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George Washington (1732–1799) -

The first president loved hoecakes topped with honey. Originating from a Native American recipe, it was an early version of an American breakfast classic.

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John Adams (1735–1826) -

Hailing from Massachusetts, Adams was a fan of a New England boiled dinner. The dish consists of corned beef with cabbage, and a bunch of root vegetables.

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Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) -

Jefferson discovered macaroni while traveling in Europe and is credited with popularizing the food in the US.

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James Madison (1751–1836) -

First Lady Dolley Madison popularized ice cream during her time in the White House, and the president was one of its top consumers.

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James Monroe (1758–1831) -

The fifth president was born in Virginia and grew up eating Southern food, including his favorite spoon bread, a type of cornmeal pudding.

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John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) -

Adams was known for his love of fresh fruit, which was unusual for the time.

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Andrew Jackson (1767–1845) -

Jackson's favorite dish was leather britches, a Southern dish consisting of green beans cooked with bacon.

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Martin Van Buren (1782–1862) -

Oysters were a popular Southern dish in the 1800s, and they were a favorite of Van Buren.

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William Henry Harrison (1773–1841) -

The ninth president was a fan of squirrel stew, which was a common protein at the time in a variety of dishes.

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John Tyler (1790–1862) -

Tyler was known to have a sweet tooth, and puddings were some of his favorite desserts.

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James K. Polk (1795–1849) -

Born in North Carolina, Polk grew up eating cornbread, which became a staple during his time at the White House.

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Zachary Taylor (1784–1850) -

Calas-tous-chauds, which means "hot rice cakes" in Creole, were a favorite of Taylor. A New Orleans tradition, it's a fritter mixed with cooked rice, flour, sugar, and spices, which is then deep-fried.

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Millard Fillmore (1800–1874) -

The 13th president was a fan of hearty food, including beef stew, mock turtle soup, ham with macaroni, pigeon, and larded sweetbreads.

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Franklin Pierce (1804–1869) -

True to his New England roots, Pierce's favorite foods included fried clams, clam chowder, and apple pie.

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James Buchanan (1791–1868) -

Buchanan had a taste for finer cuisine, including French dishes that had just arrived in the US. However, cabbage was among his favorites.

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Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) -

Ginger bread cookies were among Lincoln's favorites. But he was also fond of bacon and hoecakes.

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Andrew Johnson (1808–1875) -

Hoppin' John is a dish made from rice, pork, and black-eyed peas that's popular in the South. It was also one of Johnson's favorites.

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Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) -

With a soft spot for sweets, Grant loved rice pudding so much that some people described his passion for the stuff as a "mania."

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Rutherford B. Hayes (1822–1893) -

Born in Ohio, Hayes' favorite food was cornmeal pancakes. He often requested this dish from his wife, Lucy.

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James Garfield (1831–1881) -

A fan of squirrel soup, Garfield was the second president to count squirrel as one of his favorite meals.

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Chester A. Arthur (1829–1886) -

A fan of mutton chops, Arthur's meal of choice matched his facial hairstyle, as both were called the same thing!

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Grover Cleveland (1837–1908) -

A fan of pickled herring, Cleveland once told a friend he wished he could have "a pickled herring, a Swiss cheese, and a chop instead of the French stuff."

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Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901) -

Harrison's beginnings in Ohio and Indiana put him in the middle of the country's main corn production region, which shaped his favorite food. He likely enjoyed it in dishes such as corn muffins, stewed corn, and corn fritters.

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William McKinley (1843–1901) -

Not much was known about the private 25th president, but it was written that he and his wife "liked plain food, in substantial quantities."

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Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) -

A fan of the outdoors and hunting, Roosevelt was an adventurous eater who enjoyed wild game and steak.

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William Howard Taft (1857–1930) -

Known as the heaviest US president in history, Taft was a classic eater, who loved steak and potatoes.

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Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924) -

Wilson was a simple eater, and a dish he would often ask for was a chicken salad made with chopped chicken, mayonnaise, and diced vegetables.

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Warren G. Harding (1865–1923) -

The 29th president's all-time favorite was chicken pot pie, a comfort food that points back to his Midwestern roots.

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Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933) -

Mrs. Coolidge's chicken chop suey, chicken chow mein, and apple pie with pork were among the president's favorite recipes.

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Herbert Hoover (1874–1964) -

Hoover's all-time favorite, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, can still be found on dinner tables come Thanksgiving.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945) -

According to Henrietta Nesbitt, Roosevelt's White House housekeeper, FDR loved grilled cheese sandwiches, scrambled eggs, fish chowder, hot dogs, and fruitcake.

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Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) -

Steak was one of Truman's favorite foods, and he was specific that it was cooked well-done.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) -

Although Eisenhower liked cooking, he didn't mind the First Lady's Million Dollar Fudge, made with chocolate, marshmallow, and nuts.

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John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) -

Like a true New Englander, JFK enjoyed seafood. His favorite was a creamy clam chowder.

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Lyndon B. Johnson (1908–1973) -

In addition to Mexican food, corn bread, and grits, Texan Johnson loved a hearty chicken-fried steak.

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Richard Nixon (1913–1994) -

Nixon's favorite food would raise eyebrows any time of day. His unusual favorite was cottage cheese and ketchup, which he enjoyed for breakfast.

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Gerald Ford (1913–2006) -

The 38th president enjoyed a classic pot roast, followed with butter pecan ice cream.

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Jimmy Carter (1924- ) -

Hailing from Georgia, it's no surprise Carter's favorite food is grits, mixed with plenty of butter and cheese.

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Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) -

Reagan, the 40th president, was well known for his love of jelly beans. At one point, he reportedly ordered more than 300,000 to be placed around the Capitol, White House, and other federal buildings each month.

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George H.W. Bush (1924–2018) -

George H.W. Bush's favorite snack was pork rinds topped with Tabasco, which he was known to eat often.

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Bill Clinton (1946- ) -

Bill Clinton's favorite foods once included cheeseburgers and chicken enchiladas. However, following health concerns, he became a strict vegan. Today, Clinton primarily follows a plant-based diet, occasionally incorporating fish.

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George W. Bush (1946- ) -

After Bush left office, his former White House chef, Cristeta Comerford, told reporters that he loved cheeseburger pizzas, which included cheeseburger ingredients on a margherita pizza.

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Barack Obama (1961- ) -

On an episode of 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,' the former president told Jerry Seinfeld that nachos were one of his greatest vices. "That's one of those where I have to have it taken away," Obama said.

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Donald Trump (1946- ) -

From serving fast food in the White House to getting it delivered to his private plane, Trump has said Burger King and McDonald's are among his favorites.

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Joe Biden (1942- ) -

Spotted in ice cream shops around the US, it's no secret that Biden loves ice cream. "My name is Joe Biden, and I love ice cream," he said at Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream in 2016 while vice president.

Sources: (Business Insider) (Mashed) 

See also: These US presidents were all heavy drinkers

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