These are the most popular Super Bowl snacks by state and where to find them in Charlotte
Depending on your level of football fandom, Super Bowl Sunday’s competition might be between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles — or it might be among the best snacks lined up on the kitchen island or the coffee table.
It turns out, the snacks that are considered best vary across the country. So our finger foods in Charlotte, North Carolina, might be quite different than the ones in Fargo, North Dakota.
Newsweek compiled a map based on Google data showing the most popular Super Bowl foods by state, and the answers are interesting! So we took a look at it and thought it might be fun to see if we could get these appetizers here at Charlotte restaurants. If you want to experiment this weekend, here are some ideas borrowed from our neighbors across the nation:
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Where it’s popular: Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota and many others.
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Angry Ale’s; 1518 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
▪ Burton’s Grill & Bar; multiple locations
▪ Leroy Fox; 1616 Camden Rd Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28203 and 705 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Buffalo chicken dip is hands down the popularity winner in many states, including here in North Carolina. The simple spicy dip of shredded chicken, hot sauce, cream cheese and cheddar is a staple on our Super Bowl tables, and so it’s no surprise it’s available at many Charlotte restaurants.
For a pro tip, though, my cousin Andrea swears by the buffalo chicken dip at Publix — she swears it’s better than at any restaurant she’s tried. She’s my source for some of Charlotte’s best underrated restaurants, too — so she’s worth listening to.
Deviled Eggs
Where it’s popular: Alaska
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Dish; 1220 Thomas Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
▪ Haberdish; 3106 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
▪ 131 Main; multiple locations
Want some other ideas for deviled eggs, the universally loved appetizer that ranks number one for Super Bowl foods in Alaska? A couple of years ago, Jenny gave us a great roundup of the best places to find deviled eggs.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Where it’s popular: Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Cajun Yard Dog; 8036 Providence Rd #900, Charlotte, NC 28277
▪ Mert’s Heart and Soul; 214 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
▪ Tupelo Honey; 101 S Tryon St Suite 130, Charlotte, NC 28280
We all know Fried Green Tomatoes are a Southern staple, and now you know which states feature them as part of a Super Bowl spread. Seems like a good idea to us!
Baked Potatoes
Where it’s popular: California, Montana, Nevada and Washington
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Ace of Spud food truck; check schedule
▪ Bricktops; 6401 Carnegie Blvd #1B, Charlotte, NC 28211
▪ The Loaded Potato; 500 W Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Baked potatoes for Super Bowl? Sure, why not? Just like fried green tomatoes above, this seems like overall a great idea.
Garlic Knots
Where it’s popular: Colorado
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Empire Pizza; multiple locations
▪ Geno D’s Pizza; 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
▪ King of Fire; 435 S Tryon St #140, Charlotte, NC 28202
Colorado has the right idea by putting garlic knots on Super Bowl tables around the state. Hey, if you were already planning on pizza this weekend, it’s an easy add-on.
Poke Bowls
Where it’s popular: Florida
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Ohana Poke; 320 S Tryon St #114, Charlotte, NC 28202
▪ Pokebowl Ramen; 9621 Brookdale Dr suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28215
▪ Poke Honolulu; 10416 E Independence Blvd #630, Matthews, NC 28105
If you want to Super Bowl like a Floridian, apparently it’s by enjoying a poke bowl while cheering for your favorite team. Don’t ask questions, just lean into it.
Crawfish Etouffee
Where it’s popular: Louisiana
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Boudreaux’s; 501 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
▪ Cajun Queen; 1800 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
▪ Razoo’s; 8011 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
It’s no surprise that crawfish etoufee is on Louisiana tables for any occasion, and Super Bowl seems like as good of an idea as any other celebration. Luckily, we have some great restaurants that serve it up just as well as if we were hanging out in “the crawfish capital of the world.”
Sopapillas
Where it’s popular: New Mexico
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Azteca; 116 E Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217; 9709 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
▪ Casa Del Tequila; 14815 Ballantyne Village Way #155, Charlotte, NC 28277
Fried pastries called Sopapillas are popular in New Mexico and originated in Southern Spain. Here, they are sometimes served free with your check at Latin restaurants — and it’s a great excuse to place an order for Super Bowl.
Baked Ziti
Where it’s popular: New York
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Little Mama’s; 4521 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
▪ Open Kitchen; 1318 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208
▪ Portofino’s; multiple locations
Baked Ziti is a popular Super Bowl item in New York State. And we love Italian food (and New York Italian) around here, so it’s an easy sell. Just don’t fall asleep at halftime after all that pasta.
Hot Dogs
Where it’s popular: Texas
Where to get it in Charlotte:
▪ Brooks Sandwich House; 2710 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28205
▪ Comet Grill; 2224 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28203
▪ Q’s Culinary Cart; Multiple locations
Hot dogs are easy to find around here — it seems a no-brainer that it would be popular at Super Bowl, too. I’ve listed a few spots above, but if you want more options: A couple of years ago we asked you where to find the best hot dogs in Charlotte, and these were your answers.
