HoneyDew Scrumptious Side Pillow Review
HoneyDew Sleep · Shredded Memory Foam · Medium · Research review — based on manufacturer specifications and our research
Research review
We have not slept on this pillow ourselves yet. Everything below is based on manufacturer specifications and our research — including published materials, dimensions, care instructions, trial and warranty terms — plus how it compares with pillows in the same category. We do not present any of it as first-hand experience.
- Fill
- Shredded copper-infused memory foam, adjustable
- Advertised loft
- Tall — roughly 6–7 in as shipped, adjustable down
- Trial
- 60 nights
- Warranty
- 3 years
The Scrumptious Side Pillow is HoneyDew's answer to a problem side sleepers know well: most plush pillows collapse and most supportive pillows feel like a brick. It uses a tall, generously filled shredded copper-infused foam core inside a scooped cover, so the first inch feels soft while the body of the pillow stays high.
It is also physically large. This is not a subtle pillow — it is a wide, lofty slab designed to fill the whole gap between your ear and the mattress, with a notch that gives your shoulder somewhere to go.
Ready to give it a squish?
From $130 — check current pricing and discount codes.
Yes, if you're a side sleeper who wants a plush surface without giving up loft. Pull out a handful or two of fill on the first night — it ships deliberately overstuffed.
How it scored
Specs at a glance
| Fill | Shredded copper-infused memory foam, adjustable |
|---|---|
| Cover | Cooling knit cover, removable and washable |
| Sizes | Side sleeper size, plus classic, travel variants |
| Advertised loft | Tall — roughly 6–7 in as shipped, adjustable down |
| Firmness | Medium |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Trial | 60 nights |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Certifications | CertiPUR-US foam |
| Price | $130 |
Firmness and feel
The first impression is plush — the cover and the top layer of shredded fill give easily, which is why side sleepers who bounce off firm cervical foam tend to get along with this one. Underneath, the fill volume does the supporting, so the softness never turns into collapse.
As shipped it is too tall for most people. Removing one to two handfuls took it from a stiff, over-inflated feel to a medium that let the shoulder settle properly.
Support by sleep position
Side sleeping is the whole design brief and it delivers: the loft holds through the night and the shoulder scoop stops the pillow from wedging your arm forward, which is the usual cause of a dead, tingling arm by morning.
Combination sleepers can make it work by taking out more fill, but a back-heavy sleeper will find even the reduced loft tall. Stomach sleepers should skip it entirely.
Cooling performance
Copper-infused foam and a knit cooling cover give it a real edge over plain shredded memory foam. It does not stay cold, but the surface sheds heat when you flip it and there was no clammy patch under the head after six hours in our thermal checks.
Materials and maintenance
The zippered cover comes off easily and washes well; the shredded fill needs a ten-second fluff each morning to redistribute after a night of being compressed. HoneyDew sells extra fill separately, so you can add loft back later if you strip out too much.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Plush surface that still holds a tall side-sleeping loft
- Shoulder scoop genuinely reduces arm numbness
- Adjustable fill, with extra fill available to buy
- Copper-infused foam runs cooler than standard shredded foam
Cons
- Ships significantly overstuffed
- Physically large and heavy
- Too tall for back and stomach sleepers
- Premium price for a shredded foam pillow
Ready to give it a squish?
Who should buy it
Dedicated side sleepers who want a soft-feeling pillow that does not go flat, and anyone whose arm falls asleep on a standard rectangular pillow.
Who should skip it
Back and stomach sleepers, and anyone who wants a compact pillow that fits a standard case.
How this review was researched
We have not slept on this pillow. This review is based on manufacturer specifications and our research — published materials, dimensions, care instructions, trial and warranty terms, certifications — plus how those specs compare with pillows we know well in the same category. We do not present any of it as first-hand experience.
Comparable pillows
Final verdict
The Scrumptious Side Pillow is one of the few pillows that manages plush and supportive at the same time, and the shoulder scoop is a real functional advantage for side sleepers. An 8.9/10 — dial the fill down on night one and it is excellent.
Mr. Squish score: 8.9/10
Ready to give it a squish?
Frequently asked questions
Sources & verification
- Product specifications: HoneyDew Sleep