DoorDash Highlights Top Healthy Dining Options for 2026 Beyond Chain Restaurants

Ordering takeout doesn’t have to mean settling for greasy comfort food. Heading into 2026, DoorDash says more customers are gravitating toward meals built around whole ingredients, lean protein, and balanced nutrition and the platform is spotlighting local spots that make healthy eating easy and convenient.

Using DoorDash data, the list highlights small to mid-sized restaurants across the U.S. that earned top customer ratings, have at least 500 reviews, and operate fewer than 10 locations on the app. The result is a nationwide snapshot of independent eateries proving that better-for-you food can still be crave-worthy.

“Eating well shouldn’t mean giving up the flavors you love,” said Ruth Isenstadt, Head of U.S. Restaurants at DoorDash.

“These restaurants show how local entrepreneurs are meeting customers where they are with meals that are fresh, satisfying, and designed for real life — whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch between meetings or easing into healthier habits in the new year. We’re proud to help shine a spotlight on the small businesses behind these big trends.”

Here are DoorDash’s top healthy, non-chain picks for 2026: