We are loving this meal-kit delivery service for our busy family! We're good cooks, so for a long time I resisted getting a service like this because it felt like we "should" be able to do this on our own. And we can--but it's a lot more work than just following Isthmus Eats' recipes and using their kits with the measured-out ingredients. The recipes are so good and bring a lot of variety for our family, who are all bored of my regular go-to meals We get three meals per week, two servings each. That's exactly enough for me and my wife, and our two kids that we have every other week but who are always busy with work and school activities. Occasionally a meal will give us enough to feed a kid or have lunch the next day. We've also reduced our grocery budget by the amount we spend on Isthmus Eats, so it's no extra cost and lots of extra convenience. I love the customizable options on every meal; some of the vegetarian options are easy to add meat to, or vice versa. We tend to not use the garlic and ginger they send with the kit and use our own jarred garlic and ginger for ease of preparation but it's a nice option to have. The ultimate victory was when our extremely picky 14 year old vegetarian scarfed down the cauliflower rice stir fry and begged for more! read more

When I went looking for a meal plan delivery company, I chose to try Isthmus Eats because it was local and it partners as much as it can with local vendors/farms. While the number of choices per week is much less than the national brands, I think the quality more than makes up for it. Honestly, I don't want 50 choices per week anyway. That's just more stress. I want them to focus on good recipes with good ingredients. Most meals can be modified with additions or substitutions to be made more or less healthy, vegetarian, etc... and you can skip weeks as you need to. They also have a market place on their site where you can order various food items, kitchen tools and cookie dough. I like to cook but sometimes struggle when deciding what to make, which leads to ordering pizza. This service has really helped me by giving me options and then letting me cook and even put my own touches on the meals. They're also starting to do more heat and eat meals for when you're really expecting a busy week. (The Mississippi pot roast was delicious.) Highly recommend! I've been with them over a year now, I think, and I don't plan on quitting soon. read more

I love this company. I have tried Blue Apron, Hello Fresh and Plated home delivery meals. They were all fairly similarly priced and all delivered pretty tasty meals that were easy to prepare but the waste is intolerable. The food, boxes, ice packs and bags are all shipped from afar (which doesn't do the produce any favors either). Isthmus Eats is not only local but, when able, they source locally as well. The recipes are easy to prepare with the accompanying "8 by 10 color glossy photographs with circles and arrows" (actually, they're 8- 1/2 x 11 full color instructions). They'll pick up the fabric delivery bag and ice pack the next time if you leave it for them. Customer service has been great: a real person picks up the phone and answers your question. Menu choices, while not as numerous per week as other services, have been more than adequate for us. Additionally, we find that the 4 person bag feeds 5 or 6 depending on how many adolescent boys are in the mix. If you live in their delivery area, I highly recommend giving Isthmus Eats a go. read more

We've tried all the major meal kit options in the past two years, and are thrilled to finally find Isthmus Eats - a local treasure!!!! The customer service is excellent - these folks are personable, efficient and courteous. The food is DELICIOUS, with the added bonus of being locally sourced! Menus are varied, portions are generous, recipes are easy to follow, and the results look just like the photo! And the garlic comes already peeled! We also enjoy the recipe binder - an excellent place to keep things organized, and the personalization on the cover is a fun, homey touch. One of the main reasons we decided to try Isthmus Eats is the packaging (or lack of it!) Using a reusable bag and ice block, paper bags for each meal, and less overall plastic than the other big companies, makes so much sense, and is kinder to customers and our big sweet planet. Thanks to Isthmus Eats, we're saying goodbye to Hello Fresh, and a happy hello to fresh and fantastic, just down the road. read more

I really CANNOT rave nearly enough about Isthmus Eats!! Not only did they allow my husband and I to continue to make home cooked meals without the mental load of planning and shopping for our meals after our son was born, but they continue to provide a wide variety of meals, with allergies accommodated (I am Gluten Free and my husband can't eat onions), that even my now 1 year son can enjoy!! We're coming up on 1 year with Isthmus Eats, and we've considered adding a third meal to our weekly selections just because they really are SO convenient and delicious! Need more incentive to try them? They have a real person deliver to the local Madison and surrounding areas (we now live in Oregon), and the reusable bag and ice pack are picked up each week when they deliver the new meals. And EVERYTHING is local!! Really, they can't be beat and you will not regret giving them a try! read more

It is great to support local recipe developers and food suppliers. I have never tried any of the big food kit providers. I prefer local for many reasons, one being that the perishables are always at peak freshness. Every week they offer 6 recipes with alternatives sometimes for proteins. Each meal is generous for two. They do tend to expect a high level of knife skills and to be honest, I ignore instructions to cut into matchsticks or slice a chicken breast flatwise. I cut chicken into tenders and slice vegetables. I have never been disappointed in the quality of the produce or meats, although once the lettuce for my lettuce wraps was the kind that tears when you try to separate leaves (but the filling was soooo yummy!). Pro tip: if they offer rice or cauliflower for a side, go with the cauliflower for added vegetables and add your own rice to soak up the sauce! read more

Convenient, flexible, and the right price! We wanted to change up our stale meal routine with some new recipes and Isthmus Eats offered us the plans to do just that! We've been able to change up how many portions, and vegetarian vs meat preferences easily, and if life gets busy we can add more meals and know that we'll easily find recipes we want to try. We also like that they support the local farms and economy. In addition they have a market that you can select products from that they include with your meal deliveries. Great way to get fresh, quality products like cookies, cheese, and tofu without having to leave home! Give it a try if you are on the fence. I never would have known how much my kids like homemade fried cod if we'd have stuck to our usual recipes :) read more

i really enjoy meal kit services and was so happy to learn about Isthmus Eats. Not only are you supporting a business in your community, Isthmus Eats does an amazing job supporting other businesses by purchasing ingredients from local farms, bakeries, and specialty stores. Besides the recipes being delicious, IE sets the gold standard using minimal packaging. I felt so guilty with the amount of plastic used by national meal kit companies. Isthmus Eats has extraordinary customer service too. Like the time I asked Sunday night if I could cancel my Monday delivery due to unforeseen circumstances. Immediate response "No problem". Keep up the great work Isthmus Eats! read more

The food is great, but what I'm really blown away by is the customer support. I could never order from a big national brand because they don't have any system for accommodating allergies... Isthmus Eats, on the other hand, will not only remove allergens from your kit before packing it, but will replace those ingredients with substitutes free of charge. Every single time I reach out to the Isthmus Eats team (for allergy questions or otherwise), they consistently surpass my expectations and go above and beyond to show how much they care about every customer. Also, I credit their recipes with teaching me how to cook in general - as well as how to enjoy cooking :) read more

My partner and I love the convenience of do-it-yourself meal kit delivery services. Using Isthmus Eats is convenient and ALSO feels good to support and participate in local eats, foods, restaurants, and recommendations. Additionally, we're very happy to not have a bunch of cardboard and plastic to toss out each week with other meal kit delivery options. The ingredients are fresh and comes in very organized packaging. We especially like the customized binder that we can keep our recipes in! There's nothing better than having convenient, local, and fresh meals picked-out and delivered to your door. I can't wait to make more with Isthmus Eats! read more

Can't recommend this service highly enough. I've wanted to try a meal kit service for a while, but felt uneasy about the national brands - having a local option is so great. They provide a great variety of meals and lots of vegetarian options, they source locally, their recipes are beautifully presented and easy to follow. And they have a handy store you can select add-ons from if you want some extra supplies (or yummy cookie dough!) They are also very kind and responsive - I had to make a last minute change once and they were so accommodating. I've been using Isthmus Eats for over a year and look forward to many tasty meals to come! read more

I've been getting meals delivered from Isthmus Eats for over 6 months now. I have yet to repeat a meal. All the ingredients are local, fresh, and easy to prepare! I buy the package that gives me two meals that are to feed two people each meal. ($45 a week) I ALWAYS have leftovers! The variety you can choose each week is excellent. You can choose vegetarian dishes, meats, fish, one pot, etc. My boyfriend is a picky eater, and he's loved everything I've ordered. Well, he didn't eat the salmon, but that meant more for me!! I'm constantly impressed with the recipes and have recommended this meal delivery service to many friends. read more

From day one the customer service has been above and beyond expectations. They provide flexibility and menu options to meet most anyone's needs or preferences. Being a longtime vegetarian/vegan I've found it can be quite challenging to find companies willing to make necessary alterations to meals to suit my dietary needs. Isthmus Eats not only provides alternative options but makes the adde effort of choosing replacements that fit well with that particular recipe! I highly recommend to friends and family. Bonus: they focus on supporting local businesses and recycling/waste reduction by having reusable tote bags for delivery. read more

In our uploaded photos: Four Pepper Spicy Nachos (vegetarian) from Isthmus Eats My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed the food and the customer service we have received at I.E. since we joined. Jon, the owner, has responded to any questions we've had immediately and thoroughly. And the vegetarian food? Easy to prepare and delicious! Additionally, we find the meals much easier and faster to prepare than what we had experienced with vegetarian meals from Hello Fresh (members for over 1 year), Blue Apron, Martha Stewart and other meal plans we've tried in the past. Keep up the great work, Isthmus Eats! read more

We have been doing Isthmus eats for over a year now (I think?) and we love it! It saves us time, and energy thinking about what to cook 2 nights per week - and we did the math, it actually saves us money too! Also, I am a Registered Dietitian and I approve of these meals from a quality and quantity standpoint. They are well balanced, very nutritious and they teach you a ton of cooking skills that can help you with making your own meals as well! Highly recommend to anyone in the area who also wants to support a local company AND other local businesses in which they get a lot of their food from! read more

Istmus Eats allows me to cook fresh ingredients without the hassle of having to decide on the menu ( I always do get to pick from a few choices.) or having to go shopping. I also don't have to deal with, for example, an open bottle of left over cooking wine when I only needed a half cup for the recipe. I get to try all kinds of tasty dishes that I would never think of making on my own. Isthmus Eats sources many of the ingredients locally and their delivery bags are reused. Finally, I'm building a collection of tried recipes I can go back to at any time. I'm very pleased with this service. read more

We've been working with Isthmus Eats for a couple of years now & can't say enough good things about it! Weekly deliveries of healthy meal kits with farm-to-table ingredients has been life-changing for our busy family of 5. We have recently started incorporating more plant-based options into our diet and my husband has a gluten allergy. Jon, the owner, is a pleasure to work with & is so accommodating with these dietary restrictions. We feel great about supporting local farmers & small businesses like Isthmus Eats and are so grateful to have this phenomenal resource in Madison! :) read more

I've been with Isthmus Eats for a few years now. I really appreciate the local ingredients. I can cook, but getting recipes like this allows me to expand my tastes, and it really helps me to decide what's for dinner. Several of their recipes have made it into my personal dishes/rotation. Pictured, Honey Mustard Chicken. Simple, but a complete meal after a long day's work. I sliced the fingerling potatoes and put them in the air fryer instead of the oven. I like that most recipes can be made by directions, or, sometimes, you can do your own thing with the ingredients. read more

I have been using Isthmus Eats for almost a year and couldn't be more pleased. The instructions are easy to follow even for a novice cook like me. I love how healthy the meals are with lots of veggies and the fact that most ingredients are locally sourced. A big plus is the meal kits being personally delivered with reusable insulated bags and ice packs. I've tried many other services in the past and the amount of packaging to be recycled or tossed is so wasteful and time consuming. The meals are delicious and there is lots of variety with infrequent repeats. read more