Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Hickory Farms vs Misfits Market
Where Hickory Farms and Misfits Market differ
| Compare |  Hickory Farms |  Misfits Market |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.99Lower | $35 |
| Subscription | No | YesHas it |
| Next-day delivery | YesHas it | No |
| Markets | US, CACovers more | US |
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Key differences
- Hickory Farms scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.5.
- Price from is lower at Hickory Farms: $15.99 vs $35.
- Subscription: only Misfits Market.
- Next-day delivery: only Hickory Farms.
- Support channels: only Hickory Farms offers Phone.
- Hickory Farms is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Hickory Farms offers Chocolate, Gourmet.
- Products: only Misfits Market offers Veg box, Seafood.
- Markets: only Hickory Farms offers CA.
Our verdict on each
Hickory Farms
Hickory Farms suits gift buyers who want a broad food box with next day delivery and personalization, not repeat meal planning. Entry price is $15.99, with shipping from from $9.99 on top. Trust scores 9.9 on our rating, the strongest part of 9.1.
Misfits Market
Misfits Market suits US households that want organic produce and pantry staples delivered on a subscription instead of recipe kits, with boxes from $35. It suits readers who plan the shop around a standing delivery rather than readers chasing a same-week top-up, which this box is not built for.
Score breakdown
| Area | Hickory Farms | Misfits Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8HigherEntry price is $15.99 with shipping from from $9.99, and price from ranks 38 of 65 brands. | 8.3The entry price of $35 is a stated floor, and cost scores 8.3 of 8.5 overall, so the outlay is not the weak point. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherRange covers meat, cheese and chocolate, next day delivery is available and boxes can be personalized. | 8.7A single subscription spans grocery, veg box and meat with sourcing listed as organic, and the offer part scores 8.7. |
| Trust | 9.9Support runs on email, phone and help centre, backed by a company founded in 1951. | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick Hickory Farms if cost, offer, price from, next-day delivery, and markets matter most.
Pick Misfits Market if subscription matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Hickory Farms | Misfits Market |
|---|---|---|
| Meat and seafood delivery | 7 of 51 | 12 of 51 |
| Chocolate and snack boxes | 7 of 86 | 13 of 86 |
| Gourmet food and cheese | 7 of 136 | 13 of 136 |
| Grocery and veg box delivery | 7 of 57 | 12 of 57 |
If neither fits
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Hickory Farms
- hickoryfarms.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Misfits Market
- misfitsmarket.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hickory Farms | Misfits Market |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Meat, Cheese, Chocolate, Snacks, Gourmet, Grocery | Grocery, Veg box, Meat, Seafood, Cheese, Snacks |
| Sourcing | Not confirmed | Organic |
| Legal entity | Hickory Farms, Inc. | Misfits Market, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1951 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Gift shops
| Fact | Hickory Farms | Misfits Market |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Shipping fee | from $9.99 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hickory Farms | Misfits Market | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15.99above the median | $35highest quarter | $12 |
Median across 41 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Hickory Farms
Pros
- Next day delivery is available, which 51.3% of the brands on the site can say
- Personalization is available, a feature 97.8% of the brands we cover
- Range covers meat, cheese and chocolate in one gift box
Cons
- Subscription is not available, so there is no recurring box to skip or pause
- Shipping is charged from from $9.99 on top of the $15.99 entry price
- No seafood in meat, cheese and chocolate, unlike Zingerman's Artisan Cheese and Donald Russell
Misfits Market
Pros
- Misfits Market entry pricing of $35 ranks 53 of 65 brands compared on price from, so the starting outlay sits below the middle of the field.
- Product types run to grocery, veg box and meat, so a single box covers produce, meat, seafood, cheese and snacks instead of a separate order per aisle.
- Sourcing is listed as organic, a label you can check at a glance, and 47.1% of the brands on the site carry the same one.
Cons
- Next day delivery is no, so the box has to be planned around rather than reached for when the kitchen runs short.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so an urgent question waits for a written reply.
- Sourcing is listed as organic alone, which is a narrow description if you shop on other sourcing labels.
Who each suits
Hickory Farms
Who it suits
- Gift buyers who need a box sent quickly with next day delivery
- People who want a cheese, meat and chocolate hamper personalized for the recipient
- US and CA shoppers who want one-off orders rather than a subscription
Who should look elsewhere
- Meal kit planners who need a subscription, since Subscription is not available
- Seafood buyers, as meat, cheese and chocolate has no seafood line
- Readers outside US and CA who cannot be served
Misfits Market
Who it suits
- Households in US that shop for organic produce and pantry goods and can plan the shop around a standing box.
- Cooks who want a single delivery to cover grocery, veg box and meat rather than separate orders across the week.
- Readers who prefer a written record: support runs on email and help centre and a subscription keeps the trail in a single thread.
Who should look elsewhere
- Gift buyers after chocolate or gourmet hampers, since Zingerman's Artisan Cheese carries cheese, meat and seafood while this range stops at grocery, veg box and meat.
- Cooks who want the menu settled for them, because HelloFresh builds its kits around meat and seafood rather than a broad grocery box.
- Shoppers who only want meat and seafood, since Donald Russell stays with meat, seafood and gourmet and adds no grocery, veg box and meat shop around it.
Country by country
| Country | Hickory Farms | Misfits Market |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Hickory Farms
How much does a Hickory Farms gift box cost?+
Boxes start at $15.99. That is an entry price for gift baskets rather than a per serving figure, so the cost depends on the size and contents you pick. Shipping is added on top from from $9.99.
Can I get a Hickory Farms box delivered the next day?+
Yes, next day delivery is available. Only 51.3% of the brands on the site can match that, which makes it the standout feature here. Delivery is limited to US and CA, so check your address is served before ordering a dated gift.
Misfits Market
What does a Misfits Market box cost?+
Misfits Market pricing starts at $35, and the terms set that as the entry figure for a box. Across the brands compared on price from, Misfits Market sits at 53 of 65, so the starting number is below the middle of the field without being the cheapest on offer.
What actually comes in the box?+
Product types run to grocery, veg box and meat. Produce is only part of it, because meat, seafood, cheese and snacks share the same delivery, which is what separates this from a pure veg box scheme. It also explains why a cook who wants pantry goods alongside the vegetables will find them in the same place.