Diet-to-Go Review 2025: How Does It Taste?

Overview

I’ll be honest – I wasn’t excited to review Diet-to-Go. After testing so many bland, uninspired “diet-friendly” meals from other services, I expected more of the same: tiny portions, boring flavors, and a general sense of disappointment. But I have to admit – I was completely wrong.

Diet-to-Go surprised me with fresh, satisfying meals that actually taste good. The menu leans toward classic comfort food. Dishes like Mediterranean Tapas, Mexican-Style Turkey Burritos, and Black Bean Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread stood out as genuinely enjoyable. 

My meals arrived frozen but should be stored in the fridge. This means they’re ready to heat and eat within minutes. If you live near a distribution center they may also arrive fresh. While some dishes work better in a toaster oven than a microwave, prep is effortless overall as you just need to heat and enjoy.

Diet-to-Go is structured in a way that makes sticking to a meal plan easy. You choose 1 of 5 plans, and meals are pre-selected but can be edited. Portions are controlled, calories are counted, and there’s no grocery shopping or intensive meal prep. I also found customer service to be surprisingly efficient.

If you’re skeptical about diet meal services, Diet-to-Go might just change your mind. It’s one of the easiest ways to eat well without extra effort. If you want a weight-loss meal plan that actually tastes good, this service is worth considering.

Diet-to-Go’s Menu: Weight Loss Made Simple (With Tasty Meals!)

Diet-to-Go has enough options for you to replace most or all of your weekly meals. You can choose to receive 3 meals per day, or 2 if you exclude breakfast. Furthermore, you can opt to receive food for 5 or 7 days a week.

Diet-to-Go has enough options for you to replace most or all of your weekly meals. You can choose to receive 3 meals per day, or 2 if you exclude breakfast. There are options to get food for 5 or 7 days a week.

The service's plans cater to individuals, not couples or families. So, you'll find it suitable if you live alone or are the only person in your household following a strict diet. The company prepares single-serving dishes you only need to heat and eat.

Meal Options: You Can Choose From 5 Weight Loss Plans

Diet-to-Go offers 5 distinct meal plans. These are designed for weight loss and specific dietary needs. Unlike some meal delivery services, you can’t mix and match across different plans.

The 5 plans are as follows:

• Balance – The broadest selection of low-calorie, nutritionally balanced meals

• Balance Diabetes – A low-glycemic menu tailored for people with diabetes

• Keto-Carb30 – A low-carb, Atkins-style menu

• Vegetarian – No meat, with protein from dairy, eggs, beans, and soy

• Mediterranean – Emphasis on whole foods and heart-healthy ingredients

Diet-to-Go offers around 75+ meals in total, though your selection is limited by your chosen plan. You can’t freely pick meals from a large pool, as with services like Factor. Instead, meals are pre-assigned each week, but you can swap individual dishes within your plan.

The menu is heavily American with classic comfort food options like Chicken Pot Pie and Grilled Cheese. There are some internationally inspired dishes, such as the Mexican-style Turkey Burrito or Moroccan Lentil Salad, but these tend to be adapted for a weight-loss focus and may not offer an authentic taste experience.

Diet-to-Go doesn’t offer extras like snacks, desserts, bulk protein, or add-ons. The focus is strictly on prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you prefer trying different meals and complementing them with extras, you should check out HelloFresh.

Overall, I was impressed with the taste of Diet-to-Go’s meals. Many dishes, like the Mediterranean Tapas, had fresh, well-balanced flavors, and I appreciated the focus on simple, satisfying meals. The portions are carefully controlled to support weight loss. While most meals were enjoyable, some felt a little plain when compared to more indulgent meal services.

If you’re looking for a functional, no-fuss meal plan that removes the guesswork from dieting, this structure might work well for you. However, if you enjoy customizing meals, exploring new flavors, or supplementing with extras, you might find the menu a bit limiting.

Customization: Limited Flexibility & Allergy Accommodations 

Diet-to-Go offers some customization within its set meal plans. Overall flexibility is quite limited due to the prepared meals. Within your plan, you can swap out individual meals from a list of pre-approved alternatives. However, swaps must be made meal by meal. For example, if you want to replace a lunch, you can only choose from other lunch options. This can feel restrictive compared to services that let you fully customize your weekly menu.

Diet-to-Go doesn’t offer ingredient-level exclusions or customization for allergens. You won’t find any filters or special menus dedicated to allergens. While allergens are listed on meal labels and online menus, the company states that ingredient lists are “not complete for allergens.” This lack of transparency may be a concern for those with serious food sensitivities. If you have a severe allergy, it’s best to contact customer service before ordering or consider a service with stricter allergen controls.

Diet-to-Go does cater to specific dietary needs with its structured meal plans. Those following a low-carb, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, or Mediterranean-style diet will find plans designed to fit their needs. However, if you require a fully plant-based (vegan) menu or need to exclude specific proteins like chicken or beef, I recommend checking out BistroMD instead.

Diet-to-Go’s Menu at a Glance 

My Unboxing Experience With Diet-to-Go: Neat, but Not the Most Eco-Friendly

My first impression of the Diet-to-Go box was that it was exceptionally clean. The packaging was secure and well-organized. The entire box was wrapped in an extra layer of plastic, which seemed unnecessary but ensured everything inside was secure and protected.

Upon opening, I found my 10 meals neatly arranged, each individually packaged in microwave-safe trays. The meals were clearly labeled with nutritional information, ingredients, and heating instructions, making it easy to identify each dish. Unlike some services, there was minimal branding on the packaging. It was just a straightforward, no-frills presentation focused on function rather than aesthetics.

Diet-to-Go’s meals are shipped frozen but should be stored in the fridge. The insulation was impressive. Despite being outside for only a short time, the food was still partially frozen when I unpacked it. This reassured me that the meals had been kept at a safe temperature throughout delivery.

The meals come with clear storage instructions, and it’s obvious they should go straight into the fridge rather than the freezer. There are no best-before dates on the individual meals, but the service recommends eating everything within 7 days. From my experience, this timeline seems accurate. My last meal, eaten 8 days after delivery, was still perfectly fresh.

While Diet-to-Go does a great job with organization and insulation, the packaging isn’t the most eco-friendly. The box contained a mix of dry ice and ice packs, ensuring meals stayed cold during transit. However, the ice packs weren’t the drain-safe, recyclable type, and the plastic linings and wrap weren’t easily reusable or biodegradable. The cardboard box and meal trays were recyclable, but compared to some competitors with more sustainable packaging, there’s room for improvement.

Cooking & Eating With Diet-to-Go: Simple Prep & Surprisingly Tasty Meals

Meals arrive ready-cooked, so you won't have to spend much time in the kitchen. All you'll have to do is heat the dishes in the microwave for 2 or 3 minutes, or longer if you’re reheating from frozen. Diet-to-Go meals have a homemade feel, with hand-assembled components like plastic-wrapped sandwiches, suggesting a less processed approach than mass-produced options like Nutrisystem.

Author’s Tip: Some meals come with sides, fruit, or snacks that don’t need to be heated – like mandarin slices, yogurt, or brownies. Before microwaving, check the meal label and remove anything meant to be eaten cold. This keeps textures and flavors just right, so you’re not stuck with warm fruit or melted desserts!

I appreciated the convenience of quickly heating and eating food since I don't like spending money on takeout or time cooking. And that's 1 of the greatest benefits of Diet-to-Go. When you're hungry, simply warm up the meal fast instead of grabbing a snack.

One of the biggest advantages of Diet-to-Go is its convenience. Each meal comes fully prepared and can be heated in the microwave in 2 to 3 minutes. Some meals also recommend using a toaster oven for a crispier texture, but a microwave is the default. I appreciate that Diet-to-Go provides unique heating instructions for each meal, as this ensures the best possible taste.

While most dishes reheated well, I did notice that some meals with bread or crusts would have benefited from crisping up in an oven. Others, like soups and stews, held up perfectly. Portion sizes felt well-balanced, with some meals feeling surprisingly filling, while others were on the lighter side. The flavors were mostly impressive, though a few meals leaned a little plain.

Shortlist of My Favorite Meals 

I tried 10 meals from Diet-to-Go’s Balance menu. While most were enjoyable, some stood out more than others. Here are my top 5 favorites.

Mediterranean Tapas

This stood out to me as 1 of the most unique meals in Diet-to-Go’s lineup. It’s not often you see a ready-made meal service offering a meze-style spread with pita, hummus, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh. As someone who loves this type of food, I was especially excited to try it. It arrived in a larger-than-usual container, neatly arranged and securely wrapped.

Toasting the whole wheat pitas made a big difference. I was also delighted to see fluffy Greek-style pita rather than flat Arabic-style pita, as I prefer the texture. The dips were equally well-executed. For example, the red pepper hummus had a bold, tangy flavor thanks to the addition of feta. The dish felt light, satisfying, and I’d happily eat it anytime.

The Kelly

The Kelly turned out to be way better than I expected. I had some doubts about it, especially with the recommendation to use a toaster oven, but the microwave worked just fine. The sandwich, made with French toast, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, tomato, red pepper, and pesto, came together surprisingly well.

The side of mandarins was a nice touch and the brownie was also a pleasant surprise and not what I’d expect from a diet-friendly dessert. It was clearly homemade, wrapped in plastic, and had a standard brownie taste that I’d gladly eat again. Overall, I was impressed by how well the sandwich flavors worked together, and it made for a satisfying lunch.

Mexican-Style Turkey Burrito

This was a filling and hearty meal. I really appreciated the variety of components – burrito, sides, and toppings – that came with it. The ground turkey and kidney beans were nicely spiced and the whole wheat tortilla wrapped everything up well. I was a bit disappointed with the watery sour cream but I mixed it up into a burrito bowl, which worked just fine.

The sodium and saturated fat levels were higher than I expected for a diet meal. This was a little surprising, but I had chosen the Balance plan, which is the least restrictive. Still, this felt like a hearty, satisfying dinner. The burrito itself was well-seasoned and tasty, though I think it worked better when I combined all the sides in each bite.

Asian Steak

I was confused by the name of this dish, as the “Asian” twist wasn’t very prominent. It felt more like a typical steak and mashed potatoes combo, but with a few flavors like soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime thrown in. I couldn’t resist searing the flatiron steak in a pan after microwaving it, just to give it a little extra flavor, and I’m glad I did.

The steak itself was tender from the marinade. The mashed potatoes, on the other hand, were a bit of a letdown. They had a unique wasabi kick, but the consistency was dry. The veggie side wasn’t anything special either. It was nice to see some variety, but I would’ve liked more seasoning to tie it all together. Not the best steak meal I’ve had, but still a decent dinner.

Black Bean Chili With Jalapeño Cornbread

This felt more like a vegetarian soup than a chili. It had a thin, watery consistency and definitely needed a bit more spice or flavor to bring it to life. A dash of hot sauce could help. The cornbread muffin, however, was a pleasant surprise. It had the perfect texture and was bursting with flavor, thanks to the jalapeños. It was the highlight of the meal for me.

The sour cream didn’t really help much. Since the chili was already watery, it just dissolved into the broth, which wasn’t exactly the effect I was hoping for. I think if I had this meal again, I’d consider draining some of the broth or crumbling the cornbread into the soup to thicken it. While it wasn’t the worst meal I tried, it definitely fell short of my expectations for chili.

Recipes Summary

Prices: The More Meals You Order, the Less You Pay

Prices vary depending on which plan you choose and the number of meals. There’s no difference if you opt to remove seafood from your plan. The Balance-D, Mediterranean, and Vegetarian plans cost the same as the Women’s Balance plan, so you can use that information in the table below for reference.

The system calculates the price when you select the plan and the number of meals. Upon selecting the plan, you'll have to choose whether to include seafood. Also, you'll have to specify whether to get food for 5 or 7 days per week and 2 or 3 meals a day. As for the Balance plan, you'll also have to identify yourself as a male or a female because of the calorie count. The male plan is slightly more expensive than the female plan.

Shipping is a flat-rate fee of $19.98, which remains the same no matter the order size or your location. Since the meals are shipped frozen with dry ice, this cost is typical.

The service doesn't accept returns because of the perishable nature of its items. Diet-to-Go offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If a meal arrives damaged or spoiled, you’ll receive credit. If you're unsatisfied for any reason, you’ll be reimbursed for a meal you dislike. And if you don't like the service for whatever reason and wish to cancel your subscription, Diet-to-Go will compensate you for the most recent delivery.

Shipping & Delivery: Smooth & On Schedule

Diet-to-Go delivers across the contiguous United States but does not ship to Alaska or Hawaii due to its freshness policy and shipping regulations. If you're in 1 of these states, a weight-loss program like Nutrisystem may be a better alternative.

Delivery options may vary based on your location. In my case, my meals were shipped out on Monday and arrived by Wednesday without any issues. The service provides a tracking number with the shipment confirmation, and I received UPS updates directly after that.

Diet-to-Go doesn’t offer a specific delivery time window, but UPS estimated a delivery by 7 PM, and my package arrived pretty much on time. Although the delivery was later than expected, it wasn’t a major issue. The delivery driver left the package on my doorstep as expected, and if you're not home, this is typically how it's handled.

Depending on your location, your food may be delivered fresh twice-weekly instead. This may be the case if you live anywhere near distribution centers in Washington DC, New Jersey, Baltimore, San Francisco Bay, or Los Angeles. This option is confirmed when you sign up and enter your address details.

How Diet-to-Go Works: Step by Step Guide

You can subscribe to Diet-to-Go without any hassle. The subscription process involves only a few simple steps.

How to Sign Up (Just 5 Simple Steps)

1. Click on Order Now in the upper-right corner of the screen to get started.

2. Choose the plan and personalize your order. Customization options may vary slightly, depending on the plan you select. Once you’re done, click on Save & Continue.

3. Enter your delivery address. Confirm your order summary is correct before proceeding to the payment screen.

4. Add your payment details. Payment is only accepted via debit/credit card. Payment for your order is taken upon shipment.

5. Create your account by entering your email address and a password. Then you can access your menu and make changes to your order.

Managing Your Subscription

The Diet-to-Go account page is simple and easy to navigate. Key functions like updating details, modifying orders, and skipping weeks are clearly laid out. Some options appear in multiple places, making them easy to find. While most changes can be made independently, canceling requires contacting customer service.

Orders can be edited until Monday at noon, but delivery dates aren’t flexible. Skipping weeks and address changes are straightforward, though I didn’t receive deadline reminders. There’s a meal rating option, but reviews aren’t public. While there’s no app, the website works well on desktop and mobile.

Customer Service: Fast, Friendly, & No Hassle

I found Diet-to-Go’s customer service refreshingly straightforward. Whether you have a question before ordering or need to adjust your subscription, getting in touch is easy. The company offers a phone line, email support, and a dedicated help page, though there’s no live chat. When I reached out via email, I got a friendly and informative reply within 15 minutes, which was much faster than I expected.

If you need details before signing up, the website has a basic FAQ section, but some information – like ingredient specifics or allergy accommodations – isn’t fully covered. If you have a dietary concern, I’d recommend sending a quick email to clarify which plan works best for you.

Canceling isn’t instant, but it’s far easier than some other services I’ve tested. You do have to contact customer service rather than clicking a cancel button, but my request was handled quickly and without hassle. Within 12 minutes of submitting my cancellation request, I received a polite confirmation with no pushy sales tactics.

How Diet-to-Go Compares to Other Meal Delivery Services

• Diet-to-Go vs. Factor: Factor has meal plans for 7 dietary preferences, and you can mix and match across all plans, which you can’t do at Diet-to-Go. If you’re unsure what diet you should follow, schedule a free 20-minute chat with Factor's certified nutritionist. This prepared meal delivery service has dietitians formulate its recipes and experienced chefs prepare them. And if you don't like frozen meals, you’ll like that Factor delivers only fresh food to its customers. 
• Diet-to-Go vs. BistroMD: While both services have gender-related meal plans, if you try BistroMD you can choose from 7 diet-specific meal plans. You may be able to choose from over 150 BistroMD meals, depending on the plan you select. And if unsure which diet suits you best, take an on-site quiz.
• Diet-to-Go vs. Nutrisystem: While Diet-to-Go delivers only to customers in the continental US, Nutrisystem ships food overseas, too. It also suits couples who wish to lose weight together as there’s a Partner Plan. You can enjoy restaurant-quality food by subscribing to Nutrisystem. And Nutrisystem has different packages per plan.

The Bottom Line: Is Diet-to-Go Worth It?

Diet-to-Go completely surprised me, and I’d say it’s definitely worth it. The meals were better than I expected, with satisfying portions and a structure that makes healthy eating incredibly easy. While some dishes were a little plain, overall, I found the flavors enjoyable. I also appreciated that everything was fully prepared and ready in minutes.

This service is a great fit if you want a simple, no-fuss way to manage your meals. It’s particularly well-suited for busy individuals, seniors, or anyone following a structured diet like keto, diabetes-friendly, or Mediterranean eating. The portion-controlled meals take the guesswork out of calorie counting and meal prep. This makes it much easier to stick to a plan.

If you’re looking for more customization or a fully plant-based menu, Factor might be a better choice, as Diet-to-Go doesn’t offer a vegan plan. However, if you want a convenient, dietitian-approved meal service that covers all your meals, Diet-to-Go is a solid option.

Overall, I’m impressed with the service and rank it among the better prepared meal options I’ve tested. If you’re interested in exploring more choices, check out our list of the best prepared meal delivery services to compare other top-rated options.

FAQ

Are Diet-to-Go Meals Healthy?

Diet-to-Go focuses on weight loss rather than overall health. Still, each of its plans provides nutritionally balanced food supporting a healthy lifestyle. For example, the service has the Balance-Diabetes option that helps manage blood sugar levels. The Keto-Carb30 plan, on the other hand, suits eaters preferring a carb-conscious approach.

How much does Diet-to-Go Cost?

The price per Diet-to-Go meal depends on various factors. But the starting price per dish is $4.60. The actual cost you'll pay depends on the plan you choose, the number of meals, and whether you're eligible for a special deal, which is currently Get 50% Off . Also, don't forget to add the shipping cost to get the final price of your order.

How do I cancel my Diet-to-Go?

Calling customer service by phone is the best way to cancel your subscription. Once you get in touch with an agent, your account should be terminated in a matter of minutes.