The Most Popular Super Bowl Foods By State, Mapped

The Super Bowl isn’t just about football—it’s also a massive food event. In fact, Super Bowl Sunday ranks as the second-biggest day for food consumption in the U.S., trailing only Thanksgiving, as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But what dishes and sweets do Americans crave most during the game? Coffeeness reveals the answers through the maps provided below.

The coffee machine review platform identified the top Super Bowl foods for each state by analyzing search data from December 2023 to March 2024. Researchers examined approximately 1300 food items and 300 dessert-related keywords to pinpoint state-specific favorites, focusing on search trends before and after the big game. By compiling data from every state, Coffeeness offers a nationwide look at the most-loved foods and desserts. Check out the map below for savory favorites.

Buffalo chicken dip dominates as America’s top Super Bowl food, winning by a huge margin. This spicy, cheesy dish was the most-searched recipe in 29 states, such as Minnesota, South Carolina, and Kansas. Notably, these states are primarily concentrated in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. Baked potatoes come in second, being the favorite in several states. They are particularly popular on the West Coast, with California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Montana leading the search trends. Meanwhile, fried green tomatoes hold the third spot, favored in states like Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. Green tomatoes are typically used for frying due to their firm texture, which holds up better during cooking compared to red tomatoes.

Craving something sweet? Check out the map below to see the most popular Super Bowl desserts by state.

Strawberry shortcake clearly reigns supreme, as shown on the map. Fourteen states across the South and West—including Texas, Florida, and Nevada—favor this timeless dessert featuring cake, whipped cream, and strawberries to cap off their Super Bowl celebrations. Coming in second is peanut butter blossoms, a favorite in 13 states such as South Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Banana bread secures the third spot, winning over states like Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. For a closer look, you can view an enlarged version of the dessert map here, and explore the savory map in more detail by clicking here.