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.
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
Car Winners
Kia Carnival (2026)
Cadillac Escalade (2026)
Mazda CX-30 (2025)
Chevrolet Suburban (2025)
Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
Food Winners
Breakfast Crunchwrap – Taco Bell
Egg Bites – Starbucks
Chicken Sandwich – Chick-fil-A
Snack Wrap – McDonald's
Corn Dog – Sonic
Co-Pilot Comfort
Passenger Princess-approved setups, pet-friendly layouts, and snack sharing ease
Car Winners
Dodge Ram 1500 (2026)
Kia Carnival (2026)
Chevrolet Suburban (2025)
Toyota Sienna (2025)
Honda Odyssey (2026)
Food Winners
Family Fry Box – Whataburger
Munchkins – Dunkin'
Crazy Puffs – Little Caesars
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes – Taco Bell
Cook Out Tray – Cook Out
Detour-Worthy
The off-the-beaten-path spots and the cars you just want to keep driving
Car Winners
Ford Bronco (2025)
Porsche 911
Ford Explorer (2026)
Honda CR-V (2026)
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Food Winners
Brisket Sandwich – Buc-ee's
Truett's Luau (Hawaiian Chick-fil-A)
Runza Sandwich –Runza (Nebraska)
Topperstix – Toppers Pizza (WI)
Fried Pie – Jack's
Custom Builds
The hacks, swaps, gadgets, and DIY tricks that level up the drive & dine experience
Car Winners
Ford Bronco (2025)
Subaru Outback
Jeep Wrangler
Honda Civic (2026)
Ford Mustang (2025)
Food Winners
Animal Style Fries – In-N-Out
McDonald's Nugget Box Straw Hack
Frings (half onion rings, half fries) –
Burger King
Mermaid Water – Sonic
Medicine Ball – Starbucks
The Kelley Combo
The ultimate drive & dine duo, where taste meets tech, and convenience meets
craveability
Car Winner
Honda
Honorable Mentions: Chevrolet, Kia, Ford
Food Winner
Taco Bell
Honorable Mentions: McDonald's, Chick-Fil A, Starbucks, In-N-Out