r/food

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About r/food

The internet's number one place for original food images and more!

The community at a glance

r/food is a Subreddit for Foodies with roughly 24.6M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Food communities list.

Roughly 225K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Food, Looking, and Tired. Product recommendations often mention burger, ramen, and pizza.

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24.6M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +225K members
Growth: +0.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 107K members
  • 2014: 1.8M members
  • 2015: 2.8M members
  • 2016: 4.7M members
  • 2017: 3.2M members
  • 2018: 1.9M members
  • 2019: 2.7M members
  • 2020: 3.2M members
  • 2023: 3.0M members
  • 2024: 563K members
  • 2025: 217K members
  • 2026: 199K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 15K members
  • Jan: 18K members
  • Feb: 18K members
  • Mar: 15K members
  • Apr: 26K members
  • May: 24K members
  • Jun: 26K members
  • Jul: 22K members
  • Aug: 14K members
  • Sep: 15K members
  • Oct: 17K members
  • Nov: 4K members

Topics

  • Food
    75 posts in the past month
    #1
    Food
    75
  • Looking
    37 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    37
  • Tired
    21 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    21
  • Worst
    21 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    21
  • Recipe
    20 posts in the past month
    #5
    Recipe
    20

Flair

  • 🧙 I don't know how I made this, Magic maybe?
    9 posts in the past month
    1. [homemade] Peaches and Cream French Toast Casserole
    2. [HOMEMADE] American goulash
    3. [I ate]Mega Chip
    #1
    🧙 I don't know how I made this, Magic maybe?
    [homemade] Peaches and Cream French Toast Casserole · [HOMEMADE] American goulash · [I ate]Mega Chip
    9
  • Recipe In Comments
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [Homemade] Mushroom and chicken quesadillas w/ chimichuri 🇲🇽
    2. [Homemade] Mushroom and chicken quesadillas w/ salsa verde
    3. [Homemade] First time making Mexican food 🇲🇽
    #2
    Recipe In Comments
    [Homemade] Mushroom and chicken quesadillas w/ chimichuri 🇲🇽 · [Homemade] Mushroom and chicken quesadillas w/ salsa verde · [Homemade] First time making Mexican food 🇲🇽
    3
  • Vegetarian
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [I Ate] Cassata Ice cream
    2. Made a Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake 🫶🏼🫶🏼[homemade]
    #3
    Vegetarian
    [I Ate] Cassata Ice cream · Made a Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake 🫶🏼🫶🏼[homemade]
    2
  • :Spag: Blessed by noodly appendage
    1 post in the past month
    1. [homemade] Ginger chicken & miso noodle soup
    #4
    :Spag: Blessed by noodly appendage
    [homemade] Ginger chicken & miso noodle soup
    1
  • Discussion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Uncover today's standout sub: r/KitchenConfidential
    #5
    Discussion
    Uncover today's standout sub: r/KitchenConfidential
    1

Product recommendations

  • burger
    5 posts in the past month
    1. My best burger yet: [homemade] buns, mayo, caramelized onions, local beef, cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato. 🍔
    2. My best burger yet: [homemade] buns, mayo, caramelized onions, local beef, cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato. 🍔
    3. Best burger condiments for [homemade] burgers?
    #1
    burger
    My best burger yet: [homemade] buns, mayo, caramelized onions, local beef, cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato. 🍔 · My best burger yet: [homemade] buns, mayo, caramelized onions, local beef, cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato. 🍔 · Best burger condiments for [homemade] burgers?
    5
  • ramen
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I didn't expect but [I ate] one of the best ramen of my life in Paris!
    2. I didn’t expect but [I ate] one of the best ramen of my life in Paris ✨
    3. I didn’t expect but [I ate] one of the best ramen of my life in Paris ✨
    #2
    ramen
    I didn't expect but [I ate] one of the best ramen of my life in Paris! · I didn’t expect but [I ate] one of the best ramen of my life in Paris ✨ · I didn’t expect but [I ate] one of the best ramen of my life in Paris ✨
    4
  • pizza
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [I ate] the best slice of pizza.
    2. [I ate] one of the best pizza's ever in Texas.
    3. [homemade] Pizza with assortment of cheeses (Mozz, Parm, Goats and Blue), Fresh rosemary, caramelized onions and pears. One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. Would highly recommend.
    #3
    pizza
    [I ate] the best slice of pizza. · [I ate] one of the best pizza's ever in Texas. · [homemade] Pizza with assortment of cheeses (Mozz, Parm, Goats and Blue), Fresh rosemary, caramelized onions and pears. One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had. Would highly recommend.
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/food for?
Best for Foodies enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/food free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/food have?
Roughly 24.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/food on?
r/food runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/food cover?
On the Hive Index, r/food is organized under Foodies.
How do I join r/food?
You can join r/food by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Food communities like?
Communities for food lovers covering restaurant reviews, fast food culture, culinary experiences, and brand communities. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated food forums mix enthusiasts, brand fans, and food discount hunters in a range of casual to more serious food conversation.
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