Short answer? Yes. Longer answer? Still yes, but with nuance.
Fast food is everywhere — it’s cheap, quick, and let’s be honest, kinda tasty (hello, waffle fries!). From McDonald’s to Taco Bell to Chick-fil-A, the drive-thru lifestyle is very much a thing. It’s especially common for busy families, broke college students, and people on-the-go.
But! There’s also a big foodie culture. Farmers’ markets, organic cafes, vegan taco trucks — you name it. So while Americans do eat a ton of fast food, there’s also a growing interest in health, sustainability, and avocado toast 🥑.