Jul 1, 2023 8:00 AM

The Best Snack Subscription Boxes to Satisfy Every Craving

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I love snacks. I'm a grazer—someone who likes to eat small amounts of things throughout the day, so I usually have a hodgepodge of various foods scattered throughout my home. I'm not picky. I'll try sweet, savory, salty, or spicy. But I do get bored quickly. Aside from a few old standbys, I'm always on the hunt for new things to try.

Enter snack box subscriptions: For a recurring fee, you can get a package of goodies delivered to your door every month. But which snack boxes are worth your money? Which one gets you the most bang for your buck? Which will best fulfill your hankering for something tasty? I, and my tastebuds, did the research for you. Here are my favorites (and ones to avoid).

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Best Overall
Universal Yums Snack Box
Stuck on which box to get? Make it this one. Universal Yums has small, medium, and large boxes, with snacks arriving from a different country each month. My first box was filled with goodies from France, and it came with a booklet packed with information on the snacks, games, trivia, and more. It's a really good option for snackers with kids, though if you're kidless it's still nice to read through the booklet while you're munching. My France-themed box came with these strawberry candies that changed my life (and thankfully, you can order them or any other snacks à la carte). The prices are palatable too—the smallest box costs $17 per month, or $15 per month if you purchase annually.
$16 at Universal Yums
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Best for Meat Eaters
Carnivore Club Snack Box
Carnivore Club snack boxes are all about the jerky. You might get classic options like beef jerky, but other possible additions include things like turkey jerky and venison sticks. Flavors run the gamut. My box had everything from serrano pepper to maple barbecue, but past boxes have included chipotle lime, sesame teriyaki, and so much more. This box has good value; despite the shipping fees, you'll still save cash in the long run if you're frequently buying $10 bags of jerky at the store. And you have options to choose from, like buying a box every other month or every three months instead of monthly. There's also a $40 Classic Box you can get, which includes four to six premium cured meats, from prosciutto to bacon, and more.
$35 at Carnivore Club

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Best for Custom Quantities
MunchPak Snack Box
MunchPak lets you choose how many items you get per month. You can opt for a minimum of five snacks, which is smaller than the smallest size most other services offer, but 10+ and 20+ snack sizes are available as well. That makes it a good option for solo snackers (you lucky ducks) or big families where a few snacks just won't be enough to feel satisfied.
This service also has a smartphone app that lets you see your snacking history, so if a few months down the road you find yourself craving “that one crunchy thing from that one snack box,” you'll be able to look back and see exactly what it was. MunchPak ships treats from various countries too. Ever wanted to try Wasabi Cheese Cheetos? This box can make it happen—but be warned, you will not be able to stop eating them.
$13 at MunchPak
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Best Japanese Box
TokyoTreat Snack Box
There are a lot of Japan-themed snack boxes, and for good reason. Japan has some of the quirkiest snacks out there. (Tomato-flavored chocolates, anyone?) I like TokyoTreat the most, as it covers the whole spectrum, offering sweet, spicy, and salty treats. The snacks are generous in size too. I was able to share the contents of my TokyoTreat box with five other people. But it's pricey, running you $38 per month if you don't subscribe annually. It also has longer shipping times than some of the other boxes on this list.
Each box comes with dagashi (which is similar to penny candy), a DIY candy kit, and several other snacks. Mine had a bag of sakura-flavored Kit-Kats, which were my favorite, but really, every snack inside was awesome. You can also “activate” your box by confirming delivery each month, which will earn things like discounts and giveaway entries.
$32 at TokyoTreat

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And If You Can’t Get Enough of Japanese Snacks
Bokksu Snack Box
Remember how I said there are a lot of Japan-themed snack boxes out there? Bokksu is another, but it takes a slightly different approach. Rather than focusing solely on Tokyo, candy, or ramen, Bokksu's monthly boxes revolve around various Japanese regions. You might get an Osaka-themed box, a cherry-blossom box, or a box full of cultural foods significant to a rural Japanese island. If you want boxes full of typical kawaii Japanese snacks, there are others on this list that might be a better fit. But if you're like me and you've already tried several Japanese snacks, Bokksu will expand your horizons.
The first Bokksu is themed around Japan's seasons. It's pretty incredible—offering tea, crackers, chips, mochi, hard candy, cakes, and a bunch of other delightful morsels. If you want spoilers, you can view the full list here. You can choose between Classic (20-25 snacks) or Tasting (10-14 snacks) size options.
$40 at Bokksu
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Best Cheap Snack Box
Munch Addict Snack Box
Munch Addict is our cheapest recommendation (though it's by a narrow margin.) The smallest size option gets you five snacks for $15 shipped. Prices get a bit cheaper if you subscribe for six months or a year rather than month-to-month. Like most other snack boxes, there's a rotating selection from many different countries, and a snack guide is included with every box. Unlike most other snack boxes, Munch Addict lets subscribers choose add-ons from a rotating variety. You can add things like seasonal Oreos, unique Lays potato chips, or other special snacks to your subscription every month. It's optional, though, and the service sends good snacks regardless of whether you add anything to a box.
$15 at Munch Addict

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Other Good Options
Snack Box Runners-Up
Umamicart (from $45) monthly boxes include 18 to 20 snacks each month, so it might be a good pick for folks who want to keep snacking throughout the month rather than just for a few days. Past boxes have included fare from both Japan and Korea. Umamicart is also a grocery service; each box includes a coupon for 25 percent off a purchase so you can re-up on your favorites.
SnackCrate (from $16) monthly boxes are themed around locations. It has a diverse variety at a fair price point, and there are multiple box sizes to choose from. The medium-size Denmark box I received had snacks that I'd never tried before. As a lover of all things licorice, I was thrilled with the salted black ropes that were included, but there were less aggressive snacks (like corn chips and chocolate) in the box as well.
Japan Candy Box (from $25), as the name suggests, is all about candy. Occasionally, you'll find one or two savory snacks in the box, but most of the contents are sweet. Among other things, my box had the weirdest mix of snacks, from fried-bread candy bar (the best) and fun yogurt-y marshmallows to a bag filled with dagashi. Each box contains 10 snacks. If you've got more of a sweet tooth than a savory one, this is a good fit.
ZenPop (from $36), conversely, offers ramen as well as sweets. I tried the ramen and sweets mixed box, and it was really enjoyable. In fact, it had some of the best instant ramen packs I've ever had in my life, and I consider myself somewhat of an instant ramen expert.
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Tread Lightly
Snack Boxes We Didn't Love
CareCrate (from $45) almost earned a spot in our “honorable mentions” category. Each box includes a variety of snacks, but if you're based in the United States, the assortment could be found at your local grocery store. My box included such items as Rice Krispies Treats, that ubiquitous orange-and-yellow chicken-flavored ramen, and microwave popcorn. This box would be awesome for the grocery store averse, but if you're trying to find new snacks, there are better options available.
Mantry ($75 bimonthly), a small-batch food subscription service, sent me its Spice Route box. Per my calculations, the box was valued at around $47, so a one-time purchase is likely overpriced. My box included cookies, chocolate, and jerky as well as hot sauce, salsa, and chickpea butter. The latter three options aren't what I would call a "snack"—one shouldn't need to shop to eat food in a snack box. All of the products were fine, but needlessly gendered language always leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
VeganCuts ($25) has a great assortment of products, but the definition of "snack" here is a little loose. My box had traditional snacks, but also items like pho broth and overnight oats. This would be a good discovery tool for vegans who are sick of Oreos and Sour Patch Kids, but I'm not going to whip up a plate of pasta at midnight for a snack.
KetoKrate ($40) included everything from low-carb cereal to protein bars. However, we don't endorse restrictive diets unless deemed medically necessary by a doctor, especially one whose long-term side effects are unknown. If you're diabetic or have another medical condition and are searching for high-protein snacks, KetoKrate may be worth looking into. Never start a new diet without talking to your doctor first.

Louryn Strampe is a product writer and reviewer at WIRED covering a little bit of everything. She especially loves discounts, video games … and discounted video games. She previously wrote for Future PLC and Rakuten. She currently resides in northern Illinois with two fluffy cats.

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