Cancellation Bon Appétit: Easy Method

What is Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit is a food and lifestyle brand that offers recipes, cooking guides, and editorial content across a website, a mobile app, and a print magazine. Subscriptions provide digital access (via the app or website) or print delivery and may be sold through third-party stores (Apple App Store, Google Play) or directly on bonappetit.com / Epicurious.

This guide explains how to cancel Bon Appétit subscriptions in Canada, what to expect for refunds and access, your consumer rights, and practical tips for a smooth cancellation.

How to cancel Bon Appétit

• App Store (iOS): Open your Apple ID > Subscriptions and cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Apple handles billing and refunds; Bon Appétit does not process App Store cancellations. See the app listing: Bon Appétit on the App Store.
• Google Play: Cancel using Google Play > Subscriptions. Bon Appétit has no specific documented Google Play cancellation policy; Google handles refunds at its discretion.
• Web (bonappetit.com / Epicurious): Cancel via the website or customer service. Monthly plans stop future charges but typically remain active until the end of the paid month. Annual plans can be cancelled online; full refunds are available only if you cancel within 14 days of the charge. See Epicurious help: Epicurious user help.
• Print subscriptions: Contact Bon Appétit customer service or the print distributor (MagsConnect for Canada). Print subscriptions are eligible for prorated refunds and refunds for undelivered issues; you may be asked for a copy of your magazine mailing label.
• Registered mail option (recommended for print): If you prefer paper notification, send cancellation instructions and a copy of your mailing label by registered mail (raccomandata A/R) to Bon Appétit Customer Service at the address below and keep the tracking/receipt.

What happens when you cancel

When you cancel, future automatic renewals are stopped. For digital monthly subscriptions purchased on the web, access typically continues until the end of the paid month; for annual subscriptions you usually retain access until the end of the paid year. For App Store or Google Play subscriptions, access is governed by Apple/Google subscription terms and continues until the current paid period ends.

Bon Appétit may retain account information and past correspondence for service and record-keeping; consult the site’s privacy policy or contact customer service if you need account deletion or data questions addressed.

Will I get a refund?

Refunds depend on how you purchased and timing. Monthly web subscriptions are generally non-refundable, although access remains until the end of the billing period. Annual web subscriptions are eligible for a full refund only if cancelled within 14 days of the payment; after 14 days, refunds are typically not issued but access continues until term end. Print subscriptions may receive prorated refunds or refunds for undelivered issues.

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, Apple manages refunds and Bon Appétit does not provide in-app refunds; Apple’s refund decisions are at their discretion. For Google Play subscriptions, refunds are managed by Google Play and handled case-by-case. If you believe consumer-protection rules apply, see the Canada rights section below.

Bon Appétit plans and pricing

Your consumer rights in Canada

Under Canadian federal and provincial consumer protection rules, distance and online contracts often include a 14-day “cooling-off” period allowing cancellation and a full refund for distance purchases. However, where digital content is delivered immediately and fully usable (for example, instant access to paywalled recipes), the right to a refund can be limited once access is granted. This aligns with Bon Appétit’s stated approach to monthly digital subscriptions.

Annual subscriptions cancelled within 14 days generally meet the Canadian expectation for a right to cancel with a full refund. Prorated refunds for print subscriptions or refunds for undelivered issues are consistent with Canadian remedies for partial non-performance by a seller.

Customer experiences

Reports are mixed. Some aggregated app-review data shows a majority of users report positive overall experiences with the Bon Appétit app, including favorable ratings for content and usability. At the same time, many users report problems: login failures, “no subscription found” errors, app crashes, difficulty cancelling online, unexpected renewals, and slow or unresponsive customer support.

There are also accounts of users being denied refunds even when requested within short windows; some cancellations have required persistence or alternative routes (App Store/Google Play cancel or contacting customer service). These mixed experiences suggest keeping careful records when you cancel.

Documentation checklist

• Order confirmation/receipt (email or App Store/Google Play receipt)
• Account email and username used for the subscription
• Subscription ID or invoice number, if available
• Screenshot of current subscription status or error messages (e.g., “no subscription found”)
• Copy/photo of your print magazine mailing label (for print cancellations)
• Dates of purchase, renewal, and any correspondence with customer service
• Registered mail tracking number or customer-service ticket numbers

Common mistakes

Frequently made errors include waiting until the last day to cancel (App Store requires cancellation at least 24 hours before renewal), cancelling in the wrong place (trying to cancel an App Store subscription on the Bon Appétit website), and assuming a refund will be issued for immediately delivered digital content. Another common mistake is not saving proof of cancellation or correspondence - without documentation, disputes are harder to resolve.

For print subscribers, failing to include a copy of the magazine mailing label or not using a recorded-delivery method can delay or complicate a request for a prorated refund.

Comparative recap

After cancelling

After you cancel, keep confirmation emails, screenshots, and any ticket/tracking numbers. Monitor your bank or card statement for any unexpected charges in the next billing cycle and contact your card issuer if an unauthorized renewal posts. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, use their refund request processes if you believe a refund is warranted.

Helpful links: Bon Appétit on the App Store: apps.apple.com; Epicurious help (web subscriptions): epicurious.com help; Bon Appétit subscription FAQ: bonappetit.com subscription FAQ; MagsConnect Canada (print orders): magsconnect.ca; Google Play subscriptions help: Google Play subscriptions.

Address

Bon Appétit Customer Service
PO Box 3766
Boone, IA 50037-0662