From coast to coast, the United States is covered with unique, regional foods, and chances are, someone could guess where you grew up based entirely on what foods you like. That’s exactly what we’re here to do!
Answer these quick questions about your food tastes, and we’ll take an educated guess on where in the U.S. you come from!
(Emphasis on “educated guess.” Everyone loves food, and your taste might overlap with someone on the other side of the country!)
Questions Overview
- Sushi rolls
- Green chili
- Fried green tomatoes
- Pastrami on rye
- Cheese curds
- Prime rib
- Calamari
- Love it
- Meh
- Hate it
- Never had it
- Avocado Toast
- Chimichangas
- Fried Pickles
- Buttered Sweet Corn
- Hot Dish
- Barbecue Ribs
- Lobster Rolls
- Yup 😏 And I've eaten one!
- No? There are oysters in the mountains?
- Sure, but I've never had one.
- Hazelnut pie
- Fry bread
- Pecan pie
- Pastel de nata
- Funnel cake
- Huckleberry pie
- Maple candy
- Love it
- Meh
- Hate it
- Never had it
- Carne asada tacos
- Shrimp gumbo
- Spaghetti with red sauce
- Soft pretzels
- Fish tacos
- Venison (deer meat)
- Crab cakes
- Love it
- Meh
- Hate it
- Never had it
- Buckeye Balls
- Cannoli
- Mud Cake
- Caramel Apples
- Tillamook Ice Cream
- Bunuelos
- Boston Cream Pie
- Love it
- Meh
- Hate it
- Never had it
- Marionberry Pie
- Dulce De Leche
- Beignets
- Crumb Cake
- Sweet Corn Cakes
- Avalanche Bark
- Indian Pudding
- Love it
- Meh
- Hate it
- Never had it
- Love it
- Meh
- Hate it
- Never had it
- Dungeness crab
- Enchiladas
- Po'boy
- Meatball sub
- Corn chowder
- Bison Burger
- Ham biscuits
More Quizzes
Best Dishes in the U.S. by Region
West Coast
When it comes to the sunny, stormy, sparkling Pacific, our easy pick is a good ol’ fish taco. Sure, it’s a little basic, but not everyone has access to fresh-caught seafood, and whether you’re cruising the beach or dodging rainclouds, everything’s better with some battered cod slathered in special sauce, topped with greens, and wrapped in a yummy tortilla.
Mountain West
The Mountain West has a livestock and ranching culture that’s lasted for hundreds of years, even more. So it just makes sense that the most iconic, and most delicious, cultural cuisine from the region is a good, juicy burger, cooked to perfection and topped sparingly with cheese, a bit of lettuce, and a soft, doughy bun. Bonus points if it’s a bison burger.
Southwest
How could we possibly choose a favorite dish from the Southwest? Mexican culture does the heavy lifting here, but the ranching culture is undeniable. For that reason, we’ll go with some Tex-Mex fusion and say our fav dish is a big, plump, carne asada burrito with loads of salsa, some rice for good measure, and black beans to round the whole thing off.
Midwest
Brats, cheese curds, deep-dish pizzas. There’s a lot to love about the Midwest, but if you ask us, we prefer the homestyle, potluck, classic, reliable casserole. It doesn’t matter what kind. Mac ‘n’ cheese ‘n’ beef, mushroom, Jell-O. If it’s in one of those long, deep dishes and covered in tin foil on the picnic table, we want some.
South
Asking us to pick a favorite Southern dish is like asking a mother to pick a favorite child. That said, fried chicken with some collard greens and a side of cornbread. Classic, simple, timeless. Maybe some gumbo or jambalaya if the weather’s a bit nippy.
East Coast
Look, we could write a thousand articles covering all the magical foods one can find on the East Coast. Probably a thousand articles on New York cuisine alone. But in the interest of time, we’re gonna go with a simple, well-crafted bagel with fresh lox, some cream cheese, and a sprinkle of dill. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, best believe.
New England
Where would New England be without clam chowder and crab cakes? Oh waiter! Clam chowder and crab cakes for the whole table!
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