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20 Fabulous Food Bars for Entertaining

By Lydia

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Whether it’s for a huge celebration like a wedding or a casual backyard BBQ, these amazing food bars will thrill and delight your guests!These are the most creative and fun food bars ever! Great party ideas!

I think that food bars are pretty brilliant. Whoever thought them up knew exactly what they were doing… they take some of work off of the party host’s plate all while guests get to pick and choose their favorite ingredients/toppings, etc. so everyone is happy! Win win!

Food bars have become pretty commonplace for wedding receptions, bridal showers, etc., but they can be done at any kind of party. These fun food bars cover everything from brunch to dessert to drinks and everything in between. They are some of the most fun and creative food bars I’ve seen… I would love to be a guest at a party with any of them! I mean, a mac & cheese bar?! You had me at mac & cheese!

Before you keep reading, think about what your dream food would be to see on a food bar. Now read on and let me know if it’s in here at the end! 🙂

20 Fabulous Food Bars for Entertaining

Waffle Bar Design Eat Repeat

I love food bars and a waffle bar sounds amazing!

Omelette Bar Pizzazzerie

An omelette bar would be so fun to do for a brunch party!

Donut Bar Love, Ramsey

OMG a donut bar?! That's my kind of bar! I love this idea!

Yogurt Parfait Bar Forkful

A yogurt parfait bar would make such a great brunch!

Biscuit Bar Kojo Designs

A food bar with biscuits - this is such a great idea!

Taco Stuffed Baked Potato Bar Lydi Out Loud

Taco Stuffed Baked Potato Bar - perfect for tailgating season!

Mac & Cheese Bar Sunny Sweet Days

This might be my favorite food bar idea EVER! A Mac & Cheese bar!

Tailgate Nacho Bar Lydi Out Loud

Super Bowl nacho bar

Gourmet Burger Bar Cardstore Blog

I love the idea of a burger bar - everyone can get whatever toppings on it that they like!

Build Your Own Kabobs Bar Lydi Out Loud

Grilled Beef Kabob Bar

French Fry Bar Southern Revivals

A french fry bar - what a fantastic food bar idea! I would have loved this for our wedding!

Apple Dippers Bar Lauren’s Latest

Apple dippers bar - I like this as a more healthy food bar alternative. Great for kids too!

S’mores Bar Catch My Party

I love S'mores! A Smores food bar is such a fun idea!

Brownie Bar Printable Crush

A brownie bar - what a fun idea for a birthday party!

Sundae Bar About a Mom

Who doesn't love a good old fashioned sundae bar?! I'd love to go a party that had this!

Milk & Cookies Bar L-eat Catering

A milk & cookies bar is a great wedding reception idea or even for a kid's birthday party.

Soda Bar The Crafted Sparrow

I love the idea of a soda bar for a party! So creative!

Coffee Bar Lydi Out Loud

A coffee bar is such a fun idea for a brunch!

Hot Chocolate Bar By Stephanie Lynn

I love hot chocolate! A hot chocolate bar is such a fun idea!

Bloody Mary Bar T0-go Lydi Out Loud

A Bloody Mary Bar To-Go is perfect for a picnic, party or tailgate!

Bellini Bar Lydi Out Loud

Brunch Bellini Bar with Assorted Fruit Purees. OMG yum!!!

Are you hungry yet? 😉 Which of these would you be the most excited to see at a party?

Thanks for reading and happy hump day!

These food bars would all be so fun for parties, showers and weddings!

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  1. Nakia says

    November 17, 2018 at 10:09 am

    My favorite by far was the Milk and Cookie bar. I’m getting married soon and I love this idea.

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    • Lydia says

      November 20, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      That sounds so fun for your wedding! Enjoy and congratulations! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Susi says

    June 2, 2017 at 11:23 pm

    I love all of them but what really caught my attention was the s’mores nar and sundae bar.😍😍❤❤ Great post!!

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    • Lydia says

      June 3, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks Susi, I’m glad you enjoyed the ideas too! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tammy Doll says

    February 3, 2017 at 4:04 am

    We love to do a Banana split bar and has become a favorite for my kids birthdays instead of cake. Also a cheesecake bar. Such fun ideas here! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Lydia says

      February 6, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      Oh my goodness you had me at cheesecake bar! I’m definitely going to be doing that one! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Leslie says

    August 12, 2016 at 9:53 am

    Make-your-own food bars are wonderful when done right. We did a chili bar for a football kickoff party that was a lot of fun. Love the donut bar & so many others here!

    Reply
  5. whitney says

    August 1, 2016 at 7:44 am

    I like the coffee bar best but they are all awesome and so creative. Great post.

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      August 3, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Thanks so much Whitney!

      Reply
  6. Julianna says

    July 30, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Very creative and so so tasty!!

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    • Lydia says

      August 3, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Thank you very much Julianna!

      Reply
  7. Debbie Southwick says

    July 27, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    Great idea. Love these. Let’s plan a party.

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    • Lydia says

      July 28, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      That’s how I felt after finding these too Debbie! Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Maria says

    July 27, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    So fun! Great post

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    • Lydia says

      July 28, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks Maria!

      Reply
  9. Erin Williams says

    July 27, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Thanks so much for including my brownie bar! Love these ideas!!

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    • Lydia says

      July 27, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      My pleasure Erin! It is so beyond cute, thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply

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