As the culinary landscape of Coimbatore continues to thrive, the city, fondly dubbed the “Manchester of South India,” has witnessed a delicious transformation throughout 2024.

With the integration of Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, food lovers in Coimbatore have been treated to an impressive array of culinary delights right at their doorsteps. In 2024, Coimbatore’s love for food reached new heights, particularly for its iconic biryani.

Swiggy’s extensive partnerships with local and national eateries have opened the doors to a vast selection of flavours, catering to the diverse preferences of the city’s residents.

From traditional South Indian specialities to popular fast-food options, it’s clear that Coimbatore’s culinary passion is on full display.

Local Food Trends That Defined 2024 in Coimbatore:

Swiggy experienced a significant increase in demand for a wide array of dishes, from cherished regional classics to creative international cuisines.

The city’s passion for food intensified, and here’s what everyone was savouring!

The City’s Favorites

  • Sugar rush is the real deal! A user spent ₹15,240 on 80 packs of 250-gram Mysurpa in Coimbatore
  • In a single epic order, one user spent ₹19,470 on a feast of Mutton Standard Pack, Chicken 65 and Pepper Chicken.
  • Chicken biryani has taken centre stage, with an astonishing 9.29 lakh orders, solidifying its status as the beloved dish of the city.
  • While the city continues to follow the nationwide trend of ordering Choco Lava Cake, Coimbatore also showers its love on Chocolate Cake Jars.
  • The city loves snacking on Chicken Nuggets followed by Chicken Roll and Potato Fries.
  • Coimbatore is one of the rare cities in the country where lunch orders at 2.595 million orders are marching a few steps ahead of dinner orders! The city placed 2.592 million orders for dinner.
  • In a story of empowerment, Kaleeswari M delivered an impressive 6,658 orders, showcasing how women are seizing more opportunities.

Celebrating Coimbatore Style!

  • During the IPL, Chicken Biryani and Veg Idli bowled everyone over! One user enjoyed 34 plates of chicken biryani with his friends while another savoured the 6s with 30 plates of idlis!
  • Coimbatore went all out on Diwali sweet binging. While the chocolate delicacies ruled the roost, users also lit the festival up with local favourites like Milk Cake (Barfi), Makkan Peda and Palkova Din- Din-Dinner Through Dine Out.
  • Chote chote shehron mein aise diner badhte rehane chahiye sizzling increase in diners from 6,060 in 2023 to 46,479 in 2024—a whopping 666.98%!
  • Coimbatore diners enjoyed incredible savings totalling ₹8.22 million, smart budgeting never tasted so good!
  • In a daring culinary caper, a user pulled off the ultimate heist at Sherlock’s with a single bill hitting a jaw-dropping ₹79,666! While another went home malamal as they saved a massive ₹31,362 at Indchicoo.

And that’s how Coimbatore Swiggy’d in 2024—one bite, one craving, and one unforgettable food story at a time.

Reminiscing on the year gone Siddharth Bhakoo, Chief Business Officer, Food Marketplace, Swiggy said, “2024 was a year that India celebrated its incredible culinary diversity through Swiggy. The residents of Coimbatore embraced Swiggy’s offerings, making us a part of each of their celebrations.

We are proud to be at the heart of this journey, empowering millions across India to savour their favourite culinary delights. From satisfying midnight cravings to sparking joy with the promise of convenience, we remain driven by a vision to make exceptional food experiences accessible to every corner of the country, one meal, one celebration at a time.”