I am currently visiting the USA, and before I leave I want to try some food that is “uniquely” american - IE, you can’t really find it outside of the country.

UK stores do tend to have a “USA section” which has a small amount of sweets and other products. But I am wondering what americans specifically missed / couldn’t find in other countries.

As an example - Wendy’s as far as I’ve seen, isn’t local to the UK or at least where I live. So trying that was a “unique american food”, to me.

I’m also in Chicago at the moment, so I made sure to try a proper (real?) Chicago deep dish pizza (loved it, by the way).

Alternatively, any other suggestions of food to try?

Immediate edit - turns out Wendy’s is in some locations in the UK. I just assumed incorrectly!

Thanks for all the suggestions!!

  • Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works
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    A hamburger from a non-chain, or small chain restaurant with rave reviews is often an incredible experience.

    Do NOT go to In-N-Out, Five Guys, Shake Shack, etc… I know people rave about chains, but they are seldom going to be as good as the smaller guys. Just get your reviews from Google maps, and make sure they are 4-5 stars with hundreds or thousands of reviews.

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      Chains are more consistent, but Indies have more potential to be great. More potential to be terrible this week too, but more potential to be great.