Illinois' Favorite Breakfast Cereals

Some experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and many residents in Illinois start their mornings off with a big bowl of cereal.

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Over the past few years, breakfast has become my favorite meal of the day. It's kind of surprising for me because for several years I skipped it. Mostly, because of time. Now, it's back in my life and I couldn't be happier. If you went around Illinois and started asking the residents about breakfast, I'm sure many of them would say they liked it. Just check out any of the local restaurants on the weekends and the places are packed in the morning.

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Favorite Breakfast Foods In Illinois

If you continue your conversation about breakfast, I'm sure pretty much everyone in Illinois would say they would like a full meal including things like eggs, pancakes, toast, and other morning foods like that. Since people are always on the run to get to work, school, or whatever there isn't enough time to become a chef. Residents are usually grabbing fast and easy items like coffee with a danish, donut, bagel, muffin, or something similar. When they sit down to eat before leaving, the food of choice is cereal.

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Cereal Is The Breakfast Of Choice In Illinois

I would say the safe bet for the breakfast of choice in Illinois is cereal. I think it's because that meal is so simple to make. All you need is a bowl, cereal, milk, and a spoon you're good to go. Plus, there are so many different kinds. The aisle at the grocery store is overwhelming. Everyone has their favorite. I can even eat my top pick dry as a snack.

Illinois' 12 Favorite Breakfast Cereals

Finding Out Illinois' Favorite Cereals

Thanks to a good old-fashioned social media survey, I was able to find out the most popular cereal in Illinois. Of course, there were some surprises that made the list. Don't worry, there are some staples that made it too. Anyone ready for breakfast?