Arizona’s culinary scene continues to earn national attention, and a new ranking shows several cities across the state have plenty to offer people who consider eating more than a necessity — but a lifestyle. WalletHub ranked the Best Foodie Cities in America for 2026 — and the best foodie cities in Arizona — comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 28 indicators of foodie-friendliness. The study considered factors ranging from grocery costs and restaurant affordability to access to high-quality restaurants and the number of food festivals per capita. Pasted text
Nine Arizona cities made the ranking, led by Phoenix at No. 35 nationally. Scottsdale and Tucson were close behind, ranking No. 44 and No. 45, respectively.
Here’s how Arizona cities ranked among the 182 cities included in the study:…