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title: Frequency of Eating Meals Out (Including Take Out) In a Sample of Orthodox & Chassidish Jewish Americans
description: Survey reveals Orthodox and Chassidish Jewish Americans' eating-out habits, highlighting differences between Tri-State and out-of-town residents despite kosher restaurant availability.
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# [Frequency of Eating Meals Out (Including Take Out) In a Sample of Orthodox & Chassidish Jewish Americans](https://mispar.co/insights/frequency-of-eating-meals-out-including-take-out-in-a-sample-of-orthodox-chassidish-jewish-americans)

 Written by [Esther Scheibler](https://mispar.co/insights/author/esther-scheibler) | Jan 8, 2026, 6:09:21 PM

 

Mispar surveyed Orthodox and Chassidish Jewish Americans to examine how frequently they eat meals outside the home, including takeout. The analysis compares eating-out frequency between Tri-State and out-of-town residents.

 

## Methodology

We polled 145 members of Mispar’s panel of Orthodox and Chassidish Jewish Americans. All respondents were over the age of 18 and English-speaking. Participants were asked: **“How often do you eat meals out (including take-out)?”** The response options were measured on a 7-point ordinal scale ranging from “Daily/Almost daily” to “Never/Almost never”. Participants were recruited from Mispar’s proprietary panel, which is composed exclusively of Orthodox and Chassidish American Jews. Respondents received panel points redeemable for a Visa gift card as compensation for their time.

 

## Findings

- **“A few times a month”** was the most commonly reported frequency of eating out.
- Tri-State area residents were **more than twice as likely** to report never or almost never eating out compared to respondents living outside the Tri-State area (12% vs. 5%).

 Figure 1: Mispar Survey Results — Frequency of Eating Out (Tri-State vs. Out-of-Town)

 

## Conclusion

Despite the greater availability of kosher restaurants in the Tri-State area, Tri-State respondents were significantly more likely to report never eating out. This counterintuitive pattern suggests that **availability alone does not drive eating-out behavior**. While additional research is needed to fully explain this difference, one possible explanation is that lower overall cost of living in out-of-town communities may leave households with more discretionary income, making eating out more accessible despite fewer kosher dining options.

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