The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Leftovers of All Time

Leftovers

Some foods peak the next day — when the flavors deepen, the sauce thickens, and your standards drop just enough to make cold pizza taste like a spiritual experience. This league honors the champions of the fridge: meals that refuse to quit after day one. From Thanksgiving turkey to Chinese takeout, these are the next-day legends that make you say, “Honestly, this might be better than fresh.” Showdowns include: Cold Pizza vs. Fried Chicken, Lasagna vs. Chili, and Thanksgiving Turkey vs. Chinese Takeout.

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. COLD PIZZA

67.2% win rate

#1 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

2. LASAGNA

61.4% win rate

#2 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

3. THANKSGIVING TURKEY

58.6% win rate

#3 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

4. CHINESE FOOD

55.2% win rate

#4 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

5. BRISKET

54.4% win rate

#5 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

6. CHILI

52.9% win rate

#6 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

7. FRIED CHICKEN

51.9% win rate

#7 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

8. POT ROAST / BEEF STEW

43.2% win rate

#8 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

9. PULLED PORK

41.5% win rate

#9 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

10. MEATLOAF SANDWICH

37.6% win rate

#10 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

11. MAC & CHEESE

33.2% win rate

#11 Greatest Leftovers of All Time

12. CURRY (INDIAN OR THAI)

27.2% win rate

#12 Greatest Leftovers of All Time