With technology advancing at an increasingly fast rate, people are becoming more reliant on speed and convenience, and these food-focused vending machines are showcasing that such aspects as purchasing food is becoming much more accessible and quick.
While vending machines were often only associated with buying candy bars and sodas, nowadays retailers are taking that concept one step further to create dispensers that will offer such things as hot meals or pre-packaged dishes. A creative alternative for consumers looking to grab something quick and convenient to eat while outdoors or on-the-go, these food-focused vending machines will definitely make purchasing a meal a super convenient task.
From creative pizza vending machines to scrumptious french fry dispensers, these food-focused machines are allowing ordinary people the opportunity to enjoy their favorite snacks or meals through a convenient automatic machine.
34 Food-Focused Vending Machines
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Touchscreen Vending Machines
The aCure Vending Machine Debuts in Japan
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Breakfast Food Dispensers
The New York Bakery Co. Creates a Bagel Grabber
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Tweet-Enabled Treat Dispensers
The BEV Twitter Vending Machine Trades Hash Tags for Iced Tea
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Dancing Soda Dispensers
The Coke Dance Vending Machine Rewards Participants for Dancing in Public
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Communal Crustacean Dispensers
This Crab Vending Machine Sells Live Shanghai Hairy Crabs
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Tweeting Cookie Dispensers
The UID Cookie Box Rewards Tweets with Crispy Treats
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Pizza Vending Machines
'Let's Pizza' Cooks a Snack for Consumers in Under Three Minutes
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Fruity Vending Machines
Japan Gets a Healthy Snack Alternative With Dole Banana Vending Machines
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Conflict-Resolving Pop Machines
Coca-Cola's 'Small World Machines' Connects Indians and Pakistanis
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French Fry Vending Machines
Patrons Can Enjoy a Fresh Serving of Fries in Just 90 Seconds Flat
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3D Refreshment Dispensers
Coca Cola Japan Changes the Face of Vending Machines
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Sharp-Toothed Vending Machines
The Goodie Monster Vending Machine Feeds Alternative Appetites
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Social-Powered Vending Machines
The Pepsi 'Like Machine' Dispenses Sodas for Likes
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Booze-Dispensing Soda Machines
A DC Area Pepsi Machine Was Rigged to Sell Liquor Instead of Pop
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Fish Sauce Vending Machines
This Unusual Vending Machine Dispenses a Common Cooking Ingredient
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Vending Machine Burgers
Tateishi Burger Has Patrons Order Burgers via Machine
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Baguette Vending Machines
Jean-Louis Hecht Provides Fresh Bread Outside His Bakery at All Times
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Gourmet Vending Machines
Berlin's 24/7 Automat Vends Everything from Champagne to Stroopwaffles
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Virtuous Vending Tools
The Coca-Cola Japanese Red Cross Charity Soda Machines are Donation-Ready
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Yawn-Activated Vending Machines
Douwe Egberts' Coffee Machine is Clever Marketing
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Eco-Friendly Drink Dispensers
The A011 Vending Machine Keeps Cool Power-Free During the Day
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Melting Ice Drink Dispensers
The 7UP Vending Machine is Made from Blocks of Ice That Melt
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Animated Soda Dispenser Displays
Licht-con Produktions' Coke Machine Has See-Through Animations
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Interactive Pop Dispensers
The Koolatron Soda Vending Fridge is a Playful Drink Cooler
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Pedal-Powered Water Dispensers
Vitaminwater Company Activate Releases a Cyclable Vending Machine
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Profile-Promoting Pop Dispensers
The Pepsi Like Machine Trades Free Cans for Facebook Likes
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Power-Saving Beverage Dispensers
Coca-Cola Japan Unveils Eco-Friendly Vending Machines
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Luxury Vending Machines
Beverly Hills Caviar Releases Lavish Food
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Break-Encouraging Vending Machines
This Beer Vending Machine Rewards Patrons Who Do Nothing
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Robotic Vending Machine Thieves
This Robotic Device is Designed to Steal from Vending Machines
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Organic Toddler Snack Dispensers
The Ella’s Kitchen Vending Machine Helps Keep Tots Healthy
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Butcher Vending Machines
Spain's Izarzugaza Butcher Shop Installs Sausage Vending Machines
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Internet-Enabled Soda Dispensers
The Wi-Fi Vending Machine by Asashi Offers Free Web Access
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Tweeting Gumball Dispensers
Paypal Vending Machine Wipes Out Coin-Operated Machines
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Tweet-Enabled Treat Dispensers
The BEV Twitter Vending Machine Trades Hash Tags for Iced Tea
Emergency Eyewear Dispensers
'Monocle Order' Unveils Its First Vending Machine for Sunglasses
Bestselling Beverage Rebranding
The Diet Coke New Packaging Revamps a 5-Year-Old Design
Papercraft Trash Sculptures
Carly Fischer Recreates Common Garbage to Litter Gallery Floors With
Vintage Book Vending Machines
The ‘Biblio-Mat’ Exchanges Coins for Classic Literature
Godly Fast Food Art
Chris Woods Paints Fast Food Companies in a Holier Light
Marijuana Vending Machines
The ‘Autospense' Dispenses Cannabis for Medicinal Purposes
Exploding Ink Security Tags
Anti-Theft Collar Prevents Petty Theft from Bar Patrons
Cheekily Egotistical Cards
Easy Tiger Produces Humorous Messages to Show You Care About Yourself
Dancing Soda Dispensers
The Coke Dance Vending Machine Rewards Participants for Dancing in Public
Bicycle-Repairing Vending Machines
Cyclists Can Buy Bike Parts Using Express Biker's Kiosks
Helmet Vending Machines
The 'Helmethub' Dispenses Helmets to Riders Renting Bikes
3D Printing Vending Machines
Customized 3D Printing is in Vending Machine Form Thanks to Dreambox
Beach Sandal Vending Machines
The Havaianas Flip Flop Machine is Ideal for Aquatic Settings
In-Store Lingerie Dispensers
This Bra Vending Machine Allows Customers to Shop Without Salespeople
Pork-Infused Soft Drinks
Bacon Diet Coke Lets You Enjoy Your Favorite Meaty Snack in Beverage Form
Upcycled Gondola Vending Machines
The 'Vending Machine' is a Giant Dispenser of Rubber Balls
Karaoke-Inducing Cola Machines
The Coca Cola Interactive Vending Machine Gives Gifts for Songs
Friendship-Testing Beer Ads
This Carlsberg Commercial Puts Friendships to the Test
DIY Toy Vending Machines
The Roto-a-Matic Will Mold & Make a Toy In Less Than a Minute
Obsessive Vending Machine Blogs
This Blog Uploads a Picture of the Same Vending Machine Every Day
Tweeting Cookie Dispensers
The UID Cookie Box Rewards Tweets with Crispy Treats
Pot Product Vending Machines
Medbox Has Created a Machine Where Licensed Pot Can be Dispensed
Mysterious Photo Booth Ads
Marc Jacobs Unveiled as Diet Coke Creative Director in New Teaser
Social Media-Powered Concerts
The Doritos Boldstage Will Change the Show Based on Viewer Tweets
Conflict-Resolving Pop Machines
Coca-Cola's 'Small World Machines' Connects Indians and Pakistanis
Global Soda Origins Infographics
This Infographic Follows the History of Coca Cola
Dispensing Devices Photography
The Florian Ritter 'Vending Machine' Series is Not Candy-Coated
Explosive Pressure Photography
The Fabian Oefner Shootout Series is High Impact
Social-Powered Vending Machines
The Pepsi 'Like Machine' Dispenses Sodas for Likes
Worldwide Gift-Giving Ads
The 'Hilltop Re-Imagined for Coca Cola' Ad Modernizes an Old Commercial
Verbal Vending Machines
Elise Ho Discovers an Interactive Coffee Dispenser with a Sense of Humor
Soda Can Infantries
The Nelson Leiner Coke Can Installation is Incredibly Intricate
Gift-Giving Drink Dispensers
The Pepsi Vending Machine Gets Gives the Gift of Soda this Holiday
Soft Drink Battle Ads
The Coca Cola vs Pepsi Video is Filled with Non-Stop Pop Action
Charitable Artwork Dispensers
The Vending Machines by Wieden + Kennedy Raise Money for Schools
Meow-Powered Vending Machines
A Bizarre Vending Machine called Miaukomat Lets You Pay with a Meow
Cute Canine Snack Machines
Bakers Have Created the World's First Vending Machine for Dogs
Booze-Dispensing Soda Machines
A DC Area Pepsi Machine Was Rigged to Sell Liquor Instead of Pop
Elegant Feral Repackaging
Pepsi Commissioned Vern Yip to Stylize the New Diet Pepsi Can
Fish Sauce Vending Machines
This Unusual Vending Machine Dispenses a Common Cooking Ingredient
Gourmet Vending Machines
Berlin's 24/7 Automat Vends Everything from Champagne to Stroopwaffles
DIY Fruit Flavored Condiments
The 'Half Baked' Strawberry Honey Butter is a Delicious Spread
Camouflaged Cola Cans
A Bathing Ape Pepsi Cans Elevate Soda to Culture Symbol
Tweeting Clothes Dispensers
Billboard Vending Machines Award Tweeters Who Compete for Soft Shirts
Phone-Incarcerating Beer Ads
The 'Amstel Safe' Campaign Gave Beer to Those with Locked Up Phones
Yawn-Activated Vending Machines
Douwe Egberts' Coffee Machine is Clever Marketing
Time-Travelling Soda Machines
EPIC Comics Turned a Vending Machine into a Tardis Telephone Box
Eco-Friendly Drink Dispensers
The A011 Vending Machine Keeps Cool Power-Free During the Day
Underwear-Shaped Phone Clips
This Underwear-Shaped Phone Accessory Honors Japan's Mount Fuji
Vehicle Vending Machines
'Taxitreats' Dispenses Goods on the Go
Retro Gaming Cans
Coca-Cola Space Invaders Cans Designed by Erin McGuire is a Fun Throwback
Animated Soda Dispenser Displays
Licht-con Produktions' Coke Machine Has See-Through Animations
Interactive Pop Dispensers
The Koolatron Soda Vending Fridge is a Playful Drink Cooler
Computer Vending Machines
Laptops Anytime Lends Out Macbooks at Philadelphia’s Drexel Univer
Beer Brand Travel Experiments
Departure Roulette Participants Board Plane to Unkown Places
Decorative Fashion Pop Packaging
The Marc Jacobs Diet Coke Cans Have Officially Been Unveiled
Profile-Promoting Pop Dispensers
The Pepsi Like Machine Trades Free Cans for Facebook Likes
Power-Saving Beverage Dispensers
Coca-Cola Japan Unveils Eco-Friendly Vending Machines
Guilt-Free Gaming Campaigns
The Coke Zero Video Game Ad Relieves Guys of Responsibility
Luxury Vending Machines
Beverly Hills Caviar Releases Lavish Food
Heartwarming Pop Campaigns
The Diet Coke 'Heart Truth' Initiative Promotes Love
Slim Vending Machines
The Diet Coke Slender Vender is the Thinnest in the World
Break-Encouraging Vending Machines
This Beer Vending Machine Rewards Patrons Who Do Nothing
Weight-Controlling Soft Drinks
Pepsi Special Can Impede the Body from Absorbing Fat
Upscale Spud Snacks
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Potato Pockets With Caviar' Reworks Bar Food
Robotic Vending Machine Thieves
This Robotic Device is Designed to Steal from Vending Machines
Internet Access Vending Machines
The Coca Cola Happiness Refill Fountain Lets You Log On
Accessible Vending Devices
The Hand Cranked Vending Machine is Disaster Proof and Eco-Friendly
Snuggly Soda Dispensers
The Coca Cola 'Hug Machine' Trades Cuddles for Free Pop
Passport-Activated Beer Fridges
Molson Brings Back Its 'I Am Canadian' Tagline for a New Campaign
Meta Food Catching Machines
Lobster Zone's Lobster Claw Game Lets You Catch Your Dinner
Complimentary Communicating Dispensers
Kenneth the Talking Vending Machine Gives Out Free Coffee
Beer-Pouring Headsets
The Extra Cold Mind Reader Rewards Drinkers with a Full Glass
Enormous Egg Delicacies
Enjoy the World's Largest Hard-Boiled Egg on World Egg Day
Pee-Powered Slot Machines
The Jackflush Urinal Slot Machine Rewards Men for Flushing with Beer
Portable Drinking Game Tables
The Adaptable Puzzle Pong Table is Designed for Pool Beer Pong
Surreal Floating Orb Paintings
These Paintings Portray a Surreal Floating Orb in Rough Shape