Apple, cherry, pumpkin, oh pie! Nothing says ‘hooray for the holidays’ quite like a fresh bite of flaky crust and delicious filling to finish off a family feast. Not once, but twice in 2017 have we dug to the depths of Yelp data to find the best pieces of piquant pie in the U.S.; Both… Read more
One year ago today, as election returns came in, some watchers turned to Yelp. Many of them were looking for immigration lawyers or cannabis clinics. Searches for both categories — and related cannabis categories — spiked just as it became clear that Americans had elected a president who campaigned on a platform of limiting immigration,… Read more
The leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air: Fall is here and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Thanks to Yelp’s devoted data science team, we’re sharing where to enjoy fun fall festivities and flavorful treats this autumn. We worked with Insider, Mic, Delish, Southern Living… Read more
As far as neighborhoods go, it’s clear an area is heating up when the hipsters start hanging around. Where to find these spots? Just search “hipster” on Yelp and you’ll be pointed in the right direction. Hipsterness is one thing, but what about areas that are hot on the housing market, too? We partnered with… Read more
Let’s rewind to 1979. The world was buzzing over the newfound technology that would change the world of entertainment forever. Video had hit the scene, and video rental stores became a go-to stop for a ‘far out’ Friday night. Fast forward to today and, maybe not surprisingly, Yelp data and news sources such as the… Read more
Memorial day has come and gone leaving summer in its wake. Good news: Thanks to the Yelp Data Lab, all your summer weekends will be booked by the time you get to the end of this post. We worked with Travel + Leisure, Business Insider, BuzzFeed and more to highlight some awesome local businesses across… Read more
These days, special “holidays” fill the calendar, greatly outnumbering official U.S. holidays and religious commemorations. Many of them were dreamed up to promote and sell goods and go mostly ignored, leaving little trace in our vast data on the daily wants and needs of Yelp users. Last year, for instance, June’s annual International Sushi Day… Read more
On Mother’s Day, some children show their gratitude for mom by taking her out to tea and brunch. Our data shows that many plan those outings on Yelp. Searches for Mother’s Day brunch or Mother’s Day tea made up 1 in 75 restaurant searches in the month and a half before Mother’s Day last year… Read more
Cbus, Arch City, Test Market USA… no matter what you call Columbus — we call it delicious. Here at Yelp, we’re obsessed with the food scene in the Buckeye City and love being the word-of-mouth guide for locals and visitors alike to discover the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems. We released our first Top 100 Places… Read more
In preparation for the most haunted day of the year, we recently worked with BuzzFeed to round up the best haunted houses and mazes across the US. This list of 25 spooky spots is sure to give you a scare. Just reading some of the reviews gives us goosebumps. If you’re brave enough to visit… Read more