William McKinley

William McKinley preferred plain and simple foods like meat and boiled fish. He and the First Lady were hearty eaters and enjoyed hot bread, potatoes, steak, and eggs. Tragically, he was assassinated after his second inauguration.

Theodore Roosevelt

As the youngest person to become President, Teddy Roosevelt had a preference for simple foods such as steak and gravy, despite his family’s wealth. He did not have a taste for anything exotic, and was known for enjoying a large cup of coffee.

William Howard Taft

William Howard Taft, the heaviest president to date, loved classic foods like steak and potatoes. A bigger bathtub had to be installed in the White House during his presidency.

Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson wasn’t interested in food and his low weight concerned the White House doctor. He loved chicken salad and occasionally had strawberry ice cream for dessert.

Warren G. Harding

Warren G. Harding loved chicken pot pie, a classic Midwestern dish. The recipe was brought to the White House by First Lady Florence Harding.

Calvin Coolidge

The 30th US president, Coolidge, loved apple pie, a true American classic. He had quirky meal habits, dining in formal clothes and calling all meals “supper.” His love for pie made him just like any apple pie-loving American.