Grubhub: Releases «State Of The Plate» Report

Chicago / IL. (grub) The recent solstice marks the start of the summer season, which means we’ve hit the halfway mark of the year! Grubhub Inc., the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace, today launched its latest report, «»State of the Plate.«» Using data from more than half a million orders placed on an average day through its platform, Grubhub’s mid-year report checks in on the popular food trends so far, predicts what we can expect to see more of in the second half of the year, and provides an update on where some of the «»trendier«» foods actually stand. One fact that’s clear: vegan + vegetarian options are here to stay. Key takeaways include:

Vegan options are here to stay

As we highlighted in our 2018 «»Year in Food«» report, we know plant-based options are on the rise across America, and we’re seeing this trend in delivery as well. Orders of vegan-friendly foods on the Grubhub platform increased by 25 percent so far in 2019 (as compared to Jan-May 2018), with orders for the Impossible Burger specifically rising overall by 82 percent.

Vegan Meccas: Grubhub also looked at the areas ordering the most vegan foods + found these made the list:

  1. Los Angeles, California
  2. Brooklyn, New York
  3. Portland, Oregon
  4. Las Vegas, Nevada
  5. Rochester, New York
  6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  7. Detroit, Michigan
  8. San Diego, California

Methodology: To determine the top places for vegans, Grubhub evaluated a variety of factors using data available through its platform, including the number of vegan restaurants, ratings, order volume, and overall number of vegan items available on Grubhub in each respective city as compared to the rest of the country.

Seasonal favorites + forecasts

Whether it’s heartier foods to keep you warm in winter or lighter bites for spring as you enter the warmer months, each season has food they’re known for among diners. But what’s to come for summer and fall? What we found below may surprise you!

Top Trends: Winter

  • chicken shish kabob: 240 percent more popular
  • chicken tinga: 131 percent more popular
  • spicy potato taco: 111 percent more popular
  • mushroom stroganoff: 90 percent more popular
  • cuban picadillo empanadas: 85 percent more popular

Top Trends: Spring

  • cauliflower bites: 536 percent more popular
  • ahi tuna salad: 467 percent more popular
  • mixed berry acai bowls: 411 percent more popular
  • chicken poblano: 336 percent more popular
  • quinoa taco: 285 percent more popular

Forecasts: Summer (in ranking order)

  1. barbecue pork buns
  2. truffle parm frie
  3. quinoa + arugula salad

Forecasts: Fall (in ranking order)

  1. pesto pasta
  2. fried okra
  3. lemongrass soup

Methodology: For «»Top Trends,«» Grubhub took a look at the top foods on the Grubhub platform from winter (December21, 2018 – March 20, 2019) and spring (March 20 – June 8, 2019) as compared to the same timeframe in 2018 to find the top items rising in popularity. For «»Forecasted«» items, Grubhub looked at the top foods on the Grubhub platform over the past two years, recently trending items, and other seasonal favorites to forecast what America will indulge in this summer + fall.

Breaking it down by regions: favorites to date

We know everywhere in the U.S. has their own taste, so Grubhub took a look at its most popular foods so far in 2019 across the four regions. To break it down: the Midwest kept it vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, the Northeast mixed it up with a classic making an appearance, the South stayed with seafood, and the West had a mix of «»meat«» options.

Midwest:

  • Impossible Burger: 326 percent more popular
  • cheese quesadilla: 144 percent more popular
  • waffle fries: 135 percent more popular

Northeast:

  • harvest bowl: 340 percent more popular
  • guay tiew pad see eiw: 319 percent more popular
  • bagel and egg sandwich: 204 percent more popular

South:

  • shrimp linguini alfredo: 273 percent more popular
  • baked potato soup: 236 percent more popular
  • new england clam chowder: 185 percent more popular

West:

  • glazed baby back rib: 412 percent more popular
  • pork burrito: 208 percent more popular
  • Impossible Burger: 194 percent more popular

Methodology: Grubhub took a look at the top foods on its platform from the specified regions from Jan 1-May 31, 2019as compared to the same timeframe in 2018 to find the top items rising in popularity.

Checking in on our favorite meals

Since we took a look at some of the top meals in our 2018 «»Year in Food«» report, we’ve seen some changes so far in 2019! Breakfast is leaning a bit more indulgent, dessert is a little chillier, and our late-night favorites lead a vegan option!

Breakfast: it’s all about the salty + sweet combo.

  • chicken + waffles: 219 percent more popular
  • sausage egg + cheese biscuit: 179 percent more popular
  • pancakes + bacon: 145 percent more popular

Dessert: who says ice cream won’t deliver well?!

  • brownie sundae: 273 percent more popular
  • cake batter frozen yogurt: 232 percent more popular
  • donut ice cream sandwich: 217 percent more popular

Late-night: it’s 2019 when a vegan burger leads the late-night trend!

  • Impossible Burger: 529 percent more popular
  • steak quesadilla: 447 percent more popular
  • mashed potatoes + gravy: 325 percent more popular

Methodology: Grubhub took a look at the top foods on its platform for the specified mealtimes/food types below from January-May 2019 as compared to the same timeframe in 2018 to find the top items rising in popularity.

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