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Ideas for those who love the ultimate foodie experience!

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Portland, Oregon

Vibe: Eclectic, laid-back, endlessly creative

Eat: Food truck pods, artisan donuts (try Blue Star), craft coffee, and locally sourced brunch spots

Why solo? Super walkable and welcoming to solo diners

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Austin, Texas

Vibe: Bold, music-filled, spicy and smoky

Eat: Tacos, breakfast burritos, legendary BBQ (Franklin’s or Micklethwait), and funky food trucks

Why solo? Eat at the counter, join a food tour, or explore by scooter

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Vibe: Artistic, earthy, flavorful

Eat: Hatch chile everything, blue corn enchiladas, chocolate elixirs, local tamales

Why solo? Peaceful and artsy atmosphere, with culinary walking tours and cozy cafés

Charleston, South Carolina

Vibe: Southern charm meets seaside eats

Eat: Shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, biscuit breakfasts, and seafood shacks

Why solo? Great food-focused walking tours and welcoming Southern hospitality

San Francisco, California

Vibe: Diverse, bustling, fresh

Eat: Dim sum in Chinatown, sourdough, Mission-style burritos, farmers markets

Why solo? So many walkable neighborhoods with counter-service spots and food halls

Burlington, Vermont

Vibe: Cozy, local, chill

Eat: Vermont cheddar, apple cider donuts, craft cider, locally made chocolates

Why solo? Safe, scenic, and super solo-traveler friendly

New Orleans, Louisiana

Vibe: Soulful, spicy, festive

Eat: Beignets, po’boys, gumbo, muffulettas, and French Market eats

Why solo? Music and food blend perfectly for immersive solo wandering

Asheville, North Carolina

Vibe: Artsy mountain town with major flavor

Eat: Biscuit brunches, Appalachian cuisine, craft breweries, and food trucks

Why solo? Super casual and community-oriented with open-air dining

Nashville, Tennessee

Vibe: Country cool meets culinary creativity

Eat: Hot chicken, Southern comfort food, biscuits, and local cafes

Why solo? Great for solo bar seating, live music + bites, and small group food tours

Seattle, Washington

Vibe: Chill, coastal, coffee-fueled

Eat: Pike Place Market snacks, seafood chowder, coffee shops, teriyaki joints

Why solo? Easy transit, friendly vibe, and tons of public markets to wander solo

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