Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor’s brief presidency left him low in historical rankings. Despite this, his love for Creole food, especially calas, a sweet rice fritter, was well-known. Served with powdered sugar and café au lait, this culinary delight was a favorite of his during his time in office.

Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore, a humble man, enjoyed basic meals even during his presidency. His favorite dish was a simple soup made with meat, potatoes, and vegetables. He preferred a straightforward approach: first, he consumed the broth, then the solid pieces, maintaining his unassuming lifestyle and tastes.

Franklin Pierce

Franklin Pierce, not one for elaborate dining or entertaining, preferred simple, homey dishes from his New Hampshire roots. His favorites included fried clams, clam chowder, and apple pandowdy. Sometimes, comfort foods hold a special place in our hearts, and Pierce cherished them too.

James Buchanan

James Buchanan enjoyed gourmet foods, especially French and Pennsylvania Dutch cuisines, but his absolute favorite was cabbage. Despite having access to fancy foods as the president, he loved this humble vegetable. Interestingly, Buchanan never married, making him the only lifelong bachelor among U.S. presidents.

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln had unusual eating habits due to his busy presidential schedule. He didn’t fuss about his food, eating whatever was available without complaints. However, he particularly enjoyed bacon and occasionally indulged in apples, hot coffee, and gingerbread cookies.

Andrew Johnson

After Abraham Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, Andrew Johnson became president. Johnson, who narrowly avoided impeachment, enjoyed Southern comfort foods like Hoppin’ John (black-eyed peas, rice, onions, and bacon) from his North Carolina upbringing. He also had a fondness for sweet potatoes.