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Eating in the car appears to be quite common for many Americans. A recent survey found that 53% of participants said they eat in their vehicle at least once a week, with the average American reportedly doing so about three times weekly. The study was conducted by Onepoll for St. Pierre, a Texas-based bakery.

Many respondents cited their busy schedules as a reason for eating in their car, with 38% mentioning time constraints. Other reasons included convenience (35%), a peaceful atmosphere (32%), and the desire to eat alone (26%).

Despite this trend, most people (53%) still prefer dining at home, while 34% enjoy eating in their car. Lunchtime is the most frequently reported meal eaten on the go.

The study suggests that this habit stems from frantic lifestyles, as people carve out brief moments to enjoy a meal, no matter the location.

Psychologist Jeri Lynn Atter offered insight into this trend, stating that traditionally, meals would occur in spaces linked to family and social interaction. However, she notes that the car has increasingly become a refuge for many, providing a rare opportunity for solitude amid life’s demands.

The survey dimensions varied widely across generations. For instance, Gen Z (born after 1996) reported consuming an average of 3.83 meals per week in their cars, favoring foods like pizza (20%), sandwiches or wraps (19%), and burgers or fruit (17%). Interestingly, 26% of Gen Z indicated that for them, eating in their car is the only time they can truly savor a meal.

Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) averaged 3.22 meals weekly in their vehicles, with sandwiches/wraps (26%), hamburgers (25%), and pizza (21%) topping the list of choices. About half of this group expressed enjoyment in eating while driving.

Conversely, baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) reported just 0.84 meals eaten in their cars weekly, primarily choosing hamburgers (29%), sandwiches (24%), and fruit (10%), with 44% preferring foods that can be consumed with one hand. The Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945) averaged only 0.63 meals per week in their vehicles, mostly consuming hamburgers, sandwiches, fruit, nuts, seeds, pastries, and ice cream.

“Food is a reward, but solitude is a luxury.”

Attter mentions that eating alone in a car changes the perception of food from mere sustenance to a more meaningful experience. She describes cars as modern-day sanctuaries where individuals can escape daily stressors.

She observed that food influencers often choose to eat in their vehicles, despite having access to various dining environments. This behavior can evoke a sense of privacy and freedom from societal expectations, allowing individuals a personal space to enjoy their meals without distractions like email or meetings.

Ultimately, the study reflects more about Americans’ relationship with time rather than food itself. Attter pointed out the shift in dining habits, highlighting that many are opting to eat in their cars instead of at the dining table due to hectic work schedules and caregiving responsibilities.

This raises an interesting question: If so many feel the need to enjoy meals alone in their vehicles, what does that indicate about the pace of modern life?