New research has crowned Vancouver as the ultimate destination for food lovers in Canada.

From vibrant food markets to quaint local eateries, the world is filled with delicious spots waiting to be explored — but which cities stand out for food lovers?

To uncover the top foodie cities, the slots team at Spin Genie examined key factors, including the average restaurant cost in different regions, the cities with the highest number of eateries, and the most photogenic food scenes.

Whether you’re craving spicy street food in Mexico City or a refined Michelin-starred dining experience in Tokyo, we’re here to showcase the ultimate guide to global food hotspots and uncover unique places to satisfy your culinary cravings.

The best foodie cities in the U.S. and Canada:

Miami, Florida | 8.23 out of 10

Miami tops the list of foodie cities in the US and Canada for 2024, scoring 8.23 out of 10. Miami is known for Cuban sandwiches, stone crabs, and ceviche, dishes you’ll likely be able to find in restaurants like Monty’s Coconut Grove or Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina.

With its year-round sunny climate, outdoor dining is popular, and Instagram is filled with vibrant images of the food here against this backdrop. There are over 20,400 posts with foodie hashtags relating to this location.

Atlanta, Georgia | 7.41 out of 10

Atlanta jumped into second position with a score of 7.41. The city is famous for its comfort food classics like fried chicken, biscuits, and peach cobbler, while its restaurant landscape has expanded to include globally inspired fare, from Korean BBQ to Ethiopian cuisine.

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant will cost about C$121, while there is an average of over 16 restaurants per 10,000 people in the city.

Vancouver, British Columbia | 7.27 out of 10

Vancouver is the only Canadian city in the top 10, scoring an impressive 7.27. Seafood, especially salmon and spot prawns take center stage, while the city’s thriving international scene — from sushi at Miku to kibbeh at Nuba — means there’s something for everyone.

The average cost of a three-course meal for two is the lowest out of the top three destinations, at C$120. However, you can find tasty bites even cheaper at the city’s food trucks and bustling markets.

You can find the full research here: https://on.spingenie.ca/blog/ask-genie/food-travel-guide-2024/

Media release provided by Becky Lindsay, Digital Loft.