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Trending Self service restaurant in the United States

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover self service restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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Leading monthly increases · the United States
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58.8
#1

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Yo!Brew

trending_up+34.6pts
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47.9
#2

Christiansburg Virginia

tiger den

trending_up+25.5pts
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57.4
#3

Evansville Indiana

P Fresh Kitchen

trending_up+21.4pts
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#4

Oh K Dog Fort Worth

place Fort Worth, Texas

trending_up+16.8pts
59.3
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#5

Chen's buffet

place Rapid City, South Dakota

trending_up+16.3pts
55.0
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#6

Jaws Topokki

place Rancho Cucamonga, California

trending_up+16.0pts
64.6
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#7

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

place San Diego, California

trending_up+12.5pts
69.4
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#8

Ramyun Studio

place State College, Pennsylvania

trending_up+11.3pts
75.2
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#9

BT Wings

place Dothan, Alabama

trending_up+11.1pts
63.5
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#10

Farmer's Fridge

place West Allis, Wisconsin

trending_up+10.9pts
62.8
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#11

Farmer's Fridge

place New York City, New York

trending_up+10.9pts
62.8
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#12

Farmer's Fridge

place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

trending_up+10.8pts
62.7
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#13

Farmer's Fridge

place Glenview, Illinois

trending_up+10.8pts
58.5
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#14

Farmer's Fridge

place Milwaukee, Wisconsin

trending_up+10.8pts
56.9
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#15

Farmer's Fridge

place Indianapolis, Indiana

trending_up+10.8pts
56.6
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#16

Farmer's Fridge

place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

trending_up+10.8pts
55.4
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#17

Farmer's Fridge

place Evanston, Illinois

trending_up+10.8pts
36.2
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#18

Farmer's Fridge

place Skokie, Illinois

trending_up+10.8pts
36.2
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#19

Farmer's Fridge

place Austin, Texas

trending_up+10.8pts
36.2
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#20

Farmer's Fridge

place Summit, New Jersey

trending_up+10.8pts
36.2
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#21

Farmer's Fridge

place Columbia, Maryland

trending_up+10.8pts
36.2
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#22

Farmer's Fridge

place Chicago, Illinois

trending_up+10.7pts
67.7
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#23

Farmer's Fridge

place Elk Grove Village, Illinois

trending_up+10.5pts
62.6
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#24

Farmer's Fridge LA

place Vernon, California

trending_up+10.4pts
53.2
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#25

Farmer's Fridge

place Old Brookville, New York

trending_up+10.2pts
34.4
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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