UrbanStems review

UrbanStems is the pick for flowers as a gift, especially when the date is close. The company says it delivers same-day in NYC, DC, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas and Boston and next-day nationwide, and the delivery menu adds a last-minute express option. The co-founders launched UrbanStems on Valentine's Day in 2014 in Washington, D.C., and it says it works directly with Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Beyond bouquets and plants, there is a gift shop, a wine shop, brand collaborations such as Levain x UrbanStems, and a monthly centerpiece subscription. Best sellers on the homepage include The Unicorn at $60, The Good Vibes at $68 and The Margot at $90. If a bouquet or plant is not up to par, the Care Team promises to work with you on a solution, though the page does not set a fixed refund. Outside the 8 same-day cities, plan for next-day delivery.

Who it is for

flower gifts on a deadline

Price

Bouquets from $60 (The Unicorn).

The Unicorn $60
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Same-day delivery in NYC, DC, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas and Boston
• Next-day delivery nationwide
• Last-minute express delivery option
• Gift shop and wine shop to pair with flowers
• Centerpiece subscription on monthly repeat

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Works directly with Rainforest Alliance Certified farms
• Strength: Freshness guarantee handled by its Care Team at care@urbanstems.com
• Strength: Give $20, Get $20 referral program and a rewards program
• Weakness: Same-day delivery is limited to 8 metro areas
• Weakness: The catalog is centered on flowers and plants, with a smaller gift shop
• Weakness: The freshness guarantee promises a solution, not a set refund

Key facts

• Same-day cities: 8 metro areas
• Next-day: Nationwide
• Founded: 2014, Washington, D.C.
• Sourcing: Rainforest Alliance Certified farms
• Example price: The Unicorn, $60

Where it ranks

UrbanStems is No. 4 in our Best Online Gift Shops verdict.