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!!

  • talEnglish
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    23 hours ago

    As an example - Wendy’s as far as I’ve seen, isn’t local to the UK or at least where I live.

    Wendy’s isn’t in the EU because of an brand dispute with a small, two-location Dutch chain of snack bars that got to the name first, and wasn’t willing to sell the brand. It looks like Wendy’s locations in the UK set up only post-Brexit:

    https://www.mashed.com/305798/the-real-reason-wendys-doesnt-have-locations-in-europe/

    Brexit gave Wendy’s an opening

    With Brexit a reality (via the BBC), Wendy’s has been able to stage something of a comeback in that part of the world by setting up its first shop in England. The store, which opened in June of 2021, is located in Reading, which is situated approximately 40 miles west of London and is seen as a transportation hub in that part of the country.