These September 2016 restaurant trends are diverse and range from eye-catching restaurant designs to app-based tools.
Barcelona's 'La Dolca' dessert cafe is one example of restaurants turning to designs that stand out significantly. This particular space is completely fruit-themed, with a ceiling that is covered in large replicas of flowers, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. The unique decorative feature ensures that people who visit this space are likely to remember it.
Another innovation that is apparent this month is one relating to apps, with 'HelpMeOrder' being a specific example. The Canadian app is targeted at people who are undecided on where they would like to eat out, giving users the ability to vote for menus and dishes that they prefer. This ranking system allows users to offer their own opinions while also being able to attend restaurants and eat foods that have been approved by their peers.
Top 40 Restaurant Trends in September
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Rustic Outdoor Coffee Shops
This Coffee Shop is Simultaneously Inside and Outside
38
Nutritional Bar Workshops
The CLIF Bar 'Build-a-Bar' Seminar Offers Energy Bar Personalization
37
Smoky Restaurant Interiors
The Rhoda Restaurant's Aesthetics are Inspired By Coal &Burning Visuals
36
Gilded Ice Cream Cones
At Its Gilded Temple, Kinkakuji Serves a Gold Leaf Ice Cream Topping
35
Broccoli Sampling Booths
Tenderstem's #GetTenderTonight Campaign Shares a Taste of Vegetables
34
Fresh Pizza Vending Machines
This Pizza ATM is Designed to Satisfy Late-Night Cravings
33
Sushi-Making Robots
The Kawasaki Robostage Showcases an Automaton Preparing Sashimi
32
Empty Restaurant Office Initiatives
'Spacious' Offers Vacant Eateries as Freelance Workplaces
31
$2 Million Dining Experiences
The Ce La Vi Restaurant in Singapore Offers the Most Expensive Meal
30
Upscale Prototype Restaurants
'Earls.67' Helps Earls Experiment with Layouts, Menus and More
29
Nitrogen-Cooled Chocolateries
Kit Kat is Launching a Liquid Nitrogen-Chilled Chocolate Store
28
Luminously Patterned Showrooms
This Showroom Tool Offers a Diverse Array of Beautiful Designs
27
Conflict Awareness Cafes
International Alert's 'Conflict Cafe' Explores Lebanon and Sri Lanka
26
Cotton Candy Ice Cream
Milk Train Cafe Serves Ice Cream on a Cloud of Cotton Candy
25
Pizza Chain Gaming Sponsorships
Pizza Hut is a Large Donor for Many eSports-Related Events
24
Historic Rum Pop-Ups
The 'Casa Havana' Club Pop-Up Features a VR Storytelling Experience
23
3D Printing Restaurants
Food Ink is Now Launching Its First Restaurant in London, UK
22
Kaleidoscopic Cookie Trucks
Oreo is Using a 'Flavor Mobile' to Launch Its Newest Flavored Cookies
21
Baguette Vending Machines
This Machine Serves Up Fresh Baguettes On-Demand
20
Fruit-Themed Dessert Restaurants
This Restaurant Exclusively Offers Sweets to Its Patrons
19
Hanging Wooden Veneers
This Restaurant Showcases an Unusual Design on Its Ceiling
18
Creativity-Boosting Cafes
The 'Moleskine Cafe' is a Multipurpose Hub in Downtown Milan
17
Reinterpreted Nature-Themed Eateries
This Korean Restaurant Fuses Asian and Western Cuisines
16
Late-Night Snack Bars
This Snack Bar Encourages Grazing with a Variety of Menu Options
15
Ornate Japanese Restaurants
Australia's Kiyomi Restaurant Boasts Cultural Decor Accents
14
Collaborative Botanical Cocktails
Botanist Gin is Serving Wild Cocktails at Selfridges Restaurants
13
Blogger-Crafted Pizzas
zpizza's Newest Dish Will Be Designed by Blogger Gaby Dalkin
12
Pie-Inspired Ice Creams
April Bloomfield's Banoffee Ice Cream is Made with Dulce De Leche
11
Bottomless Appetizer Promotions
The New TGI Fridays' Promotion Lets Consumer Enjoy Unlimited Apps
10
Divided Restaurant Designs
Mammoth Restaurant has Separate Spaces for Drinking, Eating, and Sports
9
Personified Food Pop-Ups
This Human Fast Food Vending Machine Surprises People at a Laundromat
8
Crowdsourced Menu-Ranking Apps
This App Lets People Vote For Favorite Dishes In Restaurants
7
Emoji Food Menus
Pizza Hut UK Celebrates 'World Emoji Day' with by Getting an "Emojified" Menu
6
Fast Food Luggage Ads
Bojangles Gave Travelers Full Meals on Airport Luggage Conveyor Belts
5
Delivery Service Partnerships
Deliveroo's New Partnerships Will Enable It to Deliver Alcohol
4
College Dining Mobile Apps
This Startup Offers a Simple Food-Related App for College Students
3
Restaurant-Finding AI Bots
The 'Ozlo' Chatbot Provides Users with the Best Food Options
2
Rustic Swedish Restaurant Menus
This Restaurant Serves the Food of Scandinavia's Indigenous People
1
Translator-Based Diners
Google Translate's Restaurant Pop-Up Used Food to Break Language Barriers
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Seasonal Strawberry-Themed Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Valentine's Day Menu Pairs Fruit and Chocolate
Character-Dessert Collab Menus
Paris Baguette Kpop Demon Hunters Desserts Capture Cinematic Fandom
Customizable Summer Refreshers
Starbucks' Tropical Butterfly Refresher Can Be Tailored to Taste
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Summer-Ready Pizzeria Menus
The Latest Mellow Mushroom Menu Update Boasts New Food and Drinks
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Decadently Festive QSR Lineups
Paris Baguette Unveils Thanksgiving Cakes and a Holiday Menu
Artist-Curated Restaurant Lists
Google Maps x Service95 Dua's Lists Pinpoints Hotspots
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Summer-Forward NYC Spots
Magic Hour Features Limited-Time Treats and a 'Full Bloom' Installation
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Farming-Inspired Cocktail Menus
Agri/Culture by Little Red Door Explores Agricultural Methods
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Floral-Inspired Spring Menus
Peet's Coffee Revealed Its Limited-Time 2026 Spring Menu
Bread Service Counters
The Bread Club brings Parisian market cues to Dallas
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Modern 1970s Milan-Inspired Restaurants
Oretta Downtown Unveils its Glamorous Interior and Menu
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Canopy Restaurant Design
Millo Restaurant by AE02 and Anda Zota Reinvents Dining in Bucharest
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Futuristic Train Cafes
The Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe is Housed Inside a Thunderbird Train
Travel-Themed Anime Cafe Menus
The Pronto Cafe Pokémon Menu is Arriving for Autumn
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Insight-Influenced QSR Locations
Wendy’s Future Fresh Restaurant Design Debuted in the UK
Assistive AI-Powered Restaurant Tools
The Fourth iQ 2.0 Platform Targets Restaurant Managers
Workplace Meal Culture
ezCater Shows Employee Food Programs Driving Office Engagement
Nostalgic Restaurant Ice Creams
Jeni's Ice Cream Spring Collection is Arriving with Three Flavors
Luxurious Italian Spring Menus
TOCA Emphasizes Seasonal Ingredients & Italian Culinary Techniques
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Italian-Inspired Restaurant Designs
il Bracco Has Modern Materials with Nod to Italian Hospitality
Warm Narrow Burger Bars
URBANJOBS Draws Inspiration from Geometry from AINEN
Playful Social Dining Menus
Toronto's Mademoiselle Launched a $25 'Girl Dinner' Prix-Fixe Menu
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
Lightweight Restaurant Apps
Curate Boosts Restaurant Loyalty with No-Download Apple App Clips
Seasonal Patisserie Interior
Ecru Studio’s Season Patisserie in Shin-Okubo Highlights Minimal Form
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
Refreshing Blueberry-Themed Dessert Menus
Paris Baguette Embraces Lemon Blueberry and S'mores
Viral Bakery Reinventions
Sainsbury's Launches Dipped Croissants Inspired by Social Pastry Trends
Global Cuisine Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Summer Menu Spotlights Dubai-Style Items
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
Playful Restaurant Elevations
The New Tom’s Pasta Has a Colorful Interior Designed by House of Dre
High-End Restaurant Reservation Offers
Uber One Exclusive Tables Was Launched with OpenTable
Gourmet Autumnal Menus
Paris Baguette Unveiled its 2025 Fall Menu Featuring Pumpkin and Biscoff
Seasonal Café Menus
The Kirby Café Summer 2026 Menu Introduces Seven Themed Food and Drink Items
Strawberry-Centric Summer Menus
Crumbl Strawberry Summer Celebrates a Versatile Berry
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Real-Time Restaurant Reservation Services
Deliveroo Reservations Lets Users Browse Availability
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
Cloudy Superfood Refreshments
Viral Cloud Drinks Inspired the Grain & Berry Cloud 9 Collection
New Year Menu Debuts
CAVA Restaurants Announced a New Menu Overhaul to Kick-Off 2026
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Lighter Protein-Forward Bowls
Ruby Tuesday Has Three New Light but Loaded Bowls
Scent-Led Dining Experiences
Aroma by Tia Rosa Has Guests Choose What They Eat by Smell, Not Sight
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Menus
P.F. Chang's Summer in Tokyo Campaign is Here for Summer
Modular Dining Spaces
The 11 x 17 Restaurant in Denver Blends a Pizza Kitchen with a Gallery
Parisian Flair Cafe Menus
The PAUL Bakery Summer Menu is Inspired by France
Refreshed Luxe Restaurant Branding
Il Mulino New York Completes a Interior and Menu Renovation
Vision AI Restaurants
Berry AI and Culver’s Expand Real-Time QSR Analytics Nationwide
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Breakfast-Themed Dessert Menus
The Crumbl Breakfast Week Menu Taps into Classic Flavors
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Color-Driven Cocktail Bars
Hausu’s Upstairs by Hausu Launches Its Twin Peaks‑Inspired Bar
Community-Centric Fast Casual
The Stand Expands Community-Focused Restaurants Across California
Regional Discovery Dining
Wine Bar Highlights Lesser-Known Regions Through Monthly Tastings
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Centennial‑Inspired Airline Menus
American Airlines' Themed Menu Offers a Taste of the 20s
Warm Italian Dining Interiors
Bar Di Bello by 22RE Centers Red Travertine Bar in Open Dining Hall
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors
4SPACE Boasts an Extraordinary Cultural & Architectural Statement
Stunningly Artistic Spanish Restaurants
Rockwell Group Designs the Interior of Keli
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Monthly Donut Menu Updates
The Parlor Doughnuts Rotating Menu Will Offer More Flavor
Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Debuts Two New Time-Limited Menus and a Signature Taco
Fall-Themed Donut Menus
Voodoo Doughnut Launched Two New Menu Items for Fall
Moody Indian Restaurant Interiors
Love of Light Completes an Ultra-Sophisticated Project
Modernist Burger Interiors
Studio Danel Designs an OMG! Burger in Houston Around a Communal Table
Soccer-Themed Brunch Menus
The Snooze Eatery Brunch Goals Menu is Here for World Cup Season
Cultural Dining Discovery
AuthFoodMaps Helps Users Find Authentic Ethnic Restaurants Nearby
Comforting Cafe Sandwich Menus
The Pret A Manger January Menu Debuts Four New Sandwiches
Digital Dining Platforms
Menu Restaurant Combines Online Ordering And Real Time Invoice Tracking
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Food-Inspired Cocktail Concept Menus
The Salmon Guru Eat Your Cocktail Menu Rethinks Cocktails
Autumnal Barbecue-Inspired QSR Foods
The White Castle Fall Menu Offers Comforting Flavors
Mashup Korean BBQ Menus
Paris Baguette Korean BBQ Bites Put a Global Twist on Comfort Foods
BIPOC-Owned Korean-Parisian Restaurants
Toronto’s Gateau Ghost Features a Dynamic Dining Concept
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Caribbean Cuisine Bakery Menus
The Vicky Bakery Mango Summer Menu Has New Items and Classics
Elegant Steakhouse Interior
La Tête D’or Restaurant Design by David Rockwell Fuses Cultural Styles
Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants
Ivy Huang of Vhouse Interior Design Designs Fifteen East
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Honorary US Bakery Menus
The Latest Paris Baguette Menu Marks America's 250th
Functional Viral Chocolate Desserts
The Frutta Bowls Dubai Chocolate Menu is Sweet and Satisfying
Granola-Focused Restaurant Expansions
The Granola Bar Restaurant Group Expands in the US
Renovated Food Court Designs
Bramalea City Centre Completed Its South Food Court Renovation
Luxe Lebanese Restaurant Expansions
Laylak Toronto's Expansion Represents a Thoughtful Evolution
Seasonal Summer Foodservice Menus
The Delice de France 2026 Spring/Summer Catalogue Has 47 Items
Contemporary Mediterranean Restaurant Designs
URBANJOBS Designs Esca, a Mediterranean Restaurant
Berry-Themed Cafe Menus
The Ellianos Coffee Berry in Love Menu is Arriving for Valentine's Day
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Immersive Brutalist Dining
Menu Extra Stages Efflorescence Inside a Montreal Franciscan Chapel
Seasonal Discovery Dining
Kura Sushi launches summer menu items and seasonal sushi selections
Dining Experience Events
Blush at the Alexandra Inn Launched Its Girl Dinner Rooftop Dining Series
Modern Soufflé Pancake Cafés
The Fuwa Fuwa Golden Square Café Serves Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
Vintage-Inspired Cocktail Menus
La Petite Maison's Déjà Vu Cocktail Menu Revives Decades Past
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Dining Memory Journals
The Table Journal Turns Everyday Meals Into A Trackable, Reward Experience
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Restaurant Menu Platforms
Create Menus Lets Restaurants Design And Host Digital Menus Quickly
Artistic Dining Destinations
Daniel’s Room Restaurant Blends Art, Design and Food in Dubai
Industrial Contrast Dining Spaces
SSOC Seoul Features Stainless Steel with a Contemporary Layout
Digital Menu Platforms
Menugy Modernizes Restaurant Service And Unlocks Menu Potential
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Asia-Influenced Western Dishes
Bombastic Supper Club Unveils its Winter Delights with a New Menu
Regional Authenticity Dining
Marco’s Pizza Introduced a New York–Style Pizza Experience
Menu Recommendation Tools
DishFinder Helps Users Discover Top-Rated Dishes at Restaurants
Venetian-Style Eatery Designs
Fettle’s Cicchetti Piccadilly Melds Venetian Warmth and Theatrics
Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps
Tabelog's App Supports International Visitors
Red Interior Restaurants
TABRA by Andreea Cornila Uses Light and Color to Shape Dining Space
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Collaborative Dining Tools
Where Are We Eating Tonight Helps Groups Decide Restaurants Easily
Bourbon-Inspired Restaurant Menus
Cody's Original Roadhouse Fallin’ for Flavor Menu is Rich
Upgraded Crave-Worthy Menus
Dave & Buster's Debuts Biggest Menu Launch Ever
Restaurant App Templates
Restaurant Food Ordering App Enables QR-Based Menus With Flutter Code
Group Dining Finders
Where to Eat Helps Locate Restaurants Convenient for You and Friends
Refreshed Cocktail Menu Variants
Be At One Introduced a Trial-Tested Menu Update
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty