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KBB: The Best Vehicles For Dining On The Go

Written By: CarPro | Nov 13, 2025 10:16:50 PM

If you are one to "dine on the go", a new guide from Kelley Blue Book will likely come in handy. It's KBB's "Fork in the Road: Drive & Dine Guide", a comprehensive guide to the top vehicles,  features and car-friendly bites to make dining on the go safer and more enjoyable.  

Backed by research from Kelley Blue Book experts, the guide features four individual categories including "On-The-Go Go-Tos," "Co-Pilot Comfort," "Detour Worthy," "Custom Builds," and the best overall manufacturer/car category and restaurant "Kelley Combo," that highlights the top winners.

KBB researchers say 1 in 5 meals are eaten in the car. With this in mind, KBB says it understands that drivers and their passengers are looking for convenient and safe ways to snack on the way to their destination. Certain car models have more streamlined designs to prevent spilling, perfectly house that favorite sauce container, or extra cupholders built in, allowing drivers to focus on the road and trust that back-seat diners are keeping things tidy.

The winners of the cars and restaurants spotlighted in the "Fork in the Road: Drive & Dine Guide" were chosen based on a variety of criteria from experts and consumer research. Vehicles were selected for offering the best features and gadgets that make dining in the car easier, restaurants for their national presence or regional appeal, and food items for being mess-free.

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The professionals at Kelley Blue Book tap their extensive knowledge of cars to identify the vehicles and features best fit for on the go snacking.

On-The-Go Go-To's
The features, foods, and rides that make eating on the go easier and safer