# This or That Food Questions: Breakfast, Candy, Snacks and More Source: https://thisorthatquestion.com/this-or-that-food Updated: 2026-11-11 100 food pairs in rounds: breakfast, candy, snacks, mains, restaurants, Korean food and desserts. Play one round at a time. ## Quick facts - A this or that food question offers two foods and asks people to pick one, for example "Tacos or Burritos?" or "Skittles or Starburst?". - Food pairs work for every age from about 6 up, because everyone eats and nobody needs background knowledge to answer. - The closest votes come from pairs in the same category, such as two candy bars or two breakfast sides, rather than a dessert against a vegetable. - A round of 20 food questions takes about 10 minutes with a group of 10 if each person answers by pointing or moving to one side of the room. - For a this or that food pictures version, use one photo per side on a 16:9 slide, with the food name in large text under each photo. ## This or that breakfast edition Breakfast pairs split groups almost evenly because people stick to the same breakfast for years. Run these first in a morning meeting or at a sleepover brunch. 1. French toast or Crepes? 2. Bacon or Sausage? 3. Scrambled eggs or Fried eggs? 4. Oatmeal or Granola? 5. Hash browns or Home fries? 6. Breakfast burrito or Breakfast sandwich? 7. Biscuits and gravy or Eggs Benedict? 8. Cinnamon roll or Blueberry muffin? 9. Orange juice or Apple juice? 10. Avocado toast or Yogurt parfait? 11. Sweet crepe or Savory crepe? 12. Maple syrup or Whipped cream? 13. Donut or Danish? 14. Breakfast at home or Breakfast out? 15. Cold cereal or Hot cereal? ## This or that candy edition Candy this or that questions work best with kids and at Halloween parties. Use brand names, because "Reese's or Kit Kat?" gets a faster answer than "peanut butter or wafer?". 1. Reese's or Kit Kat? 2. Skittles or Starburst? 3. Sour Patch Kids or Swedish Fish? 4. Twix or Snickers? 5. Gummy bears or Gummy worms? 6. Milk chocolate or Dark chocolate? 7. Peanut M&M's or Plain M&M's? 8. Twizzlers or Red Vines? 9. Hershey's Kisses or Rolos? 10. Nerds or Pop Rocks? 11. Jolly Ranchers or Lollipops? 12. Candy corn or Peeps? 13. Cotton candy or Caramel apple? 14. Sour candy or Chocolate candy? 15. Milky Way or 3 Musketeers? ## This or that snack edition 1. Chips or Pretzels? 2. Doritos or Cheetos? 3. Goldfish or Cheez-Its? 4. Oreos or Chips Ahoy? 5. Pringles or Lay's? 6. Trail mix or Granola bar? 7. Guacamole or Queso? 8. Apple slices or Grapes? 9. Popsicle or Ice cream sandwich? 10. Mozzarella sticks or Onion rings? 11. Kettle corn or Butter popcorn? 12. String cheese or Yogurt tube? 13. Beef jerky or Mixed nuts? 14. Fruit snacks or Fruit roll-up? 15. Rice cakes or Crackers? ## Food this or that questions: mains and sides These this or that questions food lovers argue about the longest. Ask players to defend their pick in one sentence. 1. Pizza or Calzone? 2. Pasta or Rice? 3. Sushi or Poke bowl? 4. Mac and cheese or Grilled cheese? 5. Wings or Nuggets? 6. Spaghetti or Lasagna? 7. Soup or Salad? 8. Steak or Salmon? 9. Thin crust or Stuffed crust? 10. Pulled pork or Brisket? 11. Homemade or Takeout? 12. Spicy or Mild? 13. Hot dog or Corn dog? 14. Mashed potatoes or Mac and cheese? 15. Curly fries or Waffle fries? ## This or that restaurant questions Restaurant pairs ask about eating out rather than the food itself. They suit adults and coworkers planning a team lunch. 1. Drive-thru or Dine-in? 2. Buffet or Set menu? 3. Booth or Table? 4. Appetizer or Dessert? 5. Chain restaurant or Local spot? 6. Delivery or Pickup? 7. Mexican or Italian? 8. Chinese or Thai? 9. Diner or Cafe? 10. Free refills or Free bread? 11. Brunch out or Dinner out? 12. Chef's special or Your usual order? 13. Split the check or Pay for the table? 14. Patio seating or Inside seating? 15. Order first or Order last? ## This or that Korean food Use this or that Korean food pairs with K-drama fans, Korean language classes or anyone who eats out at Korean BBQ. Each option names a real dish, so players who do not know one can look it up and learn something. 1. Bibimbap or Bulgogi? 2. Kimchi fried rice or Japchae? 3. Tteokbokki or Kimbap? 4. Korean fried chicken or Korean BBQ? 5. Ramyeon or Naengmyeon? 6. Soy garlic wings or Yangnyeom wings? 7. Hotteok or Bingsu? 8. Kimchi jjigae or Sundubu jjigae? 9. Mandu or Pajeon? 10. Banana milk or Strawberry milk? ## Drinks and desserts 1. Milkshake or Smoothie? 2. Lemonade or Fruit punch? 3. Brownies or Blondies? 4. Waffle cone or Sugar cone? 5. Cupcake or Donut? 6. Cheesecake or Key lime pie? 7. Boba tea or Frozen coffee? 8. Hot chocolate or Chai latte? 9. Sprinkles or Hot fudge? 10. Sparkling water or Flavored water? 11. Churros or Funnel cake? 12. Gelato or Frozen yogurt? 13. Root beer float or Banana split? 14. Mint chip or Cookies and cream? 15. Soda or Juice? ## How to play the this or that food game 1. Pick 15 to 20 pairs from at least three rounds above, for example breakfast, candy and restaurant. 2. Point to one side of the room for the first option and the other side for the second. 3. Read the pair aloud as a question, such as "Bacon or Sausage?". Give players 5 seconds to move. 4. Ask one person on each side to give a reason in a single sentence. 5. Count the sides, call the winner and read the next pair. 6. Finish with a tiebreaker pair that splits the room, such as "Pizza or Calzone?". ## Making a this or that food pictures version Young kids and English learners answer faster when they see the food. Build each pair as one slide with two photos side by side and the name of each food underneath. This site does not host food photos. Take your own, or use free stock photo sites and check each license before you share the slides. The pictures page linked below covers sizes and layouts. - Use a 16:9 slide (1920x1080) for a classroom screen and 1080x1920 for a phone story. - Crop both photos to the same size so neither food looks bigger. - Pick photos with plain backgrounds. Busy tables make it hard to see the food. ## Tips for a this or that food edition - Skip food pairs with kids under 6. They pick whatever they ate last. - Ask about allergies before you run a candy or snack round with real food samples. - Pair foods from the same category. "Kit Kat or Twix?" splits a room; "Kit Kat or broccoli?" does not. - Save the restaurant round for adults. Kids rarely choose where the family eats. - Run a holiday round in season: candy corn in October, hot chocolate in December. - Write down the winners. A class or team food bracket can run for a whole week. ## Frequently asked questions ### What are this or that food questions? This or that food questions are two-option food choices, such as "Pizza or Calzone?" or "Sushi or Poke bowl?". Each player picks one side and gives a reason. It also covers how to run a this or that food game. ### What are good this or that food questions? Good this or that food questions pit two foods from the same category against each other. Try Pizza or Calzone, Bacon or Sausage, Reese's or Kit Kat, and Sushi or Poke bowl. Both sides should tempt most people. Avoid pairs with an obvious winner, such as candy against a vegetable. ### What is a this or that food edition? A this or that food edition is a round of the this or that game where every question is about food. Players pick one of two foods per question. Many hosts split it into smaller editions, such as a breakfast edition, a snack edition or a candy edition. ### What are some candy this or that questions for kids? Try Skittles or Starburst, Twix or Snickers, Gummy bears or Gummy worms, Nerds or Pop Rocks, and Milk chocolate or Dark chocolate. Kids answer candy questions fast because they know the brands. Ask about allergies first if you hand out the candy as a prize. ### How many questions should a this or that food game have? Use 15 to 20 questions for a group game. That takes about 10 minutes when players move to one side of the room. For a classroom warm-up, 5 to 8 food pairs fill a 3-minute slot. ### Can I use this or that food pictures instead of words? Yes. Put two food photos side by side on one slide and label each one. Picture versions help preschoolers and English learners. This site does not provide the images, so take your own or use free stock photos that allow reuse. ### What are this or that restaurant questions? This or that restaurant questions ask about eating-out habits rather than dishes, such as Drive-thru or Dine-in, Booth or Table, Delivery or Pickup, and Chain restaurant or Local spot. They work well for coworkers deciding where to hold a team lunch. ### What are good this or that Korean food questions? Good this or that Korean food questions compare well-known dishes, such as Bibimbap or Bulgogi, Tteokbokki or Kimbap, Korean fried chicken or Korean BBQ, and Hotteok or Bingsu. Players who have not tried a dish can learn what it is during the game. ### Where can I find food this or that questions for a breakfast edition? The breakfast edition on this page has 15 pairs, including French toast or Crepes, Bacon or Sausage, and Hash browns or Home fries. Use them at a morning meeting, a sleepover brunch or the first class of the day.