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# These Are the Most Popular U.S. Restaurants on Instagram

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Instagram has revealed the most geo-tagged U.S. restaurants of 2015\. These eateries are mostly in California and New York City, and donut shops seem to be especially popular destinations (cue Homer Simpson saying [“mmmm, donuts…”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-4P1WPE-Qg)). Readers devouring this ranking will recognize tourist attractions Katz’s Delicatessen in Lower Manhattan and Café Du Monde in New Orleans, which is known for its beignets.

Warning, don’t read this list on an empty stomach:

10\. California Donuts (Los Angeles)

9\. Voodoo Doughnut (various [locations](http://voodoodoughnut.com/voodoo%5Fdoughnut%5Flocations.php), including Portland, Ore.)

8\. Perch (Los Angeles)


7\. Ladurée Soho (New York City)

6\. The Frying Pan (NYC)

5\. San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant (San Pedro, Calif.)


4\. Dominique Ansel Bakery (NYC)

3\. Katz’s Delicatessen (NYC)

2\. Tao (Las Vegas, NYC)


1\. Café Du Monde (New Orleans)

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