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Let's face it: snacks are almost as important as the game itself on Super Bowl Sunday. And, according to a new nationwide survey from fantasy sports community RotoGrinders, food plays a bigger role in the Super Bowl experience in New York than anywhere else in the country. Based on responses from 3,008 U.S. adults, the data shows that pizza is New York’s top Super Bowl snack, and a striking 58 percent of New Yorkers say the snacks affect how they judge the host.
Nationally, buffalo wings continue to reign supreme. Wings are the top Super Bowl snack overall, chosen by 26 percent of Americans and ranking first in 36 states. The strongest wing loyalty can be found in New Jersey, where nearly half of fans say wings are the main event, followed by Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and Alabama.
New York, however, goes its own way. Thirty-three percent of New Yorkers say pizza is their go-to Super Bowl snack, making it the state’s clear favorite and placing it among a small group of pizza-first states that includes New Hampshire, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Alaska and Oregon.
When it comes to favorite dips, New York shows its regional roots. Buffalo chicken dip leads statewide at 31 percent, tying New York with Pennsylvania and reflecting the long reach of Buffalo flavor across the state. Nationwide, buffalo chicken dip tops 16 states, while other regions swear by French onion dip, queso or classic chips and salsa.
The survey also reveals how differently Americans think about hosting. In states like Wisconsin, Alaska, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Carolina, most fans notice the snacks but say they don’t factor into how they judge the host. In New York, more than half of respondents say Super Bowl food affects their opinion of the person throwing the party, with 22 percent saying it strongly does.
New York isn’t alone in that pressure. North Carolina, California, Texas and Louisiana also show high levels of host judgment. But New York tops them all, suggesting higher expectations and less forgiveness for a weak spread.
Across the U.S., Super Bowl snacking reflects local culture. Some states lean into wings, others into chips and dip and a few embrace wildcards like shrimp cocktail, chili or even poke bowls. In New York, the message is simple: order pizza, make sure buffalo chicken dip is on the menu and understand that your guests are absolutely paying attention to the culinary details.