u/Lelehu

I'm planning a food-focused road trip across the United States centered around trying regional specialties, hidden gem restaurants, and iconic local food experiences. Here's what I've found so far; drop anything I'm missing in the comments!

Subreddits

r/food – Great for asking "best dish in [city]?"
r/roadtrip – General road trip planning with frequent food threads
r/BBQ, r/ramen, r/Pizza – Cuisine-specific recs
r/travel and r/solotravel – Good for regional food scene questions
City-specific subs like r/FoodNYC, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskNOLA – Goldmines for hyperlocal recs

Websites & Apps

Roadfood.com – Built specifically for road trip dining; focuses on regional classics and hidden gems
The Infatuation (theinfatuation.com) – City-by-city restaurant guides, very well curated
Eater.com – Has "Essential" and "38" lists for most major US cities
Yelp – Useful for filtering by cuisine, neighborhood, and price
Google Maps – Build a custom map with saved restaurant pins along your route
Wanderlog – Trip planning app with collaborative food lists
Roadtrippers.com – Road trip planner that lets you add food stops along a route
TripAdvisor – Good for in-depth reviews in smaller towns
Tasting Table – Strong editorial regional food guides

I'm focused on iconic American food experiences — BBQ joints, old-school diners, taco trucks, Tex-Mex, seafood shacks, and mom-and-pop spots locals actually go to. Not looking for fine dining.

What am I missing? Any other websites, apps, subreddits, or personal tips for planning a foodie road trip in the US?

The Little Rendezvous (Meriden, CT)

Dominique Ansel (NYC) — "Guy invented a croissant-donut hybrid and broke the internet. The bakery is still riding that wave — and honestly, rightfully so"

Poilâne, Paris, France, Founded in 1932, Poilâne has become a French institution, celebrated for its perfectly crusty sourdough loaves and buttery pastries. The bakery still uses traditional wood-fired ovens, giving its breads a rustic, unforgettable taste.

Confeitaria Colombo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, "This belle époque bakery in Rio has hosted queens and presidents since 1892. It's also an official Historic Heritage site, so yes, you're eating pastry in a museum"

How to Plan a Road Trip Around Food in the US, Best Resources, Apps & Tips for Foodies?