A lot of people consider themselves to be foodies these days, whether they’re into gourmet dining or food trucks. There’s no doubt that where you live can have a big impact on your foodie experience, as some places lean more into the foodie lifestyle than others. Being a foodie can be pretty pricey, but WalletHub has rounded up the culinary hotspots across the country that serve up both affordable and delicious options.
- Their ranking of the Best Foodie Cities in the U.S. has just come out.
- They rated 182 cities nationwide to find those that are wallet-friendly and have the tastiest food scenes. Cities were judged on 28 key indicators of foodie-friendliness, including the cost of groceries, the affordability and accessibility of high-quality restaurants, and the number of food festivals per capita.
- This year’s best city for foodies is Miami, Florida, thanks to having an extremely high number of restaurants per capita and the most affordable restaurants rated at least 4.5 stars out of five in the country.
- Miami is also home to many diverse types of restaurants and 12 Michelin-starred restaurants, along with the third most farmers markets in the U.S.
- Pearl City, Hawaii, lands at the bottom of the list, making it the worst city for foodies. It’s followed by Montgomery, Alabama, and Moreno Valley, California.
The Top 10 Best U.S. Cities For Foodies⠀
(Click here to see the complete ranking)
- Miami, Florida
- Portland, Oregon
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Austin, Texas
- Orlando, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Sacramento, California
- Denver, Colorado
Source: WalletHub