Canada

2025 Report: Top Dining and Food Trends in Canada

Uncover the latest dining and consumer trends inside the 2025 Canadian Diner Trends Report.

Report Highlights

0% of diners are getting takeout/delivery once a week or more often
0% of diners are part of a restaurant loyalty program
0% of diners are comfortable with technology in restaurants

Hungry for the latest consumer dining trends?

To better understand the latest restaurant trends in Canada, we recently partnered with The Harris Poll to survey 1,000+ consumers from across the country. With extensive data on food trends in Canada, our report reveals what Canadian dining trends restaurants should keep an eye on in order to win over the hearts (and wallets) of diners.

Dining Frequency

Daily Dining and Takeout Orders Down by 50%

Dining and takeout and delivery frequency has finally plateaued, with one notable exception: daily dining has dropped by 50% compared to last year. On average, 24% of Canadians dine out at least once a week. Meanwhile, takeout and delivery have continued to outpace dining in, with 30% of diners ordering takeout at least weekly or more often.

Spending Habits

Dine-in Spend Soars, While Takeout and Tips Stall

This year, diners reported spending $63 on average when dining out at a restaurant, up from $56 in 2023. As for tipping, 67% of Canadians say their tipping habits haven’t changed this year. On the flip side, average spending on takeout and delivery has dropped by $1 to $38.

Behaviour & Preferences

Canadians Are Loving Their Fast Food Restaurants

Notably, while nearly a third of diners still prefer family style restaurants, 25% are now choosing fast food most often – an increase of 17% from last year. Meanwhile, fast casual restaurants are losing some of their appeal, with only 12% of diners opting for them regularly, down from 20% the year prior.

Motivators

42% of Canadians are Restaurant Loyalty Members

Almost half (42%) of diners reported being members of a restaurant loyalty program, a significant jump from 29% the year prior.

Deal-breakers

Canadians Value Cleanliness

Nothing drives diners away faster than a bad health inspection report, with 65% of diners saying they would avoid a restaurant with a recent warning.

Technology

Traditional Service Is Overwhelmingly Preferred over Technology

Canadian diners are on the fence about technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in restaurants. Although 52% are comfortable with tech in restaurants, Canadians still overwhelmingly prefer traditional service over automated experiences. A strong 84% still prefer flipping through a physical menu and ordering directly from a server.

Methodology

TouchBistro partnered with research firm The Harris Poll to survey 1,000 diners in Canada. Our research was conducted from October 15 to October 25, 2024. Survey results are accurate +/- 3% for the general population of Canadian diners.

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