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The Most Popular Breakup Food in Every State

By bondsy Jan 13, 2026 | 5:13 AM

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The website LoveLifeAcademy.com analyzed search data to put together a rundown of the most popular breakup foods in every state.  And not surprisingly, people want to treat themselves to comfort food and sugary sweets.

Here are the top indulgences, and the states where they’re the #1 breakup food:

 

1.  Burgers . . . South Dakota

 

2.  Cake . . . Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia

 

3.  Candy . . . Hawaii and Kentucky

 

4.  Chicken Noodle Soup . . . Alaska, Montana, and Wyoming

 

5.  Chocolate . . . Pennsylvania

 

6.  Cookie Dough . . . Iowa and Missouri

 

7.  Cookies . . . Utah and Washington

 

8.  Cupcakes . . . Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.

 

9.  Donuts . . . Oklahoma and Arkansas

 

10.  French Fries . . . Nevada

 

11.  French Toast . . . Delaware

 

12.  Garlic Bread . . . North Dakota and Vermont

 

13.  Grilled Cheese . . . Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and West Virginia

 

14.  Ice Cream . . . Rhode Island.

 

15.  Mac and Cheese . . . Maine and New Hampshire

 

16.  Milkshake . . . Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.  (There’s nothing like being dumped . . . and then wanting a milkshake to bring all the boys to the yard.)  (???)

 

17.  Pizza . . . Connecticut and Massachusetts

 

18.  Popcorn . . . Illinois and Nebraska

 

19.  Potato Chips . . . Arizona, California, and Michigan

 

20.  Tacos . . . Idaho, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas. (Congratulations to these states for coming up with THE correct answer.)

 

21.  Waffles . . . Minnesota and Oregon.

 

 

(Here’s the full map.  What’s the food YOU’D turn to during a breakup?)