Fast food chains and artisan chefs alike are turning to eccentric food concepts to stay relevant in the rampantly growing restaurant industry. Online food delivery platforms and the boundless food options now presented to consumers create a challenge for food-based companies to stand out.
Excessively indulgent brand stunts like Pizza Hut's 'Pizza Burgers' are common occurrences, often creating buzz among the most audacious foodies. Other innovations like Milan-based artist Yujia Hu's 'shoe-shi' -- edible recreations of famous shoes like Nike High Tops, Air Jordans, and Vans -- create a more unique interest among a more niche audience. Smaller, lesser known brands like Little Damage, an LA-based ice cream shop use aesthetic and Instagram appeal to their advantage when creating an all black ice cream cone.
Whether it be grotesque, bizarre, or indulgent, eccentric food concepts always create a buzz and keep foodies full.
33 Eccentric Food Concepts
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French Fry Forks
McDonald's Signature Crafted Recipes Come with Unique Fast Food Fork
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Edible Organic Bags
EnviGreen Offers Plastic Alternatives That are Completely Biodegradable
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Artisanal Animal Lollipops
Ameshin Specializes in Creating Intricate Lollipop Art Sculptures
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Gold-Plated Sushi Rolls
Shinjuku Isetan Offers a Sushi Roll Wrapped in Edible Gold Leaf
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Toy Brick Burgers
The Brick Burger Restaurant Has Created LEGO-Themed Burgers
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Gold Leaf Gelato Cones
Oyaizu Seicha Serves Green Tea Ice Cream Cones with Edible Gold Leaf
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Nostalgic Puzzle Desserts
Chef Cedric Grolet Creates Gorgeous Edible Rubik's Cube Treats
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Healthy Rainbow Lattes
The Good Sort in NYC Released an Iced Drink That's Topped with Confetti
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Edible Sushi Sneakers
Artist Yujia Hu Creates Sushi Sculptures That Resemble Footwear
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Cricket-Based Pastas
Bugeater Foods' Protein Pasta is Enriched with Ground Crickets
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All-Black Ice Cream Cones
LA's Little Damage Serves Waffle Cones Made with Charcoal
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Chocolate-Covered Insect Snacks
'Don Bugito' Makes a New Kind of Chocolate Covered Treat
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Brewery Inspired Donut Bars
The Rebel Donut Bar Seeks to Offer Miniature, Artisan Treats
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Pothead-Inspired Mexican Cuisine Pizzas
Tony Boloney's in Hoboken Serves Up Taco Pizzas
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Cricket Snack Bars
Coast Protein is Introducing Bars and Beverage Powders with Cricket Protein
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Caffeinated Morning Bagels
Einstein Bros Bagels' 'Espresso Buzz Bagel' is Infused with Caffeine
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Human-Grade Dog Snacks
Snicky Snaks' 'Shareables' Can Be Enjoyed by Both Pet and Owner
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Cotton Candy Pizzas
Tokyo's Schmatz Restaurant Offers a Sweet Pizza Topped with Cotton Candy
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101-Cheese Pizzas
This Record-Breaking Pizza Holds 101 Different Cheeses
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Upcycled Seafood Cakes
SecondsFirst Makes Fresh Fish Cakes from Repurposed Ingredients
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QSR Crab Salad Sandwiches
The McDonald's Crab Sandwich is Being Tested in San Francisco
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Hybrid Pizza Burgers
The Pizza Hut 'Hut Burgers' Feature Patties Wrapped in Dough
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3D-Printed Croutons
Melisse Serves Its Onion Soup with an Intricate, Richly Textured Crouton
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Ninja-Inspired Hot Dogs
IKEA Japan Introduced an All-Black Addition to its Food Menu
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Toy Brick Fried Foods
These LEGO French Fries Make It Impossible Not to Play with Your Food
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Cross-Cuisine Sushi Tacos
Norigami Tacos Serves Sushi Tacos in a Variety of Variations
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Sweetened Cream Cheese Pizzas
The Knott's Boysenberry Cream Cheese Pizza is Savory and Tasty
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Fried Egg Shell Tacos
The Taco Bell Naked Breakfast Taco is an All-in-One Meal Option
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Cheesy Donut Burgers
These Frozen Cheeseburgers Are Sandwiched Between a Sweet Pastry
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Multi-Layered Avocado Salads
El Pollo Loco's Newest Menu Addition is Accentuated by Clear Bowls
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Kidney Bean Burgers
McDonald's is Now Serving the Vegetarian-Friendly 'Veggie McSpice' in Norway
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Apple Pie Corn Dogs
Dominique Ansel Kitchen Will be Offering a Limited Edition Apple Pie Dessert
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Edible Japanese Chopsticks
Marushige Confectionery's Eating Utensils are Made from Reeds
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Promotional Pizza Rings
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Mexican Bread-Inspired Sneakers
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Streaming Service Restaurants
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Food Waste Sneakers
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Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
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Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Baked Pizza Puffs
Trader Joe's Baked Pizza Flavored Pillow Crisps Offer a New Way to Enjoy Pizza
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Luxury Floral Burger Boxes
Louis Vuitton Designs the New LV Flower Burger Box with Leather
Cheesy Snack-Inspired Footwear
Cheetos Works with PUMA on the Scoot Zeros Sneakers
Cosmic Fast Food Concepts
CosMc is a Spinoff Restaurant from McDonald's
Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
Gousto's Popcorn Line Captures the Flavors or Curry, Roasts & Pizza
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Anti-Design Pet Food Packaging
Gentle Giants' Bags and Cans Waste No Available Visual Space
Splattered Ice Cream Bags
Doublet's Ice Cream Bag is Visually Striking and Packable
Gen Z-Targeted Fruit Snacks
Gushers and Fruit by the Foot Received Logo Refreshes
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Logo-Shaped French Fries
The French Fry Shaped like the Nike Swoosh is Shoppable on eBay
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Luxe Grocer Merch
The Erewhon x Balenciaga Collab Shares High-End Merch
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Pizza-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Dinner Service Ny Debuts the Prince Street Pizza Collection
Menu-Inspired Merch Collections
Mellow Mushroom's Merch Conveys the Menu's Retro-Futuristic Style
Tiny Tasting Menus
Disney+ and Uber Eats Created Small Bites for the New Ant Man Movie
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Fair-Exclusive Deep-Fried Pizzas
The Pizza Pizza Doritos Pickle Pizza Will Be at the 2023 CNE
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Food-Inspired Branded Streetwear
The New Spam Clothing Line Highlights the Iconic Umami Flavor
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Beer Pairing Pop-Ups
&Beer Pairs Beer with NYC’s Best Vegan Food
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Food-Themed Valentine's Shoes
Reebok Debuts the 'Food & Bev' Capsule Inspired by Valentine's Day
Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks
Eatable Offers Chocolate Espresso Martini Milk Chocolate Kettle Corn
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Pickle-Topped Ranch Pizzas
Pizza Hut Introduces the 'Pickle Pizza' at a Special Location in NYC
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Fancy Food Contests
Popeyes is Enticing Gen Z Aboard Its "Yachtsteraunt"
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Streetstyle Pretzel Concepts
Twisted by Wetzel’s is a New Concept for Millennials & Gen Z
Freshly-Based Dessert Pizzas
The Pizza Pizza Dessert Pizza is Made with Coffee Crisp
Divisive Herb Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan Created an Over-the-Top Cilantro Pizza for Gen Z
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
Chicken Feet-Topped Pizzas
Pizza Hut Tiawan Has Released 'Da Ghost Pizza' Ahead of Halloween
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Cheesy Tie Dye-Inspired Pizzas
Hungry Howie's Tie Dye Pizza is Part of the Brand's Secret Menu
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
AI-Generated Pizzerias
Pizza Hut is Bringing the Pepperoni Hug Spot to Life in Toronto
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Pizzas
The Latest DiGiorno Pizzas Come in Two Ranges
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Unconventional Ice Cream Flavors
Van Leeuwen Partners with the Idaho Potato Commission
Expansive Cauliflower Pizza Products
These New Caulipower Products are Arriving This Month
Vegan Cheeseburger Sneakers
Future Farm & MattB Customs Created the Force of Nature Sneakers
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Virtual Kid-Friendly Kitchens
Chuck E. Cheese x Virtual Dining Concepts Debut the LankyBox Kitchen
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Luxe Fast Food Meals
Shake Shack's The Truffle Table Takes Cues from Fine Dining
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Hamburger-Inspired Sleek Footwear
Vandy the Pink Joins Clarks Once More on New Designs
QSR-Inspired Apparel Collections
McDonald's and CLOT Launch Apparel Collection with Meal Packaging
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
No-Nonsense Snack Puffs
FFups Makes "Not Healthy Tasty Tubes"
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Ready-to-Prepare Pizza Kits
The Gousto x PizzaExpress Range Brings Restaurant Meals Home
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Restaurant Mascot-Themed Collectibles
Funko Released a Retro Chuck E. Cheese 1st Edition Funko Pop
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Hot Honey-Inspired Sneakers
Mike's Hot Honey and Ewing Athletics Unveil New Collaborative Sneakers
Expansive Spicy Snack Rebrands
The Flamin' Hot Brand Branches Off to Perform Standalone
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Delicious Vegan Snacks
VFS Has Launched in Pop Up Grocer’s First-Ever Brick-and-Mortar Store
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Donut-Themed Fashion Collections
HUMAN MADE and Krispy Kreme Launch a Foodie-Themed Capsule
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Vegan Pizza Restaurants
Monty’s Good Burger Co-Founder Opens New Vegan Pizza Spot, Forever Pie
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Savoy Pumpkin Pizzas
Dewey's Pizza Created a Smashing Pumpkin Pizza for Psl Season
Pineapple-Packed Pizza Puffs
The Little Caesars Hula Hawaiian Crazy Puffs are Convenient
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Japaleño Popper Pizzas
Happy Joe's Just Unveiled Its Spicy New Japaleño Popper Pizza
Sneaker-Inspired Pop-Up Waffles
The Nike Waffle Footwear Opens up in a Tokyo Restaurant
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Pizza Craving Campaigns
Domino's Pizza and WorkInProgress Launch the Emergency Pizza Campaign
Animal-Free Mozzarella Pizzas
New Culture is Debuting Its Product on Pizzas at Pizzeria Mozza
Plant-Based Jelly Snacks
Oddball World is Preparing to Release a New Take on a Nostalgic Dessert
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
These Sun-Butter Chocolate Cups Feature Globally Inspired Fillings
Pizza Brand Burger Menus
Happy Joe's Pizza Has a New Happy Joe’s Pizza Burger Menu
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Coffee-Sausage Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan's "Weiner Coffee Pizza?" Was Inspired by Wordplay
Grotesque Halloween Pizzas
Aoki’s Pizza's Zombino of Hell is a Haunting, Spicy Pizza
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Cost-Conscious Supersized Pizzas
Pizza Pizza's Growflation Pizza Fights Shrinkflation
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Influencer-Crafted Menu Items
Denny's Launched a New Social Stars Influenced Menu with TikTokers
Convenience Store Condiment Collections
The Cottage Delight Convenience Range is Accessible
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Viral Easter-Themed Donuts
Internet Sensation Donutelier Debuts an Easter-Themed Donut Collection
One-Star Cookbooks
Deliveroo's Cookbook Shares Dishes Inspired by Low Reviews
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Spicy Chocolate Gelatos
All Things Cone-sidered is a Collaborative Gelato Flavor
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Supersized Candy-Studded Cookies
Jet's Pizza Just Added a New Candy Cookie to Its Dessert Menu
Vegan Detroit-Style Pizzas
Emmy Squared Pizza Has Just Unveiled Three Vegan Pizzas
Food-Friendly Wine Pairings
Pernod Launches a Fast Food-Complementing Wine Range
Pretzel-Creme Snack Packs
Funky Mello Launches a New Snack Pack Inspired by Old Snack Trends
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes
Connecting Plots and Menulog Debut a New Sushi-Inspired Campaign
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Burger-Inspired Pizza Menus
These Domino's Japan Burger Pizzas Come in Four Options
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Croissant-Inspired Frozen Pizzas
CPK's Croissant Inspired Thin Crust Pizzas Make Elevated Meals
Fakeaway Grocery Store Products
These Iceland Foods Products Enable Restaurant-Inspired Meals
Food-Inspired Formalwear Collections
Drake's and St. JOHN Reveal New Formalwear Collection
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta