These personalized dining innovations range from self-service restaurant kiosks that are waiter-free to crowd-sourced pizza menus that encourage patrons to share their favorite toppings with a mass audience. As sensory dining becomes a priority for millennials with an appreciation for fine food, luxe eateries are not the only ones adapting to this memorable marketing model.
In addition to personalized dining experiences that are offered by luxe restaurants, others are showcased on a lower scale -- the Pancake Selfie Express is a food truck that offers personalized breakfast pancakes to patrons. Moreover, curated reservation apps are on the rise, ensuring that mobile users will attend a restaurant that best suits their palate.
On the experiential dining front, gourmet pop-up UNA serves up a Latin American menu at a singular table that serves only 12 people. The eatery is not only exclusive but offers customized menu options for lucky visitors. Lastly, for those who love pizza, customizable pizza kiosks and artful pizza deliveries are also ways to take a casual meal to new heights.
25 Personalized Dining Innovations
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Fresh Food Vending Machines
Let's Pizza Makes 100 Different Variations from Scratch
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Self-Service Restaurants
This Automated Restaurant Serves Quinoa Bowls Without Waiters or Cashiers
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Single-Table Restaurants
The Pop-Up UNA Restaurant Contains One Table That Seats 12 Guests
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Pop-Up Ramadan Cafes
Ramadan Garden by Ghaf Kitchen Celebrates the Holy Month
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Customized Candy Studios
Kit Kat's Custom Chocolate Bar Pop-Up Lets Customers Create new Flavors
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Dinner Party Services
Kitchit Offers a Customized Catered Meal and a Personal Chef at Your Home
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Customizable Pizza Kiosks
NXT Pizza's Food Kiosk Lets Foodies Personalize Their Order
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Specialty Diet Restaurants
Little Gem Caters to Those Who Avoid Sugar, Gluten and Dairy
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Custom Donut Creations
California Donuts' Latest Service Lets Consumers Design Their Dessert
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Burger-Building Contests
Mcdonald's Chicago is Having People to Build a Burger to Make the Menu
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Streamlined Vegetarian Menus
This Plant-Based Eatery Now Offers a Speedy Express Service
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Crowd-Sourced Pizza Menus
Da Pizza Project's DIY Pizza Concept Searches for the Best Pie Flavors
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Interactive Music Tables
KFC's Interactive Sound Bite Table Creates a Personal Listening Hub
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Curated Culinary Subscriptions
Culiniste is a Montreal-Based Startup Making Cooking Well Easy
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Curated Food Apps
The Hotsauce App Spices Up Your Dining Experience
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Picnic Basket Deliveries
Merienda Picnic is an On-Demand Service Perfect for Summer Weekends
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Selfie-Adorned Pancakes
The Pancake Selfie Express Lets Consumers Eat Their Own Images
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DNA-Based Meal Plans
GenoVive Develops and Delivers Personal Diets From DNA
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Personalized Pizza Paintings
Paintshop.biz Allows Users to Paint a Creation for a Pizza Canvas
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Specialized Culinary Tours
This Online Platform Allows Travelers to Book Unique Gastronomic Tours
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Personal Chef Apps
Hao Chushi Connects Users with Chefs Who Prepare Meals Within One's Home
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Premium Reservation Apps
Killer Rezzy Partners With Luxe Restaurants for Hassle-Free Reservations
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Customizable Entree Combos
This Applebee's Menu Makes Trying Different Dishes Affordable
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Recipe Finder Apps
The 'Handpick' App Helps Match Recipes to Food Photos on Instagram
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Custom Waffle Confections
This Australian Food Truck Offers Personalised Nutella Waffles
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Experiential Breakfast Pop-Ups
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Complete Lunch Kits
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Customizable Ice Cream
This Magnum Ice Cream Pop-Up Shop Puts Customers In Charge
Branded Confectionery Kiosks
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Meal Delivery Startups
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Better and Faster: Convergence
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Eco-Friendly Takeout Packaging
This Sustainable Food Packaging is Perfect for a Picnic
Baby Food Brand Activations
Ella's Kitchen Hosted a Pop-up Event Featuring 150 Baby Consumers
Pizza Box Projectors
Pizza Hut Creates Dual-Purpose Packaging That Marries Food and Entertainment
Playful Snack Photography
These Vibrant Images of Amsterdam Snacks Convey a Cultural Experience
Eco Bulk Food Kiosks
This New Self-Service Refill System is Housed at London's Planet Organic
Floating Market Soda Pop-Ups
The Schweppes Floating Market Has Set Its Sails in Australia
Alien-Themed Menus
McDonald's Hong Kong Dedicated an Entire Menu to the Latest Minions Movie
Overflowing Dessert Milkshakes
These Mason Jar Milkshakes are Topped Sky High and Ooze Ice Cream
Automatic Bartenders
The Foxtender is an Alcohol Vending Machine with a Compatible Payment App
Customized Fast Food
McDonald's Create Your Taste Lets Customers Craft Their Own Meals
Gourmet Airplane Menus
The New Qatar Airways Menu is Revamped for Business Class Flyers
Single-Serve Wine Bottles
The Stella Rosa Mini Collection is Perfect for Taking on a Picnic
Oceanic Food Court Eateries
This Fast Casual Eatery Depicts Freshness Through Interior Design
Combination Dining Eateries
The Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery Blends Fine & Fast Casual Dining
Buffet-Style Sushi Restaurants
Mainland Poke is a New Dining Concept Offering Custom Sushi Bowls
Convenient Superfood Meals
The Detox Kitchen Grab n' Go Dishes Blend Flavor and Nutrition
Conical Hazelnut Pancakes
Dominique Ansel Creates a Special Nutella Pancake Cone
Doughnut-Infused Milkshakes
This Decadent Nutella Shake Features a Sugary Pastry on Top
Eclectic Asian Eateries
This Food Bazaar in Thailand Recreates the Experience of Chinatown Indoors
Cartoon Character Pastries
These Disney Donuts from Fork to Belly Look Like the Classic Icons
Digital Reading Stations
PressPad Lounge Loans Digital Magazines to Mobile Devices
Organic Drive-Thru Eateries
Amy's Kitchen Drive Thru Will Serve Healthy, Organic Fast Food
Silly Emoji Campaigns
Emoji Literacy by Domino's is Helping More People Read and Write Emoticons
Opulent Outdoor Ovens
The Kalamazoo Gourmet Pizza Oven Comes with a $7,000 Price Tag
Fast Casual Burger Joints
Silver Lake's Hache is a Must-Try in the Pursuit of the Best Burger
Grassy Picnic Blankets
This Grass-Embedded Picnic Blanket Ensures You Always Sit Comfortably
Electronic Restaurant Menus
The Ziosk E-Menu Lets You Make Orders Without Having to Wait
Curated Spice Subscriptions
The Spice Kit Delivery Lets You Experiment with Different Cuisines
Upscale Fast Food Pop-ups
McDonald’s is Set to Launch an Exclusive Pop-up Restaurant in Japan
GMO-Free Junk Food
The UNREAL Candies Boast a List of Healthy Ingredients That Others Cannot
Casual BBQ Eateries
'Carve' Aims to Be America's First Fast Casual Barbecue Chain
Extensive African Tours
The Ultimate Africa Trip Led by G Adventures Spans Eight Countries
Superfood-Focused Quick Eateries
Backyard Bowls is a Revolutionary Health Food Dining Concept
Executive Meal Subscriptions
Chef's Plate Offers Chef-Designed Meals for Quality Convenience
Sustainable Fast Casual Dining
Be Leaf is a New Fast Casual Dining Concept Launching in Chicago
Food-Donating Selfie Campaigns
The #DrinkGoodDoGood Will Donate 500,000 Pound of Fresh Produce
Nostalgic Pizzeria Branding
Enzo's Trattoria Draws Its Aesthetic Inspiration from Vintage Sports
Spicy Subscription Services
The New 'Sriracha Box' Service Delivers Monthly Sriracha Products
Pop-Up Bloody Mary Bars
Vodka Brand Ketel One is Hosting a Summertime Pop-Up Bar in London
Donut Brand Pop-Up Picnics
Krispy Kreme Threw a Summer-Themed Picnic on a Sunny London Rooftop
Familial Fast Food Ads
The KFC 'Together' Campaign Highlights Family Dinner Traditions
Squishy Burger Paninis
This Big Mac Sandwich Transforms a Fast Food Menu Item Into a New Dish
Nature-Swapping Vending Machines
Old Spice's Vending Machine Accepts Tokens from the Earth
Hybrid Bakery Bistros
The Fire, Oak & Barley Wood-Fired Bistro Restaurant Serves 'Fine Fast' Food
Restaurant Management Apps
Yelp's SeatMe App Organizes and Manages Table Reservations
Broken Phone Campaigns
KFC Japan's Fast Food Promotion Rewards Cracked Phone Screens
Startup Networking Apps
Lunchcruit Builds Professional Connections Through Sit-Down Meals
Customizable Pizza Kiosks
NXT Pizza's Food Kiosk Lets Foodies Personalize Their Order
Ramen Noodle Vending Machines
This Unconventional Vending Machine Provides Savory Noodle Dishes
Portable Quinoa Cups
Enjoy a Superfood Meal on Go with The Food Doctor’s New Quinoa Hot Pots
Professionals-Targeting Fast Food
The New KFC Concept Store Design Near Sydney Mimics Chipotle's
Sparkling Water Pop-Ups
Tokyo's SodaStream Pop-Up Serves Up Healthy Carbonated Beverages
Personalized Chocolate Bars
Chocomize Lets Individuals Create Their Ultimate Candy Bar
Male-Targeted Cooking Apps
The Fit Men Cook App Helps Simplify Healthy Eating for Men
Solitary Dining Pop-Ups
Glaceau Smartwater's Pop-Up Restaurant Pairs Water with Gourmet Food
Digital Burger Giveaway Campaigns
TGI Fridays is Boosting Business Through Shareable Discounts
Mobile Restaurant Payments
TouchBistro is Bringing Apple Pay Solutions to Restaurants
Food Tray Keyboards
KFC's Paper Fast Food Tray Doubles as a Wireless Keyboard for Greasy Fingers
Quinoa Pizza Bites
This Superfood Snack Re-Fashions an Iconic Italian Dish
Dining Experience Apps
The Reserve App Handles Everything From Restaurant Reservations to Payment
Pickle-Enhancing Recipes
These DIY Summer Pickles Will Add a Zing to Any Picnic or Barbecue
Ramadan Fasting Apps
Google Has Launched a 'My Ramadan Companion' Web App
Patriotic Dessert Skewers
These Colorful Kebabs are Perfect for an Independence Day BBQ
Savory Chocolate Sandwiches
This Bacon and Nutella Melt is Sandwiched Between Pound Cakes
Portable Stone Pizza Ovens
This Outdoor Oven Allows Users to Make Gourmet Pizza in Their Backyard
Coffee-Holding Cookies
The KFC Edible Cup Marks the Debut of the Brand's Java in the UK
Thematic Movie Menus
New York's Nitehawk Cinema Coordinates Food and Movie Choices
Healthy Recipe Apps
The EAT Meal Planning Program Helps Users Make Nutritious Meals
Easter-Themed Chocolate Bars
New Kit Kat Flavors Include Apple Pie and Carrot with Bunny Etchings
Portable Superfood Bowls
Earthbound Farm's Power Lunch Bowls are Packed with Greens and Protein
Canadian Comfort Restaurants
Abe's Fast Casual Restaurant Takes Orders from a High-Tech Counter
Outerwear Photo Kiosks
Canada Goose Set Up a Fun Photo Kiosk at the Sundance Film Festival
Couture Caftan Collections
The Oscar De La Renta Caftan Range Embodies Opulence
Donut S'more Sandwiches
This S'more Donut Sandwich Recipe Replaces Graham Crackers with Donuts
Emoji-Themed Flashcards
These Domino's Flashcards are Intended to Increase Emoji Literacy
Ketchup-Upgrading Guides
These Reinvented Ketchup Recipes Enhance Ketchup with Extra Spice
Safety-Conscious Bus Tours
'GoMowgli' is an Indian Tour Company That Provides Safe Transportation
Insect-Infused Pop-Up Eateries
Rentokil's Traveling 'Pestaurant' Celebrates the Brand's 80 Years
Restaurant-Expanding Sandwiches
Shake Shack Unveils a Tasty New Menu Item: the ChickenShack
Haute Holy Month Accessories
The Oscar De La Renta Ramadan Collection Includes Exclusive Sandals
Dental Hygiene Selfie Campaigns
This Campaign Encourages Users to Promote Good Dental Health
Cheesy Pizza Chicken Wings
These Hybrid Pizza Chicken Wings from KFC are Revealed on Japan Menus
Casual Fusion Grills
The Ahi Mahi Fish Grill Fusion Restaurant Blends BBQ and Asian Flavors
Seasonal Pop-Up Bars
Venturo's Weekend Summer Bar Serves Refreshing Custom Cocktails
Divine Fast Food Artwork
This Provocative Art Exhibit Turns McDonald's into a Pseudo-Religion
Meal-Sharing Services
The Casserole Club Helps Share Portions of Homemade Food with Neighbors
Fast-Observing Delivery Apps
Uber Launches in Indonesia with a Ramadan-Centric UberBuka Service
Empowering Food Projects
The Campus Kitchen Uses Gardens to Educate Kids on Food Waste and Hunger
Automotive Tea Menus
This Tea Menu Combines Luxe Afternoon Tea with Ferrari Racing Themes
Sugar-Free Cinnamon Donuts
This Donut Recipe is a Low Carb Option That Satisfies Cravings
Boozy Recipe Apps
The Highball App Enables Social Sharing of Cocktail Recipes
Ice Cream-Dispensing Billboards
The Heat Reactive McDonald's Ad Gave 100 Customers a Free McFlurry
Travel Experience Websites
'Experitus' is Travel Experience Platform for Purchasing Local Lessons
Food-Centric Photo Apps
The 'Wine 'N Dine' App is Exclusively for Sharing Pictures of Food
Twistable Butter Dispensers
This Kitchen Gadget Makes Spreading Butter Easier & More Adaptable
Adventure Tourism Apps
'Klook' is a New App for Booking Thrilling Travel Experiences in Asia
Shared Economy Meal Plans
Muchery Offers Home-Delivered Meals at an Affordable Price
H2O Vending Machines
Aquavida Sells its Products in Compact Vending Kiosks
Spoon-Themed Selfie Campaigns
This Initiative Aims to Raise Awareness About Hunger in America
Bachata Fast Food Ads
This McDonald's Ad Attempts to Lure Hispanic Customers
On-Demand Bike Rentals
This App Gives Memebers Access to Mobile Bike Rentals
Selfie-Focused Camera Phones
The Lenovo Vibe S1 Features Dual Front-Facing Cameras
Informal Grillhouse Rebranding
Bo's Steak & Grill Gets a New Identity as 'Cole's Backyard Grill'
Asian Cycling Tours
This Food-Focused Tour Travels Though Vietnam by Bike
Healthy Seasonal Eateries
b.good's Restaurant Chain Has a Locally Sourced, Seasonal Menu
Chicken-Scented Candles
This Kentucky Fried Chicken-Themed Double Down Candle is a Limited Edition
Customizable Entree Combos
This Applebee's Menu Makes Trying Different Dishes Affordable
Astronomy Travel Tours
This New Zealand Tour Offers Stargazing by Night and Day
Songstress Pizza Fashions
Katy Perry Releases a Line of Merchandise Inspired by Gooey Pizza
Spanish Fast Food Ads
This Clever McDonald's Commercial Features the Latin Hit Song 'Gloria'
Extreme Polar Excursions
These Arctic Tours Will Test Your Ability to Endure
Pop-Up Cafeteria Eateries
This School Cafeteria Restaurant Lets You Relive the Glory Days
Automated Cooperative Dispensaries
This Greek Milk Vending Machine is Powered by a Dairy Co-op
Food-Printing Pop-Ups
London's 3D Printshow Highlights This Disruptive Technology by Printing Food
Flying Pizza Deliveries
Dominos Now Delivers Pizza by Plane to Small Caribbean Islands
Gourmet Takeout Brunches
Pusateri's Mother's Day Brunches are Pre-Packaged
Branded Beach Blankets
Bimba Y Lola's Oversized Towels are Understated and Retro-Themed
Altruistic Foodsharing Sites
The CropMobster Site Connects Individuals and Organizations for Good
Storytelling Skincare Displays
PERCH Interactive's Digital Retail Concept Features Virtual Accents
On-Demand Takeout Apps
The Seamless App Makes Finding Restaurants and Food Orders Easy
Mexican Donut Mashups
The Taco Donut Hybrid Comes with Queso "Frosting" and Sour Cream "Icing"
Desert Stargazing Tours
Tierra Atacama's Desert Tour Provides a View into Outer Space
Lunch Break Music Videos
KFC Created a Short Music Video Over the Span of a Lunch Hour
Connected Shoe Displays
PERCH Interactive's Digital Retail Display is Informative and Inspiring
Introvert-Targetting Tours
This Holiday Tour is a Retreat for Introverted Personality Types
Dumpling Cell Phone Ads
This Japanese Mobile Carrier Uses Dumplings to Show the Network's Speed
Hybrid Breakfast Recipes
These French Toast Roll-Ups Contain Crepe Ingredients and Burrito Syle