Certain aspects of dining out will never go out of style.
Attentive, friendly service is another integral aspect of any thriving restaurant’s foundation.
Beyond those two pillars of dining hospitality, however, the restaurant business is largely characterized by change.
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So what’s in store for 2025 across America’s restaurants?
Here are 10 restaurant trends you’ll see in 2025.
Be prepared for an especially fiery dessert experience.
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But what exactly is a burnaway cake anyway?
A major reason for this fungal resurgence is the mushroom’s versatility.
Cold brew is a more accessible way to enjoy a smooth, energizing drink minus the acerbic taste.
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Newstalgia blends both of those warm feelings together by offering a new take on an old classic.
Many restaurants nowadays are paying homage to the past while also breaking new culinary ground.
Major food conglomerate Nestle toldFood & Winethey believe this ‘newstalgia’ trend is here to stay in 2025.
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And that’s not even mentioning the health benefits.
That checks off three major boxes among today’s diners when looking for a bite to eat.
A local craft beer flight may offer five small glasses filled with various pilsners, lagers, etc.
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Alternatively, a pasta flight would include different pasta dishes.
They also say to look out for flights made up of entirely alcohol-free or low-alcohol beer or wine pairings.
Notably, sustainability even ranked above value in the National Restaurant Association’s list of macro trends for 2025.
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