Chick-fil-A revealed as the top fast food first date destination by New York City men

Americans are looking for ways to save money on first dates with the rising costs of living - and one way is by dining at fast food restaurants instead of expensive eateries. 

There's one inexpensive option that Americans, and particularly New Yorkers, appreciate over all others if they're going on a first date. 

A new survey has discovered that Chick-fil-A is the top fast food spot for New York City men.

DatingNews surveyed 3,000 American men and found that more than half of them wouldn't have a problem taking their date to a fast food joint to avoid high prices of expensive restaurants. 

In fact, 54 percent of men surveyed would have no problem dining somewhere like McDonald's. 

According to the survey, two-thirds of women would be just fine going to a fast food restaurant on a first date as well.  

However, the daters in question did have preferences when it came to the drive-in. 

The researchers found that Chick-fil-A was the top chain, with McDonalds coming in second. 

Despite the chicken sandwich chain having a controversial past with people boycotting it at one point, it still topped the list across the country. 

Chick-fil-A, which recently released its wildly popular Peppermint Chip Milkshake just in time for the holiday season, was also a popular choice with men in Arkansas, Georgia, and Iowa. 

The third favorite option was Dairy Queen, which would be a bit more difficult for Manhattanites, as the closest locations are in the Bronx, Staten Island, and New Jersey.

However, men in Kansas, Colorado, and Utah, chose the classic ice cream chain. 

Other favorites across the country included the sandwich chain Subway, which has been dealing with falling sales, Popeyes, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Sonic Drive-In and Pizza Hut.  

In Wyoming, daters opted for Kentucky Fried Chicken, which is also a favorite with Chrissy Teigen.

The survey found that 41 percent of people would agree to a fast food restaurant if they felt there would be 'good vibes,' and 40 percent appreciated their potential partner being honest about their budget. 

Of those surveyed, 56 percent said they'd be happy to split the bill with their first date. 

Not all women are happy to split the bill, though. 

Many women on social media have been vocal about wanting men to still take care of the check, especially since they feel like there are 'hidden costs of beauty treatments' associated with the dates, like getting manicures, pedicures, and blowouts to prepare. 

And many of the people surveyed would prefer a different and less greasy budget-friendly date, like going to a coffee shop or seeing a movie. 

Unfortunately, according to Australian professional dating coach Louanne Ward, meeting for coffee on a first date 'almost guarantees' you won't get a second.

The relationship expert previously explained that the noisy, crowded environment is 'boring' and a mood killer.  

Another option was takeout at home, with 24 percent opting for it, followed by a fast food truck crawl or even a picnic with dollar menu items.