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 #2 in the Food communities list.

Roughly 202K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Food, Looking, and Tired. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention burger, ramen, and pizza.

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24.6M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +202K members
Growth: +0.8% / 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: 178K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 16K members
  • 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: 1K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. [Text] Best gluten-free, vegetarian substitutes for the texture of wings and crab dip?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    [Text] Best gluten-free, vegetarian substitutes for the texture of wings and crab dip?
    1

Topics

  • Food
    76 posts in the past month
    #1
    Food
    76
  • 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

  • Vegetarian
    5 posts in the past month
    1. [Homemade] Cilbir (Turkish Eggs)
    2. [Homemade] Carrot, oat & egg pizza 🍕🥕
    3. [homemade] Crispy Moong Dal Pakodas Straight From My Kitchen ❤️
    #1
    Vegetarian
    [Homemade] Cilbir (Turkish Eggs) · [Homemade] Carrot, oat & egg pizza 🍕🥕 · [homemade] Crispy Moong Dal Pakodas Straight From My Kitchen ❤️
    5
  • 🧙 I don't know how I made this, Magic maybe?
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [homemade] Fried Broccoli penne with olive oil and Parmesan!
    2. [Homemade] Egg and spam fried rice with veg and curry sauce
    3. [I ate] Breakfast bagel homemade
    #2
    🧙 I don't know how I made this, Magic maybe?
    [homemade] Fried Broccoli penne with olive oil and Parmesan! · [Homemade] Egg and spam fried rice with veg and curry sauce · [I ate] Breakfast bagel homemade
    4
  • Recipe In Comments
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [homemade] amaretti biscuits
    2. [homemade] apple cider bourbon-braised chuck roast w/ brown butter garlic & herb mashed potatoes 🍎🍁
    #3
    Recipe In Comments
    [homemade] amaretti biscuits · [homemade] apple cider bourbon-braised chuck roast w/ brown butter garlic & herb mashed potatoes 🍎🍁
    2
  • ✨Sprinkles at Maximum Capacity✨
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Homemade] Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter, Fondant Potatoes, and Broccoli with Grape Tomatoes
    2. [i ate] when you put coconut in everything
    #4
    ✨Sprinkles at Maximum Capacity✨
    [Homemade] Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter, Fondant Potatoes, and Broccoli with Grape Tomatoes · [i ate] when you put coconut in everything
    2
  • Gluten-Free
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [I ate] fried nem rolls for $0.40.
    2. [i ate] Fried nem is a Vietnamese national dish that comes in several varieties.
    #5
    Gluten-Free
    [I ate] fried nem rolls for $0.40. · [i ate] Fried nem is a Vietnamese national dish that comes in several varieties.
    2

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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