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Cooking is an art form, and there are no limits to what culinary masterpieces chefs will come up with next. (Have you guys ever seen what an air fryer can do?) But when it comes to how brilliant dishes are served, there are many purists out there who think there’s nothing better than the classics. Plates and bowls were invented for a reason after all!

Below, you’ll find some of the wildest alternatives to traditional dishes that people have scrutinized in the We Want Plates subreddit. From fish sticks in Crocs to bread in a Versace shoe, we hope you get a kick out of these unappetizing atrocities down below. Be sure to upvote the ones that make you hesitant to ever eat in a restaurant again, and remember that sometimes it’s best to just stick with what you know.

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#1

This Isn’t A Plate! The Wig Is Up!

Bust statue topped with pink cotton candy served at a restaurant, surrounded by dining tables and wine glasses.

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    A Full English Served By A Hipster

    Breakfast served on a shovel with latte and beans in a mini bucket, showcasing unusual restaurant presentation.

    "Imagine going to spend your hard earned money on a full English and they bring it out on a BLOODY SPADE"

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    #3

    This Is Getting Ridiculous

    Tacos served on a mini clothesline with pegs, alongside a drink and sauce, showcasing unique restaurant presentation.

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    #4

    You Can Use A Knife To Cut A Toothpick From The Log After You Finished Your Dinner

    Bread chips served creatively in a comb on a log at a restaurant.

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    #5

    Fish Sticks In A Croc

    Kids with blue serving tray holding food creatively placed in a croc shoe, illustrating unique restaurant presentation.

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    #6

    “Rudolph.” “Here!” “Dasher.” “Here!” “Dancer.” “Here!” “Prancer.” “Here!” “Vixen.” “Here!” “Comet.” “Here!” “Cupid.” “Here!” “Donner.” “Here!” “Blitzen.” “Got Some Bad News About Blitzen, Boss”

    Food served on an antler with a fork beside it on a rustic table setting, depicting an unusual restaurant presentation.

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    #7

    Sushi For M’lady?

    Sashimi served on a white hat with greenery, showcasing unusual restaurant food presentation methods.

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    #8

    There Was An Attempt To Include A Plate... Sort Of

    Creative food presentation on broken plates, showcasing unusual restaurant serving style.

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    #9

    Tacos On Cactus

    Food served creatively in a pot with cacti and mini tacos, with drinks in the background.

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    #10

    Caged Chicken Buns In Hong Kong

    Cookies shaped like birds served in a silver birdcage at a restaurant.

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    #11

    Saw This On A Friend’s Instagram. The Horror

    Spaghetti and sausage served directly on a table with red wine; an unconventional restaurant presentation.

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    #12

    Cocktail Served In A Plastic Bag

    Unusual drink presentation in a plastic bag with a straw at a restaurant bar, capturing customer reaction.

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    #13

    Bread In A Versace Shoe

    Restaurant client annoyed as bread is served in a Versace shoe with wine and water on the table.

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    #14

    Would You Like Some Steak With Your Lawnmower?

    Food served in a lawnmower-themed dish at a restaurant, surrounded by customers and glasses on the table.

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    #15

    Next Time Just Throw The Dish At Me Please

    A uniquely served dish on a crushed soda can at a restaurant, highlighting unconventional food presentation.

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    #16

    Charcuterie Cups

    Restaurant clients baffled by food served in disposable cups with berries, salami, cheese, and a cracker.

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    #17

    Pudding In Birmingham

    Dessert served in a metal shovel with edible flowers and crumbs, showcasing unusual restaurant presentation.

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    #18

    “Not Just Any Shoe, An Orange One”

    Food served creatively with fries in a sneaker and bacon hanging on hooks, capturing a unique restaurant presentation.

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    #19

    I Was Wronged In Idaho

    Food served in a sneaker planter at a restaurant, showcasing unusual presentation that annoyed diners.

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    #20

    Wine Bottle Pasta

    Creative restaurant dish presentation with pasta served in glass bottles, secured by metal chains.

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    #21

    We Want Tetanus!

    Restaurant clients annoyed by food served on nails tray, documenting it for its unusual presentation.

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    #22

    Glass Of Pasta

    Unconventional restaurant dish presentation with rice on a glass and sauce on a plate.

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    #23

    Shovel

    Food served on a shovel-shaped plate with curry, rice, and salad, next to coffee and water on a restaurant table.

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    #24

    Cocktail Served In Broccoli Soup Can, On Newspaper, On A Preschooler’s Popsicle Stick Craft?

    Soup can used as a beverage container in a restaurant, causing customer annoyance with food presentation.

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    #25

    My Drink Served In A To-Go Box

    Drink served in a takeout box with a straw, illustrating unusual restaurant food presentation.

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    #26

    Served Right On The Table

    Unusual restaurant food presentation on a wooden board with various dishes scattered.

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    #27

    Incarne (And Bones)

    Food served on a large bone at a restaurant, surprising clients with unique presentation.

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    #28

    Have Some Gyoza With This Houseplant

    Restaurant clients annoyed by food served in plant pot with dumplings and sauce on table.

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    #29

    $14 Worth Of Fried Potato Served On A Hacky Sack

    Unusual restaurant food presentation with fried rings on a textured surface in a bowl.

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    #30

    A Lot Of Fuss For 6 Shrimp

    Quirky restaurant presentation with shrimp on clothespins, green rice, and vegetables on wooden board.

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    #31

    Words Cannot Describe This

    Food served in toy trucks and egg holder, capturing restaurant clients' annoyances with unique presentation.

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    #32

    Everything But The Kitchen Sink Taken Too Literally

    Assorted appetizers served in a mini sink, including fries and onion rings, highlighting an unusual restaurant presentation.

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    #33

    Wood You Like Some Chicken With That Pasta: A Classic Study In Wanting Plates

    Grilled steak and creamy pasta served on a rustic wooden slab with pesto, illustrating unique restaurant presentation.

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    #34

    Coffee In A Donut

    Latte art poured into a pastry, exemplifying unusual restaurant food presentation.

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    #35

    World-Renowned Chef Jose Andres Serves An Appetizer Out Of A Stiletto

    Food served in a red high heel at a restaurant bar, showcasing unique presentation that annoyed clients.

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    #36

    "Is The Ice Cream Locally Produced?" "No, But The Jam Jar And Bit Of Skirting Board Are From A Skip Down The Road"

    Dessert served in a sideways glass jar with a yellow flower, frustrating restaurant clients due to unusual presentation.

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    #37

    The Brick Isn't Even Warm For The Sliders

    Three sliders served creatively on a brick at a restaurant, showcasing unique food presentation.

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    #38

    Nachos In A... Bin Box?

    Nachos served in a black box at a restaurant table with dips and cutlery.

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    #39

    Looks Like A Plant But Its An Actual Dish Served In A 2 Michelin Star Restaurant In La

    Food served creatively in an egg shell, placed on a white duck foot stand, sparking restaurant client annoyance.

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    #40

    Smash In Burger Paris. Food Served On A 2pac Vinyl. Taken From Best Ever Food Review Yt

    Burger and fries served on a vinyl record, with a small sauce cup, showcasing unique restaurant presentation.

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    #41

    Meaty Deer Shoulder On Boney Deer Shoulder

    Unusual restaurant presentation with meat served on a large bone-shaped plate.

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    #42

    And So, On #worldpastaday, We Bow Our Heads In Silence And Remember The Pint Of Spaghetti Bolognese

    Noodles and meat sauce served in a jar with beer, showcasing unusual restaurant food presentation.

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    #43

    Bucket Of Burgers

    Sliders served in a metal bucket, with nearby nachos and a blue cocktail, illustrating an unusual restaurant presentation.

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    #44

    Onion Rings On A Funnel

    Onion rings served on a metal rod in a restaurant, showcasing unique food presentation.

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    #45

    Breakfast Served In A Cardboard Egg Carton On A Chopping Board. Yummy, But Difficult To Eat

    Restaurant clients annoyed by food served in an egg carton with toast and toppings on a wooden board.

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    #46

    I Was Served On An Oven Rack

    Restaurant client's annoyance: food served on a wire rack with remnants and drinks in the background.

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