What is FoodEnRoute?
I got tired of eating at fast food every time I go on a road trip, so I made a website to find all the best food on a route. Google/Apple Maps only let you search for food by one location, so I built this to make searching by a route possible.
Problem
Users struggle to search for food along their entire road trip route using Google/Apple Maps, which only allow single-location searches, leading to repetitive fast food stops and missed local culinary opportunities.
Solution
A web-based tool that lets users search for restaurants along an entire route, filtering by cuisine, dietary needs, and ratings. Example: Input a road trip route to see all nearby diners, food trucks, and highly-rated local restaurants.
Customers
Road trippers, frequent travelers, and food enthusiasts (ages 18-45, tech-savvy, prioritize unique dining experiences) seeking diverse food options during long drives.
Unique Features
Route-based food discovery (vs. single-point searches), multi-stop planning with real-time adjustments, and curated local recommendations unavailable on traditional maps.
User Comments
Saves time on road trips
Helps discover hidden local gems
Easy to filter by dietary restrictions
Better than standard map apps
Reduces fast food reliance
Traction
New launch with 200+ upvotes on Product Hunt, 1k+ active users, founder @jakegill posted 10+ updates on X/Twitter (500 followers). No disclosed revenue/MRR yet.
Market Size
The US road trip travel market alone is valued at $30 billion, with food tourism contributing $150+ billion globally (Statista 2023).
