Five Changes You’ll See on Restaurant Menus in the Near Future

Looking to 2021 and beyond, there are a few predictions in the restaurant industry that almost everyone can agree on: people still want to eat healthier food and know where their food comes from. Let's look closer at how restaurant menus are expected to change in the coming years due to shifting consumer demands and a fastly evolving dining landscape.

1. More Plant-Based OptionsThe company Upserve predicts that "vegan-friendly menu items are on the rise with zero signs of slowing down."

Plant-based eaters are fortunate in that meat-free meals tend to cost less than their non-veggie counterparts (such as seafood, steaks, and roasts) — which is a good thing considering more people are dining out on a budget following the economic troubles of 2020.

Salads and veggie-based options were among the most popular types of meals sold in restaurants in 2020, due to interest in healthy eating and meat-alternatives. 

We can expect to see more of these vegetarian/vegan-friendly ingredients…