Overview
- Ci Siamo in New York City leads the ranking, followed by Taste of Texas in Houston at No. 2, NAM Kitchen in Gardena at No. 3, Waffle and Berry in Honolulu at No. 4, and Comfort Cafe in San Antonio at No. 5.
- Texas tops the state tally with 17 honorees, including seven in Houston, while California claims nine spots and New York lists five, all within New York City.
- The community-driven list spans 34 states, with roughly 65% of honorees priced under $30 per person and strong interest in nostalgic comfort food, all-day breakfast, elevated sandwiches, and Japanese/Nikkei cuisine.
- Yelp determined the rankings by identifying restaurants on its platform and weighing review ratings and volume, with community managers and trend experts finalizing selections and a passing health score required as of November 6, 2025.
- Yelp is rolling out Yelp Assistant, an AI chatbot for quick business answers, and Menu Vision, which surfaces dish photos and reviews when users point their camera at a menu.