There's a fine line between being creative and ridiculous, and even some of the best restaurants have passed it. I get it, competition in the food service is high. You need to think outside the box to attract more customers than that Turkish Kebab joint with questionable sanitary conditions around the corner. But that doesn't mean you have to embellish your dining sets with cocktails served in an actual umbrella. Or fried chicken on a sunbathing chair with kitchenware sticking out. Bored Panda has already shown you the 10+ Times Restaurants Went Too Far With Food Serving, but we've found so many more absurdly funny fails encountered while eating out, we just couldn't resist from making a successor list. Continue scrolling, check out the most hipster things that food has ever been served on, and upvote your favorites!

#1

This Chocolate Mud Pie Is Served Like An Actual Potted Plant

This Chocolate Mud Pie Is Served Like An Actual Potted Plant

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#2

London Bar Served My Girlfriend’s Cocktail In A Levitating Glass

London Bar Served My Girlfriend’s Cocktail In A Levitating Glass

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#3

We Received Our Onion Rings On A Giraffe

We Received Our Onion Rings On A Giraffe

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#4

Food Looks Delicious... But A Toolbox?!

Food Looks Delicious... But A Toolbox?!

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#7

Self-Aware Absurdity? Apple Pastry Desert Served On An Image Of A Plate.... On An iPad

Self-Aware Absurdity? Apple Pastry Desert Served On An Image Of A Plate.... On An iPad

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Randy Inbred
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes words can't convey how you feel when you see something so stupid. This is one of those times.

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#9

Salad With A Side Of Bleeding

Salad With A Side Of Bleeding

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Mangoes'nRum
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like an art piece instead of a salad. This is a Salart. This will be a thing now. I invented Salart.

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#10

Why?????

Why?????

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#11

It's Portable

It's Portable

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Anne
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my teeth hurt just looking at this! But it's really pretty cake

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#12

Breakfast On A Tray. Am I In Jail?

Breakfast On A Tray. Am I In Jail?

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Rose
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nop, you aren't in jail, in India most people eat in steel plates like the one in this picture even in some local restaurants they serve good in such plates, it is perfectly normal and honestly stainless steel utensils are best!

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#13

My French Onion Soup Was Served In An Actual Onion

My French Onion Soup Was Served In An Actual Onion

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#14

Taquitos In A Cigar Box

Taquitos In A Cigar Box

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like this one. I wonder if the box smells like cigars, that would be a plus for me.

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#15

I'm A Simple Man. I See An Injection, I Take My Pants Off. Why Am I Being Kicked Out?

I'm A Simple Man. I See An Injection, I Take My Pants Off. Why Am I Being Kicked Out?

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#16

The Tree Of... Pizza?

The Tree Of... Pizza?

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#17

Oh Brilliant, Just Serve My Cocktail In An Umbrella

Oh Brilliant, Just Serve My Cocktail In An Umbrella

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#18

Please Return Your Shopping Trolley After Finishing Your Coffee To Reclaim Your Tiny £1 Coin

Please Return Your Shopping Trolley After Finishing Your Coffee To Reclaim Your Tiny £1 Coin

WeWantPlates Report

Monika Rhodes
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The trolley looks so cute, someone needs to return it to the Walmice right now!

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#19

White Chocolate Filled With Miso, Served On A Flip-Flop

White Chocolate Filled With Miso, Served On A Flip-Flop

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#20

The Most Hipster Beans On Toast I've Ever Seen

The Most Hipster Beans On Toast I've Ever Seen

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varwenea
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can of Bush baked beans $1.49. This pretentious bean toast - $14.99

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#21

"Would You Like Some Bread While You Wait?""I'm Forty-Eight Years Old"

"Would You Like Some Bread While You Wait?""I'm Forty-Eight Years Old"

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#22

So I Went To Eat Hot Pot Today

So I Went To Eat Hot Pot Today

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Randy Inbred
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you undress the dolls while you eat? If one was male it would be slightly less creepy. But still weird.

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#23

Steak And Mashed Potatoes In A Martini Glass

Steak And Mashed Potatoes In A Martini Glass

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Steve
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is so bizzarre, is looking at the preivous images of a washing line of raviloli and an up-turned umbrella of cocktail, this now almost seems acceptable. What the hell is this gallery doing to me?

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#24

I Asked For A Pint Of Lager... Ended Up With A Science Experiment

I Asked For A Pint Of Lager... Ended Up With A Science Experiment

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#25

Oh For F*ck Sake! This Has Got To Be The Worst

Oh For F*ck Sake! This Has Got To Be The Worst

DaveyWound Report

Anne
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least you know your one pound burger is exactly one pound?

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#26

Fish Goo Smeared On A Floor Tile

Fish Goo Smeared On A Floor Tile

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Mangoes'nRum
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had fish goo I'd put it on the floor tile too... or on any floor the restaurant had.

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#27

This Dessert Trend Needs To Stop

This Dessert Trend Needs To Stop

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#28

Forgive Me, But There's A Plate In This One. In A Sink

Forgive Me, But There's A Plate In This One. In A Sink

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Sally Appleton
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally, a restaurant that serves everything AND the kitchen sink!

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#29

A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

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#30

I Received My Drink, Complete With Bird Cage Prison

I Received My Drink, Complete With Bird Cage Prison

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#31

Single Mini Macaron Topped With Basil On A Rock

Single Mini Macaron Topped With Basil On A Rock

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Monika Rhodes
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not yours- this one is for that pet rock.

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#32

Justice Is Served

Justice Is Served

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#33

Cheesy Triceratop

Cheesy Triceratop

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Mickey
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely nothing about this dish looks appealing.

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#34

Uh, Ok Then

Uh, Ok Then

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Bella Smith
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

N O J U S T N O I A M S O S O R R Y B U T N O (does anyone know how long double spacing takes lol)

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#35

My Basket Of Chicken Wings, Not Quite What I Expected

My Basket Of Chicken Wings, Not Quite What I Expected

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#36

A Poutine In A Dog Bowl... I Think They're Just Humiliating Us At This Point

A Poutine In A Dog Bowl... I Think They're Just Humiliating Us At This Point

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Braineating Spleen
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What would be funnier is if u had to eat it with ur hands tied behind ur back. Get the full K9 experience.

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#37

They Recommended To My Friend That He Get His Cheeseburger “In A Cup”

They Recommended To My Friend That He Get His Cheeseburger “In A Cup”

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varwenea
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where's the burger part? The hidden brown poop inside the yellow cheesy goo?

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#38

Pork Scratchings On A Plank, With A Mini Wheelbarrow Of Apple Sauce

Pork Scratchings On A Plank, With A Mini Wheelbarrow Of Apple Sauce

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#39

We Are Almost At Peak Cake/Milkshake Stupidity

We Are Almost At Peak Cake/Milkshake Stupidity

CuntCorner Report

HeatherJ
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cake is awesome...bring me all the cake!!

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#40

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Icecream... Served On A Giant Block Of Frozen Flower Petals

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Icecream... Served On A Giant Block Of Frozen Flower Petals

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jacluckycat
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That ice cream looks really disappointing

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#41

Chocolate Pudding Served In An Ashtray With Sesame 'Ash'

Chocolate Pudding Served In An Ashtray With Sesame 'Ash'

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#42

Canalla Bistro In Valencia Really Know How To Serve Up A Pork Starter

Canalla Bistro In Valencia Really Know How To Serve Up A Pork Starter

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like chef is a part time make-up artist as well.

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#43

Communal Spaghetti Served On The Table

Communal Spaghetti Served On The Table

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#45

When A Restaurant Buys New Crockery And Glassware But The Road Leading To It Is Full Of Potholes

When A Restaurant Buys New Crockery And Glassware But The Road Leading To It Is Full Of Potholes

WeWantPlates Report

birdhouse
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Customer: Excuse me waiter but why is there strawberry sauce in this plate? Waiter: Oh that's blood from where the broken plate cut me on the way to your table.

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#46

I Just Got Served My Pizza Oil In A Baby Bottle

I Just Got Served My Pizza Oil In A Baby Bottle

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#47

In China, Having To Pull Pieces Of Fruit Off A Tree

In China, Having To Pull Pieces Of Fruit Off A Tree

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#48

Soup In A Bowl, In A Bag

Soup In A Bowl, In A Bag

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#49

Fish Served On An Empty Beercan In A Dirty Ashtray

Fish Served On An Empty Beercan In A Dirty Ashtray

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varwenea
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't want the bits of food to roll off the can and fall onto the sand(?) and waste the food.

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#50

Fermented Plums Served On Pine Branches

Fermented Plums Served On Pine Branches

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Monika Rhodes
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they washed those and it doubles for toothpick too so win-win.

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#51

Shoonk! French Fries In A Pneumatic Tube

Shoonk! French Fries In A Pneumatic Tube

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#52

Six Opportunities For The Waiter To Trip And Impale Himself

Six Opportunities For The Waiter To Trip And Impale Himself

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Rebekah
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goddammitalltohell... don't stab the scallops!

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#53

Creme Brulee In A Dish Too Thin To Fit A Spoon Comfortably. Can I Just Get A Bowl?

Creme Brulee In A Dish Too Thin To Fit A Spoon Comfortably. Can I Just Get A Bowl?

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#54

Is It More ‘Alaskan’ When Served On A Piece Of Tree?

Is It More ‘Alaskan’ When Served On A Piece Of Tree?

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#55

Of Course I Want To Eat My Noodles From A Log. Silly Bowls And Plate Eaters I Tell You

Of Course I Want To Eat My Noodles From A Log. Silly Bowls And Plate Eaters I Tell You

Peevesie Report

#56

Dear God Why Would You Bring An Entire Popcorn Machine To A Table

Dear God Why Would You Bring An Entire Popcorn Machine To A Table

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Anne
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you complaining about unlimited popcorn? :)

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#57

This Was Served To A Group Of 5K+(A Few Are A Million) Followers In A Restaurant In Stockholm. Yes, Those Are Tacos, Served In Shoes

This Was Served To A Group Of 5K+(A Few Are A Million) Followers In A Restaurant In Stockholm. Yes, Those Are Tacos, Served In Shoes

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#58

Because Nothing Says ‘Fresh Bread’ Like An Old Man’s Flat Cap

Because Nothing Says ‘Fresh Bread’ Like An Old Man’s Flat Cap

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BusLady
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