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Food Photos That Are Even More Satisfying Than Delicious

Amit Har-paz
Published 1 year ago
You probably don't take much notice of what your food looks like when you grab your fruit from the bowl or your favorite candy bar from the pantry. Food is just food, right? Well, sometimes that's true. But sometimes food is so much more! These oddly satisfying food photos are unlike anything we've ever seen, and we're totally obsessed. From the symmetry to the color patterns, these yummy-looking photos look way too good to be true, but they're all real! And we can't stop staring. 
 

The Ultimate Spice Rank

When it comes to spice, everyone has their own individual tolerance. Some people feel as though their tongue is on fire from the slightest bit of chili, while others don't even know the meaning of "mild." But whatever your taste, it seems as though this chili suits all spice requirements! It has the perfect "mild to hot" gradient, but we guess the big question is: Should you eat from up to down or down to up?
The Ultimate Spice Rank
petriomelony
This color gradient is one of the most oddly satisfying things we've ever seen. Although, we're not sure we'd be able to eat this chili. Because it's too perfect, of course. Not because we'd struggle with the spice!

Wait for Your Turn

Have you ever seen tomatoes ripen in order like this? We guess this fruit (not to be confused with a vegetable) is one of the most polite fruits out there. Instead of pushing their way to the front of the line to turn red, these green guys wait patiently at the back until it's their turn. And we have to admire that! It'll definitely be worth the wait, after all. 
Wait for Your Turn
WaspINC79
This oddly satisfying photo just makes us crave a ripe, juicy tomato. But does anyone else see a spine made from tomatoes? When you think of it that way, it's pretty weird. 

Quality Over Quantity

The person who posted this oddly satisfying food photo had a tough year on the tomato front. Although they hoped to welcome a whole host of tomatoes from their tomato plant, it only produced one single fruit. But just look at the fruit that it produced! If we didn't know that this tomato was real, we'd say it was a toy. We guess quality really does trump quantity in the food game. 
Quality Over Quantity
baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaab
It's symmetrical, it's the perfect color, and the vine looks like it could be made from felt! This tomato looks picture-perfect in every way, but it also looks like it could burst at any second.

The Matrix Cherry

The Spring and Summer months are celebrated for their heat and their sunshine, but anyone who is a fan of cherries will also know that this is the cherry season! These fruits are absolutely delicious, and their deep red color is something that some fruit fans just can't get enough of. But one cherry picker found themselves in an unusual (and oddly satisfying) situation when they came across this two-tone cherry.
The Matrix Cherry
ahundredgrand
Although this cherry is pretty awesome, we can't help but think of The Matrix when we see this. Which side of the cherry did this person decide to eat? That could have changed everything. 

Mother Nature's Geometry

Okay, okay, we get it. Cabbage is the kind of vegetable that people either love or hate. But even if you don't like the taste of cabbage, you can't deny that the vegetable in itself is beautiful. From the symmetrical outer leaves to the veins found on the outside of these leaves, they're a work of natural art. But that's nothing compared to the inside of a cabbage! Just look at these fractals.
Mother Nature's Geometry
reddit.com
If this isn't Mother Nature's geometry, then we don't know what is! The symmetry is on point, and it's amazing that this grew from the ground by its own natural design. 

The Perfect Bubbles

If you have trypophobia, you might want to look away. But if you're a fan of oddly satisfying photos that look too good to be true, keep looking! The first level of bubbles in this bottle of Diet Coke is unlike anything we've ever seen before, and it looks as though someone has seamlessly placed each one on top of the other. How did this even happen?! We seriously need answers.
The Perfect Bubbles
AngelusArkadius
The more you look at this photo, the more these perfect little bubbles look like little frog eggs. Let's hope they didn't taste like little frog eggs when the person drank them, though!

The Perfect Coffee Does Exist

If you can't start your morning without a strong cup of coffee, you're not alone. Of course, everyone has their own preferences when it comes to their coffee - some like it black, while others like it with squirts of syrup and whipped cream. But no matter your coffee preference, you can't deny that this is the most perfect coffee ever made, right? Those layers are what dreams are made of. 
The Perfect Coffee Does Exist
Warriorsito
We don't blame this person for taking a photo of their coffee when this was placed in front of them. The barista who made this seriously deserves a raise. Or at least a big tip. 

An Edible Work of Art

Can you believe this is a cake? And can you believe that somebody actually made this?! It's amazing to think that someone spent hours painstakingly piping on each section of icing, while also sculpting the statues and making the water from the fake fountains. It's a true work of art, and we're amazed that someone was able to make something so incredible from food. But how could you eat it?
An Edible Work of Art
staffell
If we had no choice but to eat this cake, we'd have to do it justice. We'd have to cut it with a gilded sword while wearing our finest ball gowns. It's only fair.

Say Hello to the Sphegg

Since the dawn of time, eggs have been, well, egg-shaped! They're normally oval, with a larger bottom half and a smaller top half. That's how they've always been, whether you buy these eggs from the grocery store or if your own chickens lay them in their coop. But we guess we stand corrected. This person's chicken laid a perfectly spherical egg, which we're now calling the "sphegg." That poor chicken!
Say Hello to the Sphegg
blueesulfur
With this new development in mind, we're going to have to pose the very important food question in a slightly different way. So, what came first? The chicken or the sphegg?

A Blushing Cluster

Is it just us, or does this cluster of apples look as though they're blushing? Although experts would say that clusters of apples should be thinned to two or three apples to yield the best quality fruit, there's no doubt about the fact that this oddly satisfying photo is pretty incredible. This cluster looks like the perfect pentagram, so we can't help but wonder who they are summoning. The apple gods, perhaps?
A Blushing Cluster
cobrakiller2000
We don't know about you, but we have a real desire to eat six apples all at once right now. It'll probably make us feel ill, but we guess that's what the apple gods want from us. 

A Vertical Garden

Have you ever seen anything quite so oddly satisfying? This food photo was taken by the first person to enter a newly opened grocery store, and it's safe to say that our eyes have been blessed. We don't know how all of these fruits and veggies aren't falling down into a giant pile of vegetables on the floor, but we're impressed. We'd also be very nervous to buy anything from this store. 
A Vertical Garden
Jayzulu
Hats off to whoever was in charge of stocking this grocery store before it opened. Judging by this epic display of fruits and vegetables, they were definitely the perfect person for the job.

The Perfect Spice Cones

You probably don't need us to tell you that Marrakesh is one of the most stunning cities in the world. From the architecture to the smells coming from the souks, this city is a feast for all of the senses. And when it comes to sight and smell, this spice stall seems to have it covered. These perfectly piled spices look too good to be true. They're all completely identical! 
The Perfect Spice Cones
reddit.com
This colorful spice explosion just doesn't make sense to us. How can they pile them all up like that without them spilling over? It's confusing, but definitely still oddly satisfying. 

So Good It Looks Fake

If you've ever seen a commercial or billboard for ice cream, you'll know that most of the time, the photos in these adverts don't look anything like the ones you get in real life. These fake ice creams are perfectly swirled and two-toned, and they just look too perfect! But every so often, the stars align and someone gets lucky. And this person definitely hit the ice cream jackpot when they were given this.
So Good It Looks Fake
son_made_my_account
From the symmetrical swirls to the perfect blend of vanilla and chocolate ice creams, we wouldn't have been able to eat this ice cream if we were handed it. It needed to be frozen and placed in a museum for all to see. 

Somewhere Over the Carrot Rainbow

When you think of carrots, you probably think of the orange and green things that Bugs Bunny loves to eat. But did you know that you can grow all kinds of carrots? Even purple ones! Apparently, the purple ones are spicy and peppery - which is probably why you only really find orange carrots in your local grocery store. But either way, this oddly satisfying carrot photoshoot is absolutely amazing! 
Somewhere Over the Carrot Rainbow
reddit.com
We just have one question: Will there be gold at the end of this carrot rainbow? If so, we'll happily chomp our way through all of these, no matter how spicy they may be.

Sweet as Honey

Let's be honest; Winnie the Pooh would lose his mind over this natural honeycomb. Imagine all the liquid gold that could be found inside this thing! Not only does this stuff probably taste delicious, but it also looks incredible. The natural shapes and formations of this honeycomb just go to show that there is a real art in nature. And it helps when this art is also super tasty, too.
Sweet as Honey
CrazyDuck6745
Although this honeycomb deserves a round of applause, the real credit should be going to the bees. We couldn't live on this planet with those guys, and bees are awesome!

A Rose by Any Other Name

We all know that roses smell sweet, but we can't even imagine how sweet this chocolate rose smells! We're drooling at the thought of it, as we bet this tastes like an explosion of sweetness in your mouth. But while we're impressed by the sheer amount of chocolate in this chocolate rose, the appearance is even more impressive. Just look at those petals! If we didn't know it was chocolate, we'd say that was a rare brown rose.
A Rose by Any Other Name
gordicesdamah
From the tiny bud in the middle to the symmetry of the petals, this chocolate rose really is something special. But is it too special to eat? We'll let you decide that.

A Perfect Pile of Plums

We hope that whoever took this photo wasn't in the market to buy any plums from this grocery store. Sure, this picture is oddly satisfying and a feast on the eyes, but anyone with eyes can see that this pile of plums is also pretty precarious. You'd have to carefully pick one from the top of the pile, otherwise, the whole thing would come tumbling down! So, surely it's just easier to pick a pineapple instead?
A Perfect Pile of Plums
LadySovereign
Of course, the anarchists of the world would be tempted to pick one from the bottom row. Then it would be more like a pile of plums, but on the floor. 

Rainbow Gummy Bears

Although there's no doubt about the fact that this gummy bear sculpture is extremely satisfying, we can't help but wonder who has the kind of time to do this. And more importantly, who has the will power? If we had hundreds of gummy bears sitting in front of us, you could bet your bottom dollar that they would be making their own sculpture in our stomachs, rather than in front of our office desk.
Rainbow Gummy Bears
witenry
This rainbow color is so satisfying, and let's also give a shout-out to the person who made sure these gummy bears were also an equal distance apart. Now, that's the kind of dedication this world needs.

Now We're Hungry

Have you ever wanted to grab hold of a plate of cupcakes and simply smash them into your face? Well, we're feeling that urge right now. And while these cupcakes certainly look too pretty to eat, they also look delicious. Major kudos to whoever made these cupcakes, as it looks as though they have simply copied and pasted the same one over and over again. The symmetry is there, the color is there, and the shape is there. They've nailed it!
Now We're Hungry
karleeskupcakes
However, we have a feeling that we wouldn't be as delicate as these cupcake roses if we got our hands on one of them. We'd go full Cookie Monster on these cupcakes.

Outstanding in Ombre

Anyone can bake a cake, and anyone can decorate a cake if they really wanted to. But only a small portion of these people can bake and decorate the most perfect cake in existence - and it seems as though the person who made this cake is one of them As if the layers of ombre cake weren't enough to send you over the edge, did you realize that the frosting on the outside also follows the same ombre pattern?!
Outstanding in Ombre
ohcleverusername
If somebody put this cake in front of us, we'd have a serious battle between our heads and our stomach. Our stomachs would want to eat, but our heads wouldn't want to ruin the perfection.

The Patience Is Real

If you don't quite know what this is, let us enlighten you! This is a grandmother's 21-layer Jell-O, and if you zoom in on the picture, you could probably count all 21 layers. And when you think about it, this is one of the most impressive and time-consuming desserts that anyone could make. Even if she had speed-set Jell-O that took 30 minutes to set, that's about 13 hours to wait before you can even eat it!
The Patience Is Real
ThUltimateGuy
But maybe that's the whole point. This finished product looks almost too good to eat, and the layers couldn't be more perfect if they tried. This whole thing is so oddly satsifying.

A Pasta Flower

You know what they say; a watched pot never boils. But maybe you should watch your pasta next time you put it on to boil, as you might see something as satisfying as this synchronized pasta! Yes, the person who put these in to boil had no idea that they would be left with a pasta flower, but we bet it was a surprise they could seriously get behind. And it's no wonder they took a photo.
A Pasta Flower
lagori
If this was us, we'd never be able to make pasta again after this happened. After all, everything else would be a major anticlimax after such an amazing pasta experience. 

To Eat or Not to Eat?

There's a high chance that you've eaten quite a few apples over the course of your life. And it's no secret that apples come in various different shapes of green and red. But have you ever seen anything quite like this perfectly formed blood-red apple? Not only does this apple look fake, but it also looks as though it could be straight out of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
To Eat or Not to Eat?
aquero
With this in mind, we can't help but wonder whether the person holding this ate the apple or not. If they did, let's hope that the evil queen didn't poison it.

Green Eggs and Ham

When you head to the grocery store to buy eggs, you normally find that they either have white or brown shells. But have you ever seen variations like this? Well, these eggs came from one aunt's coop of chickens, and it seems as though these animals wanted to lay the rainbow. And the resulting photo is one of the most oddly satisfying things we've ever seen. After all, we never thought we'd be impressed by a carton of eggs.
Green Eggs and Ham
mommytobe8
It turns out that the difference in color is a result of different chicken breeds! Dark brown eggs are from French Maran hens, while the green shells are from Araucana chickens. 

Seriously Cinnamon Layers

You can't go wrong with a cinnamon roll, right? They're sweet and spicy, and they're perfect for any occasion. In fact, some people in the Midwest even eat cinnamon rolls with their chili! But if you've ever made your own cinnamon rolls, you'll know that it can sometimes be difficult to get the perfect roll. This ultimately affects the layers, but it's clear to see that this person didn't have that problem.
Seriously Cinnamon Layers
Lightyear89
Have you ever seen such perfect layers? These things look absolutely amazing, and we need whoever made these things to immediately send a batch (or 10) over to the office. 

They're Berry Nice

Did you know that the brown "seeds" in a strawberry aren't actually the seeds? Technically, these things are the real fruit, and they're called achenes. And the achenes in these strawberries definitely seem to know that they're sitting on some of the most attractive and perfect strawberries the world has ever seen. The size, the symmetry, the color, and the stalks. You couldn't get strawberries that look more like textbook strawberries if you tried. 
They're Berry Nice
lwatt
That strawberry shine is something else, isn't it? Just look at them! You just know you've picked a good strawberry when you can basically see your own reflection in it.

Watermelon Storage High

Hands up if you originally thought that this was a Ziploc bag full of napkins with a watermelon print on them? Well, you wouldn't be alone. But it turns out that this is a bag full of real fruit, and the way these slices fit in the bag couldn't be more perfect if it tried. Every piece fits neatly next to the other, and anyone who loves a neat and tidy freezer will appreciate this.
Watermelon Storage High
thefreemansbackup
In fact, anyone who loves oddly satisfying pictures of things will be sure to appreciate this. The faker it looks, the more impressive it is! And this looks totally fake. 

A Red-Orange Orange

We all know that an orange is called an orange because it's literally orange in color, right? Well, what do you call this, then? A red-orange orange? A slightly-orange-but-also-red orange? Either way, there's something about this natural gradient that gives us tingles up our arms. It's so imperfect, yet so perfect at the same time. So, we don't blame this person for taking a photo of this amazing feat of nature. 
A Red-Orange Orange
CleverFoolOfEarth
We can't help but wonder what this orange tastes like, too. Is it as sweet as a normal orange? Or is it more bitter, like a blood orange? We have so many questions.

An Almighty Mirror Glaze

Before we mention anything about this incredible mirror glaze cake, can someone please check on the status of that single berry? It looks like it's about to fall off and ruin the whole aesthetic of this perfect cake. And that would basically be a crime, considering this cake looks as though it's been made out of shiny plastic! It's amazing that this can actually be eaten. And we bet it tastes delicious.
An Almighty Mirror Glaze
Olga Noskova
From the shiny glaze to the small amount of coconut around the edge, this whole cake is seamless. We want to eat it, but equally, we want it to stay this way forever. So, we're conflicted. 

You Spin Me Right Round

There are two kinds of people in this world; there are people who need at least two cups of coffee in the morning to be able to function like normal human beings. Then there are people who will only ever drink a healthy smoothie in the morning. If you're part of the latter category, you're probably going to appreciate this oddly satisfying smoothie photo. Who knew a smoothie could be so aesthetic? 
You Spin Me Right Round
corrinajo
It looks like a smoothie flower in the blender, and if we needed any kind of motivation to add more fruit and vegetables into our diet, this would certainly be it. What a beautiful wake-up. 

The Sweetest Sight

Did you know that the color of honey is dependent on the pollinators? For example, dark honey is normally the result of bees pollinating on plants such as beets! And darker honey is much more bitter and rich than lighter honey. But it doesn't matter what you're into, as you can guarantee that the Minnesota State Fair has got your honey needs covered. And this satisfying honey display proves it. 
The Sweetest Sight
andersonle09
Although it probably didn't take long for someone to stack these honey bottles like this, it's small details like this that our brain appreciates. And we bet it does wonders for their sales, too!

Clean up on All the Aisles

It's fair to say that most people are in a rush when they head to the grocery store. They just want to grab their fruits and vegetables and get out of there as quickly as possible, which is why we have a few questions when it comes to this particular grocery store set-up. Sure, we can appreciate how perfect all of these fruits look - but how long is this going to last?
Clean up on All the Aisles
sorry_wasntlistening
It just takes one person to take the wrong apple, and the whole pile is going on the floor! So, there'd be a clean-up on all the aisles, every single day. 

Eight-Layered Tea

If you're someone who loves tea, you might be interested in this. Bangladesh is one of the best producers of tea in the world, but they don't always play by the traditional rules. Just look at this eight-layered tea! Although we don't know what flavors they are, or how they managed to create such perfect layers, what we do know is that we need to drink one of these teas before we die. 
Eight-Layered Tea
fho15
Although some of the layers in this tea look pretty normal, there's no doubt about the fact that we're intrigued by the white tea. We guess a trip to Bangladesh is in order!

The Perfect Purple Peppers

If you're someone who loves peppers, you're probably familiar with their different colors. After all, you can buy all kinds of vegetables in the grocery store - including red, yellow, orange, and green peppers! But have you ever seen a purple pepper before?! Because we certainly haven't. That's why we have to thank this oddly satisfying photo for bringing purple peppers to our attention. Every day is a school day! 
The Perfect Purple Peppers
OpulentSeeds
Like all of the other peppers around the world, purple peppers range from sweet bell purples to hot cayenne peppers. And while we're not purple pepper experts, we'd hazard a guess and say that this is a hot one!

We All Scream for Ice Cream

There's nothing more satisfying than eating a scoop (or five) of ice cream on a hot summer's day. And while we can all use proper ice cream scoops to try and create the perfect scoop, nothing will ever look as amazing as this. In fact, we don't know whether we want to eat it or just stare at it for hours on end! Something about this perfect scoop is just so mesmerizing. 
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Elyuri
Of course, it does look as though someone has used a mold to make sure that this ice cream is perfectly packed and spherical, but that doesn't make it any less impressive. Instead, it makes us want to buy one of those molds!

The Romance of a Meat Rose

When you have a crush on someone, food can be a great way to win them over. From boxes of chocolates to a fancy homemade meal, there are so many different ways to make food romantic. But the chef who gave this customer a meat rose has to win the grand prize, right? They crafted a rose from the end of a jalapeno and some pepperoni, and it's weirdly romantic. Plus, it looks delicious.
The Romance of a Meat Rose
Lainbrainbutt
Let's hope that this romantic gesture worked in their favor because it seems as though this chef wanted a hot and spicy romance, judging by his food of choice. And who doesn't want that? 

The Fluffiest Pancake

Everyone loves pancakes, right? Whether you're more of a savory pancake kind of person, or whether you're a sweet lover through and through, most people will agree that pancakes need to be fluffy. But have you ever seen anything like this? Not only does this look like the fluffiest pancake of all time, but it also looks absolutely seamless! There's not an indentation or air bubble to be seem, and it's as symmetrical as it gets.
The Fluffiest Pancake
JavaReallySucks
It turns out that this pancake was actually made in a rice cooker. We don't know why someone decided to try this in the first place, but we thank them for taking the risk. 

A Pyramid Pancake

Move over stacks of pancakes, pyramids are here to stay! Yes, if you're looking for the most satisfying breakfast idea the world has ever seen, this pyramid of pancakes will certainly do the trick. Of course, you could eat other food such as avocado on toast or cereal, but why would you want to do this when you could see what the tiny pancake at the top of the pyramid tastes like?
A Pyramid Pancake
LambeauLeapt
Not only is this photo oddly satisfying, but it also makes us extremely hungry. And the only thing that can curb that hunger is a giant, syrup-drizzled, pyramid of pancakes.

A Pit-Less Perfect Avocado

Although avocado is delicious in every way, there's no doubt about the fact that it's an annoying food item. After all, you need to do some serious prep before you can eat it! Not only do you have to take off the skin, but you also have to remove the pit. But we guess this person got lucky when they found an avocado without the pit! This isn't great for the avocado itself, but amazing for someone with limited time on their hands.
A Pit-Less Perfect Avocado
westneri
Plus, how satisfying does this look? We've never seen a more satisfying avocado in our lives, and that smoothness is giving us major shivers. It doesn't get better than this.

A Color Grapient

You've heard of a color gradient, but have you ever heard of a color grapient? Well, let us introduce it to you. Most people are familiar with red and green grapes, but it turns out that grapes come in all different shades and varieties, and someone decided to show that off when they put all of their grapes in color order. It just goes to show the wonder of Mother Nature, as this is absolutely stunning. 
A Color Grapient
wrightkitchen
We all have our preferences when it comes to grapes and their taste, so where do you stand? Personally, we love the red grapes in the middle of this grapient. 

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