If you happen to be in America, we have the ultimate list of the best places to visit in USA for foodies that you absolutely cannot miss! It’s true that every country has its unique food options that food lovers can enjoy and explore into, but some places are just a notch ahead of others in offering not only the best but also a variety of foods and drinks to try out. What foodies love are a sumptuous wholesome spread and some local twist to the usual food options.
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Come to think of it, foodies differ from gluttons in a great way. And, there are a lot of factors to be considered that attracts or excites them about food. They are people with a fine sense and great appreciation for food. However, it’s not just good food they are looking for but also a fine drink to go with it and not only does sumptuous street food attract them but also does a good fine dining experience. This is why great foodies also make for adventurous travelers as their search for food often takes them places. And, if USA is the place you are looking to explore you might also want to check the 11 Best Places to Visit in USA for 3 Days off your list once you are done exploring the ones on this list.
To compile our list we considered the cities that have some of the top ranking restaurants, bars and breweries as well as some exclusive and quality street food options. We referred to lists by The Culture Trip, Food And Wine, Trip Advisor’s list of Best Fine Dining Restaurants Traveler’s Choice and Time Out’s list of Best Craft Beer Breweries in America and rated the individual cities individually to decide on our list of the best places to visit in USA for foodies. Since the foodie community has a taste for craft beers and wines over regular liquor and they prefer a good place to hang out in and also street food – these are the factors we selected that add up to make a foodie city. Here, take a look at the list!
11. Denver, Colorado
Denver’s restaurants are well-known for using locally grown ingredients and produce that is bountiful in the city. From meats and cheeses to fresh fruits- the choicest of produce goes into making of the finest of cuisines. The street food scene is equally good, and it has some gourmet options for the American favorite hot dogs!
10. Providence, Rhode Island
From getting the freshest ingredients from Whole Foods markets to creating delectable burgers for all kinds of budget, Providence’s foodie scene is quite sorted. Also worth checking out are its great seafood restaurants.
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9. New Orleans, Louisiana
Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee – New Orleans has a string of traditional and local specials lined up for its foodie community. For street food lovers the tacos there are a must-try and the city also has some very interesting bars one can socialize at.
8. Los Angeles, California
LA has a selection of cuisines to try from. And, it also has one of the best Asian offerings in the country! But, the fun is also in exploring the breweries and the bars in the city – and one can even try some experimental brews.
7. Kansas City, Missouri
Barbeque is the magic word here, but Kansas City also has some great pubs and breweries perfect to quench the foodies’ longings. Head to the Boulevard Brewing to try some of the country’s finest craft beers and special ales!
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6. San Diego, California
From mouth-watering desserts like waffles and doughnuts to the best breweries one can come across, San Diego has a lot of goodness on offer. The city also has a quirky mix in the junk food category that might not be the best for the health freak but definitely something a foodie can try out for once.
5. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The street food culture in Milwaukee is worth exploring and one should keep a lookout for the food trucks and pizzas served with fresh toppings. The cheese, sausages and beer in the city also qualify it as the best places to visit in the US for foodies.
4. Chicago, Illinois
Be it good fine dining restaurants, street food or bars – at Chicago you name it, and they have it. Take a bite of the Haute sausages or try the doughnuts if you have a sweet tooth.
3. Portland, Oregon
Going on a Portland food cart trail should be placed highly on a foodie’s list. The city has over 600 food cart trails scattered across and serving up a storm of different cuisines. That being said, the beer isn’t any less legendary here!
2. San Francisco, California
San Francisco has some of the top bars in the country and a foodie who loves to drink certainly should not miss the city. However, there are endless street food and special foods that can be traversed into.
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1. New York City, New York
When talking about the best places to visit in the USA for foodies, New York City almost comes as a no-brainer! With some of the finest restaurants in the country along with some very highly rated breweries and bars, the city tops the list with style.
