There’s a Name for Going on a Date Mostly for the Meal — and 30% of Americans Have Done It

There’s a Name for Going on a Date Mostly for the Meal — and 30% of Americans Have Done It


Gen Z and younger millennials reported the behavior most often, but they’re far from the only ones doing it.

A recent survey found that 30% of U.S. adults have accepted a date primarily for a free meal or drinks, a behavior many term a “foodie call.”
Gen Z and younger millennials reported foodie calls at the highest rate, but at least one in four respondents in every generation said they had accepted a date primarily for the meal or drinks.
Experts say foodie calls can reflect a range of motivations, from seeking a free meal to being unsure about romantic attraction but interested enough in the restaurant or experience to accept the date.
Sharing a meal has long been central to dating, but as the cost of going out rises, food can play a more complicated role in whether someone accepts an invitation. Sometimes, the restaurant — or the prospect of a free meal — is part of the appeal.

According to a recent DatingAdvice survey of 1,016 U.S. adults, 30% of respondents said they had accepted a date primarily for a free meal or drinks. The behavior is commonly known as a “foodie call,” with Gen Z and younger millennials reporting it at the highest rate.

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