all good, including delivery options Some mismatch, however, between tray contents and information page provided. read more

We received 3 meals and they were excellent. The meals were a gift, but we were so impressed with the favor and preparation of each meal that we will order more on our own. We were able to pick exactly what we wanted for a 3 course meal that was upscale restaurant quality. read more

Excellent food and service highly recommended..very good quality delivered on time.. e

Great experience! Our order/food was delivered on time, ready to serve. The order was exactly what we expected and our clan truly enjoyed the meal. Easy transaction and a home run with delivery and quality! read more

This company backs their product and provides excellent customer care. The shrimp scampi was amazing and the chocolate brownies were delicious read more

What a great idea "instead of flowers" for friends and family after surgery, etc. The food was absolutely delicious, well packaged and served to our doorstep well over an hour from where it was prepared. When I placed our choices, I messed up the order costing double what the gift was (I chose the steak and lobster!). When I called to change it, the owner just cleared the extra charge and said enjoy. Now that is great service! Will definitely use them again and highly recommend this service to others! read more

Great food! Instructions were easy to follow! Quality meal. Delivered in a timely manner7.

Always delicious food. Personable and very helpful when I call. Highly recommend! I've used them 5 or 6 times and never disappointed. read more

We have enjoyed Instead of Flowers on several occasions. The food is 5-star and always delivered on time. The staff is pleasant and efficient. read more

I was gifted the meal after I had surgery. What a lovely surprise and so very welcome. I was able to choose my food from a premade list. It was fantastic as we don't eat pork or red meat. Lovely dessert choices too. I will keep this service in mind the next time I have a friend I would like to bless. read more

Really surprised to say the food quality was equal to college cafeteria food. I was excited to get this gift after reading the reviews, but we were instantly disappointed. I was double shocked after learning what the price must have been. Maybe all the low reviews are all from delivery orders? read more

I have used Instead of Flowers several times in the last few years. Every person I have sent it to has loved the food and experience of having gourmet food delivered to their door that is already cooked and is easy to heat up. read more

We have received and given Instead of Flowers several times over the past few years. The food is consistently very good and always on time! Thank you for providing delicious choices and ease of preparation. Nora read more

i received a meal as a gift. it was absolutely wonderful. All the food was outstanding and I would definitely consider ordering just for myself in the future. read more

This was a great gift. There was a slight hitch in receiving the gift email notification, but after contacting customer service, it was quickly addressed and the notice arrived shortly after. After making my order, it arrived a couple days later. I was thrilled to unpack and find that all you have to do is thaw and heat as my mobility was limited due to recent hip surgery. The food was delicious and the portion size was ample. There was enough for couple of dinners. I will consider trying it again. read more

My friend gifted me three meals from instead of flowers while I was recovering from surgery. I was so grateful for the thoughtfulness. The quality of the meals is 5 star and come with a great variety of options! I was impressed with the delivery and the packaging; everything was well presented, and well labeled. read more

We received a meal for 2 as a gift. It was so easy to order and was delivered packed in ice to keep it fresh. The food was delicious! The dinner for 2 fed us twice. The seasoning was gourmet. I would not hesitate to order this for someone as a gift. read more

I thought I'd been punked! Am I dreaming? Surely I'll wake up any moment!!!! Saturday Night Live couldn't have written a better skit. Instead of flowers says they deliver gourmet meals for 2 instead of flowers. Sounds great and who wouldn't make that trade. Their business is based on gift certificates and corporate incentives. I received mine disguised as a business thank you,thank you. I saw the delivery guy come up the walk with a big box. I didn't bother to retrieve it for an hour. When I did ,I realized what it was. Opening it,there were ice packs,however,the containers weren't secure and jostled around during shipping. Oh,the shipping. It cost as much as the overpriced food. The total for this " gourmet meal of meat lasagna, squash , Caesar salad,dinner rolls and cheesecake squares was almost $200. Now,I scoured the Yelp reviews looking for clues as to why so many loved instead of flowers. It looks like the common denominator is someone's been sick,in the hospital etc and appreciate a good meal prepared by someone for them at home This is the part where I stop,take a deep breath and say I get it. I prepared the meal adding a little of this and that to kick it up and enjoyed it. I can imagine preparing it for someone sick or just out of the hospital. So,if your in the Atlanta area,maybe. Father away...no. read more

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simply wow. we will be gifting meals from Instead of Flowers from now on. our first meal was shrimp scampi, spectacular. afraid thats our go to. read more

Purchased a meal for my mom's mother's day and neither she or my dad were pleased. Unfortunately, they both stated the meal was awful and asked me not to send them a repeat order. The did say the cobbler was the only item "half way decent". Sorry IOF - this was a no go for them. read more

The best service I've had in a long time! Went above and beyond to send a second meal to my friend when they thought it wouldn't arrive in time! She said it was delicious and we both won't hesitate to use Instead of Flowers again for friends in need. So nice to know you can count on them when you don't live by those you love! read more

Baked goods, soups, and breads were great. Meals were inconsistent, but largely disappointing. We ordered their charcuterie and they ended up shipping one from a different provider. read more

This is the best gift ever. The food is delicious, arrives as scheduled by your front door, and makes your day so wonderful. It is easy to heat and tastes like it just came out of the oven! I cannot give it enough stars! read more

I have used Instead of Flowers a number of times now over the last few years. They are very consistent. The food is delicious and most appreciated by my 97-year-old Mom. The delivery is accurate and on time. This is a wonderful company; their website is easy to navigate and I highly recommend. read more

We order meals for club members who have been sick or in the hospital as a get well love gesture It's always appreciated and well received ! read more

Our friends really appreciated receiving a delicious meal instead of flowers, after the passing of a family member.

Purchase casserole meals 2 separate times from Instead of Flowers for a family in the Northeast. They said the meals were delicious - even their young kids ate them! Service was excellent also. Easy to order on the website, regular updates during the shipping and delivery process and meals were delivered on time. Would definitely use again! read more

Instead of Flowers was sent to me as a gift from co-workers. The qualitiy of the food and size porportions were amazing. We were so impressed! I would definitly recommend giving this as a gift. read more

Delicious! We had the lasagna, which was so yummy! And there was lots of it...it will serve my husband and me again for two more meals. The rolls were delicious as well, and the chocolate chip cookies were HUGE and amazing! The delivery man came right when he said he'd arrive and was courteous and prompt. The meal was packaged very well, even had a thoughtful ribbon tied around the casserole dish. Very impressed with the whole operation! read more

We received a gift card and used it for Thanksgiving. Our delivery arrived on time and the food was cooked to perfection. Our kids enjoyed the pork tenderloin and especially loved the mashed potatoes and the dessert cookies. The meal arrived in a zip pouch bag with ice and instructions for heating. We would gift Instead of Flowers in the future as a unique alternative. Great experience! read more

After placing an order for $143 to be delivered the next day to a family whose loved one just passed away, I received my order confirmation. Since then, nothing else. No updates on if or when it was delivered. The family stated it was not delivered. Website does not appear to offer any way to check on status. Options for support are email or call them M-F. Email support says response in 24 hours. I'm at 36 hours or so and still waiting. I shouldn't have to call the family to see if they got the meal I sent. read more

I received one of their care packages, which made for a wonderful surprise! The dinner kits will arrive in an insulated reusable zippered bag. The menu items are individually wrapped - some tied with adorable little bows - and vibe with cooking instructions printed on the labels. Moving on to the best part, the enjoyment of a well seasoned meal in the comfort of your home and very little cleanup. What's not to enjoy about that? I will say that - for 2 ppl - people that Price Point will run you close to a hundred. But considering the convenience and the flavor of the dishes, I would definitely recommend, most especially, if you are gifting to someone who suffers from flora/fauna allergies. A little footnote: The team is extremely helpful with questions or concerns about items included in your order and swiftly respond to your needs. read more

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This meal was gifted to us after my motorcycle accident. The driver called and let me know his eta, which was wonderful, since I am temporarily in a wheelchair, and had my sister stay longer to bring the food inside. Packaging was so cute, LOVE the insulated bag that I will be able to re-use several times. Packaged so cute on the inside, with bubble wrap, ice packs and ribbons! LOVED that the cooking directions were on top of each item! Everything was so very tasty, we had beef bourguignon, and the gravy was very rich and tasty! The sauteed veggies of squash and zucchini was really good! It was a wonderful experience! I will definitely keep your service in mind! read more

We received this as a gift and it was the BEST experience and food! The delivery person was friendly and helpful, the presentation was very nice, and the food was delicious! We will order for ourselves and definitely send as a gift when needed! read more

Pork roast was excellent ! The macaroni and cheese was delicious as well. Cream of tomato soup was well seasoned. Not a fan of the peach cobbler. Overall the meal was excellent ! read more

Outstanding gift and business!!! I have sent shrimp and grits to my parents multiple times, the turkey dinner and the filet mignon to other family members, and, most recently, the lobster tails and steak. In every case, the recipients raved about the food. Also, the portions are VERY generous! read more

My husband and I had the Valentines Special this year as we used this meal for a birthday and Valentines special dinner. it was one of the BEST MEALS WE HAVE HAD IN YEARS! better than we have had in a restaurant! the fillet was fork tender and the lobster was better than the Lobster Grill! We have had more than 20 meals from Instead of Flowers over the years and they have never disappointed! I really wish they ran a restaurant! read more

Instead of Flowers - Food Delivery Services Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Our I.O.F. Thanksgiving meal was outstanding! The Turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans and apple + peach cobbler were just delicious! Especially the dressing! I wish I could make dressing that good. Thank you for a high quality great meal! We had 3 days of leftovers. read more

Food was delivered as promised- securely packaged and delicious - contact with staff was exceptional

I received this as a gift and thought it was very good. The chocolate chip cookies and broccoli cheese soup was especially good and I thought the amount of food was generous for 2 people. I liked the selection of vegetables offered. My only complaint is I also got this gift 2 years ago and I liked the entree selections better then. I noticed people complain about the price, but if I ordered comparable food from a restaurant through a delivery service,, the price is just as much because of all the add on fees. read more