So, at the end of the year, everyone’s doing a recap, right? Well, Grubhub just dropped its “2023 Delivered” report, and it’s giving us the lowdown on what and how we ate this year. No worries, they’re not going to suggest you move to a different city based on your music taste – promise.
Spicy, Spicy, Spicy!
Turns out, we were all about that spice in 2023. A crazy 91,000 peeps added Sriracha to their meals. Maybe ’cause it was in short supply, but hey, absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? The spicy winners according to Grubhub:
- Spicy potato soft tacos
- Spicy chicken sandwich
- Spicy tuna roll
- Hot and sour soup
- Drunken noodles
Sadly, they didn’t drop any info on Tums usage for those spicy nights.
Top-Side Hustle: French Fries
French fries ruled the side dish kingdom, with over 600,000 folks choosing this salty goodness with a salad. And to wash it down? Crisp Diet Coke – in-office orders spiked by more than 17% this year.
Late Nights and Chaos
Late-night coffee runs were a thing – over 10 million cups poured in after dark. And guess what? Dairy milk made a comeback in those cups! Also, we chomped through 6.9 million pickles – blame it on TikTok and its pickle craze.
Dinner Drama
Hawaiian pizza made a surprising comeback – Grubhub saw a 33% rise in pineapple-topped pies. And Pinterest reported more searches for pineapple-related stuff too. Looks like pineapples might be having their moment!
Grubhub’s Take on 2023
Last year, burritos and cheeseburgers ruled the Grubhub scene. This year, it was all about shaking things up. Grubhub says folks were all about breaking norms and trying new vibes this year.
Your Own Foodie Flashback
Want to relive your hot sauce moments? Grubhub’s sending personalized “2023 Delivered” reports to users via email today. And if reading about spicy wings has you craving some, they’ve got your back. Buffalo Wild Wings is teaming up with Grubhub to give 50% off on wings, up to $10 off, till Dec. 12. Yum!
So, that’s the scoop on what we ate this year, according to Grubhub’s data. Who knew 2023 would be all about spicing things up and embracing the unexpected?