These Midwestern Cities Rank Among The 'Best Foodie Cities' In America

Foodies know food, and what better to dive into the culture of a new city than by sampling its most beloved dishes?

According to a list compiled by Wallethub, the best foodie cities throughout the Midwest are Chicago in 12th, Cincinnati in 21st, St. Louis in 22nd, Milwaukee in 24th, Grand Rapids in 25th, and Minneapolis in 29th among others scattered throughout the country. These cities are known for offering an affordable variety of the best dishes from every culture, and also rank as the best for food enthusiasts to explore.

Here is what Wallethub had to say about compiling the data to discover the best foodie cities in the entire country:

"Restaurant prices rose 8% just between August 2021 and August 2022. Even cooking your own gourmet meals can be pricy, as grocery store prices rose 8.3% between August 2021 and August 2022. Fortunately, culinary hotspots across the U.S. offer plenty of affordable options for cash-strapped foodies. These wallet-friendly cities cater to diners who prefer to cook at home, explore the local flavors or both. To determine the best and cheapest foodie scenes, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 29 key indicators of foodie-friendliness. Our data set ranges from cost of groceries to affordability and accessibility of high-quality restaurants to food festivals per capita."

See the extended list of foodie cities on Wallethub.