Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, Acai Bowls Among Top Foods Of 2020

The year 2020 has been a year unlike any in recent memory. Through quarantine and through protests, people in the U.S. have had to come about their food in new ways. And these days, food-ordering services like Grubhub have taken on a new level of relevancy. 

To find the trendiest foods of the year so far, Grubhub compared the top-ordered items on its platform from January to June 2020 to the same time frame in 2019. Results are listed here by season and mealtime, then capped off by the top overall foods of the year thus far.

No doubt better for you than those packaged noodles in your college dorm that put your blood pressure through the roof, tan tan ramen orders were up 96% during winter 2020.

Burger, meet barbecue. For some of America's best burgers, no introduction is required. Compared to last year, the popularity of barbecue burgers was up 132% on Grubhub in the winter.

At 238%, chicken sandwiches took the top prize for the highest popularity increase this winter. Whether you are a Popeyes ride-or-die or Chick-fil-A champ is beside the point, all are winners when eating a chicken sandwich.

During the spring, orders for plant-based sausage breakfast sandwiches were up 150% on Grubhub. Maybe the popularity had something to do with Dunkin', which in 2019 became the first quick-service restaurant in the U.S. to offer Beyond Meat Sausage.

Sausage burritos saw a 163% increase in orders this spring. Just be sure to order from your local chain restaurant before breakfast hours are over.

Do not underestimate the doughnut. These holey treats were 214% more popular this spring than last, the highest percentage increase of the season. To satisfy your craving, find the best doughnut in your state or make your own homemade cinnamon sugar doughnut.

Forget fruit salad, it's all about the veggie wrap. This healthy breakfast alternative was 112% more popular on Grubhub this year compared to last. Fill it up with your state's most popular vegetables.

Potato pancakes, or latkes, increased 259% in breakfast order popularity this year. To make some at home, all you need are potatoes, eggs and an onion combined with a little bit of flour, salt and garlic pepper.

This so-called healthy food saw the largest leap in popularity out of all Grubhub breakfast orders. The popularity of Acai bowls increased 359% this January to June compared to last.

As much as America tried to leave the avocado toast trend in the 2010s, this brunch item stuck around. On Grubhub, lunchtime avocado toast orders have so far been 164% more popular this year compared to last. Why not make your own at home and combine it with grilled cheese while you're at it?

Did you think avocado was meant just for toast? Chicken avocado melts, a fresh and easy summer chicken dish, saw a 188% climb in lunchtime popularity on Grubhub this year compared to last. 

Closing out the lunch category with a 399% increase in popularity this year so far, Thai chicken salad is the top trending Grubhub lunchtime meal. Flavored with peanut butter, green papaya and more Thai flavors, this treat will definitely wake you up from remote work-induced sleep deprivation.

As previously warned, avocados don't quit. Evening salmon avocado roll orders have so far been up 244% this year compared to 2019. Even at dinnertime, these sneaky fruits find their way into your blood pressure-lowering salmon roll.

The third-trendiest dinner option according to Grubhub, creamy and hearty vegetable korma climbed 267% in dinner popularity this year compared to last.

Rigatoni bolognese is the undisputed top dinner trend of 2020. With a 292% leap in popularity, rigatoni is here to replace your favorite spaghetti or penne. Just be sure to cook your newfound pasta pal in enough water and avoid other pasta cooking mistakes you may make along the way.

Why make your own pizza when you can order one of America's 101 best pizzas or from your favorite pizza chain? Late-night pizza orders have so far increased 182% this year on Grubhub.

Sliders are an ideal late-night snack thanks to top marijuana pop culture moments like "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle." Sliders have so far been 220% more popular this year than last.

Coming in with a popularity increase over 150% higher than strawberry cheesecake is the classy cheesy breadstick. Bread recipes were among the most searched recipes during coronavirus quarantine, so it's no wonder Grubhub late-night orders for cheesy breadsticks have so far been up 412% this year.

Taro root and classic milk tea combine to create this spunky and sweet purple drink. So far during 2020, taro milk tea has increased 168% in popularity on Grubhub.

Chorizo burritos got a shoutout in the breakfast category. But, according to Grubhub customers, beef burritos are the best burritos. An 181% increase in popularity means beef reigns supreme.

Get ready cinnamon roll fans, reopened malls means food court cinnamon rolls. Despite the odds, cinnamon roll orders on Grubhub are up 205% this year compared to 2019.

Of all the types of coffee drinks available, iced lattes, with an 261% increase in popularity so far in 2020, appear to be this year's caffeine drink of choice.

Demand for plant-based burgers are up 291% on Grubhub in 2020, proving that the best burgers can be meatless burgers.