A Texas city tops Chicago and New York for ‘unique culinary experiences’ that foodies love
An inexpensive delicious meal is often hard to come by while dining out, but not in Austin.
Austin is one of the best cities for eats in America for eating good food at a reasonable price, according to the foodies at WalletHub.
WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 28 key metrics to determine the best and cheapest regions for foodies.
The wallet-friendly cities cater to diners who prefer to cook at home, explore the local flavors, or both, WalletHub experts said.
Austin was the only city in Texas to rank in the top 20 at No. 14, with a 61.2 total score for affordability, diversity, accessibility, and quality.
Miami, Florida, ranked No. 1 with a 74.37 overall score.
“In the best foodie cities, including Miami, FL, San Francisco, CA, and Orlando, FL, there are tons of unique culinary experiences to try, from food trucks to specialty-food stores to Michelin-starred restaurants,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said.
“The top cities cater not just to people who enjoy dining out, but also to foodies who enjoy putting their own skills to the test by exploring new flavors in their own kitchens.”
The data set for the study included information on everything from grocery prices to the number of food festivals held annually per capita to the accessibility and affordability of fine dining establishments.
Top 20 foodie cities in America
1. Miami, FL
2. San Francisco, CA
3. Orlando, FL
4. Portland, OR
5. Tampa, FL
6. Sacramento, CA
7. Las Vegas, NV
8. Seattle, WA
9. Denver, CO
10. San Diego, CA
11. Atlanta, GA
12. St. Louis, MO
13. Los Angeles, CA
14. Austin, TX
15. Pittsburgh, PA
16. New York, NY
17. Richmond, VA
18. Chicago, IL
19. Fort Lauderdale, FL
20. Washington, DC
This story was originally published October 5, 2024 at 5:00 AM.
