Forget Fine Dining: Is This Really The Top First-Date Choice For New Jersey Men?

What's your idea of a great first date?

Do you prefer grabbing a cup of coffee or sitting down for a nice dinner?

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If you choose a night out at a restaurant, it can get pricey which is why more and more singles are opting for more budget-friendly first dates.

How about a chicken sandwich, waffle fries, and a soda?

Maybe even a milkshake for dessert.

Sound good?

A recent survey conducted by a dating website asked men which fast-food restaurant they would most likely choose for a first date.

Can you guess which one came out on top?

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Editor-in-Chief at DatingNews.com Amber Brooks says, "The old-school method of taking a new date out for dinner has been replaced by casual quick-service dates at coffee shops, bars, and even fast-food joints.”

“A first date is a risk, and in this economy, modern singles are saving their time and money by opting for a chicken sandwich over a chicken marsala.”

#1 Fast Food Restaurant Men Would Pick for a First Date

The top spot goes to Chick-fil-A.

No surprise here, it's one of the most popular fast-food chains in New Jersey.

Some other key takeaways from the survey.

* 54% of men and 66% of women say yes to a fast-food date.

* Nearly 41% said as long as the place has good vibes and the date is committed to making it fun, they’re in.

* 40% said they would be more open to the idea if the person was honest about their budget.

So instead of making reservations to the hottest restaurant in town, enjoy a nice meal at any of the 62 Chick-fil-A locations throughout New Jersey!