Frequently Asked Questions

● Ordering opens on Sunday at 9am. Ordering is open until midnight on Monday. Your meals are prepared fresh on Thursday and delivered straight to your door on Friday. Simply pour out the contents of your jar and enjoy cold! ● All meals are prepared in mason jars that we collect the following week and reuse in future orders. A jar deposit of $20 will be requested after your initial order. This is refundable if you choose to stop ordering from us and you have returned all your jars, lids, and bags.

We are not a subscription service. Because of the customization of our jars and the changes to our menu, we require you to submit an order each week that you want a delivery. The ordering window is open Sunday 9am to Monday at midnight for Friday delivery. *If you are interested in ordering for consecutive weeks, feel free to reach out to us at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com

Mondays at midnight. Orders are processed very early on Tuesdays and we cannot accept late orders due to other jobs and responsibilities we each have!

Upon becoming a member and going through the delivery and meal selection process, you will be prompted for payment. In order to proceed with delivery a validated form of payment will be required at checkout.

No, there is no minimum order, but all orders under $55 will be subject to a $3.50 delivery fee. This is exclusive of discounts and taxes.

We pride ourselves on our low-waste business model and recycle the jars our meals are delivered in. Please ensure your previous week’s jars are ready for pick-up upon your next jar delivery. This means clean, lids on, and in their bag. If you take a break in ordering, please notify Karly or Shannon and you will be provided with an address to drop off the previous week’s jars within 30 days after your last order date. .

This is the perfect way to try each of the product lines. It consists of 2 breakfast jars, 3 lunch jars, 1 skillet jar and 1 pack of 6 protein bites.

Reach out to us at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com and we will always try our very best to accommodate! However, this is dependent on when in the week you reach out to us.

We require all orders to be placed by Monday at midnight. Late orders will be processed and delivered the following week. Please reach out to us at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

We don’t offer samples, but we assure you our meals are of the highest quality. We offer high-end, casual-style cooking loaded with flavour! The menu is always changing seasonally to ensure that you don’t get bored with the meals.

Unfortunately, we can only apply coupons to orders placed within the promotion time window. If you placed the order before or after the coupon was active we cannot apply the discount. All discount codes must be entered before submitting payment at checkout.

We will always offer staple items on our menu, but our menu does change.

If you notice an issue with your order, please reach out to us at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com right away. Please provide photos and as much detail as possible when reporting any issues.

Urban Jars Halifax meals are nutritious and delicious with a healthy mix of plant protein and tons of vegetables. All our ingredients are natural and are organic, whenever possible. We focus on supporting local farms and businesses when choosing our suppliers. We encourage you to reach out when you place your order if you’d like more information.

Whenever possible we source from local farmers and producers. However, due to seasonality and ingredient requirements, at times we must source from outside Nova Scotia. All our ingredients are thoughtfully selected so we can ensure a high quality product for our community.

If you have food allergies, we recommend you carefully read the ingredient lists during the selection process. Most specific food requests can be accommodated. Please note any allergies or dislikes in the modifications line when placing your order. However, please note that all meals are made in a shared kitchen where nuts, gluten, and other allergens are used. It is NOT a celiac-safe kitchen

We do our best to accommodate any specific diets. Each jar is made to order and can be modified to suit individual needs, permitted we have the ingredients on hand. Many of our meals are gluten-free however all meals are prepared in a shared kitchen where gluten and other allergens are used. Make sure to note any specifications in the ‘modifications’ line when placing your order or reach out to us directly at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com. Nutritional information provided is for the jars in their original state. If you alter the jar, the nutritional information will no longer be accurate.

Yes, you are able to omit any ingredient that is in the jar. Substitutions can be made within reason.

Our jars stay fresh for 7 days when correctly refrigerated.

Meals should be refrigerated immediately after you receive them, please do not leave food out at room temperature.

Our meals are fresh and never frozen. Can you freeze our products? Protein Bites The protein bites can be frozen in a freezer safe, air tight container (not the jar). They will stay fresh for 6 months if stored properly. Breakfast Jars Please do not attempt to freeze the breakfast jars. Enjoy them as they are delivered, as a single serving and enjoy! Lunch or Dinner Jars We do not recommend freezing the jars. However, if you choose to, please do not freeze the jar with the ingredients in them. Empty the fresh ingredients into a freezer safe container and freeze for 1-2 months. A full glass jar could break when frozen.

We provide nutrition information for every meal on our website – inclusive of the breakdown for fats, protein, and carbohydrates. This information can be referenced during the meal selection process. As all meals are hand-crafted, actual nutrient contents may deviate slightly from the written amounts due to the possibility of minute variances in actual packed amounts.

Meals must be refrigerated prior to consuming. When you’re ready to eat a meal, simply pour out the contents and enjoy. Our skillet jars are best served warmed up in a standard pan on your stove top. Parfaits, chia pudding, and oats can be eaten directly out of the jar, straight from the fridge.

Your feedback is very important to us. We do our best to make sure all of our meals are pleasing, however, it can take time to learn your preferences. We have a 100% refund policy and want to make sure that you enjoy your future meals. We use member feedback to craft future menus and eliminate unpopular meals. You can also use the modification box to ensure future meals meet your preferences.

Of course. You can start the order process and explore our meals and menu with no commitment to purchase!

We deliver on Fridays between 12PM and 5PM. Urban Jars Halifax does not guarantee a specific delivery time, as routes are calculated by weekly delivery schedules. You are encouraged to leave a cooler for us to deliver your jars if you are not going to be home.

We are located in Halifax, Nova Scotia and currently only deliver within Halifax, Bedford, and Dartmouth. If you live outside of our delivery zone, we have several options for picking up your order. Evolve Fitness in Halifax or Dartmouth, or 55 Halef Court.

We have three pick-up locations. Evolve Fitness in Halifax (3667 Strawberry Hill Road), Evolve Fitness in Dartmouth (112 Woodlawn Road), or 55 Halef Court. You must pre-arrange a time to pick up at 55 Halef Court. You can pick up from Evolve Fitness any time during their operating hours.

Not to worry! If you are not home during regular delivery hours, we ask that you leave a cooler outside or email us drop-off instructions. You are also welcome to pick-up your orders.

If your residence requires front desk/call box access, it is your responsibility to ensure our drivers have access on arrival. If not, meals will be left with your concierge if applicable. If the driver cannot enter the building to complete the delivery, the delivery will be available for pick-up and the address will be provided to you at the time.

Orders less than $55 are subject to a $3.50 delivery fee. Orders $55 and over will receive FREE delivery.

No, but the driver will send you a text notification on Thursday to let you know the estimated time slot they should be arriving. They will also send a message when the jars arrive. If you’re not home, please text drop-off instructions to your driver or leave a cooler for the jars to be placed in.

Upon submission, you will receive an email stating your selections and payment confirmation.

Changes to your account can be done at any time by logging into your customer profile details. If you are changing your delivery address please email us at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com

Any changes to your account must be addressed by 9PM Mondays. Without proper notice, no returns or credits will be issued. All cancellations will be paid back via e-transfer as we do not issue returns to the original method of payment

You have the option to pay by credit card or email money transfer. Email money transfers must be sent before delivery on Friday.

● Visa, MasterCard, American Express ● E-Transfer to: urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com

If your payment method fails, your account and deliveries will be paused. You will receive an email notification and will be prompted to provide updated payment details. Deliveries will not continue until payment method is updated. Please reach out to us at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com

If you’d like to make changes, please email us at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com and we will always do our best to accommodate! We require the changes before the order deadline of Monday at 9PM.

Any cancelled orders made within the cut off, will be refunded via e-transfer.

We will issue a refund for any order cancelled before the order deadline. If there is an error with your order upon delivery, we will offer a credit for your next order but you may request a refund if you see fit. Jar deposits will be returned when you choose to end your membership with us and all property of Urban Jars Halifax has been returned.

We do offer gift cards! Our Urban Jars Halifax gift cards are available on our website and can be shared with friends, family, and colleagues digitally for redemption on their next order. If you would like a physical gift card, please reach out to us at urbanjarshalifax@gmail.com.

We have created a community that focuses on having you eating right and loving it. We encourage our guests to become members of the Urban Jar Community so that we can get to know your allergies and preferences on an intimate level. This also allows you to customize your account information and gain access to future promotions and collaborations!