What you get with a Bon Appétit subscription
Bon Appétit is a food and cooking magazine published by Condé Nast. A subscription gives you access to recipes, cooking videos, restaurant reviews, and food writing — either in print, digital, or both depending on which plan you choose. The magazine comes out monthly in print, and the website and app update daily with new content.
The subscription model changed in recent years. Condé Nast now bundles Bon Appétit with other titles under a single login system. If you subscribe to Bon Appétit through Condé Nast's main site, you may also gain access to other magazines like Wired, Vogue, or The New Yorker depending on your plan level.
Print subscribers receive the physical magazine each month. Digital subscribers can read on the website and through the Bon Appétit app on phones and tablets. Some plans offer both print and digital access at the same time.
Key Takeaways
- Bon Appétit subscriptions are sold directly by Condé Nast and through third-party retailers like Amazon and Apple News+, and prices and included content vary by where you buy.
- Print-only subscriptions cost less than print-plus-digital plans, and digital-only access is usually the cheapest option.
- Condé Nast frequently offers discounted introductory rates for new subscribers, especially during promotional periods.
- You can cancel your subscription at any time, though refund policies depend on whether you subscribed directly or through a third-party service.
Where to buy a Bon Appétit subscription
You can subscribe directly through Condé Nast's website, or through third-party platforms. Direct subscriptions through Condé Nast give you access to their full login system, which may unlock other magazine content depending on your plan. Third-party options include Amazon Prime Reading, Apple News+, and other digital news aggregators.
Prices and what you receive differ by platform. A subscription through Apple News+ includes Bon Appétit alongside dozens of other publications for a flat monthly fee. An Amazon Prime Reading subscription includes Bon Appétit but is only available to Amazon Prime members. Buying directly from Condé Nast lets you choose print, digital, or both.
Print subscriptions are also sold through magazine retailers and subscription box services. These third-party sellers sometimes offer different pricing or bundled deals than Condé Nast's direct site.
Subscription plans and pricing
Condé Nast offers three main subscription types: print only, digital only, and print plus digital. Print-only subscriptions are the most expensive per month because they include physical delivery. Digital-only subscriptions cost less because there is no printing or shipping. Print-plus-digital plans fall in the middle.
Introductory rates are common. New subscribers often see discounted pricing for the first few months or the first year, then the price rises to the standard rate. The exact introductory offer changes throughout the year and varies by which platform you use to subscribe.
If you subscribe through a bundled service like Apple News+ or Amazon Prime Reading, you pay one flat fee that covers multiple publications. Those services do not break out individual magazine pricing.
How to manage your subscription
If you subscribed directly through Condé Nast, you can log in to your account on their website to view your subscription status, update your payment method, change your delivery address, or pause your subscription. You can also contact Condé Nast's customer service by phone or email to make changes.
If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple News+ or Amazon Prime Reading, you manage the subscription through that platform's account settings, not through Condé Nast. For example, if you subscribed through Apple News+, you would cancel or change your plan in the Apple News+ app or through your Apple account settings.
Most subscriptions can be paused for a set period without cancelling entirely. This is useful if you want to stop receiving issues temporarily but plan to resume later.
Cancelling your subscription
You can cancel a Bon Appétit subscription at any time. If you subscribed directly through Condé Nast, you can cancel through your online account or by contacting their customer service. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, so you will continue to receive access or issues until that date.
Refund policies depend on where you subscribed. Condé Nast typically does not refund unused portions of your subscription if you cancel mid-cycle, though some promotional offers include refund windows. If you subscribed through Apple News+ or Amazon Prime Reading, those platforms have their own refund policies separate from Condé Nast's.
If you cancel a print subscription, your final issue will arrive based on when your subscription ends. Digital access stops immediately upon cancellation.
What happens if you have a problem with your subscription
If you do not receive a print issue, contact Condé Nast's customer service with your subscription number and the issue date. They can resend the issue or credit your account. If a digital issue fails to load or you cannot access your account, try logging out and back in, or reinstalling the app.
If you were charged incorrectly or see a duplicate charge, contact the customer service team for the platform where you subscribed. Condé Nast handles direct subscriptions; Apple, Amazon, or another third party handles their respective platforms. Keep your order confirmation and billing statement when you contact them.
If you subscribed through a promotional offer and the price increased unexpectedly, check the terms of the offer you received. Some introductory rates are may provide for a set period; others convert to standard pricing after the promotion ends. Condé Nast should have sent you a notice before the price change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a Bon Appétit subscription for less than the standard price?
Yes. Condé Nast and third-party platforms regularly offer discounted introductory rates for new subscribers. These rates typically last for the first few months or first year, then increase to standard pricing. The exact discount and length of the offer change throughout the year.
Does a Bon Appétit subscription include access to past issues?
Digital subscribers can usually access a back catalog of past issues through the Bon Appétit app or website, though the depth of the archive varies. Print subscribers receive only the current and future issues. Check the specific plan details before subscribing if access to older content matters to you.
What is the difference between subscribing through Condé Nast and through Apple News+?
Condé Nast subscriptions give you access only to Bon Appétit (plus potentially other Condé Nast titles depending on your plan). Apple News+ includes Bon Appétit alongside dozens of other magazines and newspapers for one monthly fee. Apple News+ is simpler if you read multiple publications; Condé Nast direct is better if you want only Bon Appétit or prefer print.
Can I switch from print to digital or vice versa?
Yes. Log into your Condé Nast account and change your subscription type. The change usually takes effect at your next billing date. Contact customer service if you want the change to happen immediately.
What if I move and need to update my delivery address?
Update your address in your Condé Nast account online, or call customer service with your subscription number. Changes to your address typically take effect within one to two billing cycles. Provide your new address as soon as possible to avoid missed issues.