Grubhub's annual end-of-year report on food trends of 2024 revealed that chicken was the top protein, espresso orders spiked, and hot honey was popular. Social media and pop culture influenced food choices. Cottage cheese, espresso, and coffee were among the trending items. Dr. Pepper was the favorite soft drink, and travelers preferred hotel room dining. Alcohol was a popular order for hotel delivery.
Key Points
Chicken was the top protein choice in 2024
Espresso orders spiked, influenced by pop culture
Hot honey and unique flavor combinations gained popularity
Cottage cheese, espresso, and coffee were trending items
Dr. Pepper was the favorite soft drink, with a twist of added pickles
Travelers preferred hotel room dining, with alcohol being a popular order
Pros
Insight into popular food trends of 2024
Understanding the influence of social media and pop culture on food choices
Highlighting unique flavor combinations like sweet and spicy
Cons
Limited focus on specific regions or demographics
Lack of analysis on the health implications of the food trends