your kitchen. Each box features three cocktail recipes crafted by professional mixologists, as well as everything you need for 12 cocktails (four from each recipe) besides the alcohol itself.
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No. 1: JerkyGent
The creators of the JerkyGent subscription boxes search the United States for the best-tasting artisan beef jerky. Once they have selected the finest craft products, the curators review the customer’s preferences for spiciness and flavors, then build and ship monthly packages. Subscribers can choose from three different boxes: JerkyGent Mini with two bags of jerky per month, JerkyGent Classic with four bags, or JerkyGent XL with eight bags. Each package is uniquely designed for the discerning beef jerky lover.
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The Experts
Erin Hamm
Erin Hamm is the founder of Subscription Box Mom... Read More
Erin Hamm is the founder of Subscription Box Mom where she reviews and shares her love of subscription boxes with others through a website and a YouTube channel with over 42k subscribers. Her site features a list of free subscription boxes to explore. In addition to her subscription box business, she co-owns an online clothing store, Obsessions Clothing Co. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband and two boys. You can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Erin Hamm
Erin Hamm is the founder of Subscription Box Mom where she reviews and shares her love of subscription boxes with others through a website and a YouTube channel with over 42k subscribers. Her site features a list of free subscription boxes to explore. In addition to her subscription box business, she co-owns an online clothing store, Obsessions Clothing Co. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband and two boys. You can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Mary Balandiat
Mary Balandiat is the Founder and Creative... Read More
Mary Balandiat is the Founder and Creative Director of Beauty Cooks Kisses (which began in November 2011 as Nuts 4 Stuff). This is where she reviews and also shares her love of subscription boxes with others, in addition to a wealth of beneficial posts on beauty, style, health, fitness, DIY, recipes, tips, saving money, inspiration, and more to help her readers live the best and happiest life possible. You can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.
Mary Balandiat
Mary Balandiat is the Founder and Creative Director of Beauty Cooks Kisses (which began in November 2011 as Nuts 4 Stuff). This is where she reviews and also shares her love of subscription boxes with others, in addition to a wealth of beneficial posts on beauty, style, health, fitness, DIY, recipes, tips, saving money, inspiration, and more to help her readers live the best and happiest life possible. You can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production... Read More
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
10Best Editors
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original,... Read More
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
10Best Editors
USA TODAY 10Best provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.