The Most Popular American Dishes

American food is a mix of comfort, creativity, and a little bit of everything from around the world. From juicy burgers and crispy fried chicken to cheesy mac and cheese and warm apple pie, the most popular American dishes are all about big flavors and simple satisfaction.

Whether you’re trying them for the first time or just curious why they’re so loved, these classics have a way of showing up at family tables, diners, and celebrations everywhere.

Here are the most popular American dishes in 2026 by YouGov.com.

All Adults:

1. French Fries
2. Grilled Cheese
3. Cheeseburger
4. Hamburgers
5. Mashed potatoes
6. Fried Chicken
7. Steak and Baked potato
8. Apple Pie
9. Steak And Fries
10. Hash browns
11. Corn on the Cob
12. Southern Style Fried Chicken
13. Roast Beef
14. Philly Cheesesteak
15. BBQ Ribs
16. Turkey Sandwich
17. Tater Tots
18. Chicken Wing
19. Chicken Nugget
20. Chicken Pot Pie
21. Hot dogs
22. Sloppy Joes
23. Po’ boy

Men: 

1. French Fries
2. Cheeseburger
3. Fried Chicken
4. Steak and Baked potato
5. Steak And Fries
6. Hamburgers
7. Grilled Cheese
8. Mashed potatoes
9. Hash browns
10. Roast Beef
11. Philly Cheesesteak
12. Southern Style Fried Chicken
13. Apple Pie
14. BBQ Ribs
15. Sloppy Joes
16. Chicken Wing
17. Tater Tots
18. Hot dogs
19. Turkey Sandwich
20. Chicken Nugget
21. Chicken Pot Pie
22. Corn on the Cob
23. Po’ boy

Women:

1. Grilled Cheese
2. French Fries
3. Mashed potatoes
4. Hamburgers
5. Corn on the Cob
6. Cheeseburger
7. Fried Chicken
8. Steak and Baked potato
9. Apple Pie
10. Hash browns
11. Steak And Fries
12. Turkey Sandwich
13. Southern Style Fried Chicken
14. Tater Tots
15. Roast Beef
16. BBQ Ribs
17. Chicken Pot Pie
18. Chicken Nugget
19. Chicken Wing
20. Philly Cheesesteak
21. Hot dogs
22. Sloppy Joes
23. Po’ boy