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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The Tim Hortons x adidas Sneakers are Ultra-Playful
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
Personal Pizza Restaurants
The Personal Pan Pizza Hut Shares Perfectly Portioned Pizza for One
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Baked Pizza Puffs
Trader Joe's Baked Pizza Flavored Pillow Crisps Offer a New Way to Enjoy Pizza
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Creamsicle-Flavored Cream Cheeses
Poppi & PopUp Bagels Created a Special-Edition Cream Cheese
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines
HVÓYA's Beauty in Chaos Capsule is Unique and Chic
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
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'
Lunar Egg-Topped Pizzas
These Pizza Hut Japan Tsukimi Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Gourmet Snack-Focused E-Commerce Platforms
Goody's Focuses on Gourmet Popcorn and Chocolates
Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups
Lee Kum Kee Showcased its Ingredients with Retro Flare
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Splattered Ice Cream Bags
Doublet's Ice Cream Bag is Visually Striking and Packable
Pizza-Themed Nail Art Kits
Domino's and Olive & June Dropped the Emergency Pizza Mani Kit
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
Anti-Shrinkflation Pizza Campaigns
Domino's MOREflation Will Offer More Food for the Same Price
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
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Pizza-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Dinner Service Ny Debuts the Prince Street Pizza Collection
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
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Deep-Fried Cheese Hotdogs
Pizza Pizza will Debut the Footlong Mozza Dog at the CNE
Pet Brand Influencer Campaigns
Cult Food Science & Further Foods Boost Visibility of Noochies!
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Deceptive Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Frozen Pizza Underscores the Chain's Commitment to Freshness
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
Tiny Chef Dining Concepts
The JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District Has Introduced Le Petit Chef
Fancy Food Contests
Popeyes is Enticing Gen Z Aboard Its "Yachtsteraunt"
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
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
Pizza Making Culinary Collections
Gozney Joins Hedley & Bennett on a Joint Capsule
Filipino-Inspired Fast Food
Jollibee Reintroduces Ube Pie and Expands Chicken Sandwich Menu
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
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
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Unique Seasonal QSR Items
Chick-fil-A Unveiled a New Sensorial Burger and Banana-Flavored Treats
Expansive Cauliflower Pizza Products
These New Caulipower Products are Arriving This Month
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Melty Meaty Pizzeria Burgers
These Pizza Hut Japan Burgers are Limited-Edition
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Hamburger-Inspired Sleek Footwear
Vandy the Pink Joins Clarks Once More on New Designs
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Cheese Puff-Topped Burgers
Crystal Cove Shake Shack Just Added a New Hot Cheetos Burger for Summer
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
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
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
No-Nonsense Snack Puffs
FFups Makes "Not Healthy Tasty Tubes"
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Taiwan Cardcaptor Sakura Pizza is Eye-Catching
Nostalgic Health-Conscious Snacks
Lexington Bakes Has Refreshed Its Product Offerings
Cult-Favorite Game-Themed Pizza Menus
Boston Pizza & Nintendo Debut a Mushroom Kingdom-Themed Menu
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries
This Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is a San Diego Exclusive Event
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Vegas Restaurant Initiatives
Pepsi Dig In Debuts New Exclusive Dishes from Black-Owned Restaurants
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
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
Burger Brand Catering Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Launched a Catering Program with ezCater
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Burger-Inspired Pizza Slices
The Pizza Hut Cheeseburger Melt Has a Crispy Crust and Ample Beef
Seasonal Pumpkin Pesto Pizzas
Emmy Squared Pizza Has a New Gourde Vibes Only Pizza for the Fall
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Regional 1930s-Inspired Pizzas
Pizza Hut Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza Has a Cracker-Thin Crust
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
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Savoy Pumpkin Pizzas
Dewey's Pizza Created a Smashing Pumpkin Pizza for Psl Season
Youth-Focused Pretzel Store Concepts
Wetzel's Pretzels Launches a New Store Concept Called Twisted
Pineapple-Packed Pizza Puffs
The Little Caesars Hula Hawaiian Crazy Puffs are Convenient
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Delectable Rotating Dessert Menus
Crumbl Unveils a New Dessert Menu to Complement its Cookies
Hawaiian-Inspired QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Debuts Limited-Edition Hawaiian Items
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
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
Limited-Edition Pizza Offerings
&Pizza Unveils Two New Pies Alongside the Return of a Fan Favorite
Indulgently-Inspired Dessert Flavors
These I.T.S. Dessert Flavors are Sweet and Familiar
Retro Dairy-Free Cheeses
The 80s and 90s Inspired RADD Foods' Refreshed Brand Identity
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
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
Cost-Conscious Supersized Pizzas
Pizza Pizza's Growflation Pizza Fights Shrinkflation
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
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
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Food-Friendly Wine Pairings
Pernod Launches a Fast Food-Complementing Wine Range
Takeout-Inspired Pizza Ranges
The Urban Pizza Range is a New Private Label Offering at Waitrose
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
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Collegiate Dining Expansions
The Bruxie Dining Concept is Coming to Two College Campuses
Fakeaway Grocery Store Products
These Iceland Foods Products Enable Restaurant-Inspired Meals