The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time
When the clock hits midnight and responsibility goes out the window, the real question isn’t “Should I eat?” — it’s “What am I eating first?” This league assembles the absolute icons of late-night munching, from cold pizza slices and emergency ramen to tacos, wings, fries, and the legendary pint of ice cream that never sees a bowl. These snacks are the true heroes of all-nighters, post-party cravings, study sessions, and “I probably shouldn’t, but I will” moments.
Jump in and vote for the late-night legends that have fueled your questionable decisions. Your picks help decide which snack reigns supreme when everyone else is asleep and the cravings hit hardest.
1. PIZZA
Pizza is currently the #1 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 71.3% head-to-head battles.
2. ICE CREAM (THE PINT)
Ice Cream (the pint) is currently the #2 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 67.2% head-to-head battles.
3. FRENCH FRIES
French Fries is currently the #3 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 52.9% head-to-head battles.
4. GRILLED CHEESE / QUESADILLA
Grilled Cheese / Quesadilla is currently the #4 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 52.0% head-to-head battles.
5. NACHOS
Nachos is currently the #5 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 51.2% head-to-head battles.
6. CEREAL
Cereal is currently the #6 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 49.0% head-to-head battles.
7. BURGERS
Burgers is currently the #7 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 45.9% head-to-head battles.
8. CHICKEN WINGS
Chicken Wings is currently the #8 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 42.6% head-to-head battles.
9. CHINESE FOOD
Chinese Food is currently the #9 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 38.9% head-to-head battles.
10. GYRO
Gyro is currently the #10 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 34.5% head-to-head battles.
11. INSTANT RAMEN
Instant Ramen is currently the #11 Greatest Late-Night Snacks of All Time winning 28.9% head-to-head battles.
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