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 24.5M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Food topic page.

Roughly 157K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Food, Looking, and Homemade. Product recommendations often mention burger, ramen, and pizza.

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24.5M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +157K members
Growth: +0.6% / 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: 149K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • 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: 594 members

Topics

  • Food
    79 posts in the past month
    #1
    Food
    79
  • Looking
    37 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    37
  • Homemade
    27 posts in the past month
    #3
    Homemade
    27
  • Tired
    21 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    21
  • Worst
    21 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    21

Flair

  • 🧙 I don't know how I made this, Magic maybe?
    12 posts in the past month
    1. [Homemade] Salmon Spaghetti Carbonara
    2. I took the Beef Wellington and made it into the Jerk Pork Yardington [homemade]
    3. [Homemade] Szarlotka made with retirement home residents
    #1
    🧙 I don't know how I made this, Magic maybe?
    [Homemade] Salmon Spaghetti Carbonara · I took the Beef Wellington and made it into the Jerk Pork Yardington [homemade] · [Homemade] Szarlotka made with retirement home residents
    12
  • Recipe In Comments
    8 posts in the past month
    1. [homemade] Jam doughnuts
    2. [Pro/chef] Lemon drizzle crêpe cake
    3. [Homemade]Sachertorte
    #2
    Recipe In Comments
    [homemade] Jam doughnuts · [Pro/chef] Lemon drizzle crêpe cake · [Homemade]Sachertorte
    8
  • Vegetarian
    5 posts in the past month
    1. [Homemade] Mediterranean bowl
    2. Provençal ratatouille en rosace with herby tomato wine reduction, [homemade] in a cooking class
    3. [Homemade] Dal, cabbage bhaji, batata bhaji and chapati for lunch today
    #3
    Vegetarian
    [Homemade] Mediterranean bowl · Provençal ratatouille en rosace with herby tomato wine reduction, [homemade] in a cooking class · [Homemade] Dal, cabbage bhaji, batata bhaji and chapati for lunch today
    5
  • Vegan
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [I ate] Vegan Buddha bowl, burger, potato wedges and chocolate smoothie at Downtown Café, Chiang Mai
    2. [i ate] South Indian Delicacy
    3. [i ate] anyone tried this combo?
    #4
    Vegan
    [I ate] Vegan Buddha bowl, burger, potato wedges and chocolate smoothie at Downtown Café, Chiang Mai · [i ate] South Indian Delicacy · [i ate] anyone tried this combo?
    3
  • Gluten-Free
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [homemade] Herb butter roasted chicken
    2. [homemade] Tunisian kefta mloukhiya
    #5
    Gluten-Free
    [homemade] Herb butter roasted chicken · [homemade] Tunisian kefta mloukhiya
    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 24.5M 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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