Google Maps’ first Fan-Favorite Dining list is here

What are people craving around the world? Our first Fan-Favorite Dining List taps into Google Maps’ reviews, ratings, and aggregated searches for directions to uncover the biggest dining trends across 10 cities: Atlanta, Chicago, London, Melbourne, Montréal, New York, San Francisco, Santiago, Seattle, and Tokyo. From froyo in New York to ube in Melbourne, here’s what topped the list this year.

Trend #1:🍦Classic treats (including a Y2K staple!) made a comeback.

• Froyo rules New York again (+320% year over year): Just when you thought frozen yogurt was left in 2008, New Yorkers proved it’s back with a vengeance. Reviews mentioning froyo spiked 320%, driven by gourmet toppings and modern twists at spots like Birdie’s, Mimi’s, and Brooklyn’s Culture.
• Montréal craves cinnamon buns (+84% year over year): Nothing sparks nostalgia like a warm, fresh-baked pastry. In Montréal, reviews mentioning cinnamon buns jumped 84%, with dessert lovers lining up at bakeries like Daddy Roll, Bernice, and Guayabito.
• Tokyo loves mochi (+168% year over year): Reviews mentioning the classic dessert surged a surprising 168%, likely due to record tourism highs. Crowds shopped for tasty mochi at beloved stops like Mochijin and ツバメヤ 日本橋店.