Thistle

Thistle is a plant-based food brand that offers gluten- and dairy-free meals which are nutritionally designed to keep you energized and focused. They prioritize sustainability and give back to local communities.

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Clean
Zero-waste
Asian Owned
Diverse Brand
Emerging Brand
Immigrant Founders
Influencer Approved
Creulty Free
Sustainable
Organic

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About Thistle

Thistle is a plant-based food brand founded in 2013 by a team of individuals with a passion for improving human health and reducing environmental footprints. Thistle's mission is to make nutritious, plant-based foods accessible and convenient for everyone. All of their food is gluten- and dairy-free, organic when possible, and nutritionally designed to help customers feel energized and focused throughout their day. Thistle takes a community approach and partners with local organizations to give back to the communities they work with. They also prioritize sustainable sourcing and take care to reduce their energy, water, and waste footprints across their supply chain. Thistle sources their fruits, vegetables, and nuts from local farms that provide the highest quality ingredients in a sustainable way and that treat their workers with respect.

Thistle Pros & Cons according to customers

Pros
  • The Thistle meal deliveries are helping customers maintain a healthy lifestyle with easy-to-warm-up meals that have delicious flavors and a variety of ingredients.
  • Thistle provides convenient grab-and-go snacks and lunches for busy customers.
  • The meals are fresh, healthy, and nutritionally balanced, with unique food combinations that work well together.
  • Thistle has a nutritionist on staff who can help customers set goals and maintain good health.
  • Customers appreciate the twice-weekly delivery and the option to return the delivery bags.
Cons
  • Delivery was almost two hours late and the Greek salad was missing all the vegetables except lettuce.
  • Out of three deliveries, all three had multiple missing items.
  • Failed deliveries and no attempted delivery with no messaging.

Thistle's Shipping Policy

Thistle offers shipping across the entire state of California where local delivery does not apply, and parts of NV, AZ, WA, OR, and ID. The brand's shipping policy only offers shipments on Mondays and/or Thursdays by 8pm, depending on delivery schedule options in the customer's area. There is no shipping fee for any of the plans offered by Thistle. For the Essentials Box, prices start at $84/box, while the Enhanced Box starts at $96/box. The Cold-Pressed Juice Box costs $60/box, and the Lite Bites Box is priced at $76/box. Unfortunately, Thistle cannot accommodate allergies, substitutions, or modifications of any kind for any of the plans offered. Customers will receive an email from the brand's shipping provider, Ontrac, with a tracking number that will allow them to locate their box while it's en route to them. Thistle hopes to expand to new states in the future.

Thistle's Return Policy

Thistle offers a return policy for dissatisfied customers. If a customer is unhappy with a meal or other product, they must contact Thistle at hello@thistle.co within seven (7) days of receiving the product. Depending on the circumstances, Thistle may replace the product at their expense, provide a full or partial refund of the purchase price, or provide credits for the product that will be automatically applied to future deliveries under the customer's meal subscription.
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Young Adults
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This brand offers products that are on the pricey side.
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This brand offers products that are on the pricey side.
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This brand offers products that are on the pricey side.
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This brand offers products that are on the pricey side.
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Health-conscious, eco-friendly, convenience-seekers

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Eco-conscious

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