What is Australia’s national dish? It’s a question that’s been debated for decades. Meat pies, fish and chips, avocado toast and lamingtons are all cultural staples, but new delivery data reveals hot chips reign supreme. That’s right – we’re a nation powered by potatoes and salt, with fries topping the Uber Eats charts in four Australian states this year.
Uber Eats’ annual Cravings Report reveals Aussies have done a LOT of eating in 2025, officially hitting 1 billion deliveries. So, what were Aussies really craving?
Hot chips have claimed the crown as Australia’s unofficial national dish, topping orders in Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia. Salt was the number one add-on, shaken onto more than 13 million of these orders. Chicken salt FTW!
Our love of fast food doesn’t stop there – ten-piece nuggets and burgers were the most popular combo of 2025, proving comfort food knows no limits. And let’s be honest, you probably needed a side of fries with that.
Interestingly, a ten-pack of nuggets also topped orders on both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day – because nothing says “thanks for raising me” like sharing a pack of nuggs.
While Aussies know how to feast, healthier choices are also on the rise. Zero-sugar soft drink orders more than doubled from 2024, with acai bowl deliveries doubling and matcha orders jumping 217 per cent in the last two years.
More on drinks: Aussies can’t get enough of their coffee, with millions of cuppas delivered this year. Cappuccinos topped the charts in NSW, ACT and Western Australia, with one mega Uber Eats fan ordering 400 cappuccinos alone. Lattes reigned supreme in South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania, while iced lattes fuelled Queensland and the Northern Territory through the heat.
Hungry for more? You can check out the full report here.