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Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat for 2018



As the go-to guide for all things local, we know you are constantly searching Yelp for the answer to the eternal question ‘What should I eat?’ Today, we’re announcing our 5th annual Top 100 Places to Eat in the US list because we know you’ve got enough on your plate (pun intended).

Yelp’s data science team compared businesses from across the country, using a ranking that considered ratings and number of reviews, while also accounting for quality and popularity, to not only reveal what’s top rated but what’s most popular across the country.

Topping this year’s list with its mouth-watering classic deli sandwiches is TKB Bakery in Palm Springs. TKB Bakery made their Top 100 debut in 2015 but this year marks their first time taking top honors. Other returning favorites this year include Little Miss BBQ (no. 2 with its smokey ribs attracting rave reviews), Frattelino (no. 8 as a result of their tasty burrata), Tony’s Italian Delicatessen (no. 23) and JJ’s Caffe (no. 27 with delectable breakfast delights). Whether you’re looking for a place where you and your friends can stuff your faces with tacos or seeking a quick bite to eat, there’s something for every taste and budget on the list.

 

Top 100 Places to Eat US 2018
Left, top to bottom: #3 Aviva by Kameel in Atlanta, GA; #69 Joe’s Kansas City BBQ in Kansas City, KS; #25 Howlin’ Rays in Los Angeles, CA Right, top to bottom: #1 TKB Bakery in Indio, CA; #76 Los Tacos No. 1 in New York, NY

 

You’re going to want to make a note of these spots, so we made it easy for you. With our bookmark collections feature, you can see the whole list in one place and follow it! To do so, open this link on mobile (make sure to have the Yelp app downloaded!) and hit ‘follow’ once you’ve opened it in the app. Now you’ll always have the top 100 with you.

Did one of your favorites not make the list? Share your thoughts on the list on social media using #YelpTop100 and tell us what you think. Don’t forget to check out our picks for the top places to eat in Canada!

 

Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the US for 2018

Business that accept food delivery or pick up orders through Yelp are marked with ●

Businesses that appeared on our 2017 list are marked with ♥

  1. TKB Bakery & Deli – Indio, CA ● ♥
  2. Little Miss BBQ – Phoenix, AZ
  3. Aviva by Kameel – Atlanta, GA
  4. Yo-Way – Gardena, CA
  5. Arun’s Indian Kichen – Coral Springs, FL ● ♥
  6. Mr & Mrs Bun – Miami, FL
  7. Frenchman’s Cafe – Kailua-Kona, HI
  8. Fratellino – Coral Gables, FL
  9. Ciao! Pizza And Pasta – Chelsea, MA
  10. Blues City Deli – Saint Louis, MO
  11. 167 Raw – Charleston, SC
  12. Poke Express – North Las Vegas, NV
  13. Kaaloa’s Super Js – Captain Cook, HI
  14. Halls Chophouse – Charleston, SC
  15. Falafelle – Belmont, CA
  16. Papa Marcos Grill And Kabob – Waukegan, IL
  17. 786 Degrees – Los Angeles, CA
  18. Mazaa Kabob House – Tracy, CA ● ♥
  19. King Mediterrano – Torrance, CA
  20. The Flinderstreet Cafe – Chino, CA
  21. Saigon Beach Restaurant – Newport Beach, CA
  22. Yoshino Japanese Deli – Carlsbad, CA
  23. Tony’s Italian Delicatessen – Montgomery, TX
  24. Franky’s Deli Warehouse – Hialeah, FL 
  25. Howlin’ Ray’s – Los Angeles, CA
  26. Makai Sushi – Koloa, HI
  27. JJ’s Caffe – Brockton, MA
  28. Ovation Coffee & Tea – Portland, OR
  29. The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen – Frazier Park, CA
  30. Porky’s – Waimea, HI
  31. J28 Sandwich Bar – Hollywood, FL
  32. Soho Japanese Restaurant – Las Vegas, NV
  33. Blue Seafood & Spirits – Virginia Beach, VA
  34. Baguette Cafe – Las Vegas, NV
  35. Kech Cafe – Fountain Valley, CA
  36. Tommy Tamale Market & Cafe – Grapevine, TX  ● ♥
  37. Playground 2.0 – Santa Ana, CA
  38. Adobo Taco Grill – Lakewood, CA
  39. FurnSaj Bakery – Los Angeles, CA  ●
  40. Daddy O’s Rockin Cafe – Upland, CA
  41. Maple Street Biscuit Company – Jacksonville Beach, FL
  42. T Deli – San Diego, CA  ●
  43. Nini’s Deli – Chicago, IL
  44. Petra-Middle Eastern Cuisine – Livermore, CA  ●
  45. Sunny Side Kitchen – Escondido, CA
  46. Le’ Pam’s House of Creole – Houston, TX
  47. Empa Mundo – Irving, TX
  48. Afghan Bistro – Springfield, VA
  49. Grouchy John’s Coffee – Las Vegas, NV
  50. Juana La Cubana Cafe – Fort Lauderdale, FL
  51. Sultan Bakery and Grill – Murietta, CA  ● ♥
  52. Bogart’s Smokehouse – Saint Louis, MO
  53. Sandwich House – Cypress, CA
  54. Papa’s Best Sandwiches & More – San Dimas, CA  ●
  55. Bite Into Maine – Cape Elizabeth, ME
  56. Calhoun’s Texas Barbeque – Murietta, CA
  57. Big Al’s Pizzeria – Maywood, CA  ●
  58. Poke Wave – Mission Viejo, CA
  59. Beyer Deli –  San Diego, CA
  60. Kenko Sushi – Lincoln, NJ
  61. Bangers & Brews – Bend, OR  ● ♥
  62. Joe Benny’s – Baltimore, MD
  63. Bunz – Huntington Beach, CA
  64. Appu’s Cafe – Long Beach, CA  ● ♥
  65. Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy – San Antonio, TX
  66. Prunedale Market – Salinas, CA
  67. Carlillos Cocina – Sparks, NV
  68. The Melon Seed Deli & Frozen Yogurt – Tacoma, WA
  69. Joe’s Kansas City BBQ – Kansas City, KS
  70. Barracuda Deli Cafe – St Pete Beach, FL
  71. Rainbeau Jo’s – Lihue, HI
  72. FOB Poke Bar – Seattle, WA
  73. Yoyo’s Hot Dog – Houston, TX
  74. Hefty Gyros – Sacramento, CA
  75. Yardie Spice – Homestead, FL
  76. Los Tacos No.1 – New York, NY
  77. Dar Essalam – Wilsonville, OR
  78. Meraki Greek Grill – Las Vegas, NV
  79. Sierra Subs and Salads – Three Rivers, CA
  80. The Alcove – Sunnyside, NY
  81. Chadd’s Bistro – Rochester Hills, MI
  82. Cafe La Maude – Philadelphia, PA
  83. The House of Gyros – Mesquite, TX
  84. Sal, Kris, & Charlie’s Deli – Astoria, NY
  85. Green Corner Restaurant – Mesa, AZ
  86. Boteco – Austin, TX
  87. Pizzamaniac – Vista, CA
  88. Un Bien – Seattle, WA
  89. Social – Fort Collins, CO
  90. Mini Kabob – Glendale, CA  ●
  91. Mr Mamas – Las Vegas, NV
  92. Gaucho Parrilla Argentina – Pittsburgh, PA
  93. Extreme Hummus – Citrus Heights, CA
  94. Fox Smokehouse Bbq – Boulder City, NV
  95. Classics Malt Shop – San Diego, CA
  96. NoHo Cafe – North Hollywood, CA
  97. PDX Sliders – Portland, OR
  98. Smiling With Hope Pizza – Reno, NV
  99. Sweet Dogs – Miami, FL
  100. Ten Handcrafted American Fare & Spirits – Phoenix, AZ

 

Methodology:
To determine Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat for 2018, we looked at the reviews received by businesses in the restaurant and food categories. We considered both the rating and the volume of the reviews.  Businesses must be primarily a restaurant or place to eat a meal to be included on the list. If a business with multiple locations appears more than once on the list, we keep the highest ranked location.