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 117K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Homemade, Food, and Ate. 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: +117K members
Growth: +0.5% / 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: 120K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 0 members
  • Aug: 0 members
  • 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: 19K members

Topics

  • Homemade
    395 posts in the past month
    #1
    Homemade
    395
  • Food
    84 posts in the past month
    #2
    Food
    84
  • Ate
    65 posts in the past month
    #3
    Ate
    65
  • I Ate
    45 posts in the past month
    #4
    I Ate
    45
  • Looking
    37 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking
    37

Flair

  • Recipe In Comments
    20 posts in the past month
    1. [Homemade] Full Irish Breakfast along with pancakes, waffles, scones and soda bread
    2. [homemade] Jamaican Beef Patties
    3. [Homemade] Toasted bread with avocado, eggs, and strawberries
    #1
    Recipe In Comments
    [Homemade] Full Irish Breakfast along with pancakes, waffles, scones and soda bread · [homemade] Jamaican Beef Patties · [Homemade] Toasted bread with avocado, eggs, and strawberries
    20
  • 🧙 I don't know how I made this, Magic maybe?
    5 posts in the past month
    1. [Homemade] Birria Tacos
    2. [pro/chef] The Bacon Beast
    3. [pro/chef] Cubano
    #2
    🧙 I don't know how I made this, Magic maybe?
    [Homemade] Birria Tacos · [pro/chef] The Bacon Beast · [pro/chef] Cubano
    5
  • Vegetarian
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [i ate] Daal Makhani & Butter Naan 😋
    2. [homemade] veggie sandwich on local bread with avocado, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, various sprouts, butter lettuce, provolone, hummus, s&p, and lemon juice.
    3. [Homemade] Swedish smörgåstårta (sandwich cake)
    #3
    Vegetarian
    [i ate] Daal Makhani & Butter Naan 😋 · [homemade] veggie sandwich on local bread with avocado, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, various sprouts, butter lettuce, provolone, hummus, s&p, and lemon juice. · [Homemade] Swedish smörgåstårta (sandwich cake)
    3
  • Gluten-Free
    1 post in the past month
    1. [I ate] Grilled branzino with lemon butter sauce, fries, and green beans…so good!
    #4
    Gluten-Free
    [I ate] Grilled branzino with lemon butter sauce, fries, and green beans…so good!
    1
  • Vegan
    1 post in the past month
    1. [Homemade] Creamy orzotto with bacon, cremini mushrooms and peas
    #5
    Vegan
    [Homemade] Creamy orzotto with bacon, cremini mushrooms and peas
    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 24.5M 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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