For most of us, ordering food home has gone from an occasional luxury to a daily occurrence and with more and more platforms opening up opportunities to connect with restaurants and shops in our vicinity, the number of orders has shot through the roof. In the recent Uber Eats Cravings Report for 2024, the team at this popular US delivery service has crunched the numbers and delivered a lowdown of how America ordered this year. From late night fries to pizzas with anchovies, there was a full spectrum of orders passing through this year and people skewed towards the excess with orders for 20 times the normal amount of scallions, tons of extra spicy mayo and asking for the “maximum” amount of cheese.
Here’s an overview of how America ordered in 2024. The Late Night Scene When the clock strikes midnight, Americans aren't counting sheep – they're counting french fries. Medium french fries reign supreme as the most popular late-night order, particularly in college towns.
The data shows that students at Penn State, Indiana University, University of Iowa, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma State University are keeping delivery drivers especially busy between midnight and 4:00 AM. Top Orders and Customisation Kings While burrito bowls claim the crown as America's most-ordered item, followed closely by french fries and chicken nuggets, it's the customisation requests that truly tell the story of American dining preferences. The top modification? "No onion" leads the pack, followed by "no .