People Are Sharing The Dishes And Food Trends That Were EVERYWHERE 10-20 Years Ago, But Have Now Pretty Much Disappeared

Like pop culture, trendy foods come and go. What’s all over everyone’s Instagram feeds one day may disappear from the menu altogether next week. Two vibrant bagels with a swirl of rainbow colors displayed on a wooden surface

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Recently, Reddit user u/Puzzleheaded-Law-429 asked, “What are some food and restaurant trends that have come and gone in the last 10 to 20 years?” Man, people’s answers unlocked some memories from DEEP in the recesses of my brain. Here are some of the once-popular trends that have kinda vanished:

Note: Some of these responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

1. “Black squid ink and charcoal everywhere.” Icy black drink with swirls of white, served in a clear plastic cup with a lid, sitting on a reflective surface

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—u/basshed8

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2. “Those shakes with slices of cake, donuts, Twizzlers, etc. Food waste on a cup.” Three mason jars filled with extravagant milkshakes, topped with cotton candy, donuts, and colorful sweets

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—u/Ok-Programmer-9893

3. “Around 15 years ago, cupcakes were everywhere. Every neighborhood had at least one gourmet cupcake shop. If you went to a party, someone would come in announcing “I brought Sprinkles!!!” and people would gather around like they were a relative returning from a foreign war. Some places sold ‘giant cupcakes,’ which were actually just small cakes. The cupcake ATM was a newsworthy event reported on across the country. No fad has come close in my memory.” Assorted cupcakes with swirled frosting and colorful sprinkles on top

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—u/DeliciousMoments

4. “Truffle everything. It’s a good flavor, but can so easily be overdone, as it was by many places about eight or 10 years ago.” A close-up of crispy French fries topped with minced chives and grated cheese on a plate

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—u/WeHoMuadhib

5. “The make-your-own-pizza thing was big for a while.” Person applying sauce on pizza dough with bowls of ingredients nearby on a wooden table

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—u/WheelJack83

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6. “Back when I was a bartender (around 2008-2012) I was relieved that the espresso martini trend was finally done. I never thought it would come back and haunt me again.” Cocktail glass with a layered espresso martini on a napkin, featuring a garnish of three coffee beans on top

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—u/isl1985

7. “Olive oil on everything, just a couple of years ago. They were having olive oil cold brews at cafes, like what?” Olive oil being poured into a glass bowl with whole olives in another bowl and olive leaves nearby on a wooden table

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—u/frost-bite999

8. “The craze over birria tacos seems to be long past its middle.” Taco with shredded meat, topped with chopped onions and cilantro, served on a soft tortilla

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—u/cyberspacestation

9. “Food trucks for sure. I remember everyone was going wild about food trucks circa 2009-2012.” Food trucks lined up in a row, each covered with vibrant graphics and menu items, parked on a street with trees in the background

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—u/Ok_Kick_5090

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10. “Over-easy egg on top of, or inside of, everything.” Bowl of instant noodles topped with a fried egg and a slice of grilled meat, with chopsticks resting on the rim

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—dre2112

11. “Grilled cheese was a big thing in the 2000s.” A stacked grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese oozing from between the slices of toasted bread

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—u/jockfist5000

12. “Craft/gourmet burger chains. Now it’s all smash burgers.” Close-up of a gourmet burger with crispy bacon, melted cheese, lettuce, and fried onion bits on a plate

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—u/oldmansion123

13. “Dessert offerings like crème brûlée, lava cakes, profiteroles, and anything with tapioca pearls seem to no longer be foisted so much upon us.” Crème brûlée topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and mint leaves, served in a white ramekin with a spoon on the side

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—u/IllustriousDraft2965

14. “Gastropubs. Bring in a couple dozen unadventurous microbrews, put a specialty burger on the menu for $22, exposed brick and iron, call your place The Mead & Lard, hot for two years, gone after three.” Table filled with a variety of foods: pizza, wings, fries, a sandwich, a salad, and a breaded dish, accompanied by dipping sauces

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—u/a_very_silent_way

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15. “Hot honey. I’m so over everyone and everything trying to rep something with hot honey on it. It’s just honey…that’s hot.” Pepperoni pizza slices being drizzled with hot honey

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—u/SirQuaxalot

16. And lastly: “Pinkberry.” Two cups of swirled frozen yogurt topped with fresh raspberries in small white bowls

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—u/babybunny2020

What other food trends have basically disappeared? Tell us in the comments or the anonymous form below!

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