The Millennial demographic is slowly becoming one of the largest consumers out there in the market. This fact is starting to show in restaurant industry. Because of the influence of Millennials on dining trends, many Lakeland restaurants are slowly changing their styles and menus to accommodate them. Here are some of the interesting trends that Millennials are bringing to the dining table.
Locally produced food
Millennials like to know where they’re food comes from. More restaurants are sourcing their supplies from local farmers and food artisans. The trend of handcrafted food is one that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Millennials like knowing the origins of their food, as well as support the local establishments who produce this food. Another reason why this trend is popular is because the idea that your food is locally produced gives you the reassurance that your food hasn’t travelled very far, and guarantees freshness when it arrives on your table.
Food trucks
Millennials like a little adventure with their food, which is why food trucks are a very popular trend. Although this isn’t a trend that you see inside a restaurant per se, it is a type of restaurant trend that serves a wide group of people because of its mobility. Food trucks often offer fare that has a certain twist, which makes it very appealing to the more food adventurous.
Convenience is key
Because of their mobile lifestyles, Millennials look for food on-the-go types of dining establishments, rather than fine dining types. They prefer to sit down, order, eat, and leave without having make a fuss over it.
They value the ability to choose
Millennials value the ability to choose what they can eat. Gone are the days where you can simply give them a single menu to pick from. With many dietary trends emerging like keto and gluten-free diets, they prefer to be given the opportunity to choose and customize their food options. Many restaurants are now allowing patrons the chance to choose specific aspects of their meal to switched out according to their own preferences.
They’re looking for more organic options
A very significant trend seen in food and dining nowadays because of the demand from the Millennial demographic is the boom in organic produce. This ties in with their preference for locally produced ingredients, the closer to the restaurant the food has been produced, the healthier and fresher it is. There are more healthy options found in Lakeland restaurants nowadays compared to say, ten years ago.