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
39
Naked Restaurant Events
The Black Cat Eatery in Berlin Offered Discounts to Nude Patrons
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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Remixed QSR Meal Menus
The McDonald's Remix Menu Offers New Takes on Classic Items
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Olympics-Inspired QSR Menus
The Mcdonald's France Global Menu Celebrates Paris 2024
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Anime-Themed Cafe Menus
The Pronto Pokémon Menu Features Food and Coffee
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Tokyo Treat Boasts a Moon Festival Theme with Its Latest Box
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Month-Long Halloween Café Offerings
Paris Baguette Reprises its Limited-Time Halloween Menu
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Galactic Cafe Experiences
The Star Wars-Themed Cafe in Tokyo Takes Fans to an Outer Galaxy
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants
MYT+GLVDK Designs the Órale Milanga Restaurant
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
AI-Powered Foodservice Tools
Datassential’s Menucast Predicts the Future of Food & Flavor
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Local Restaurant Campaigns
PEPSI X Kelly Rowland Present the Local Eats Better With Pepsi Program
Expanded Summertime Cafe Menus
Costa Coffee is Launching a New Summer Food and Beverage Menu
Iconic Toronto Flagship Restaurants
JOEY Unveils Grand Toronto Flagship with Artistic Vision
Refined Fall-Inspired Bakery Menus
The TOUS les JOURS Fall Menu is Packed with Seasonal Fare
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs
Pirajean Lees Designs the Kioku Restaurant in London
Cheeky Custom Rage Rooms
Boston Pizza's Unique Offering Aims to Support Grieving Hockey Fans
Vegan Dessert Chain Menus
Heavenly Desserts Has Launched a Plant-Based Menu for Veganuary 2024
Dumpling Restaurant Rewards
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Unveils its New Loyalty Program
Seasonal Anime Cafe Menus
The Latest Pronto Pokémon Menu Items Have Beach and Mountain Themes
Dim Sum-Inspired Dining Experiences
Mott 32 Toronto Elevates with the Dim Sum & Sip Feature
Cinematically Designed Restaurants
Studio Paolo Ferrari Designs the Daphne Restaurant
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Sensory Interior Designed Restaurants
Jolie Creates the Temporary Nest Restaurant in Frankfurt
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Unique Seasonal QSR Items
Chick-fil-A Unveiled a New Sensorial Burger and Banana-Flavored Treats
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Lunar New Year-Inspired Menus
Black+Blue Toronto Launches a Festive Menu to Celebrate the New Year
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Fruit-Forward Creamy QSR Drinks
These McDonald's Japan McCafe Menu Items are Summery
Branded Bathroom Guides
The Cashmere UltraLuxe Bathroom Guide Ranks Toronto Restaurant Restrooms
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants
Akran Fahmi Redesigns the Etch Restaurant in Hove
Coastal Tradition-Inspired Restaurants
Bacana Studio Designs the New Anfibio Restaurant
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Mediterranean Toronto Restaurants
Abrielle Unveils New Lunch Menu for Downtown Toronto
Cult-Favorite Game-Themed Pizza Menus
Boston Pizza & Nintendo Debut a Mushroom Kingdom-Themed Menu
Berry-Topped Salad Bowls
Original Chopshop Just Added a New Berry Chop Bowl for Summer
Intimate Culinary Experiences
Toronto Thai Restaurant, PAI Initiates a Private Dining Event
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Restaurant Demand Forecasting Tools
'Lineup.ai' Uses Market Data to Predict Restaurant Demand
Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs
Preen Inc Designs the Dino's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Summery Superfruit Food Menus
The Playa Bowls Summer Specials Menu is Arriving This June
Fresh Fall Menus
CRISP & GREEN Offers Seasonal and Healthy Items
Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms
The Gallery at Sketch in London Boasts Subtle Vintage Touches
Intimate Warm Interior Restaurants
Ménard Dworkind Designs the Intimate Casavant Restaurant
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Summer-Suited Pizza Menus
The Zizzi Pizza Fresca Range Has Three Options
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Cherry Blossoms-Inspired Restaurant Menus
Black+Blue is Launching a Curated Cherry Blossom Menu
Classic Parisian Bistro Designs
Claves Leads the Interiors at Le Cornichon Cafe in Paris
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Celebratory QSR Dessert Offerings
McDonald's UK Releases Three Dessert Items for 50th Anniversary
Salon-Like Dining Experiences
Dion & Arles Designs the Il Gattopardo Restaurant in London
Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants
Claesson Koivisto Rune Converts a Listed Room to Frescohallen
Limited-Edition Summer Salad Menus
Starbird Celebrates National Salad Month in May
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
Sweet-Heat Restaurant Menus
The Cracker Barrel Summer Menu is Packed with Seasonal Flavor
Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants
Space Perspective, SpaceVIP, and Rasmus Munk Join on an Experience
Brutalist-Inspired Serene Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Reimagines the Sushibox Establishment
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Delectable Rotating Dessert Menus
Crumbl Unveils a New Dessert Menu to Complement its Cookies
Dynamic Cafe Menu Additions
Costa Coffee Unveils the New Plant-Based Menus and Hot Milkshakes
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Savory Cafe Food Menus
The Costa Coffee Summer Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Tiered Restaurant Rewards
Chopt Enhances its Rewards Program and Secures an Influencer Partnership
Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls
Cloudnola Presents the Artful Tip Top Glass Bowl Series
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
Soaring Celebrity Restaurants
Gordon Ramsey is Set to Open the UK's Highest Restaurant
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Italian-Inspired Dining Menu Series
TOCA Restaurant Recently Launched Its Taste Italy Series
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Festive Menu is Packed with Holiday Flavor
Culture-Fusion Restaurant Designs
Dorothée Meilichzon Designs the Henri Restaurant in a Hotel
German Ambiance Bakery Designs
Plantea Estudio Completes the Interiors of Acid Bakery
Latin Quarter-Inspired Brasseries
B3 Designers Decorate the Brasserie des Pres in Paris
Juxtaposing Finnish Design-Themed Cafes
Yatofu Taps Local Craftspeople to Design the El Fant Café
Social Media-Inspired Bakery Menus
The Panera Roman Empire Menu Follows the Viral TikTok Hashtag
Chef-Supported Dairy Campaigns
Anchor Food Professionals Debuts the Taste of Tradition Campaign
Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Designs the Sushibox Restaurant in Canada
Swedish Craft Restaurant Designs
Erik Bratsberg Designs the Persona Restaurant in Stockholm
Limited-Edition Cafe Refreshments
These Lavazza Menu Items are Arriving for Valentine's Day
International Cuisine Grocery Ranges
The Co-op 2024 Summer Range Features Fare from Everywhere
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Responsibly-Sourced Seasonal Menus
Tender Greens Summer Menu is Being Offers Through Early Fall
Vibrant Boba Beverages
Krak Boba Introduces Bold, Fruit-Forward Menu Items in California
Tip-Enabling App Features
Zomato is Launching a New Feature that Lets Customers Tip Kitchen Staff
Rotating Summer Cake Menus
Nothing Bundt Cakes Has a New Taste of Summer Collection
Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus
Paris Baguette's New Lemon-Inspired Menu is Perfect for Summer
Seasonal Artisan Baked Goods
The Paris Baguette Holiday Menu is Packed with Seasonal Options
Guest-Crafted Salad Bowls
CAVA is Adding Bowls from Its Guest Custom Contest to Its Digital Menu
Autumnal Artisan-Style Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Fall Menu Has New Quiches and Melts
Elevated In-Flight Menus
Delta Airlines Enhances its Onboard Experiences with Upgraded Menus
Updated Restaurant App Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen Updated its Mobile App with Perks
Seasonal Cooking Aid Apps
Seasnal Helps Reduce Food Waste and Inspire Creativity
Seasonal Watermelon-Themed Menus
CPKs New Summer Menu Includes the Fresh California Fields Salad
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Free-From NYC Frozen Desserts
The Urban Dessert Lab Summer Menu Has Four New Items
Retro-Tinged Montreal Restaurants
Ivy Studio Blends Vintage Details to Buvette Daphnée Restaurant
Romantic Cake Collections
TOUS les JOURS' New ‘Sweets for My Sweetheart’ Menu is Nearly Here
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Restaurant-Expanding Wine Bars
London Restaurant Trullo Opens a Sophisticated Wine Bar Next Door
Fall-Focused Grill Restaurant Menus
These New Freddy’s Menu Items Welcome the Seasonal Shift
Regional Autumn Cafe Menus
PJ’s Coffee Autumn Menu is Inspired by New Orleans Cuisine
Luxe French Bistros
Parquet Announces Chef Zachary Darke as Its New Executive Chef
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
These New Wayback Burgers Menu Items Come in Three Options
QSR Rewards Interfaces
California Pizza Kitchen Launches an Updated Mobile App and Perks
Extensive Springtime Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Spring Menu is Launching on Leap Day
Festive Restaurant Catering Menus
The Bar Louie Seasonal Catering Specials are Arriving Now
Rib-Focused Restaurant Menus
Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe Launched a New Menu for Springtime
Lantern-Dangling Steakhouse Restaurants
Rosendale Design Decorates Aragawa with Paper Pendants
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Autumnal Deli Lunch Menus
TooJay’s Deli Fall Menu Puts Pumpkin and Turkey in the Spotlight
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App
Social Restaurant Review Platforms
CRUBSTER Let's You See Reviews From People You Follow and Trust
Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus
Sunny Street Café Has Unveiled Its New Fancy Pancake Menu
Canadian Restaurant Rebrandings
Chopped Leaf is Refreshing Its Brand and Updating Its Appearance