Universal Yums review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Universal Yums suits gift buyers and snack fans in the US and Canada who want one supplier for chocolate, snacks and gourmet treats, with entry pricing from $19 and free delivery from $0. Its overall score sits at 9, though next day delivery is not offered.

Key facts

Best for
Chocolate and snack gift boxes priced for repeat orders in the US and Canada.
Price from
$19 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Subscription
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free delivery threshold
$0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Next-day delivery
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Universal Yums LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Snacks, Chocolate, Gourmet
Sourcing
Local
Official website
universalyums.com

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • One supplier covers snacks, chocolate and gourmet, so a single box can mix chocolate, snacks and gourmet items.
  • Free delivery starts at $0, so shipping does not push a small order up.
  • Sourcing is local, which suits buyers who want locally sourced treats.
  • Subscription is available, so repeat orders do not need placing by hand each time.
  • Compared with Thrive Market, which lists meat, seafood and snacks, Universal Yums covers chocolate and gourmet gifts as well as snacks.

Cons

  • Next day delivery is no, so a late gift date is a risk when Zingerman's Artisan Cheese is chosen for speed instead.
  • The entry price of $19 leaves the brand ranked 41 of 65 on price from, so it is not the cheapest opener here.
  • Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line for urgent questions before a gift date.
  • Product types are limited to snacks, chocolate and gourmet, where Hungryroot also lists grocery, meat and seafood for broader everyday grocery needs.
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Who it suits

  • Gift buyers in the US and Canada, since it runs in US and CA and covers snacks, chocolate and gourmet.
  • Snack and chocolate fans who want locally sourced picks, given sourcing is local.
  • Repeat subscribers, since subscription is available and free delivery starts at $0.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers who need next day delivery, because next day delivery is no.
  • Everyday grocery buyers, since product types stop at snacks, chocolate and gourmet while Hungryroot carries grocery, meat and seafood.
  • Anyone who wants to talk to a person on the phone, as support runs on email and help centre.

What it does well

Universal Yums keeps its offer narrow and clear. Boxes cover snacks, chocolate and gourmet, which is enough to serve both a chocolate and snack box order and a gourmet food gift from the same catalogue. Subscription is available, so a regular recipient can keep the box coming without reordering. Next day delivery is no, so plan around standard delivery rather than treating a box as an urgent or last minute gift. Sourcing sits at local, which fits buyers who would rather have locally sourced treats than a broad imported selection. Against Thrive Market, whose product types run to meat, seafood and snacks, the range here is narrower but centred on treats and gifts. Against Hungryroot, with product types covering grocery, meat and seafood, this is a gift and indulgence shop rather than a weekly grocery run.

Pricing

Entry pricing runs from $19, and that starting figure is what most buyers compare first when they land on the shop. Free delivery begins at $0, so a first order at the entry price does not add a shipping charge on top. On a ranking of price from across 65 brands, Universal Yums sits at 41, which puts it in the middle of the field rather than at the budget end. For anyone weighing a small treat box against a larger gourmet hamper, the pair of $19 and $0 sets the real cost of a starter order. Higher priced boxes in the same range scale up from that entry point.

Who runs it

Universal Yums is run by Universal Yums LLC, registered in the US, and it ships across US and CA. Support is handled through email and help centre, which means questions go by email or through the help centre rather than a phone line. That setup suits self serve orders and subscription changes, and it keeps a small order from needing a call. Buyers outside the US and Canada are outside the delivery area listed in US and CA. For gift orders with a fixed date, the email and help centre route means asking early rather than expecting same day help.

How Universal Yums compares

Where Universal Yums is available

Available
Canada, United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Universal Yums box cost?+

Boxes start at $19 for entry level orders, and the range scales up from there for larger gift sizes. On price from, the brand ranks 41 among 65 brands compared, so it sits mid field rather than at the cheapest end.

Is delivery free on Universal Yums?+

Free delivery applies from $0, so orders at or above that level avoid a shipping charge. Below that level, a delivery fee can apply, which matters most for a first small treat box rather than a large gourmet gift.

Does Universal Yums deliver next day?+

Next day delivery is no. Standard delivery applies instead, so anyone buying for a fixed celebration should order with enough lead time, especially since phone support is not part of the email and help centre on offer.

What kinds of products come in a Universal Yums box?+

The range covers snacks, chocolate and gourmet, so one supplier handles chocolate, snacks and gourmet items. It is a treat and gift selection rather than a full grocery list, which is the main difference from Hungryroot's grocery, meat and seafood.

Where does Universal Yums deliver?+

It ships to US and CA, so orders inside the US and Canada are covered. Buyers elsewhere are outside the listed delivery area and would need to look at a brand that serves their country instead.

Can I subscribe to a Universal Yums box?+

Subscription is available, which suits regular gift recipients who want the box to keep arriving. Combined with free delivery from $0, a standing order keeps the ongoing cost predictable without a fresh checkout each time.

How do I reach Universal Yums support?+

Support runs through email and help centre, so questions go by email or via the help centre. There is no phone line listed, which is worth knowing if a delivery date needs checking against a deadline.

Where does Universal Yums source its food?+

Sourcing is listed as local, so the boxes lean on locally sourced picks. Buyers who want a wider imported range may prefer Thrive Market, whose product types reach meat, seafood and snacks, or a specialist cheese and charcuterie gift from Zingerman's Artisan Cheese.

Sources

  • universalyums.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Price from

    “Yum Box 5-7 Snacks in every box ... As low as $19 per box”

  • universalyums.com/contact checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “This page needs JavaScript to run. Please email us at support@universalyums.com and we will help”

  • universalyums.com/faq checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Free delivery threshold, Markets, Sourcing

    “We offer free shipping for subscription purchases within the contiguous United States, as well as military addresses (FPO/APO)”

  • universalyums.com/shop checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Products

    “Product Type: Beverages, Boxes, Cakes & Cookies, Candy, Chips & Snacks, Chocolate, Sauces, Specialty Foods, Spreads”

  • universalyums.com/terms checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Next-day delivery, Subscription

    “principal place of business located at 9 Woodland Road, Unit C, Roseland, NJ 07068”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

What changed

  • September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.2, now 9.3
Universal Yums

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Chocolate and snack gift boxes priced for repeat orders in the US and Canada.

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