Dining out in restaurants is no longer just about eating. It has become a full experience. Gone are the days when you stepped out, ate your food, paid the bill and came back home. Today, dining out feels more like a luxury. The best part is that restaurants are no longer serving meals in a standard way. They have evolved so much that they are constantly coming up with new ideas and trends to keep diners happy, satisfied and asking for more. From speakeasies and Korean BBQ to dessert cafes and matcha, these are some of the top 10 restaurant trends of 2025 that not only took over social media but also changed the way people dine out!
Top Restaurant Trends Of 2025!
1. Speakeasies
Speakeasy-style cafes and restaurants emerged as a major trend in 2025. People clearly love an element of mystery. Hidden entrances, password-style entries and dimly lit interiors became extremely popular this year. What truly stood out was the menu. Speakeasies did not just serve regular food and drinks. Most of them specialised in handcrafted cocktails, exclusive snacks and special secret menus that made the entire experience feel special. Tell us, did you visit any speakeasies this year?
2. Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ emerged as one of the biggest restaurant trends of 2025. With the growing popularity of K-dramas, many restaurants introduced Korean BBQ concepts. Tabletop grills, DIY sauces and the freedom to grill your own food became quite popular. Cooking and eating together with friends made this trend even more appealing. It is definitely something we would love to see more of in 2026.
3. All-Day Breakfasts
Breakfast no longer came with fixed timings in 2025. Many cafes and restaurants started serving hot breakfast plates well beyond the usual morning hours of 9 am to 11 am. From omelettes and pancakes to chicken sausages and full English-style breakfasts, all-day breakfast menus appealed to diners who enjoy comfort food at any hour.
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4. Wellness-Focused Cocktails
Many lounges, pubs and bars in India started focusing on wellness-based cocktails in 2025. Kombucha, cold-pressed juices, herbal teas and natural infusions became popular ingredients. These cocktails were lighter, colourful and more refreshing. This is one trend that deserves to continue next year, in our opinion!
5. Benne Dosas
Who does not love Benne Dosa? After Bengaluru-style Benne Dosa restaurants opened in cities like Mumbai, people went crazy over these crisp and buttery dosas. Paired with simple chutneys and filter coffee, these dosas became a comfort food for many. Many restaurants added Bangalore-style benne dosas to their menus, making this one of the most loved food trends of 2025.
6. Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants saw a major rise in 2025. Instead of serving the usual non-veg food like Chicken Tikka and Butter Chicken, these places focused completely on plant-based and flavour-led vegetarian dishes. Diners who avoid non-vegetarian food actively chose these restaurants for lunch and dinner outings. And no, these restaurants do not serve your usual daal, sabzi and chapati. They offer creative and experimental vegetarian meals.
7. Pet-Friendly Cafes
Pet-friendly cafes became increasingly common in 2025. Earlier, pet parents often had to cancel plans because restaurants did not accommodate pets. This year, many cafes and coffee shops in Delhi, Mumbai and Goa started welcoming furry companions. Some even introduced pet-friendly menus with dishes suitable for dogs and cats. A perfect win for animal lovers!
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8. Dessert Cafes
Dessert cafes were all the hype in 2025. These spaces focused entirely on sweet treats instead of savoury meals. Waffles, pastries, pancakes, cream pies and loaded desserts made these cafes popular among the youth. Many people visited them for late-night sweet cravings. These cafes are straight out of our sweet dreams!
9. Matcha
Matcha was everywhere in 2025. From matcha drinks and pastries to matcha soft serves, restaurants and cafes introduced their own versions of this green beverage. While matcha received mixed reviews (some loved it while some literally hated it), it still managed to win many hearts and become one of the top restaurant trends of 2025. So, are you a matcha lover or a hater?
10. Croissant-Based Creations
Croissants are loved for their flaky and buttery texture. Traditionally enjoyed plain, with coffee or with hot chocolate, they do not come with fillings. In 2025, chefs took croissants to another level. Cream-filled, cheese-loaded and even square and round-shaped croissants started appearing on menus! Let’s see if this trend continues into next year or not!
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Do you know of any restaurant trends that also deserve to be on this list? Do let us know!
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