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Food & Drink APIs

Explore free Food & Drink APIs available for developers. Browse our collection of public APIs in the Food & Drink category, each verified and documented for easy integration into your projects.

Last verified: April 1, 2026

Common Use Cases

18 Free Food & Drink APIs

NameDescriptionAuthHTTPSCORSStatus
ChompData about various grocery products and foodsapikeyYesunknownalive
Edamam nutritionNutrition AnalysisapikeyYesunknownalive
Edamam recipesRecipe SearchapikeyYesunknownalive
FoodishRandom pictures of food dishesnoneYesyesalive
KrogerSupermarket DataapikeyYesunknownalive
LCBOAlcoholapikeyYesunknownalive
Open Food FactsFood Products DatabasenoneYesunknownalive
PunkAPIBrewdog Beer RecipesnoneYesunknowndead
SpoonacularRecipes, Food Products, and Meal PlanningapikeyYesunknownalive
SystembolagetGovornment owned liqour store in SwedenapikeyYesunknowndead
TacoFancyCommunity-driven taco databasenoneNounknownalive
TastyAPI to query data about recipe, plan, ingredientsapikeyYesunknownalive
The Report of the WeekFood & Drink ReviewsnoneYesunknownalive
TheCocktailDBCocktail RecipesapikeyYesyesalive
TheMealDBMeal RecipesapikeyYesyesalive
UntappdSocial beer sharingoauthYesunknownalive
What's on the menu?NYPL human-transcribed historical menu collectionapikeyNounknownalive
WhiskyHunterPast online whisky auctions statistical datanoneYesunknownalive

Getting Started with Food & Drink APIs

6 of these APIs require no authentication — you can start making requests immediately without signing up for an account. Just pick one from the table above, check its documentation, and send your first request.

11 APIs in this category require a free API key. This usually means creating a free account on the provider's website and copying your key from the dashboard. The process typically takes less than a minute.

Not sure where to start? Look for APIs marked as "alive" in the status column — these were recently verified as working. For browser-based projects, check that the API supports CORS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Food & Drink APIs really free?

Yes, all APIs listed on API Bouncer have a free tier. Some are completely open (no sign-up needed), while others require a free account to get an API key. Free tiers typically have rate limits — check each API's documentation for specifics.

Which Food & Drink API should I use for my project?

It depends on your needs. Consider: Do you need authentication or prefer no-auth? Does your project need CORS support for browser access? How many requests will you make? Start with a no-auth API to prototype quickly, then switch to a more feature-rich option if needed.

How do I know if an API is still working?

We run periodic health checks on all listed APIs. The "Status" column shows whether each API was responding at our last check. APIs marked as "alive" were recently verified. You can also test any API yourself using curl or our guides on testing APIs.

Can I use these APIs in a commercial project?

Most free APIs allow commercial use, but terms vary by provider. Always check the specific API's terms of service. Some APIs have separate free and commercial tiers with different rate limits.