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.
![woman eating in kitchen](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/woman-eating-bowl.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360)
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
![shrimp po' boy sandwich](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/po-boy-sandwich.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 49 percent
20
Sloppy Joes
![sloppy joe sandwich on wooden board](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/sloppy-joe-sandwich.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 64 percent
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Chicken Pot Pie
![chicken pot pie, silver spoon in pie on plate](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/chicken-pot-pie.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 69 percent
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Hot Dogs
![two hot dogs in a bun, with mustard, wooden table](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/hot-dogs-mustard.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 69 percent
17
Philly Cheese Steak
![philly cheese steak, sandwich, onions and peppers](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/philly-cheese-steak.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 72 percent
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Turkey Sandwich
![turkey sandwich, wooden board, lettuce, tomato](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/turkey-sandwich.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 73 percent
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Tater Tots
![fried potato, tater tots](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/tater-tots-fried.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 73 percent
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Roast Beef
![roast beef, cutting board, seasoning](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/roast-beef-cutting-board.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 74 percent
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BBQ Ribs
![bbq ribs, tomato, sauce, wooden board](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/bbq-ribs-sauce.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 77 percent
12
Steak and Fries
![grilled steak and fries in a plate](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/steak-and-fries.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 78 percent
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Southern Style Fried Chicken
![southern fried chicken, deep fried chicken on place](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/southern-fried-chicken.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 78 percent
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10
Apple Pie
![apple pie, slice of pie, wooden cutting board, fresh apples](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/apple-pie-dessert.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 78 percent
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9
Corn on the Cob
![corn on the cob, mexican style, limes](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/corn-on-cob.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 79 percent
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Hash Browns
![hash browns on wooden board, ketchup](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/hash-browns-ketchup.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 80 percent
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Steak and Baked Potato
![steak and baked potato, lemon, lettuce, place](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/steak-baked-potato.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 81 percent
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Cheese Burger
![cheeseburgers on wooden board, sliders](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/cheese-burger.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 81 percent
5
Fried Chicken
![fried chicken breasts, ketchup, basil](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/fried-chicken-ketchup.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 82 percent
4
Grilled Cheese
![grilled cheese on thick bread, on table](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/grilled-cheese-thick-bread.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 83 percent
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3
Hamburgers
![beef or port burgers on grill, fire, juicy burgers](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/hamburger-grill-fire.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 84 percent
2
French Fries
![french fries with ketchup](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/french-fries-ketchup.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 84 percent
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1
Mashed Potatoes
![bowl with mashed potatoes, garnish, potatoes](https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/mashed-potatoes.jpg)
People who said it was their favorite: 84 percent
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