Food Travel: Top 30 Foodie Cities In The US (and World) In 2021 (4 of 7)

Philadelphia, PA

Overpowered by its giant neighbors DC and NYC, Philadelphia is a city that is thriving with foodie places all over the city, making it one of the finest cities to enjoy food in the US. So, the next time you are in Philadelphia, do take a moment and relish other foods the city has to offer apart from touristy Philly cheesesteak.

Food lovers should also head over to the historical Italian Market and try some local foods such as water ice – a dish that is a perfect combination of sugar, water, and fruit juice in Italian ice.

You will not find this dessert anywhere else, so the next time you are in the city, do give it a try.

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is as touristy as it gets. The city is bound by the ocean on its west coast, wine country on the northern side, and farm country on the southern side. Being a popular destination amongst tourists, San Francisco is a food lover’s heaven. From artisanal sourdough loaf at Tartine Bakery to a mission-style burrito at El Farolito, the city has a wide range of foods that you can enjoy – from local street foods to fine dine Michelin-awarded dishes, you can have it all.

Chinatown is highly overrated so if you want to have the best dim sum in the city, head over to Clement Street, which is located in the Richmond district. If your visit to the city happens to be on a weekend, don’t forget to visit the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.

Austin, TX

The capital of Texas, Austin provides some of the finest foods around. From slow-smoked BBQ to a two-dollar taco and Japanese ramen, the city is rightly known as one of the finest foodie cities in the world.

If you are enjoying farm-to-table food, Dai Due is definitely a must-try – to make it better, always order the wild boar roast. Lambert’s Downtown is a great place for enjoying smoked brisket aka the Texas-style BBQ. Another place you can visit after a night of the party is the Joe’s Bakery in East Austin. Here, you can relish Tex-Mex breakfast such as tacos with cheese, eggs, and chorizo all wrapped nicely in a flour tortilla.

Atlanta, GA

Known for its Olympic torches and peach trees, the city of Atlanta has much more to offer than just that – especially if you happen to be hungry! One of the biggest food cities in the South, Atlanta has a diverse range of food places – from modern food halls to barbecue joints, you can find everything one could wish for.

Head over to the historic Mary Mac’s Tea Room for relishing the finest dishes of Southern cooking. If you are fond of Asian cuisine, Buford Highway wouldn’t disappoint you at all. The place that is just north of the city has some of the finest Indian, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese food joints.

New York City, NY

New York City is one of the best when it comes to foodie cities in the US. From enjoying Staten Island’s tagliatelle to Brooklyn’s cheesecakes, the city is without a doubt one of the finest food cities in the world.

You can head over the Chelsea Market that has a rich history of feeding the Manhattanites since the year 1997 and boasts of a beautiful European type promenade that is filled with vendors offering vitals like Tings (jerk chicken) and Buddakan (Asian fusion). Brooklyn has Junior’s, where you can go back in time and relish classic cheesecake, 1950 style.

If you head over to the north in the Bronx, you can find hordes of Italian restaurants jotted along Arthur Avenue. Some of our favorites include Casa Della Mozzarella and Calabria Pork Store (do try their handmade salami).

If you wish to experience the city’s food culture a little better, hiring one of the local food guides would be an experience. After all, why settle for less when you can have it all!