This FL City Was Named The Best Food City In The U.S.: Report

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A Florida city topped a recent study from InsureMyTrip as the Best Food City in the U.S., according to Travel + Leisure.

St. Petersburg, which earned an average rating of 4.41, scored high in several categories

"Located right near the Gulf, fresh seafood options are abundant. With the affordable price of a three-course meal at $57.50, even those traveling on a budget can enjoy a delicious meal out,” the findings said, according to Travel + Leisure.

It’s also an affordable coffee spot with the average cost of a cappuccino going for $4.39 compared to the study average of $5.10, the report said.

Cape Coral in Lee County also made the list at No. 10 overall.

The site's top ten cities for foodies are:

1. St. Petersburg, Florida – 7.16 overall
2. Richmond, Virginia – 6.67 overall
3. Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 6.33 overall
4. Cincinnati, Ohio – 6.22 overall
5. Fort Wayne, Indiana – 6.17
6. Madison, Wisconsin – 5.96
7. Kansas City, Missouri – 5.95
8. Durham, North Carolina – 5.92
9. Lexington, Kentucky – 5.82
10. Cape Coral, Florida – 5.72

InsureMyTrip looked at the average rating of restaurants in 99 of the most populated cities in the nation, along with each city's number of cafes and bakeries, the number of farmer's markets available, and the prices of cooking classes. After looking at all the intel, it named St. Petersburg, Florida, the best spot for food-focused people.