Top 70 Minneapolis Food Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 minneapolis food influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 37M combined followers. Median audience size is 168K (mean 525K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.7% (median 3%). That is 0.8pp below the 3.5% minneapolis food industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 20.1% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $4,078–$14,573 and a Reel $7,011–$22,298 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× minneapolis food premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $20,390–$72,865.
Key takeaways for minneapolis food in September 2026
- Jamal Hashi, Kim Ly Curry, Shawn Rodgers currently sit at the top of this minneapolis food ranking.
- Follower mix: 17.1% nano, 25.7% micro, 21.4% mid, 11.4% macro, 24.3% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 25 countries on the list, led by United States (11.4%) and United Kingdom (5.7%).
- 25 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 25 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Mariam at 6.4%, which is not the largest audience (Kennedy Iyer at 2.7M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- A creator who only posts restaurant interiors may have high aesthetic ER and poor CPG conversion. Match the brief to cook-at-home vs dine-out audiences.
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Minneapolis Food Influencers ranked
1.
Jamal Hashi Mid
@coolhandhashi🌟 Chef & Culinary Instructor 🍳⚖️Advocate for Universal Food For All🌍💫 Creator of HASHI BURGER™️ 🍔🌾 Food Security Enthusiast ✨ Nutritionist
124K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,177 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Kim Ly Curry Micro
@kimlycurryMN. Food-obsessed. I love to eat & travel. Top 100 Food IG in the US. AMB:
52.4K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 6,193 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Shawn Rodgers Micro
@shawnsrodgersFood/Drinks in the Twin Cities & the occasional travel in between.📍 Minneapolis, MinnesotaInquiries/Collabs 👇🏼✉️
47.2K Followers 953 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 5,891 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Lenard Redwood Micro
@no.table.mannersFOOD🍔| EVENTS🕺🏽 | STAYS🏠| | MN-CHI📍DM or email for promo or collabs📲 Personal IG: socials👇🏽
46.3K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 1,460 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Jason Horowitz Micro
@eatswithjason📍Minneapolis, MN🫶🏻🧁The best NEW eats+treats+drinks in Minnesota📱Social Media Biz Owner 🌈Collabs/Partnerships⬇️💌DM/
42.9K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 1,737 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Jaevon Walton Micro
@blackfoodietravelguyTikTok: ❤️ food ✊🏾🍽📍 Minneapolis, Mn BasedCollabs 📩:
31.8K Followers 433 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 9,283 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Melody Micro
@melodyinminneapolis📍Minneapolis🍕Food & fun things to do around the Twin Cities💌
27.3K Followers 390 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 639 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Kaydee Miller Micro
@kaydee.millerr🍔Best Minnesota restaurants & activities🥂 Not a food critic, just a food lover💼 Social media services for your small business:
22.9K Followers 751 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 4,324 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Madison Micro
@madisoninmplsiceberg wedge salad, martini extra blue cheese olives, smash burger w/ pickles, sticky toffee pudding
22.2K Followers 479 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 1,940 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Melissa Tauer Micro
@minneapolisfoodiegirl🌎SHARING MY FOOD OBSESSION W THE WORLD🌍✨food • travel • joy • style • health✨💌 DM for collab 📍 Minneapolis, MN
17.5K Followers 342 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 7,093 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Trina Vu Micro
@foodiesalibiSee linktree and reposts on how to help fellow Minnesotans-📍Minnesota based🌴2nd Gen Viet American
15.1K Followers 271 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,910 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Taylor Ellingson Micro
@greensnchocolate📍minneapolis. 📚2x cookbook author🤳🏻food blogger🥘freezer meal enthusiast
14.3K Followers 315 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 8,374 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Kayvona B Micro
@theposhmama📍Minneapolis, MN🍎 MN Family Fun 📧
10.2K Followers 213 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 7,865 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Paula Cabatingan Nano
@minneapaulaMinneapolis Foodie + Travel and beyond Filipina 🇵🇭📩 Email/DM for collab
9.9K Followers 208 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 2,971 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
David Fhima Nano
@cheffhimaDavid Fhima is a minneapolis food influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
9K Followers 477 Avg. Likes 5.8% Engagement 5,970 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Chuck Pittman Nano
@mnchuck¤ Cocktail Enthusiast¤ Bearded Foodie¤ CoFounder¤ Burger Nerd¤ Street Art¤ TravelerAll Posts © by meFor Collabs DM/Email
5.3K Followers 186 Avg. Likes 5.5% Engagement 2,044 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Stacie Raye Nano
@stacieraye.mn🥐Let's Eat, go Shopping & have Fun!🛍️Helping you find your next favorite thing so you don't have to.💌 🩵Follow along!
5.2K Followers 240 Avg. Likes 6.1% Engagement 9,464 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Minneapolis Munchies Nano
@mplsmunchiesMinneapolis Munchies is a minneapolis food creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
4.6K Followers 194 Avg. Likes 6.2% Engagement 6,153 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Madi Nano
@munchieswithmadi📍Houston, TX ✈️ Minneapolis, MN🌎 exploring the world one bite at a time!✨ = my personal rating!
4.1K Followers 187 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 9,221 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Shawn Birdsall Nano
@mplsfooddudeMN-based girl dad looking for food and fun!🌟Yelp Elite Collabs...DM ME!Check out my Amazon storefront below!
3.5K Followers 150 Avg. Likes 5.3% Engagement 6,794 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Markeda Grace Nano
@onlyonefoodie📩 DM/Email for invites + collabs 🤝🏾🙋🏾♀️ See all my foodie reviews on & 🌎✨
3.4K Followers 153 Avg. Likes 6% Engagement 7,646 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
PB Eats Nano
@p.b.eatsTwo Minne girls, born and raised, finding joy in supporting local businesses and sharing our stops along the way
2.3K Followers 83 Avg. Likes 4.8% Engagement 1,664 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Mariam Nano
@mneatsandtreats📍minneapolis | st paul & beyondfoodie • healthcare • latte lover • mom mocktails only 🍸🍹DM for collabs, questions & recs! 🫶🏼
2.1K Followers 87 Avg. Likes 6.4% Engagement 5,397 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
AJEats Nano
@ajeatsmpls📍MinneapolisAll of my food creations & all the fabulous food I eat when I’m out! And cocktails too! Food is pretty! 📷 🍝🥗🥂🥘🌮🥙🍕🍣🍳🧀🥑🍸🥪🌯🍔
1.5K Followers 53 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 8,683 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Foodapolis Nano
@foodapolisThe hunger diaries Sharing best of the best in the twin cities & some home made recipes! 🍔🥑🍇🍣🥂DM to be featured ✨
1K Followers 27 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 8,173 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Kennedy Iyer ✓ Mega Glasgow
@kennedy.creatorChef and minneapolis food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
2.7M Followers 22.8K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 5,169 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
27.
Imani Yamamoto ✓ Mega Cape Town
@imani.glowMinneapolis Food food blogger from Cape Town. Posts about restaurant reviews, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
2.6M Followers 27.2K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 7,151 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
28.
Carmen Ahmed Mega Mumbai
@carmenahmedCreating easy recipes and food photography as a minneapolis food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.4M Followers 10.9K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 6,233 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
29.
Jordan Lima Mega Glasgow
@jordan_limaMinneapolis Food food creator from Glasgow. Posts about home cooking, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.4M Followers 10.5K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 2,774 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
30.
Sage Popov ✓ Mega Naples
@sage.tvCreating restaurant reviews and easy recipes as a minneapolis food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.1M Followers 9.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 6,746 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
31.
Hana Diallo Mega Honolulu, HI
@hana45Creating restaurant reviews and meal prep as a minneapolis food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.5M Followers 14.1K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 7,178 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Leo Hansen Mega Helsinki
@leo.hansenMinneapolis Food recipe developer from Helsinki. Posts about easy recipes, restaurant reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
2M Followers 15K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 3,188 Posts Finland
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
Everly Singh ✓ Mega Naples
@everlylifeFood creator and minneapolis food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
2.1M Followers 17.5K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 3,837 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Kai Fontaine ✓ Mega Toronto
@kaifontaineChef and minneapolis food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.7M Followers 19.3K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,548 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Riley Greco Mega Valencia
@riley_grecoRiley is a minneapolis food home cook based in Valencia, sharing easy recipes and home cooking.
1.8M Followers 24K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 7,595 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Avery Ali ✓ Mega Valencia
@avery_aliAvery is a minneapolis food home cook based in Valencia, sharing food photography and meal prep.
1.3M Followers 16.5K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,363 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Mai Becker Macro Lima
@mai8Chef and minneapolis food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
805K Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,039 Posts Peru
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Malik Coleman Mega Delhi
@malikcolemanRecipe developer and minneapolis food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.5M Followers 17.6K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,627 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Lucia Hansen Mega Boston, MA
@lucia_hansenLucia is a minneapolis food recipe developer based in Boston, MA, sharing home cooking and restaurant reviews.
1M Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 6,815 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Peyton Silva Mega Hamburg
@peytonofficialRecipe developer and minneapolis food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.3M Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 1,807 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Arjun Suzuki Macro Austin, TX
@arjunsuzukiCreating home cooking and easy recipes as a minneapolis food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
816K Followers 13.8K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 983 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Tao Kapoor Mega Mumbai
@tao.kapoorHome cook and minneapolis food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.4M Followers 14.8K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 5,390 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Idris Walsh Mega Seoul
@idris7Food blogger and minneapolis food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1M Followers 7.8K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 2,844 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Hiro Sharma Mega Zurich
@bloomhiroCreating restaurant reviews and food photography as a minneapolis food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1M Followers 13.7K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,556 Posts Switzerland
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Kennedy Wang Macro Houston, TX
@creatorkennedyCreating home cooking and food photography as a minneapolis food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
503K Followers 9.1K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 7,072 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Reese Okafor Macro Medellin
@wanderreeseCreating easy recipes and food photography as a minneapolis food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
961K Followers 18.4K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 6,787 Posts Colombia
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Jun Weber Macro Ho Chi Minh City
@jun.weberChef and minneapolis food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
987K Followers 12K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 554 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Chloe Horvat Macro Mexico City
@chloe_horvatCreating food photography and home cooking as a minneapolis food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
611K Followers 6.3K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 1,464 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Avery Petrova Macro Orlando, FL
@avery.worldAvery is a minneapolis food recipe developer based in Orlando, FL, sharing restaurant reviews and food photography.
609K Followers 10.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,217 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Kai Bennett Mid Lyon
@kai_bennettKai is a minneapolis food recipe developer based in Lyon, sharing food photography and home cooking.
353K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,005 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Rowan Hart ✓ Mid Sydney
@rowan_hartRowan is a minneapolis food home cook based in Sydney, sharing meal prep and food photography.
398K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 900 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Micah Costa ✓ Macro Copenhagen
@musemicahCreating easy recipes and home cooking as a minneapolis food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
663K Followers 10.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,625 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Priya Hart ✓ Mid Brooklyn, NY
@priya.hartCreating home cooking and meal prep as a minneapolis food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
428K Followers 6.6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,107 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Vicente Bennett Mid Sydney
@vicente.bennettRecipe developer and minneapolis food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
261K Followers 8.8K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,243 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Casey Morgan ✓ Mid Singapore
@casey32Minneapolis Food food creator from Singapore. Posts about easy recipes, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
262K Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,042 Posts Singapore
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Matteo Rossi ✓ Mid Prague
@matteo.rossiHome cook and minneapolis food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
247K Followers 6.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 391 Posts Czech Republic
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Felix Volkov Mid Houston, TX
@felixlifeCreating food photography and restaurant reviews as a minneapolis food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
319K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,432 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Cora Tran Mid Chennai
@cora.tranRecipe developer and minneapolis food creator known for meal prep. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
179K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,057 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Saoirse Ivanov Mid Abu Dhabi
@velvetsaoirseFood creator and minneapolis food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
218K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 186 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Carlos Marino Mid Vienna
@hqcarlosMinneapolis Food food creator from Vienna. Posts about restaurant reviews, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
210K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,998 Posts Austria
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Mei Bennett Mid Houston, TX
@mei62Mei is a minneapolis food recipe developer based in Houston, TX, sharing food photography and easy recipes.
157K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 6,641 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Diya Becker Micro Copenhagen
@diyabeckerDiya is a minneapolis food recipe developer based in Copenhagen, sharing meal prep and easy recipes.
81.1K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,220 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Naomi Nguyen Mid Tokyo
@luxenaomiNaomi is a minneapolis food food blogger based in Tokyo, sharing restaurant reviews and meal prep.
111K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,168 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Phoenix Kapoor Mid Johannesburg
@phoenix.kapoorMinneapolis Food recipe developer from Johannesburg. Posts about home cooking, easy recipes, and connecting with an engaged community.
112K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 4,689 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Aisha Mwangi Mid Cape Town
@aisha_mwangiMinneapolis Food food blogger from Cape Town. Posts about home cooking, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
105K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 5,065 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Quinn Silva Micro Athens
@quinn_silvaQuinn is a minneapolis food chef based in Athens, sharing restaurant reviews and home cooking.
37.7K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 2,489 Posts Greece
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Fatima Flores Micro Toronto
@fatimafloresChef and minneapolis food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
51.5K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 566 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Sky Novak Micro Manchester
@sky_novakSky is a minneapolis food chef based in Manchester, sharing easy recipes and restaurant reviews.
34.7K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 6,910 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Deshawn Horvat Micro London
@deshawn.horvatMinneapolis Food home cook from London. Posts about easy recipes, restaurant reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
25.1K Followers 732 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,369 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Eoin Ellis Micro Moscow
@eoin_ellisMinneapolis Food food blogger from Moscow. Posts about easy recipes, restaurant reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
19.7K Followers 823 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 2,521 Posts Russia
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× minneapolis food adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $4,078 | $14,573 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $7,011 | $22,298 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $20,390 | $72,865 |
What this minneapolis food influencers ranking actually shows
A 15-second cook-through with captions outperforms a plated beauty shot. Food is a save-heavy niche, so judge success on saves and recipe-card clicks, not just likes. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2016 (average age ~8.1 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,580 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (65.7%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (7.1%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Gender is sparsely labelled on this list, so do not infer an audience gender split from the ranking alone.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 12 | 17.1% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 18 | 25.7% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 15 | 21.4% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 8 | 11.4% |
| Mega (1M+) | 17 | 24.3% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 8 | 11.4% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.7% |
| India | 4 | 5.7% |
| South Africa | 3 | 4.3% |
| Italy | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief minneapolis food influencers
- Send the product at least 10 days before the go-live so it can appear in a real cook-through.
- Ask for on-screen ingredient text — that’s what drives saves.
- Local restaurant creators need geo-fenced expectations (one city, not “national”).
Formats that usually work here: recipe Reels, restaurant recs, ingredient swaps, meal-prep carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Minneapolis Food Influencers vs related lists
Minneapolis Food Influencers averages 0.4pp more engagement than Philippines Food Influencers and has a smaller median audience (168K vs 229K).
Minneapolis Food Influencers matches Indian American Food Influencers on average engagement (2.7%) and has a smaller median audience (168K vs 194K).
Minneapolis Food Influencers averages 0.6pp more engagement than Female Chef and has a smaller median audience (168K vs 421K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Food Influencers (this page) | 70 | 168K | 2.7% |
| Philippines Food Influencers | 83 | 229K | 2.3% |
| Indian American Food Influencers | 82 | 194K | 2.7% |
| Female Chef | 118 | 421K | 2.1% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (25 verified public figures, 45 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Minneapolis Food Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top minneapolis food influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 minneapolis food influencers is led by Jamal Hashi, Kim Ly Curry, Shawn Rodgers. Combined they represent 37M followers, with an average engagement of 2.7%. 25 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this minneapolis food list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 168K followers, 2.7% average ER, 20.1% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for minneapolis food Instagram accounts?
For minneapolis food we treat ~3.5% as the 2026 industry midpoint (among the highest-engagement Instagram industries because recipes get saved and remade). This list averages 2.7%, which is 0.8pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do minneapolis food influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $4,078–$14,573; a Reel is $7,011–$22,298. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these minneapolis food influencers based?
The ranking spans 25 countries. The largest shares are United States (11.4%), United Kingdom (5.7%), India (5.7%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these minneapolis food influencers?
25 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the minneapolis food list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with minneapolis food?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix recipe Reels, ingredient-swap carousels and geo-local restaurant recs. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.