Apr 12, 2021 #CASE you missed it... America’s Most Popular Food It’s no secret taht Americans love food, but what food they love is another story. There’s certainly a variety of types of food to choose from, but a new poll reveals the most popular food in America. A recent survey by YouGov set out to discover what is America’s most popular food from a list of mostly American dishes. Of the 20 choices, Mashed Potatoes topped the list, with 84% of Americans picking it as their favorite. That was followed by French Fries and Hamburgers. When it comes to women, their favorite food is French Fries (86%), while men’s favorite is Hamburgers (86%).