Green BEAN Delivery

Great fresh food. The milk was amazing, just like when I was a kid. Kids love the chocolate milk, they call it melt down chocolate ice scream. Only wish they had grapes.

I love Green BEAN. The delivery schedule is flexible and always on time. I have tried so many new things as a result of subscribing to this service.

This is barely okay. I’ve been getting it for about 4 – 6 weeks. For me, it’s nice because I don’t eat a variety of vegetables otherwise. I just take what they bring and eat that, or it’ll be all kale and spinach for me. WELL, kale and spinach are healthy, but you need to eat a variety of vegetables. I think this service expensive for what you get, though. Also, I often get non-​organic produce. That really makes me angry because I want to eat organic produce. Now I pay $ 35 for a small bin of produce and it’s chemical produce? Forget that. I’m going to cancel. I would say don’t bother with this and just go to Findlay market or something. If you do bother with this, then you might like it. It’s not that great, though. Even if you’re lazy.

I’ve used this service for a couple of years. In the beginning I loved trying different kinds of produce than I normally bought. It also forced us to eat our fruit and veggies since I didn’t want to waste anything I had purchased. I only had a problem with the quality once and I was credited for that item. When our family size got smaller from kids moving out/​husband traveling I switched to a smaller bin every other week. It was also easy to suspend orders when going on vacation.

I wanted to like them, but it is just expensive and not worth the money and hassle. I ordered some peaches for twice what they would have been at Kroger. I was looking forward to nice juicy, tasty peaches. What I received were about the size of apricots without flavor and rock hard. That is my experience with all the fruit I have received from these guys. They do a bit better with the green produce, but they are still way more expensive than the grocery store (eg $ 4.95 for one lb of blueberries)
They send an email with a selection of the items they have added to your bin. You are expected to change the preset items, but don’t have to. I forgot too modify mine and there was only $ 28 worth preselected. They charged me $ 7 to deliver it because I didn’t have $ 35 in there. They also failed to return my milk bottle deposit ($ 1.50). I decided this was way too much hassle for the no real value and cancelled.

Just received my first delivery this Friday. I am more than pleased with what I received. The freshness and quality are unmatched. The farm fresh eggs are a must. I am excited to incorporate the vegetables in new recipes I want to try. For me Green BEAN delivery is a no-​brainer. Highly recommended.

I got my box yesterday for the first time! All the fruit was fresh and delicious! I did find a bruise in my apple though :(
However the rest of it was great! They left it right at my front door! I can’t wait to get my next one.
This week I got:
Chocolate almond milk
Pirogues
Blood oranges
Broccolini
Bananas
Kiwis
Crimini mushrooms
Parsley
Green onion
Avocado
Apples
And much more!!! ALL ORGANIC, ALL FRESH

I love this grocery delivery service. You have the advantage of getting fresh dairy and produce from local farms, but you get to customize your bins every week to get what you want. If you feel like you don’t want the box that week, it is easy to go online and suspend the order. Green BEAN has always been fantastic about responding to any issues with prompt reimbursement. There are lots of organic fruits and veggies, grass fed meats, farm fresh dairy. I still occasionally stop by the conventional grocery for staples, but this is a convenient service.

We have been getting Green Bean delivery for over a year or so. I have been very happy with our service. Fresh organic fruits and veggies to your door. I don’t have to run to the grocery all the time. I get a few grocery items to like milk and eggs. They send you a email letting you know what is coming in your bin so you can change it how you want. I can cancel a delivery that week of I want to. Right now we get a Small fruit and veggie bin and add groceries. I hope they get more items to try over time. Never really had any issues with our delivery. If you love organic food and like the idea of not always going to the store for it, I really recommend it. In today’s busy world we get home late go to work early, kids and life craziness this makes since.

We’ve used Green BEAN for roughly a year and have been quite happy with it. We love the idea of supporting regional & organic farmers, while also encouraging ourselves to eat healthier and cook more. The delivery aspect is nice too, but realistically it does not eliminate our need to shop at a more conventional store like Kroger, because I still need certain food and drink items that Green BEAN doesn’t offer (for example, Gatorade).
Other thoughts:
— We live in the Tues delivery zone, which is great. Based on our dining habits (of cooking during the work-​week and going out on weekends), early-​in-​the-​week deliveries are ideal. Not sure how we’d feel about late-​in-​the-​week or mid-​week deliveries.
— Some items (such as avocados) are delivered before reaching ripeness, which initially bothered me (because I want to eat them right away!) but I recognize it’s actually probably wiser this way (because then things won’t spoil).
— Customer service is great. I’ve contacted them for all sorts of things (a missing lime, an order that I meant to cancel but forgot to, etc.) and they’ve responded very quickly and always in a friendly, helpful manner.
— The price/​value seems right to me. I’m not even sure that it’s really more expensive than buying the same items in a grocery store… but if it is, then the convenience of having it delivered right to my door (not to mention, again, supporting regional farmers and businesses) is worth a small premium.
— The bins have always been clean and well cared for.
— The website (updated mid 2014) is SO great. Visually pleasing and easy to use (for scheduling deliveries, modifying your bin, etc.).
What would I change? Well, I’d like them to put chicken drumsticks back as an option. And I’d love a basic «cheatsheet» of what’s going to be in season each month, so I can think about that as I’m ordering.
In all, I think this is a great service, and if you’re the type of person/​family that’s interested, there’s no reason not to try it. My husband and I are «lite» users now (and do cancel/​push back deliveries sometimes when we’re traveling or just know we’re not going to cook as much one week) but I can imagine our usage growing with time (and kids).

If you’re like me, you’re trying to eat healthier and more organic, working on avoiding processed foods, and you HATE grocery shopping. Well guess what?! Green Bean Delivery is your savior!
I’ve been using their services for about 2 months now, and I don’t think I’ll be stopping any time soon. You can choose how often your delivery comes, so I receive mine every 2 weeks. Each time you are due for a new bin you get to go in and customize what you receive. On top of all the wonderful, fresh, organic produce, I’ve also been getting meats (free-​range, grass-​fed, etc.), fresh eggs, organic milk, and some great bread! It’s amazing to me how affordable everything is, and delivery is even free! They automatically put things in your bin, but you are welcome to add/​remove when you customize — the fun part for me is getting things I’ve never made before and experimenting with new recipes. I made acorn squash for the first time the other day and it was delish!
You will not be disappointed if you check them out!

Let’s talk about fresh, baby!
Got my first delivery today in northern Kentucky right to my DOORSTEP. I picked up my groceries in a big t shirt and sweats.
Sorry Kroger, you’ve been reduced to gas and specialty items (Meats and perishables have been outsourced to Sam’s).
Green bean’s product is not only super fresh, their customer service rocks! I couldn’t add a Unilocal ;) discount online, so they did it for me.
Yea, I’m a proud customer!

I absolutely love the drivers at Green Bean. I love the freshness of the food as well. Our bin runs around 80 to 90 bucks and we get enough food for almost 8 – 10 days between two people. Love that you can get fresh local meat! Our bin is always in a good spot where it’s not stolen and our driver often calls to ensure that’s where we want it. The drivers are so very nice.
The reason why I am neutral over Green Bean is because I’m concerned of their work conditions for their drivers. Based on what I’ve seen from the drivers I have to wonder what’s happening behind the scenes.
Why are the drivers delivering so late? This is so dangerous for them! I’d much rather have my delivery being between business hours. Sometimes it can be alarming to get a delivery at 9 pm. Why do they do this to their drivers? It doesn’t seem safe, having them carry heavy bins in the dark over unfamiliar yards and driveways.
Finally, I was shocked when they delivered in very dangerous snow conditions. The vans are obviously not four wheel drive. It seems they place the face of their company (ie the drivers) in excessive danger. This had made me reconsider being a customer. I buy fair trade and believe in fair work practices. I’m not so sure Green Bean practices what it preaches. Why would Green Bean management not allow their drivers to skip a week and make up the delivery in the following week instead of risking their drivers’ lives?
Wouldn’t it be better to have the bins ready so they can deliver between 8 – 5 and be safer? Also why can’t they provide better equipment to the drivers in the winter?

I’ve been subscribing to Green Bean Delivery for 3 years now. The first year, there were @4 hiccups with missing or incorrect items. Each time I contacted customer service, the issue was corrected promptly with no hassles (option of refund or item being redelivered in next bin). I even got an apology note in a couple of my bins after this happened. That’s great customer service!
I get us the fruit, vegetable, & grocery bin. It is $ 35 minimum every other week. We typically spend $ 40 – 45 on our orders by adding a few things. The week prior to my delivery, I receive an email with the default items for the bin and then I can adjust the selection by removing items, adding different ones, or changing quantities to customize it for our tastes. Items arrive to your house in an insulated, reusable bin with a reusable ice pack. You leave these out for collection on your next delivery day.
I love that all of the items are very fresh and they take care to offer mostly organic, sustainably grown, and/​or locally grown produce. We enjoy the variety they offer and the convenience of the delivery. This worked out to be about the same price as a CSA we used to participate in. We decided to go with Green Bean as the CSA hours really conflicted with our work schedules.
BTW, I work very close to a Whole Foods but rarely buy vegetables there anymore. I became disappointed with their produce selection moving heavily towards conventional offerings. Why bother when you can get actual organics from Green Bean?
Their prices are fairly reasonable on produce, Seven Hills Coffee (yay!), organic/​grass-​fed meats, and sale items. I think their dairy tends to run a bit high. That’s about my only complaint. Yes, these items are frequently higher-​priced than conventional items but you get quality in return. The taste also shines in these products. (Also — I found that I have no upper respiratory reactions to organic dairy unlike their conventional counterparts.)
I have also discovered several new vegetable varieties this way and it’s fun to experiment with them. My husband loves the bin and looks forward to seeing what I pick out each time.
Great job Green Bean!

Green Bean Delivery is the real deal. I took the jump and decided to try this new form of grocery shopping — wow, what have I been doing all this time? Given their minimum order price for a weekly shipment, the value of convenience, freshness of the product, and customer service is just phenomenal.
No, really — everyone says it, but it has to be said again — the customer experience is simply out of this world (shout out to Nick and many others). They answer you’re questions, accommodate your schedule, and seem genuinely happy to be serving the Cincinnati community. They’ll go above and beyond to make sure your individual experience is the best — that’s the mark of a great company.
Green Bean delivery was actually the jumping off point for a personal goal to start eating healthier. So now each week is a game — I get a bunch of delicious, fresh produce and have to figure out how to get through it in a week. Stir fry, salads, smoothies, and experimentation galore — everything gets worked into my diet. I love it and I’m eating healthier and feeling a lot better about myself, without really feeling like I’m trying.
I really appreciate the variety, getting to try new things is very exciting. It’s always a fun surprise to see next week’s delivery (which you can change at will) and think «Huh, what’s that?». New types of fruits and different varieties of the classics. Unique vegetables and crazy colors (purple potatoes!). If you’re not feeling as adventurous or have specific recipe plans, you can always change your shipment to accommodate what you need. But it’s really nice that they set up a rotating default cart based on what’s seasonal and freshest.
What more is there to say? Check it out — you’ll be glad you did, guaranteed!

This review was a long time coming. My co-​worker and I were just raving to our manager about how much we love Green BEAN!
I had service from Green BEAN for about a year an a half (when they were still Farm Fresh Delivery), stopped for a year or two due to heavy weekly travel and just recently requested my account to be re-​activated.
Let me first say, and this is really important, Green BEAN has top notch customer service. Any issue, question, odd request, they kindly help with. They will suspend your account when you need, pick up empty bins you have collected (in case you forget to leave it out!), and when I had to cancel my service, it was no problem! I even remember the delivery drivers being so friendly, I always felt that they must enjoy their job.
Another important point, the produce is GREAT! Additionally, They let you know whether your food is local or not. Much appreciated!
The way it works is that you have a standing order that comes every 1 – 2 weeks based on your chosen frequency. Before each delivery, you have the chance to cancel or customize your order. I love the customization feature, it lets you change out anything in your standard bin for other possible produce. At times, I would leave the box with no changes, taking my chance on finding some fun surprises, but other times, I’d know that I’d want certain vegetables or fruits and would make sure to swap out to accommodate. They generally have a good selection of possible swap-​in produce.
Green BEAN also has grocery items and I used to have my Soy milk delivered as well as some other snacks. I’ve heard that some of their vegetarian burgers are delicious! As well, everything is always packed excellently and even if I was a few hours late from work, everything was still chilled. They use a combination of reflective insulation as well as cool/​ice packs to achieve several hours of preservation in your box outside. The delivery drivers also try to put the box in a good, shady place if they can find it near your door.
All in all, a wonderful experience that I am so excited to get back to! I can’t wait to see that shiny green bin show up again (like a weekly present to myself).

Green BEAN Delivery is an absolute godsend! Imagine fresh, delicious, organic groceries delivered right to your door every week. THAT’s Green BEAN.
You go online and choose what bin size you want for your family, and how often you want it. For my family we get the small produce bin every other week and it is more than enough food. The absolute BEST part is you are allowed to customize what comes in your bin. You bin comes with whatever is in season, but let’s say you’re not a huge fan of broccoli. You can switch out the broccoli for any other item in the drop down produce menu.
At the store I go for one thing, and end up spending so much more than I wanted. This way it saves me time and money. Also I feel more in control and aware of what I’m eating. Since I personally order 2 or 3 oranges I can control how many I want (unlike the grocery store) so the rest of the bag won’t go bad.
We started a few months ago and now we have it down to a science. We are eating healthier, and my stress levels have gone WAY downhill. We take a trip to Findlay for some meat, and the rest of the week we get creative and try to use the seasonal ingredients in a fun and new way together.
I plan on having Green BEAN for as long as they will keep delivering to me! Oh, and it’s only $ 35 for the small bin + Free delivery! Also a great gift for older parents who can’t get out to the store as often as they’d like.
I cannot thank Green Bean enough for helping me keep my family happy and healthy!

I am unsure why one reviewer stated that you had to be home for your delivery. I live in a condo and my bin is always waiting for me when I come home from work right at the entrance. I got home early from work one day and the nice delivery guy brought it all the way inside my actual condo (frankly, he could have hung out for awhile with me!).
I am also unsure why another reviewer said it was daunting to look over your order. It takes me about ten minutes to log on and then pick and choose the items I do or don’t want for the week. I get a nice email reminder to do so — I probably would forget otherwise considering I only get an order every other week. I am the most under committed person, so if I can handle it anyone can!
My only challenge is eating all the food before it spoils, but as another reviewer stated, I like to share the wealth of my healthy food. I love trying local foods, especially the delicious homemade bread.
I have had a membership ever since they ran a Living Social special — I have heard about it for years, but just never took the plunge. It can’t hurt to try it!

We tried Green B.E.A.N Delivery and ended up cancelling our account. I would recommend it as a great way to get fresh produce delivered to your home (or office), but you have to be really committed. This means logging onto their website every week and making tweaks to your shipment. Other wise, you may end up with four pounds of radishes that you don’t know what to do with. This problem caused a lot of waste for me. You also need to be home on the day that your food gets delivered, which can create a problem for people with erratic work schedules.
You also will need to supplement the deliveries by getting other food at the grocery store or farmer’s market. Additionally, don’t expect the food to be local. To give an example, we got blueberries from Michigan in our bin one week. That’s not exactly the neighborhood farmer. I understand that they need to freeze the meat to keep it from going bad in case you don’t pop it in your fridge right away, but I’d rather make the short trip to Findlay market to get a fresh, ready to bake chicken.
Well, these are all just my opinions. At the end of the day, the delivery system might work for you. I’ll admit, it’s an interesting culinary challenge to have new foods show up at your door every week, but it’s just not a viable solution for my family.

It’s Wednesday! And Wednesday is bin day!
Over the past year, a combination of reading a ton of books about food, trying to help the boy lose some weight, and working with a bunch of food-​minded people have all encouraged me to start trying to shop more locally, conscientiously, and sustainably. And for a girl from California, where people are pretty eco-​savvy and the weather is amenable to year-​round harvests, this proved to be a bit of a challenge, not to mention throwing in the grad student budget. Going to «Whole Paycheck» got to be expensive, plus I realized I was still often being sold «conventional» products at «organic» prices. And with only the two of us, the thought of buying into a full CSA was a bit daunting. So when someone on Unilocal Columbus recommended Green Bean Delivery, I was all over it.
I just got my third bin today, stuffed with fruit and vegetables and a block of frozen bison. Although I’m spending about $ 80 a month on this, I don’t feel like I’m getting ripped off or overpaying. The produce is always in great condition; the mushrooms in particular are fantastic. The kale in our first batch was quite buggy, but I guess that’s just the way it goes when you don’t use pesticides.
Most of the produce I have gotten so far isn’t particularly local, though I hope to see that change as the season continues and we are actually able to harvest local crops.