Nextdoor survey finds neighbors spend 21% more on restaurants than average consumer
NXDR•Nextdoor's survey found neighbors spend about $60 a week at restaurants, 21% more than the average consumer. The survey also found increased holiday dining and local restaurant spending among respondents.
1. Restaurant spending survey
Nextdoor's October 28-30, 2026, survey found neighbors spend about $60 weekly at restaurants, 21% above the average consumer. Spending at quick-service and casual restaurants rose for 53% of neighbors versus a year earlier, while 54% cited higher prices.
2. Holiday and local dining
Holiday dining frequency increases for 41% of neighbors, who are 52% more likely than the general population to increase restaurant visits. Local restaurants capture most or all restaurant meals for 61% of neighbors within a 10-minute radius of home. Platform recommendations prompted 67% of neighbors to consider quick-service or casual restaurant purchases, up 17% from last year.
