20 Food Items Left in Ubers That’ll Make Your Stomach Growl
Ever jumped out of an Uber and realized your snack stash didn’t make the trip with you? You’re not alone. Every year, riders across the U.S. accidentally leave behind not just phones and keys, but full-on feasts. Here are 15 of the most unforgettable and sometimes downright bizarre food items riders left behind.
Hamburger Sliders
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A single rider in Texas managed to leave behind 175 hamburger sliders—yes, 175. Whether they were hosting a party or prepping for a team lunch is unknown, but one thing’s clear: that backseat smelled like a drive-thru. According to Uber’s 2025 Lost & Found Index, this was one of the biggest food hauls forgotten in a single trip last year.
A Thermos Full of Soup
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Nothing says “comfort meal” like hot soup, but someone left theirs in an Uber, with the thermos and all. While the type of soup wasn’t specified, it’s hard not to wonder if it was grandma’s chicken noodle or just canned tomato. Either way, the driver probably didn’t touch it. A thermos keeps food hot for hours, so at least it didn’t go cold too quickly.
5-Gallon Bucket of Beans
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A literal bucket of beans was found in the trunk of a vehicle in Los Angeles. That’s not a typo. Five gallons, likely meant for a cookout, food truck, or someone who takes meal prep to new extremes. Fun fact: a five-gallon bucket holds about 40 pounds of beans, which, if cooked right, could feed over 100 people.
Banana Pudding
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Dessert lovers, brace yourselves: A half-eaten banana pudding was left behind with the spoon still inside. While it didn’t make the top 10 in terms of volume, it easily wins for heartbreak. This Southern favorite is a staple at gatherings, and some speculate it might have come from a beloved Nashville bakery. Either way, someone missed dessert.
Bojangles Chicken Tender Combo
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Fried chicken fans know the power of a Bojangles combo: tenders, seasoned fries, and that signature biscuit. Someone ordered it, packed it, and then left it cooling on the back seat of an Uber. North Carolina riders have the highest rate of Bojangles mentions in Uber support chats, so the fast-food heartbreak is real down South.
Garlic Cloves
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Twenty-plus individual garlic cloves were discovered loose on a vehicle floor in Miami. There was no bag or container, which is puzzling, to say the least. Whether they were headed to a kitchen or a vampire-themed dinner party is unclear. Garlic’s powerful scent made this one easy to identify.
Crab Legs
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Seafood and rideshares don’t always mix well, especially when it’s crab legs. One rider in Baltimore left behind a full order. Since crab is temperature-sensitive, drivers are instructed not to return it unless it is retrieved quickly. It’s unclear if the passenger ever came back for it or just decided to cut their losses.
100 Chicken Wings
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Imagine forgetting an order of 100 wings. That’s what happened during football season in Philadelphia. Wings were boxed and stacked in the trunk, but never made it inside. Drivers reportedly called support for help because they were unsure if they should toss them or deliver them elsewhere. Buffalo sauce everywhere didn’t help the situation.
Half-Eaten Sushi
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Left on the seat with chopsticks still tucked inside, a box of half-eaten sushi made it to Uber’s Lost & Found list. This Los Angeles find included spicy tuna rolls, based on the receipt taped to the lid. Drivers often don’t return opened perishables, so this one likely saw its end at a trash bin.
24 Cans of Corn
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A grocery run went sideways when someone left behind an entire case of canned corn. Found in a rideshare in Kansas City, the haul totaled about 20 pounds. The rider never filed a claim, which led many to wonder if it was a donation, a pantry restock, or just a really committed side dish plan.
Crawfish and Sausages in Corn
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This trio is a common dish during crawfish boils. The combo was left inside a foil tray with no cover, so it caused a bit of a mess. The unique scent made it easy for the next passenger to notice. Uber drivers in Louisiana report crawfish as one of their most frequently forgotten regional foods.
Important Chocolate Milk
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This wasn’t just any chocolate milk — the rider labeled it “Important” on the container with a Sharpie. Despite the label, the milk wasn’t claimed, though its mystery status earned it a mention on this year’s Index.
Beef Patties
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A bag of Jamaican beef patties was left behind in Brooklyn. When the driver posted a photo, it sparked a lively Reddit thread. The spicy aroma drew curiosity from later passengers. These patties are a go-to snack in Caribbean communities, and this batch was still warm when found. No one came to claim them.
Various Cream Cheese Spreads
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Found in Chicago, this cooler bag included six flavors of cream cheese: plain, chive, cinnamon raisin, veggie, lox, and jalapeño. The variety impressed drivers, but perishables rarely stick around long enough for returns.
5 Jars of Pickles
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Classic dill, spicy garlic, bread, and butter: five unopened jars of pickles turned up in the back seat of a car in Austin. The rider never filed a lost item report, which left the driver with an odd dilemma: toss them, or find a pickle fan? For the record, pickles are shelf-stable for up to two years unopened.