This Is the Single Most Popular Food in America, Survey Says
From fried chicken to apple pie, these are the American dishes preferred across the country.
Because the U.S. is such a melting pot, it's no surprise that tastes differ across the country. But when it comes to comparing the most preferred American dishes, people from coast to coast seem to favor comfort foods, fried chicken, and pie. With more than 332 million people living in the U.S., it might seem difficult to narrow down people's favorite food choices—however, a recent survey conducted by YouGov, which measured data between September and December of 2020, sought to do just that. Read on to find out the single most popular food in the U.S., and for more local favorites, discover The No. 1 Food Americans Say They Can't Live Without, New Survey Says.
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Po' Boy
People who said it was their favorite: 49 percent
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Sloppy Joes
People who said it was their favorite: 64 percent
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Chicken Pot Pie
People who said it was their favorite: 69 percent
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Hot Dogs
People who said it was their favorite: 69 percent
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Philly Cheese Steak
People who said it was their favorite: 72 percent
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Turkey Sandwich
People who said it was their favorite: 73 percent
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Tater Tots
People who said it was their favorite: 73 percent
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Roast Beef
People who said it was their favorite: 74 percent
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BBQ Ribs
People who said it was their favorite: 77 percent
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Steak and Fries
People who said it was their favorite: 78 percent
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Southern Style Fried Chicken
People who said it was their favorite: 78 percent
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Apple Pie
People who said it was their favorite: 78 percent
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Corn on the Cob
People who said it was their favorite: 79 percent
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Hash Browns
People who said it was their favorite: 80 percent
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Steak and Baked Potato
People who said it was their favorite: 81 percent
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Cheese Burger
People who said it was their favorite: 81 percent
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Fried Chicken
People who said it was their favorite: 82 percent
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Grilled Cheese
People who said it was their favorite: 83 percent
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Hamburgers
People who said it was their favorite: 84 percent
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French Fries
People who said it was their favorite: 84 percent
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Mashed Potatoes
People who said it was their favorite: 84 percent
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