Hangzhou Hefang Street has been a busy commercial street since ancient times, attracting visitors from all over the world.By using data analysis and field observation, this paper explains the positive influence of human flow and staying time on the business pattern distribution and development of Hefang Street food industry, including maintaining healthy commercial competition, ensuring environmental hygiene of historical blocks, and protecting historical and cultural heritages.Taking Hefang street in Hangzhou as a case study, the corresponding suggestions for future development are put forward into improving the long-term sustainability of Hefang Street and its food industry.