We get tattoos to express a lot of different things. People get tattoos to represent family members, to show love for pets, to share their favorite cartoon characters, to remember a travel destination, and so much more. From getting ink of a favorite celebrity to one's zodiac sign, we have seen it all. But one thing that some people may not have considered getting tatted is their favorite food! Yup, that's right even food can make an awesome tattoo idea. Foods can have a lot of meaning behind them. Some foods remind us of home or our childhoods and others have a cultural significance.
Some foods even have some symbolism attached to them, for example a pineapple can be used to represent hospitality. And then, of course, there are those guilty pleasures that we just can't get enough of, such as pizzas and burgers. Some foods are even considered "trendy" — like the millennial obsession with avocados. When we think about it, food really is something that can bring people together, make us feel better after a rough day, and we often pass our love of certain foods down to our kids. So although it may seem like an offbeat tattoo idea, food is actually a meaningful theme to consider. People do get some seemingly silly foods on them, like a hot dog, jar of pickles, or a grilled cheese sandwich, but that doesn't mean that they don't have some kind of meaning or feeling attached for that specific person! Food is a powerful thing and my true foodies will understand that! Here are 20 tattoos of food that look good enough to eat.
Jar of Pickles Foodie Tattoo
This jar of pickles may seem like a silly idea, but there are many of us who love pickles! All of the details make this a pretty cool piece of art.
Cheese Foodie Tattoo
Who doesn't love cheese? This small cheese design is a quirky, cool idea for a wrist tattoo.
Pineapple Foodie Tattoo
Pineapples are a cool design because not only are they sweet to eat, but they also have a lot of sweet meaning. Pineapples are often used as a symbol of hospitality, welcome, and warmth.
Pizza Foodie Tattoo
If there was one food that was the most popular foodie tattoo, then we would guess that it is pizza. Pizza is one of the most beloved indulgences in this country, so we are not at all surprised that people get it tattooed on them.
Hot Dog Foodie Tattoo
True foodies will get there fave food tattooed on them no matte what it is. Like this hotdog with mustard, for example.
Veggies Foodie Tattoo
They tell us to eat our vegetables from the time we first start to put solid foods into our mouths. Judging by this tattoo, it looks like some people really do love those veggies!
Cupcake Foodie Tattoo
This is an adorable tattoo idea for a baker. The little frosted cupcake and utensils are the same size and style and they go really well together.
Ice Cream Foodie Tattoo
This ice cream cone would be a simple, clean piece on its own, but we like how it incorporates the phrase "Stay Chill." It's a cute play on words for the frozen dessert design.
Lemons Foodie Tattoo
These lemons are a nice whimsical tattoo idea because of their bright coloring and the little flower added to them. We really like all of the little line details as well.
Coffee & Doughnut Foodie Tattoo
Ahh coffee and doughnuts, one of the best combinations that life has to offer. This ankle tattoo is happy and adorable.
Macaron Foodie Tattoo
This blue macaron looks so realistic that I want to pick it up and eat it! The tattoo artist did an amazing job of bringing it to life with the 3D shadowing and line work.
Avocado Foodie Tattoo
And the avocado obsession continues for millennials! This tattoo is actually really cute and has great coloring.
Peach Foodie Tattoo
A peach makes a pretty great minimalist tattoo. This woman's ankle tattoo has some simple detail, some color, and some personality.
Pretzel Foodie Tattoo
This pretzel guy is pretty adorable with his little eyes and limbs. Plus the heart bubble really adds to the positive feel of the illustration.
Taco Foodie Tattoo
Forget taco Tuesdays, every day is taco day with this tattoo! The piece has a lime, sombrero, and flower to add more color and detail and it looks great.
Ramen Foodie Tattoo
Ramen is delicious and apparently it makes a pretty awesome tattoo as well. This tattoo has a great color scheme going on with the pinks and blues.
Cherries Foodie Tattoo
This side-boob tattoo of cherries is small and sassy. The bold, contrasting red and green give it a nice pop.
Sushi Foodie Tattoo
As someone who loves a good sushi roll, this tattoo is pretty fabulous for being food! It has nice feminine additions to it with the pink flowers and heart centers.
Grilled Cheese Foodie Tattoo
Grilled cheese is definitely an unusual tattoo idea, but hey, they are yummy! This simple design makes a good space-filler.
Cheeseburger Foodie Tattoo
And when it comes to American favorites, a burger is likely somewhere up there on the list with pizza. This person has no shame, "true love" is tattooed with the cheeseburger illustration. Honestly, relatable.
