This PA Town Named Among Best Foodie Cities In National Survey

PENNSYLVANIA — One of the best foodie cities in the U.S. in 2024 is found right here in Pennsylvania, a new survey says.

The personal finance website WalletHub said Pittsburgh ranks No. 15 among competitors in Georgia, California, Florida and New York.

Sandwiched between No. 14 Austin and No. 16 New York City, Pittsburgh churned an overall score of 61.16 on WalletHub's national list.

Experts analyzed two categories, affordability and diversity, accountability and quality, in 182 cities. Pittsburgh ranked 12th in the former and 22nd in the latter category.

At No. 1, there is no yolk about Miami being the best foodie city in the U.S., per WalletHub's ranking. The South Florida town's overall score was 74.37.

San Francisco (No. 2) and Orlando (No. 3) followed suit with 71.66 and 71.43 scores respectively.

“In the best foodie cities, including Miami, Fl, San Francisco, Ca, and Orlando, Fl, there are tons of unique culinary experiences to try, from food trucks to specialty-food stores to Michelin-starred restaurants," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the report.

"The top cities cater not just to people who enjoy dining out, but also to foodies who enjoy putting their own skills to the test by exploring new flavors in their own kitchens. In addition, these cities make delicious dining affordable for residents and visitors alike.”

In evaluating 28 metrics, analysts reviewed factors such as grocery costs and the affordability and accessibility of high-quality restaurants.

The worst foodie city in the U.S. is Pearl City, Hawaii, according to WalletHub. The cost of groceries is highest in Santa Rosa, California; but, the best average food and wine price can be found in Missoula, Montana.

Here are the top 10 best foodie cities in the U.S.

1. Miami, Florida
2. San Francisco, California
3. Orlando, Florida
4. Portland, Oregon
5. Tampa, Florida
6. Sacramento, California
7. Las Vegas, Nevada
8. Seattle, Washington
9. Denver, Colorado
10. San Diego, California

See WalletHub's full methodology.