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Truist Park Food Menu 2025: Atlanta Braves Game Eats
Posted by Kurt Smith
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“All right, let’s stretch those mouth muscles! 1, 2, 3…”
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Truist Park Food Menu, Part 1: Restaurants
There are, so to speak, three sit-down eateries attached to Truist Park that are open on game day. Here’s a bit about each: Truist Park Restaurant #1: Blue Moon Brewery & Grill. The Blue Moon Brewery was formerly the Terrapin Taproom, but it still features grub from the immortal Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q. Fox Bros., in case you’re not a Georgian, is Texas-style BBQ from Jonathan and Justin Fox. The two brothers earned fame the old-fashioned way; from backyard BBQs to catering services to Georgia and Truist Park. There are BBQ options inside the ballpark, I’ll get to that, but this is the stop for real ’que in Truist Park. The menu features smoked wings, brisket tacos, Texas fries, and of course, pulled pork, smoked chicken and beef brisket. And ribs obviously. All at a reasonable price for a ballpark. If you’re not into BBQ sauce, they also have burgers, nachos, and salads. And of course, a wide selection of Blue Moon favorites, brewed right at this location. The Blue Moon is open most days, if you’d like to try it without game day crowds. Speaking of burgers, though…
Burger time all the time. Darn right.

Try that burger. The Braves will help.

Go ahead, get that table by the window, and enjoy some baseball with your totchos.

You’re in the big leagues now bro.
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Truist Park Food Menu, Part 2: Braves New World Food In 2025
Every team introduces oddball new flavors each season for the foodie crowd, and the Braves are no exception. Here’s a few captivating new ones and where you can find them: New Braves Food 2025, Exhibit A: The Big League Barbeque Platter. BBQ is a thing at ballparks now of course, thanks to Boog Powell. The Braves take it to a new level with this platter. It’s a full rack of house-smoked pork spare ribs, jalapeno bacon macaroni and cheese, molasses baked beans, honey butter biscuits, and cole slaw. All in a sizable box for easy transporting. Bring an appetite or other people. You can find this big bopper at the Carvery on the first base side. You can get some loaded brisket mac and cheese there too.
“The other day I had some teriyaki steak…bao bao bao!”
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Stacking up the wins at the ballpark.
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They look simple, but pickle-brined is the extra mile.
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You could do worse than a ‘Douille Dog.
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Truist Park Food Menu, Part 3: Hot Dogs and Sausages
OK let’s get to what is still essential ballpark grub, and discuss encased meats at Truist Park. If I’m reading it correctly, Pepper’s Hot Dogs is the purveyor of at least the specialty hot dogs at Truist Park. They’re known for making true meals from hot dogs. On Pepper’s website, they claim to have been voted “Best Hotdogs in ATL”, but they don’t say by whom. Maybe the customers; they do get glowing reviews. Anyway, I’ll give three of their offerings a mention. Try the Perimeter Dog first; that’s a footlong half-pounder (hot dogs are never big enough) with bacon jam, sport peppers, Vidalia onions and lemon pepper Dijonnaise sauce. Got your tickets yet for this? Try this at the 1871 Grille.
Chili cheese dog power.
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This is an optical illusion. See if you can find the potato chips.
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Just looking at this makes me want to pose in a Conecuh T-shirt.
(photo courtesy of Conecuh Sausage)

There’s just nothing not to like here.
(photo courtesy of Bona Fide Deluxe)

When they put out the fresh ones, be in the front of the line.
Truist Park Food Menu, Part 4: Burgers and Sandwiches
Okay, got the encased meats out of the way <Kurt cracks knuckles>. Now it’s show time on Truist Park grub. First let’s re-examine the Holeman & Finch burger. You don’t need to sit down to order one, since it’s in the food guide on the Braves website. Just go out to the restaurant. Word of caution though; I’ve read that it’s not an option to not get onions on your burger. Apparently it’s an integral part of being the best burger in America, which I can’t dispute. They do include homemade ketchup and mustard on the side, so that’s nice. And probably doesn’t need to be said, but prepare to wait in line a while. It’s worth it.
Think of it as a staircase above the Big Mac.
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One less reason to make a trip to Philly.
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Put a Fast Ball inside!
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The Carvery gets it done.

Chick-Fil-A is always value added.

If I were a performer, my stage name would be “Velvet Taco Nachos”.
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Truist Park Food Menu, Part 5: Tacos + Nachos (With A Twist)
I love mixing ethnicities in food, especially at the ballpark. Tacos and nachos may seem Mexican, but the Braves add some intercontinental twists. To start, Velvet Taco offerings are now in the Outfield Market. Velvet Taco is a local chain with three Atlanta locations. Their mission is to elevate the humble taco to include a variety of flavors. At Truist they kick in good old American BBQ. Get tacos with roasted chicken, spicy chicken, Angus brisket, or brisket nachos. The tacos are topped with cotija cheese, pico de gallo, pickled red onions and cilantro. All fresh ingredients. Flour tortillas, so avoid Velvet if you have a gluten allergy.
I feel like this is gonna catch on.
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Get you some some biiiig queso.
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If you’re decent at geometry, you know the larger pizza offers much more value.
Truist Park Food Menu, Part 6: Pizza + Other Italian Stuff
In my research, many Braves fans recommended Antico Pizza in the Battery. I won’t discourage you from that, especially considering the parking tip I shared earlier. But we’re focusing on what’s inside the ballpark, and the pizza here is more than passable. In addition to classic plain pizza, Slice Pizza stands offer what they call a “rotating specialty slice”, which could be BBQ chicken, Buffalo chicken, Meat Lover’s or Hawaiian pizza. Best of all though, you can get a very large slice: 18 inches total. There needs to be more of that. Perhaps mercifully, the Braves seem to have done away with the Burgerizza. Fun while it lasted. The Slice also features a meatball sub and a chicken parm sandwich. I haven’t seen any reviews or pictures, but nor have I seen any poor reviews. You can find Slice at a couple of locations on the main concourse and club levels.
Send my regards to Uncle Charlie.
(photo courtesy of Delaware North)
Truist Park Food Menu, Part 7: Finger Foods
I wasn’t sure what to call this section, but it’s fair to call most all of these items finger foods. I mentioned golden tender bites earlier, but Coops Championship Chicken has plenty more to offer for your chicken fix. Most notable is that Uncle Charlie’s chicken sandwich: it’s deep fried and hand breaded chicken breast, dipped in spicy sauce and topped with pickles on a pretzel bun. I don’t know who Uncle Charlie is (Morton?), but he makes a mean sandwich. Stop at Coops for the kids’ favorites too, like the tenders in a basket or bucket, chicken wings, and oh my, some fries – chicken bacon ranch fries, Buffalo fries, even funnel cake fries. The kids can burn off the calories at the Sandlot.
What makes it authentic? Atlanta.

I don’t know the name of this mascot, but he rocks.
(photo courtesy of the Atlanta Braves)

Good thing you saved some room for dessert!
Truist Park Food Menu, Part 8: Desserts
Even with sweets, the Braves don’t make any decisions easy. But that’s a good thing. Best of all, they brought in more Atlanta institutions. Let’s start with ice cream in its various forms. First there’s Mayfield Dairy Farms. Mayfield has been around since the Turner Field days, and the farm has been around much longer – over a century. They have a stand in left field, and two in the upper deck concourse. Order your Chocolate Krunch, Strawberry Krunch, Big Chipper, Brown Cow (vanilla and chocolate with fudge), or the simple but elegant ice cream sandwich.
What can a microbiologist do with cryogenic equipment?

An idea so obvious it’s amazing it didn’t happen sooner.
(photo courtesy of the Atlanta Braves)

Chocolate sea salt ice pops. Could baseball get any better in Atlanta?

Mo’Braves food!
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I don’t even think AI could generate an image this tasty.
(photo courtesy of Sugar Shane’s)

A significant portion of this platter is vegetarian. Just saying.
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Truist Park Food Menu, Part 9: Vegetarian + Gluten-Free
Yes, you can eat healthier at Truist Park, but honestly, my strong suggestion if you’re looking for healthier food is to visit the Blue Moon Brewery or Holeman & Finch and eat there. Both eateries have healthier options like salads, flatbreads, and veggie burgers. That said, you do have some healthier options around the ballpark. Bona Fide Deluxe has a vegetarian (not vegan) Italian sausage sandwich, and SmokeyQ offers a veggie dog. The Center Field Market also has salads, fruit cups, veggie bowls and a chicken salad sandwich.
This stand’s name gives a strong hint of its location.
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Yankee Stadium Food Menu 2025 | New York Yankees
Posted by Kurt Smith

You knew ballpark sushi was a thing, right? Okay, just checking.
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Nothing says “you’ve arrived” like watching baseball from inside the fancy restaurant.
Yankee Stadium Food: Baseball and Restaurants.
The Yankees have three sit-down eateries attached to the ballpark, one of which includes a view of the game. So here we go: Yankee Stadium Restaurant #1: The Audi Yankees Club. The Audi Yankees Club is the restaurant in the upper level in left field. It used to be a members only place, but single tickets are available to fans at a price, discounted with a MasterCard, and on occasion you might find a deal with a third party ticket, like from a season ticket holder. (I’ve done this, because I’m really good at ballparking, but the food is still extra.) The food buffet is Legends chef-prepared stuff like filet mignon, lobster, sushi, salads, etc. The beef is Lobel’s, which you’ll soon learn equals very high quality.
Like I said, sushi.

OK, I know it’s not a food photo, but this is probably the coolest reason to visit the Hard Rock Yankee Stadium.

Just so you know what the sign looks like.

Iron Chef Battle Burger should be at Yankee Stadium!
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)
Yankee Stadium Burgers: Bobby’s Burgers and the 99 Burger
In case the Hard Rock burger doesn’t work for you, you’ve got other burger choices inside the Stadium.
No, I’ve never seen a veggie burger that looks this good either.
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)

Small sample sizes. The actual 99 Burger, like Aaron Judge, is larger than most.

When you call it a “Sando” someone born in this millennium will eat it.
Yankee Stadium Food Includes Sandwiches.
There are at least five noteworthy stands here for sandwiches. It is New York, after all. Settle back, this’ll take a bit.
And yes, they can make a mean pastrami.

“Get me something with a lot of ingredients.”

It’s the roll. You’ll see.
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)

Fuku isn’t playing around here.

You can have the chips.

Because when Daymond John likes your empanadas, you’re golden.

I don’t want to eat it yet. Just going to stare at it for a while.
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)

Nathan’s – Now featuring radioactive fun meals!
This Is Baseball. Do They Have Hot Dogs?
Well, yes, of course Yankee Stadium has hot dogs. They’re made by none other than Nathan’s, the only brand that any human would be willing to eat 72 of in ten minutes. They are a little harder to find than most; there’s one Nathan’s on each level and Nathan’s dogs are sold at the two Triple Play Grills and on the Kids’ Cart at Gate 2. If in doubt, there’s one in the Main Level Food Court. You can also get a kids dog at a lower price.
This isn’t enough to feed the Stadium, especially during the playoffs, so grab one now.

A trusted name in sausage.

You don’t win a James Beard award without being able to innovate on a classic.
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They let me go behind the counter to take this photo. They get it.
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It’s actually kind of difficult to imagine a great pizza without hot oil.
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)
This Is New York City, Any Pizza?
Yes. (Whew.) In 2025 the Yankees added Colony Pizza to their menu. How good is Colony? This partnership came about at the recommendation of YES Network people, who patronize Colony frequently (there are several locations along Metro-North line stops) and give it very high marks. That’s saying something in this town. At the Stadium outposts you can order 8-inch individual thin crust pies, plain or with pepperoni, or their signature “Hot Oil” pizza. The Hot Oil topping is, according to their website, “a spicy, full-of-flavor, pepper-infused creation”. Hot Oil pizza plus the ability to hold a Colony slice in one hand and a drink in the other are two reasons for the chain’s popularity. Quite the improvement over Papa John’s, which once was Yankee Stadium’s pizza. You can find Colony on the lower and upper concourse, and in the suite lounges.Never Drive To Yankee Stadium Without A Plan.
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The portability factor is key, but hot sauce puts it over the top.
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We Have Gyros + Burritos at Yankee Stadium.
Gyros are a seriously underrated ballpark food. They’re easy to carry, reasonably healthier than most menu items, and they taste pretty good, especially in New York City. Maybe it’s the water after all. The Yankees recognized this and added The Halal Guys, an obvious choice, with offerings in the Great Hall and on the upper level. The Halal Guys have been serving up gyros and other great street food since 1990, and they’re emblematic of the first class food truck culture in NYC. In the Stadium they serve beef and chicken gyros. Finally having authentic NYC gyros at the Stadium can save you the hassle of patronizing numerous food carts outside.
Your ballgame experience is complete.
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All you need for your meat and potatoes fix.
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Let’s Talk About Fries.
The Yankees are serving fried potatoes as well as their neighbors across town these days. You have some superb choices here.
Sparing New Yorkers the trip to Philly.

Baseball just keeps getting better.

Just make sure you wash the helmet before you wear it.

Happy Thanksgiving.
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Admit It, You Are The Munchies!
Some ballpark food is just there to be eaten as the game goes along, preferably with your hands. Yankee Stadium’s got you.
The best part is you can get more just by getting on a train.

Even when you know it’s there, that beef inside is satisfying.

Were you thinking of putting these on your hot dog? Well, maybe you should.

To paraphrase Humphrey Bogart, a Buffalo mac and chicken at the ballpark beats a steak at the Ritz.
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)

You can always do worse than street tacos.

The black and white cookie milkshake. Because we should all look to the cookie.
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)
Yankee Stadium Desserts: Here’s Why This Team Has So Many Fans
If you want a fancy dessert, head over to the Grand Slam Shakes stand in the food court. They have some impressive, diabetic nightmare shakes here. Here’s the menu of Yankee Stadium milkshakes in 2025:- Baby Ruth (get it?): A chocolate shake with chocolate sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and Baby Ruth bar chunks.
- Butterfinger: A vanilla shake with chocolate sprinkles, peanut butter sauce, and Butterfinger bar chunks.
- Black & White Cookie: A vanilla shake with chocolate sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and a mini black and white cookie.
- Candy Corner: Vanilla shake with rainbow sprinkles, strawberry sauce, cotton candy, whipped cream and a lollipop.

The cookies and cream is ALL that. Trust me.

Cannoli crunch on ice cream. Yet another “why didn’t I think of that” moment on the Yankee Stadium food menu.

They look genuinely surprised that they have a potential customer.
Healthier Choices of Yankee Stadium Food: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, or Just Produce.
Having a celiac-afflicted wife, I need to be aware of these things, so here we go: There is a Gluten-Free NY Grill in the Great Hall, with Nathan’s dogs or Premio sausages on Udi’s gluten-free buns. For GF vegans (who are truly impressive people when it comes to diets), there’s the Impossible Burger. Redbridge Beer is sold here, a lifesaver for celiac-afflicted baseball fans.
Baseball can even make corn better.
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)

Tastes great, and it won’t weigh you down at stretch time.
(photo courtesy of the New York Yankees)

Get the calculator out…

Yankee Stadium chef Robert Flowers with Kurt Smith, both here to help you fully enjoy the Yankee Stadium food menu.
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Fenway Park Guide | Best Boston Red Sox Game Tips
Posted by Kurt Smith

Baseball as it is meant to be watched.
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You’ll need these, just saying.
Fenway Park Guide, Part 1: Finding Deals on Red Sox Tickets
There are, of course, multiple ways to get tickets to a Red Sox game, and it may take a little effort, but if you plan properly you can save a lot of money on tickets. If you really want to get detailed about it, I’ve written this much more in-depth guide to finding cheap Red Sox tickets, but for this guide I’ll keep it relatively simple. A big part of the equation is the game you plan to see. High demand games at Fenway are any games against the Yankees, July and August weekend contests, and Opening Day. The Red Sox are aware of this, making tickets available for low demand contests first before the season starts. Low demand contests are games during the week, non-Yankees games in April and May, and September games if the Sox aren’t contending.
Ah, there’s still a few available.

Now you know what gift to get for lady Sox fans.

It’s tough waiting in line just steps away from sausage vendors.

They actually don’t even use this. It’s just there for Yankees fans.

So to find scalpers, don’t go to Gate C.
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Here’s where you really see the oldness of Fenway Park.
Fenway Park Guide, Part 2: Choosing The Best Seats
When choosing a seat at Fenway, the goal is to get the best seats that are within your budget. The smaller that budget is, the more careful you have to be to avoid a seat you won’t like. The most expensive seats at Fenway Park are mostly behind home plate; the Dugout Box and Field Box seats on the field level, and the two tiers of club seats on the mezzanine. All of these offer very good views, cushioned seats in many cases, and usually club access where the food is better. Depending on the type of ticket you get, it may include a parking pass. Whether that’s worth the price is up to you.
Green Monster seats at Fenway…where you pay more because you can.

Still close enough to hear the crack of the bat (eventually)!

Red seats = no blocked views.

Not too bad without multiple levels of suites under you.

Be sure to sign the foul pole!

An intimate setting where every fan is your close friend!

Note the complete absence of shade.

You probably won’t catch a foul ball back here either.

Ah, here’s the trick…just sit in FRONT of the poles!

The obstructed view seat is a perfect place for your bag.

Once you get to this point, you’re good.
Fenway Park Guide, Part 3: How To Get To Fenway Park
If you’re a Fenway newbie, I highly recommend against driving to the ballpark, for several reasons. I’ve written this very helpful and detailed guide to getting to Fenway via transit if you need help. Traffic is extremely slow closer to game time, it’s difficult to get around Kenmore Square, and parking is scarce and extraordinarily expensive. I’ll talk about what to do if you want to drive in a bit, but for your first time, take the T. The MBTA (called the T in Boston) runs trains on their Green Line to Fenway Park; all but the “E” train stop at Kenmore station, which is a block away from the ballpark. You can park your car much more cheaply at just about any perimeter station, and get to Fenway with at most one transfer. Easy peezy, and this is how most fans get to the ballpark. So to avoid sardine-level packed trains (and I am not joking about that), leave as early as you can. Remember, use the Kenmore station, not the Fenway station on the Green Line.
Yes, what they said.

Yes, they stack cars on top of each other. You’ve been warned.

Yes, you read that right.

Your helpful parking landmark!

Keepin’ it green at Fenway.

The perfect size vehicles for Boston streets.
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Outdoor dining at its best.
Fenway Park Guide, Part 4: What To Eat at Fenway
For a while, Fenway had some interesting food selections, like the Lobster Poutine Stak, but they’ve scaled them down a bit. Still, you have some perfectly good options for Fenway Park grub, especially when you include the famous sausage vendors outside. If you’d like the much more detailed edition of the menu, check out this guide to Fenway Park food. But for this guide, I’ll just go over some classic items and some new ones.
The Monster-sized Fenway Frank, still unequaled.

For the record, no, that’s not Luis Tiant.

This is your favorite part of this guide, isn’t it?

Burgers AND fries? Sold!

A chicken teriyaki sandwich with Inner Beauty hot sauce. Because you.

You can bring in a much smaller bag. If you’re not hungry.

Get your picture taken with a seating chart!
Fenway Park Guide, Part 5: Bringing The Kids to Fenway
If you’re planning to bring the little ones, check out Red Sox Kid Nation. The Sox offer a free game ticket with their free membership (I presume they are still doing this, but I’ll keep checking). The paid membership is even better. It includes a backpack, a jersey and chances to get other stuff. Well worth the price. You still have to buy a ticket for you of course, but a free ticket to the most expensive ballpark in baseball is a nice thing. As I’ve mentioned, you should subscribe to the Red Sox newsletter, and part of that will be promotions dedicated to kids, such as Star Wars Day.
If they lock your kids out, you can at least take a selfie.

Sometimes employees will try to score some of the swag. You can’t blame them.

This number is called “25 Or 6 To 4”.
Fenway Park Guide, Part 6: Photo-Ops + Extra Tips For Newbies
Finally, there’s a few more things you should know about your first (or next) visit to Fenway. Fenway Park is cashless, so no need to bring along a wad for the inside vendors. I’m pretty certain the independent sausage stands will still take cash, though. Incidentally, MasterCard holders get occasional deals, so at least bring your MasterCard. Keep in mind the New England weather. There’s a very good reason that April and May Red Sox games are the cheapest. Dress very warmly, especially if you will be sitting in the shaded Grandstand, and have a place to go to warm up if you need to. Here are some of my favorite photo-ops at Fenway:
You’re pretty much right with the world in this spot.

Very well guarded as you can see.

I would love to have the set for this. With instructions of course.

I had to hold the camera sideways.

Wally likes to let his guests have the spotlight.

Enjoy the game!
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Citizens Bank Park Food | Philadelphia Phillies Eats
Posted by Kurt Smith

Whiz wit.
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With numbered tables in case you have your wedding reception here.
Citizens Bank Park Food, Part 1) Restaurants
There are three sit down restaurants for the non-suite and non-club types at the Phillies ballpark: What was the Harry The K’s restaurant on the lower level is now the Miller Lite Liberty Landing. Sigh. Really, Phillies? The Landing is an outdoor but covered seating area behind the left field seats. It is no longer the spot for a menu of food items you can’t get elsewhere, like a vegan cheesesteak. You can get Manco & Manco’s pizza (more on that in a bit) there, and some other items that you see around the concourses like hot dogs. Along the wall are murals of Connie Mack Stadium, Veterans Stadium, and Citizens Bank Park. Imagine a full bar tavern with a great view, and still covered from the rain and sun. It’s a nice spot to duck out of the elements and enjoy a bite with a view of the game, but for a full menu, including healthier items, Pass and Stow is now the spot. The quarters are kind of tight, so you may want to take care of nature’s call before sitting down, lest you knock over someone’s sandwich. If you’ve got a standing room ticket for the game, later in the game they may let you sit for the duration. There is a miniature Harry The K’s now with a standing area on the upper level below the scoreboard, with a very basic ballgame menu; nothing worth the trek up the steps unless you like the view. That’s what the Miller Lite people think of Harry.
Wood-fired oven? Check. Pepperoni? Check. It’s a good night.

Wouldn’t it be great if you actually could grow beer?

A Shackburger. Take it in.
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Does this picture not create a sense of good things coming your way?
Citizens Bank Park Food, Part 2) Cheesesteaks
Cheesesteaks are, of course, why you come to Philly, and Citizens Bank Park has several to choose from, including from two Philadelphia icons. You can even have a serious argument comparing them. If you want to try one of the big name cheesesteaks at Citizens Bank Park, again, get to Ashburn Alley early.
Six each of the broccoli rabe and hot peppers, please.

And in this corner, the Heater with the Works!

The real winner in the battle of Citizens Bank Park cheesesteaks? The fans!

Sure, get two. When are you gonna be in Philly again?

The generic Buffalo chicken cheesesteak at Citizens Bank Park, finally emerging from the shadows.

Philly sports food begins and ends with crab fries.
Citizens Bank Park Food, Part 3) Ashburn Alley – Pizza, Crab Fries, Sandwiches + Wings
I’ve already mentioned the iconic cheesesteak choices, but there is a plethora of excellent and Philadelphia-based food choices in Ashburn Alley beyond center field. If you want the true Citizens Bank Park food experience, get to the ballpark when the gates open and enjoy the shorter lines.
When you work with your evil twin to make pizza, the result is pizza genius.

Now you know where to find a good Buffalo chicken wrap at the ballpark.

And you thought Ryan Howard was a superstar as a player!
(photo courtesy of Colbie’s)

The fries don’t actually have crab meat in them, even though that would be cool.

Cheaper crab fries and a ride to the ballpark. Bryce doesn’t even get that deal!

They could win awards just on photos of their sandwiches.

Because when word gets out about the Bull Dogs, you need to make a lot.
Citizens Bank Park Food, Part 4) Coca-Cola Corner – Hot Dogs, Sausages, BBQ + Donuts
Older Phils fans remember Greg “The Bull” Luzinski and his titanic home run shots from the great late 1970s teams. As he did as a player, he’s giving fans their money’s worth at Bull’s BBQ, with smoked food cooked on a monstrous grill along with the opportunity to pose with and get the autograph of a Phillies great.
If he never hit a home run in his career, I’d still shake Luzinski’s hand for this.

Federal Donuts don’t play.

There’s no boardwalk, but there’s no pesky seagulls either.

The underrated part? No lines!
Citizens Bank Park Food, Part 5) Generic Hot Dogs, Sausages, Pizza, Etc.
As you get away from Ashburn Alley the food choices become significantly more generic, with the focus on Hatfield hot dogs and sausages, generic cheesesteaks (I can’t believe I just put those two words together), and Manco & Manco’s pizza. Hatfield Quality Meats is a longtime staple in the region; they’ve been selling pork products in the region for over 125 years (although I think their hot dogs are made with beef). They make the point that their pork is “raised with no added hormones or steroids to enhance growth”. I thought that was illegal in baseball anyway, but whatever. You can buy Phillies franks on their website.
With rolls even!

And now, for your viewing pleasure, Buffalo chicken tenders.

You can see why I’m including this, just in case.

Yes, for everyone. Lots of roughage for the Mets fan next to you.
Citizens Bank Park Food, Part 6) Vegetarian, Vegan + Gluten-Free
Citizens Bank Park has been voted multiple times by PETA as the most vegetarian friendly ballpark in baseball; Chickie’s and Pete’s crab fries might have something to do with that. All the same, you have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options here, even from the bigger names. There’s a Vegetarian Grill stand behind Section 125, with cheesesteaks and sausages made from plants for people who insist they don’t miss meat. This stand carries an Impossible Foods® cheesesteak…with their brand of faux meat, Gouda cheese sauce, tomato jam and crispy onions.
The chicken parm panini. Making Philly baseball better. (photo courtesy of Greens and Grains)

The MENU is there. You have to look harder for the food.

Chocolate covered bananas…eat healthy!
Citizens Bank Park Food, Part 7) And For Dessert…
When I researched this piece I noticed Turkey Hill and their “Graham Slam” ice cream is no longer at Citizens Bank Park. OK, I didn’t weep about it, but it did cause a tinge of sadness. Anyway, Richman’s is the brand of ice cream at Phillies games now, and the soft serve in the miniature Phillies helmet with toppings is available at Boardwalk Eats, the Old City Creamery stands, and at other generic stands throughout the ballpark. In the Coca-Cola Corner, you can get a funnel cake fry sundae. Richman’s claims on their website that their ice cream “tastes the same it did over a hundred years ago”. Props for their preservative technique! Aren’t you glad you read this far?
Colorful and tasty on a hot day, and there are plenty of those in Philly.

You can fit a few sandwiches in a 16*16*8 bag. Good ones.
Citizens Bank Park Food, Part 8) Bring Your Own + Other Tightwad Tips
Yes, you can bring your own food into Citizens Bank Park, sort of. You can carry a clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12 bag into the place, so long as it does not contain alcohol, bottles or cans. So here are some things you can try: I mentioned the Taxi Crab from Chickie’s and Pete’s; you can get takeout crab fries there and get your cheese sauce included as opposed to paying extra for it. Saves a few bucks. In the Chickie’s and Pete’s plaza is also an excellent pasta shop and deli called Pastaficio’s; people rave online about their sandwiches and talk about including them in a trip to the game. (I’ve done that myself and not regretted it.)
A heaven-sent store for thrifty South Jersey Phillies fans.

Note the concentration of salt in the center of the soft pretzels. That’s actually authentic.

Be a good sport and encourage your friends to have a few.

Here’s one more pic of a Citizens Bank Park cheesesteak for you.
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Best Target Field Food Items | Minnesota Twins
Posted by Kurt Smith

It’s kind of tough to go wrong with the words “cheese brat”.
Target Field Food, Tip #1: Kramarczuk’s Cheese Brat Sausage
Kramarczuk’s Polish sausages have been a favorite of Twins fans since the opening of Target Field. For that matter, they’re pretty popular in Minnesota. Kramarczuk’s Deli is a northeast Minneapolis staple…they will actually turn your meat into sausage if you bring it to their deli. As for the ballpark brats, they’re nicely spiced and have a good snap; the cheese brat especially is a win. You can add sauerkraut, onions and peppers. Ask them to pile extra toppings on for you…that’s what Kurt does! By the way, no disrespect intended to the Schweiger Meats hot dogs here…the quarter pound beef Big Dogs and Dinger Dogs are no slouch. Just saying that with Kramarczuk’s in town, you have an excellent alternative to ballpark classics.
Vegans: “We’re outta here!”
Target Field Food, Tip #2: Red Cow Ultimate Burger
If you want a break from being vegetarian, stop at the Red Cow stand for an Ultimate Burger. Red Cow has six locations in the area (not counting Target Field), where you can find a bigger variety of burgers if you like them here. The Ultimate number is a seasoned Certified Angus Beef burger with Red Cow sauce (which I’ve read is a smokier style of ketchup), Wisconsin cheddar cheese and of course lettuce, tomato and onion. As ballpark burgers go, it definitely works. You can also order 60/40 sliders, which are made with 60% beef and 40% bacon and then topped with more candied bacon, cheese and beer mustard. Nothing like a bacon-bacon cheeseburger.
You should know Tony Oliva’s number anyway.
Target Field Food, Tip #3: Tony O.’s Cuban Sandwich
You know who Tony O. is, right? Of course you do…Tony Oliva is the free swinging Hall of Fame Twin who was among the best hitters of the dead ball era. With Oliva being Cuban, of course, the Twins had to have a stand selling Cuban sandwiches named for him. I’ve read he sometimes makes appearances, but I wouldn’t count on it. That said, the Cuban sandwich is very popular among Twins fans…it’s a pressed Panini-style sandwich with roasted pork, ham, melted Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. It’s not like you need to meet a Twins superstar to go for that. The roast pork alone easily bats .400. (But yeah, it’s cool to meet Mr. Oliva. He’s a super nice guy by all accounts.)
With a name like Murray, of course it’s a great sandwich.
Target Field Food, Tip #4: Murray’s Steak Sandwich
So who’s Murray and what makes his sandwiches special? They’re actually not a Philly-style sandwich shop…Murray’s steak house restaurant is actually just steps away from Target Field. They call themselves the “Home of The Silver Butter Knife Steak since 1946.” (Capitalization theirs.) This is high end beef my friends. Their Target Field offering…also available at the Mill City Grill stands…is choice juicy sirloin with caramelized onions and cheese, on a ciabatta roll with a side of garlic toast. You can add peppers to your steak there, I believe. I did read a complaint from a reporter that it’s missing the au jus and the horseradish sauce isn’t as good as at the home base. Personally that wouldn’t stop me, but remember the restaurant itself is just a couple blocks away.
Dry rub wings? Make it official.
Target Field Food, Tip #5: Wings & Mac From Official Fried Chicken
It’s official…ballparks need fried chicken. Official Fried Chicken at Target shows how to do it. Their new offering as of 2024 is dry rub Buffalo wings with white cheddar mac and cheese. Not that that’s all they’ve got…their chicken sandwiches are a good value by ballpark standards, with tasty wedge fries (costs extra). Yes, Official Fried Chicken is a brand…they built a very barebones website to say one thing…we’re your Target Field chicken. They point out that you can order from your seat with the MLB app. I believe you can do this with all the food here, but I bring it up because they box your food and make it available in warm ovens, which is pretty cool. The Official wings are marinated, breaded, and pressure-fried. I hear they offer decent heat and are juicy. You can also get creamy ranch dipping sauce…mix that with your white cheddar mac and cheese. Baseball just gets better.
Don’t be afraid to pronounce it wrong. It’s worth it.
Target Field Food, Tip #6: Banh Mi Brat From Union Hmong
Every so often I reflect on the days of boring hot dogs and popcorn for baseball food, and reading about a Banh Mi brat is one of those times. Union Hmong Kitchen is the creation of Chef Yia Vang, with two locations in the city. He knows his stuff…especially since by consensus he pulled off the Hmong style brat quite well. Vang says fans visit the actual Union Hmong after trying the food at Target Field. +1 Twins…that’s what ballpark food should be about. The Banh Mi Brat is a Hmong sausage with pickled jalapenos, carrots and cilantro, and creamy garlic aioli sauce. Incidentally, I believe Kramarczuk’s makes the brat, so 2-for-2 here, although Vang adds his Hmong seasonings. Anyway, try this out for something very different yet still classic baseball. And check out Vang’s story on Wikipedia, it’s fascinating.
I’m fine with it containing almonds, as long as it contains walleye.
Target Field Food, Tip #7: Walleye Burger from Lord Fletcher’s
One of the foods that natives suggested to me in my visit to Minneapolis, aside from the Jucy Lucy, was walleye fish. You can do that here. The Lord Fletcher’s walleye burger is at the Land of 10,000 Lakes Bar in the outfield. It’s seared walleye with some lemon zest, and the breading is made with almonds, parmesan and herbs. The patty is topped with lettuce and smoked tomato tartar sauce on a brioche bun. With the breading and the rolls, I’d be wary of this if you’re watching your carbs. I’ve also read complaints about a disproportionate fish to bread ratio. That said, you can visit the actual Lord Fletcher’s in Spring Park, if you want to get a feel for them before risking your hard-earned ballpark budget. (It’s just $19 there!) The place gets pretty good reviews from the public, and it’s located on the shore of Lake Minnetonka. Incidentally, you can also try walleye cakes from Mac’s Fish at the Town Ball Tavern restaurant. I still don’t see a Jucy Lucy there though.
Are those East Coast BBQ rib tips? No, that’s just a picture of them.
Target Field Food, Tip #8: Mac and Meat From East Coast BBQ
The East Coast BBQ stand is your place for the BBQ options every ballpark needs these days. East Coast BBQ has two locations, including Nelson’s Market in St. Louis Park and a food truck at the Meadowbrook Golf Course. Perfect pedigree for BBQ ballpark food. The new mac and meat dish is cheesy elbow macaroni with their signature chicken, rib tips or pulled pork on top. The focus is the meat, of course, but this is comfort food at its best. You’ll need a fork and napkins, of course, and be ready for sneaky heat in the BBQ sauce. If you’re wondering why “East Coast” food is here in a Midwest ballpark, good question. For the record, according to MPR News, East Coast a blend of southern-style BBQ with flavors from Baltimore, Missouri and Arkansas. East Coast if you draw out the “o”, I guess.
Have a bowl of Indian food with your baseball.
Target Field Food, Tip #9: Chicken Tikka Bowl From Hot Indian
I haven’t eaten a lot of Indian food in my life, but I’ve always enjoyed it when I did. At Twins games (unlike most MLB ballparks, I should add), you can try the chicken tikka bowl…or other offerings…from the Hot Indian stand on the lower concourse. The chicken tikka bowl is spicy curry chicken with potatoes and some crunchy slaw, with mild spices. You can add spicy sauce to it. It’s a nice filling meal and on the healthy side…this is a gluten-free option if you are among the unfortunate celiacs among us. I made fun of vegans a little in the Red Cow bit of this post, so in fairness I’m adding that Hot Indian has some vegan offerings too, like their Vegan Channa. Believe it or not, I’ve got your vegan back!
I would buy food from this stand just because of the logo.
Target Field Food, Tip #10: Jerk Chicken Soul Bowl
In case you weren’t aware in a ballpark featuring Kramarczuk’s, Red Cow and Union Hmong, you can get jerk chicken at Target Field too. More specifically, a jerk chicken bowl from Soul Bowl, with spicy pineapple jerk sauce and a side of sweet plantains and yellow rice. That is, Twins fans are aware of Soul Bowl of course…it’s been around Target for a while. Soul Bowl is the creation of chef Gerard Klass, who brings the jerk chicken and other soul food specialties to Target Center and the Minnesota State Fair too. Oh, and their 4th Street location in the city. It’s not just jerk chicken here by the way, this is your spot for other soul food greats too, like collard greens, mac and cheese, and those plantains.
These aren’t the ballpark tacos, but it is what La Tapatia does.
(photo courtesy of La Tapatia)
Target Field Food, Tip #11: La Tapatia Chicken Tacos
I didn’t have a good enough pic of the La Tapatia tacos, so the nice folks there let me borrow one. Tacos are a great ballpark food, and La Tapatia’s adobo chicken tacos represent well. You have a choice of street-style tacos with lime juice and pico de gallo, or Cali-style with sauce, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Both with juicy and tender chicken. La Tapatia is yet another local institution; they have a location in Roseville serving made-to-order Mexican street food, and a food truck too. It was founded by Martha Ponce in 2016, who brought her Guadalajara-style cooking to Minneapolis. Indeed, reviewers of the place use the word “authentic” a lot. These are made with corn tortillas, so I presume they would be gluten-free, although the Twins don’t list them as such. You can also find these in the Thrivent Club.
Because Kent Hrbek fans love tacos too.
Target Field Food, Tip #12: Bussin’ Birria Tacos
The Twins are aware that people need more taco choices, so they offer Bussin’ Birria tacos at Hrbek’s restaurant. Bussin’ Birria is a real place too…well, kind of. Their main outpost is in the Mall of America, so they’re a train ride away if you’d like to try more of them. They source ingredients from Mexican-owned local businesses, “because they do it best”, and who am I to argue. The tacos here are made with shredded braised beef (brilliant), with cheese, onions, cilantro and lime wedge. The bonus, so people say, is the consommé dipping sauce. The consommé, I gather, is why these are in Hrbek’s restaurant vice the concourse. I don’t know that there’s a big debate over who’s better between La Tapatia or Bussin’ Birria, but the real winner is the Twins fan!
Because Minnesotans take cheese curds seriously.
Target Field Food, Tip #13: Cheese Curds from Curds-N-Cakes
The problem with cheese curds in a lot of taverns is that they tend to be small nuggets of cheese. Well, okay, maybe that’s not a big problem, but the Curds-N-Cakes people still took the initiative to address it. These hefty cheese curds are available on the second deck behind the Legends Landing. The Curds & Cakes folks are, like Soul Bowl, mostly dedicated to sports venue food. Their foods are fresh and never frozen, and they get their cheese from the Ellsworth Creamery in Wisconsin, if that helps you over the top with the decision. This stand also offers corn dogs, deep-fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and other dessert options for that State Fair feel, but trust me, the cheese curds will catch your eye.
So good you have to get a picture from a willing fan!
Target Field Food, Tip #14: Baked Potato (w/Stuff)
This isn’t a food thing you’ll find a replica of in the city, but I’m including it here because it’s a great idea for those April night games at Target Field. The smashed baked potato at T.C. Tater is topped with chopped brisket, bacon bits, beer cheese (kind of like Velveeta), green onions, and/or sour cream. I should add, it’s a sizable potato! If nothing else, it’s a filling piece of warm food. I saw quite a few people walking around with these in my Target Field visit (and it wasn’t that cold outside), so I expect they’re a popular item. I believe you can choose your toppings, so pile them all on and cover the major food groups. Okay, now we’ve covered sandwiches and sides, so here are a couple of dessert items for you:
If you don’t think this is worth the wait, I don’t know what to tell you.
Target Field Food, Tip #15: Papa Pete’s Mini Donuts
The mini donuts at the Papa Pete’s stand in Target Field are so popular that you’ll probably be waiting in line for them. But you do get to watch donuts being made, which is always cool when you’re about to walk away with a bucket. So who is Papa Pete? He is the grandfather of the founder of the company, and apparently he was pretty good at making donuts too. Papa Pete’s is also doing well enough just serving sports venues, and donuts is all they do. It’s all they need. I don’t need to tell you that fresh and hot homemade mini donuts are worth waiting for at a game, but Papa Pete’s cinches it. They locally source their ingredients, and mix them together and fry them right in front of you so you can oversee the quality control. You can add chocolate sauce, caramel, or hot honey to dip your donuts in, but they’re plenty good enough on their own.
Your BluePrint for a healthy dessert at the ballgame!
(photo courtesy of Parcelle Organics)
Target Field Food, Tip #16: Parcelle Smoothies
And you thought you were going to read about funnel cakes, right? Yeah, Target Field has that stuff, but I wanted to give the Parcelle smoothies a shout for healthier sorts. Parcelle is an “organic clean eating café”, with a location on East Hennepin Avenue, and they avoid pesticides and herbicides in their food, in case that’s a concern to you. Their smoothies here are available in two flavors as of 2024. The C.R.E.A.M. smoothie is collagen peptides, with aloe, strawberry, banana, coconut milk, dates and agave syrup. The BluePrint features blueberry, avocado, banana, blue spirulina, vanilla protein, coconut milk and agave. Okay, maybe it’s not the first thing you think of for ballpark dessert, but you have to digest the Red Cow burger somehow, right? And in fact by most all accounts they’re quite tasty, so you can give them a shot over the funnel cake sometime.
Because you can’t enjoy the game until you have your sour cherry balls.
Target Field Food, Bonus Tip…Bring Your Own! – Pizza Luce, Candyland, etc.
Yes that’s right, in case you didn’t know, you can bring a 16*16*8 bag into Target Field, and fill it with almost anything you like. The only prohibited items are alcohol, and colored drinks that would be easy to mix alcohol in. That’s a good-sized bag, so there’s possibilities. Twins fans tell stories about bringing in entire pizzas from the Pizza Luce location downtown, which offers better selection and prices than the one at the ballpark. (I saw a few fans doing this.) Or the brick oven pizza from Number 12 Cider just up the road from the ballpark. There’s quite a few takeout joints downtown, so you can plan your parking accordingly with SpotHero. One of those fan fave fill-up stops is Candyland on 7th Street, also just minutes from the ballpark. They unfortunately don’t sell peanuts, but you can load up on fresh made cheesy popcorn and a host of other ballpark snacks. I wouldn’t call it a huge money saver, but there’s a lot of stuff here for sweet teeth. So there you go…Ballpark E-Guides has your financial back!
Did I mention Kramarczuk’s?
10 Oriole Park At Camden Yards Food Options | Baltimore Orioles
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We owe a great debt of gratitude to Boog Powell for single-handedly making ballpark food spectacular.
Camden Yards Food, Tip #1) Boog’s BBQ.
Topping the list, of course, is Boog’s BBQ, named for the star first baseman of the early 1970s teams. Boog Powell still occasionally meets and greets with fans, although he’s not there as often as he used to be. Given that it’s survived for 30+ seasons, and that the lines still get long, I’d say Orioles fans still think that Boog’s BBQ sandwiches and platters are the best of the Oriole Park food options. It’s not technically a regional food, but it doesn’t get more Baltimore than a plate of Boog’s BBQ at Camden Yards.
Boog told me he liked my tie.

If this is making your mouth water, I am succeeding in my mission.
Camden Yards Food, Tip #2) Stuggy’s Crab Mac and Cheese Dogs.
This is one local joint that thankfully the Orioles kept around. Stuggy’s is your place to get unusual hot dogs Baltimore-style. The restaurant itself is a Fells Point institution in the city, and they’re known for hot dogs with wacky toppings. You could take a trip there and try some of their fancier offerings; Fells Point isn’t far from the Yard. At Camden Yards though their signature Maryland thing stands out…the crab mac and cheese dog. Check out the pic; enough said. Pretty much all of the food stuffs you need for a Baltimore baseball meal, including Old Bay seasoning. Incidentally, Stuggy’s dogs are a challenge to keep on a plate; I would sit down with a fork and napkins to eat one.
I’ll take them all, please. My family can get something else.
Camden Yards Food, Tip #3) Jimmy’s Famous Seafood Sandwiches.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood is a Baltimore restaurant whose Maryland-style crab cakes (is there any other style?) have been featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” and “Beat Bobby Flay”, so a TV network dedicated to food likes their stuff. Their stand in the left field corner features crab cake sandwiches, shrimp rolls, Mo Gabba’s fried shrimp and a crab cake egg roll. All with bay sauce of course. Oh, and crabby fries to go with. April through November is peak Maryland blue crab season, so your Jimmy’s sandwich will rock even if in the unlikely event that the Orioles make the World Series. You can try Jimmy’s food outside of the ballpark, even if you don’t live in the area; just order it on their website.Never Drive To Camden Yards Without A Plan…
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Tacos + margaritas + Orioles baseball = Living at its best.
Camden Yards Food, Tip #4) Vida Taco Bar.
The Vida Taco Bar, near home plate on the first base side of the lower concourse, is another local establishment with a few locations in the region, although they’ve closed their outpost at the Inner Harbor. At Oriole Park they have chicken, beef or pork tacos…and for vegetarian sorts, they have a sweet potato hash vegetarian taco. You can get chicken or beef loaded nachos and street corn dipped in queso dip here too. It’s the best place here to get your Mexican food fix on. Vida sources their ingredients locally and fresh squeezes their juices daily, as any taco provider should. So it’s above average tacos. They claim their soup of the day is always Tequila – and you can get a margarita here. As of 2024, you can order their nachos on Eutaw Street too.
I’ll be happy to mash this one with my teeth. (photo courtesy of Fuzzie’s Burgers)
Camden Yards Food, Tip #5) Fuzzie’s Burgers.
Nothing against Baseline Burgers, but Camden Yards needed to rep a local burger joint too, and in 2024 they did that with Fuzzie’s Burgers. Fuzzie’s is a handcrafted, dry-aged, Angus beef burger, which you can watch them actually smash at the ballpark. They even locally source their buns, produce and cheese. Fuzzie’s started as a pop-up turned food truck during the pandemic, and soon opened a stationary location on 30th Street. They already have a cult following…think Shake Shack for Baltimoreans. At their new outpost in the City Connect corner of the Yard, there’s multiple burger offerings, including the “Hot Fuzz”…double burger with fruitwood bacon, pimento cheese, hot pepper jelly and sweet fury pickles. Smash it indeed. But you can get that Plainy Janie cheeseburger if you like too. And if you like the Hot Fuzz, check out the event schedule for their food truck! Fuzzie’s offers some perfectly nice fries too.Don’t wait till you get to the ballpark to get your Baltimore Orioles gear… Order your caps, jerseys, and more now at MLBShop.com and save!
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More Camden Yards sustenance not to be missed. Do you see the necessity of blogs like this one?
Camden Yards Food, Tip #6) Camden Franks.
It’s never hard to find a hot dog at a ballpark, but Camden Franks stands feature your jumbo dogs, and the dogs are now made by Berks Foods in Reading, PA, which is almost local I guess. If you’re in Baltimore for baseball and crab stuff, Camden Franks has a Maryland Dog, which is a quarter pound hot dog with crab dip and Old Bay potato sticks piled on. Again, bring a fork and napkins… Camden Franks stands are scattered around the upper and main concourse, and they’re easy to find.
No doubt, ballpark sausages were a key part of Uncle Charley’s vision.
Camden Yards Food, Tip #7) Ballpark Sausage.
“Ballpark Sausage” doesn’t sound terribly unique. Most of us probably could have thought of that name without significant effort. But I thought I’d at least give a mention to the sausages at Oriole Park being made by Uncle Charley’s. Uncle Charley Armitage was a seasoning and spice man, so he undoubtedly knew a bit about making a great sausage. All natural casings and no additives too. He was from western PA, so not entirely local, but a good ballpark sausage is worth a few hundred miles. In addition to the spice blends, there’s also (more Maryland flavor coming!) the Uncle Charley’s Chesapeake sausage here, with caramelized onions, orange peppers (get it?), and Old Bay queso on a hoagie roll. Here’s a couple more new items for 2024, including a great new dessert option…
ALRIGHT, I admit it, New York isn’t all bad!
Camden Yards Food, Tip #8) Pat & Stuggs.
Pat & Stuggs, a new stand in 2024 at the Yard, combines two very established institutions for dogs and beef…the aforementioned Stuggy’s of course, along with Pat LaFrieda meats (warning: possible treason alert coming!). If you don’t know who Pat LaFrieda is, he is a New York-based meat purveyor who supplies beef to chefs and restaurants in NYC. OK, so maybe it’s tough for Orioles fans to embrace anything that came from Yankeeland…but with that kind of track record LaFrieda’s earned the right to at least give him a chance. The offerings at this stand are amazing (and gather lines). Try the pictured Shaved Ribeye Dog, which as you can see looks like Baltimore and NYC can find a way to get along. There’s also cheesesteaks and cheeseburgers, including a double bacon cheeseburger. (Pat makes the bacon too.) Can’t knock the value of beef…
I am won over.
Camden Yards Food, Tip #9) Deddle’s Donuts.
Deddle’s mini-donuts, as I write this, are only available for weekend games, but that’s probably just as well…they might be too good for a season ticket holder to have every night. For a brief history, Deddle’s started as a donuts and fried chicken food truck owned by Robin Holmes in her mother’s memory…she bought the food truck herself for the venture, which is pretty cool. Their hot and fresh donuts are popular enough that they’ll be opening a stand at the Lexington Market soon. I’m not sure if you can get the donuts made-to-order here; according to the Ballpark app they come in assorted boxes with flavors like funnel cake, honey glaze, and churro. But they are hot and fresh; and mini donuts with some fruity pebbles is a high end ballpark treat. And if it’s Monday, you can always look for the food truck…
Just keep reading, check out what’s in the Rutsch Sundae!
Camden Yards Food, Tip #10) South Mountain Creamery.
The South Mountain Creamery is a family-owned farm in Middletown, MD. Their website actually states that the family that processes their milk is the same family that milks the cows. They say you can taste the difference, but I expect you’d have to be a true milk aficionado. Their ice cream is available at Nationals Park too, so maybe there’s something to that. Those folks must wake up stupid early. Anyway, they have a smaller menu here, but they do have a “Rutsch Sundae”, for the Orioles star catcher. It’s orange dreamsicle ice cream with vanilla pound cake, dark chocolate sauce, chocolate sprinkles, whip cream and a baseball cake pop. Whew! That’s a lotta lotta sugar but hey, at ballpark prices you’ve earned it.
Okay, just so you know, they have funnel cakes. The Orioles have got your back.
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7 Great PNC Park Food Options | Pittsburgh Pirates
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“Hey, could you just put the fries and slaw in the sandwich? I’m kind of rushed.”

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Yes, it’s a hot dog. Just because you can’t see the bun doesn’t make it so. (In fact, that kinda makes it better.)

If they still have that pierogi stacker, go for it. It will probably cost more though.
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No, that isn’t motor oil. Although you probably could run your car with that potent sauce.

This nice lady let me photograph fer crab fries. I didn’t ask for any though. I know my limits.

A Papa Duke’s gyro. There’s meat in there, I promise.
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12 Guaranteed Rate Field Food Tips | Chicago White Sox
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This, my friends, is why I love Chicago.

We are going to need more than one roll.

This is a good way to attract fans to your stand.
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The White Sox get that there’s no excuse for mediocre pizza in a Chicago ballpark.

“Pizza! Peanuts! Did we mention pizza and peanuts?”

I am sure it’s more than $8 now. I just wanted to show you what is possible for your ballgame sandwich.
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If at first glance you’re not sure if it’s a sandwich, the sandwich maker has done their job right.

“Cuban? No, Dutch Irish.”

Don’t worry about giving them a complicated order. These men are trained professionals.

Ah, 35th Street. I see what they did there.

Because mayo makes everything better.

This might make a nice dessert for two.

Because confectioner sugar is simply underrated.

Just remember, when all else fails, Comiskey dogs.
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Citi Field Food Menu | Best New York Mets Eats
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Now this is what baseball is all about.
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I’m glad they didn’t put the rest of the tables on the other side.
Citi Field Food, Part 1: Restaurants
I’m not going to go into the really fancy high end clubs; much of what is there is available around the ballpark anyway, but I will talk a bit about the more accessible restaurants at Citi Field. The Caesars Sportsbook at the Metropolitan Grille restaurant (jeez, that’s a mouthful), in the left field corner on the mezzanine (Excelsior) level, is available to everyone except Promenade less than-Gold and Coca-Cola Corner non-season ticket holders. Your ticket will say if you have access. Here’s a pro tip: if you’re searching for tickets from a third party, try to buy from a season ticket holder…even the cheapest season tix have access to the reasonably nice clubs.
Pizza should always be well-lit.

Sometimes it’s fun just to hold the stuff in your hand.
(photo courtesy of Maggie Wiggin)

Tables with a view of fermentation!
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When in doubt, Shake Shack.
Citi Field Food, Part 2: A Taste of New York City
If you want to really see the amazing culinary offerings that Citi Field has to offer…and there’s quite a bit…start at the Taste of The City food court in center field. The Shake Shack has a Madison Square Park tradition dating back to 2004. The Shack serves the hugely popular fresh beef Shackburger on potato buns. They also have a very good veggie ‘shroom burger, and very thick milkshakes and frozen custard for dessert.
It’s the wax paper. Chicks dig the wax paper.

If I could make one of these, I’d never leave the house.

It’s just a picture, but even looking at this it can’t be a bad cheesesteak.

“I’ll just take one of the trays please. Put it on the card.”

We have Boog Powell to thank for bringing BBQ to the ballpark.

I can verify that the tacos are delicious.

I’ve lost count of how many chefs are featured at Citi Field.

It’s a great sandwich and a snicker-worthy name, making it a winner in NYC.
Citi Field Food, Part 3: Tastes Like Chicken
Fuku’s spicy chicken sandwich in the right field corner is the creation of chef David Chang. The Fuku sando is a chicken sandwich with something called “Ssam Korean chili sauce” – which has a hint of habanero – and is cooked just right to be crispy and juicy at the same time. It’s served on a Martin’s potato roll with “Fuku butter”, which is something like mayo. Fuku is popular in NYC and its addition to Citi was applauded a lot. It’s a very spicy sandwich, so be prepared with a drink if you try it.
When you have not one but two condiments to choose from, that’s Amazin’. (Isn’t that a song lyric?)

You’re starting to get hungry for some baseball, aren’t you?
(photo courtesy of Maggie Wiggin)

If you’re having donuts for dessert, this is a big time saver!

Yes, they cut an egg carton in half. That’s actually pretty genius.
Citi Field Food, Part 4: Big And Fancy Sides
The Arancini Bros. aren’t actually named “Arancini”; it was two music techs who met on tour and created their own version of deep fried risotto balls. They’re sold at the Essex Street Market, Whole Foods, and of course, Citi Field. At the ballpark you can get any of six types of risotto balls stuffed with either meat sauce, basil pesto and mozzarella, taco meat with salsa, sour cream and cheddar, even a dessert edition with Nutella and rolled in cinnamon sugar. You can get the full experience and mix and match any of them.
Now you know what to look for to find fries.

Kudos to Sunny for going where no ballpark food has gone before!

I love cup-shaped pepperoni.
Citi Field Food, Part 5: NYC Pizza – Plus!
Unlike Yankee Stadium for years (Papa John’s…SMH), Citi Field has NYC pizza covered. Patsy’s Pizzeria in center field (and the Piazza 31 Club) has existed since its beginnings in Harlem in 1933, so they’re arguably right to call themselves “New York’s Original and Preeminent Pizza Dynasty”. Even if I’m not sure exactly what that means, it has my respect. At the ballpark you have a choice of regular, Margherita, or pepperoni slices, nothing out of the ordinary. Maybe that is on purpose, so that fans save room for a pizza cupcake.
Put candles in them for your birthday!

It doesn’t sound exciting, but hear me out.
Citi Field Food, Part 6: Underrated Stuff – Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sausages + Pastrami on Rye
If you like burgers, Citi Field has multiple offerings for you, beyond the aforementioned Shake Shack and Pat LaFrieda Home Field Double.
Sauerkraut and NYC red onion relish. For that food cart feel.

Believe it or not, I actually had to do some digging to find hot dog pictures.

Might be enough for me for one game at least.

I’m not sure whether the key word is “classic”, “deli”, or “pastrami”.

Any Cubs fan who gets a shirt like this is not going to halfway on his ballpark nachos.

Oreos and like pretty much any dessert are made for each other.
Citi Field Food, Part 7: Cookies, Waffles + Other Desserts
You can go with basic ballpark ice cream and I’m not knocking that, but if you want to reach higher, get to that Hudson Whiskey Club and try one of these Sundae Donuts. Sundae is a Staten Island joint known for donut-infused ice cream. They have several amazing donuts at Citi, including thehttps://sundaedonuts.com/pages/citi-field Oreo donut because they get it. You can also get a milkshake topped with a glazed donut and Oreo crumbs. Like I said, reach higher.
Oh, the possibilities!

When Citi Field first opened, people complained that there weren’t enough tributes to the Mets. We can now officially put that to bed.
(photo courtesy of Maggie Wiggin)

With blue and orange sprinkles, for the Dodgers and Giants.

“Strawberry vanilla whip? Strawberry vanilla whip? Three strawberry vanilla whips!”

Pretzel rolls are one of mankind’s shining achievements.
(photo courtesy of Maggie Wiggin)
Citi Field Food, Part 8: Kosher, Vegan, and Gluten Free at Citi Field
Prime Kosher Sports has been around for a few years at Citi Field, and they have the full gamut of ballpark food, kosher-style: hot dogs, burgers, fries, chicken tenders, deli sandwiches, knishes, even a pulled brisket sandwich on a pretzel roll. Prime Kosher Sports is close to the center field food court with all the greats.
No need to worry about going to a ballgame as a vegan…there are sausages and dogs.

Nothing speaks to the evolution of baseball like sushi at the ballpark. But hey, I’m not complaining.

Making baseball safe for celiacs is a reason to be a Mets fan.

Some good and cheap takeout here, but not worth the train ride or walk just to save a few bucks.
Citi Field Food, Part 9: Bring Your Own Food + Other Money-Saving Tips
Yes, you can bring food into Citi Field and avoid the inflated Citi Field menu prices, but there are limits. You’re allowed a 16*16*8 soft bag, and no hard bottles or alcohol. The Mets don’t list food as a prohibited item, but you’re only allowed one plastic bottle of water or soda before the game. There aren’t many takeout offerings a short walk from Citi Field, but there are places near 7 train stations everywhere. Main Street in Flushing (one stop away on the 7) has several great ethnic takeout joints, but this is a lot of trouble just to save a few bucks. Unless you’re coming from there anyway, I would just put water and peanuts in your bag. There are four stands that offer smaller portions at smaller prices for kids. They are located behind Sections 114, 121, 408 and 421, including in the upper level food court. The hot dogs are skinny, but they won’t care. The Mr. Met Kitchen in center field has an inexpensive kids meal, with a dog, popcorn and a juice box with a prize included.
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There’s no such thing as too many pics of Shackburgers.
12 Nationals Park Food Options | Washington Nationals
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Now THIS is a ballpark food.

Now this, my friend, is a plate of ballpark nachos.

If you make it look delicious enough, you can charge almost any price.
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A partial list of toppings for your hot dog.

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I doubt this guy would be as enthusiastic serving Papa John’s pizza.

We need something with a lot of ingredients.

Don’t ask the guy if you can lick the ladle.

Wait…what? There’s something healthy to eat at a ballpark?

Don’t be a jerk…snap your photo and let the fan eat their chicken!

It’s a burger. And you’re an American.

When fries are good enough for neon, you should give them a try.
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This sandwich almost didn’t last long enough to be photographed.

The beer there is pretty good too.

Worth a try just because the name of the place is so cool.

Get froot loops on your hot dog. Only in Cleveland.

Bacon bits AND slices. You almost expect Kevin Bacon to make an appearance.
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Sorry for not getting a picture of the spaghetti and meatball pizza. But I doubt anyone who ordered it would have let me.

That’s what nachos need, folks…lots of ingredients.

Not just sour cream…cilantro-lime cream. This is a ballpark, remember?

Note the complete absence of brown-ness on the guacamole!

See what I mean when I say the Guardians care about their fans?

This should be the only legal way to cook a ballpark hot dog.
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Fenway Park Food Menu – Best Food, Fenway Franks + More
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Notice how the mustard spells “Mmmmmm”.
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Get your lobstah heah!
The Fenway Park Food Main Street
Jersey Street, formerly Yawkey Way, is a street that runs east of Fenway; the Red Sox close it off on game days so that fans can enjoy an experience similar to Eutaw Street in Baltimore. It’s definitely where you want to enter the ballpark to try the better Fenway Park grub, such as…
For the record, no, that’s not Luis Tiant.

Anytime fries and slaw are included, a sandwich isn’t a big risk.

Authentic Dominican food, appropriate for the “Taste of Boston”.

An example of how clearly the Red Sox communicate food choices.
The Big Concourse – The Fenway Park Food Court
The Big Concourse (the Red Sox call it the Right Field Concourse, the Kids Concourse and the Bleacher Concourse, but it’s all basically the same spot) is a picnic area in right field large enough to feature picnic tables, with umbrellas even. There aren’t many unique names for stands in the Big Concourse (unless you consider “Chicken Tenders & Fries” to be unique, which I guess it is). For the most part the stands in the Big Concourse are self-explanatory; Burgers & Fries and Sausages stands sell what they say they sell. Most all stands here sell Fenway Franks and Monster Dogs. That aside, if you’re looking for the more unusual Fenway Park food items, like Grillo’s Pickles or the Franken Bean Hot Dog, the Big Concourse is where to find them.
Put them in a container and shake it.

I love when you have to carefully protect the bonus fries.

So good you’ll want to protect the plate!
A Night Out At The Sam Deck
The Sam Deck is the revamped tavern in the Right Field Roof Deck and was formerly the Budweiser Brew House, before the Red Sox improved their tastes and made Samuel Adams the beer of choice. This was once just a bar with better drink selection, but the Red Sox have turned it into a restaurant with a nice view and a high end menu. Food choices include lobster rolls, mozzarella sticks, Bavarian pretzels, Buffalo chicken pizza rolls, apple fries; in other words, fancy stuff that you won’t find anywhere else in the park. There’s also craft brews, since that’s a big thing in baseball now. I’ll talk more about the Fenway eateries like the Sam Deck, Game On!, and the Bleacher Bar in a future post, but for now you know that if you’re sitting in the upper right field seats, you can visit the Sam Deck for good eats.
The Monster-sized Fenway Frank, still unequaled.
Behold The Fenway Frank + Monster Dogs
Honestly, the Fenway Frank deserves its own post. Here’s my ode to it. But just for basics…the Fenway Frank is still the go-to food item at Fenway. It’s made by Kayem Foods, who spiced up the Fenway Frank with more garlic and smoke when they took it over in 2009. The inimitable Fenway Frank is served in a white bread bun for that mushy texture, which is unusual for a ballpark dog but shouldn’t be. If you’re too hungry for just one, there are Monster Dogs sold in several places, including on Jersey Street. They are indeed Monster-sized at ten inches long. You can also get Fenway Franks in local supermarkets, of course.
A lobster roll is like revenge…it’s a dish best served cold.
In Massachusetts, We Eat Lobstah.
The Lobster Roll is a fan favorite at Fenway, and with good reason. A hunk of New England lobster on that same toasted white bread roll used to house the Fenway Frank. It’s still available most everywhere in Fenway, so it’s a popular item here. Unfortunately, to my knowledge the Red Sox no longer serve the impressive Lobster Poutine Stak, but if I hear differently I’ll let you know.Never Drive To Fenway Park Without A Plan…
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I just like how the grill looks like a car.
Fenway Burgers, BBQ, + Deli Sandwiches
Savenor’s is a highly regarded purveyor of beef in the region, and they are the Official Beef Provider of the Red Sox or something like that. There are several types of burgers at Fenway, depending on where you are in the ballpark. There’s a basic burger/cheeseburger you can get pretty much anywhere. Then there’s the Bloody Mary burger in the Big Concourse, made with (ready for this?) Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vodka, and Bloody Mary mix. Don’t ask me where they put the vodka. Finally, the new Truly Terrace has a Truly Awesome Burger, which is Savenor’s butter smash burger, topped with melted Vermont cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Thousand Island dressing on a brioche roll. Incidentally, if you’ve got a hankering for a burger at Fenway, there is a Tasty Burger on the corner of Jersey and Boylston just a block from the ballpark. The burgers there are cheaper and you have a much bigger selection of toppings. Just throwing that one out there.
Nothing makes a pulled pork sandwich like sloppy slaw!

Yes, you can eat a fruit cup at a baseball game. Or two.

Ah, they do have real pizza here! (wipes brow)
(photo courtesy of Sal’s Pizza)
Do Red Sox Fans Eat Pizza?
Believe it or not, yes. Pizza stands are just about everywhere in Fenway, serving Sal’s Pizza, the Official Pizza of the Boston Red Sox. They have about a dozen locations in the region, including one on Brookline Avenue very close to Fenway if you’d like to have a better selection. They even have food trucks going around. Sal’s is good stuff, especially by ballpark pizza standards. They use 100% mozzarella and locally grown vegetables, but get their tomatoes off the vine from Northern California, so they’ll go great distances if needed for taste. If you’d like to try it outside of Fenway, you can get their frozen pizza at Boston area markets. You can get a whole pie for a reasonable price (for a ballpark, anyway), but since it takes a while, you can order that first, get your Sam Adams and come back for it.
The food is gluten free too, not just the umbrella.
Healthy, Kosher, and Gluten-Free Fenway Eats
The Red Sox did a nice thing for celiacs and put a Gluten Free stand near the Gate D entrance. They have a Fenway Frank on a gluten-free roll, brownies and cookies, and the healthy stuff that’s never in danger of being contaminated: fruit cups, nuts, sushi, hummus, etc. My wife is allergic, so now I have something to sell to her for another trip. At the salad bar in the Big Concourse, you can customize your own healthy salad, with items from the Fenway garden. The salad bar is another spot for deli sandwiches, with Buffalo chicken, turkey or roast beef. If you’re interested in trying something truly different, try the Mings Bings, introduced to Fenway by chef Ming Tsai. Ming’s Bings are handheld pockets with plant-based cheeseburger or sausage filling. They’re wheat-free, gluten-free, and vegan, and they’re an ideal ballpark snack. There are stands in the Big Concourse and the Third Base Deck dedicated to vegetarian and healthy choices, like wraps, Panini sandwiches, veggie dogs and burgers, hummus and Caesar or fruit salads. The veggie burgers and dogs don’t look all that appetizing under heat lamps, but I’m guessing they’ll give you a fresh one. Fenway doesn’t have a large Kosher selection…there’s a kosher hot dog vending machine in the Big Concourse, and as of this writing I believe it’s the only way to get a kosher dog here. Feel free to correct me on that…
I’ll take the vanilla half.
Fenway Park Food – For Sweet Teeth
As of this writing, the Fenway Park dessert menu includes a “banana splitter”, with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream between banana ends with hot fudge and sprinkles. The Red Sox have also added Jane Dough’s edible cookie dough, with soft serve ice cream and other toppings. You can also get: Crackerjacks, cotton candy, fried dough, Hood ice cream, kettle corn, milk shakes and slushies. Try not to have them all at once. Most of them are available on all of the concourses; the ones that aren’t are usually in the Big Concourse. They’re easy to find; for ice cream for example, look for a stand called “Ice Cream”. If you like Dippin’ Dots, there are “Ittibitz” available, which are the same thing. There was a “build your own sundae” stand in the center field corner of the Big Concourse last I checked–soft ice cream in a souvenir helmet with your choice of Oreos, bananas, cherries, sprinkles, etc. Oreos complete ice cream, IMHO, so it’s worth a look.
I feel slick when I sneak one of these in.
Bring Your Own Food Into Fenway – Yes, You Can! No You Can’t Anymore…
Unfortunately the Red Sox no longer allow food to be brought into Fenway. See my 2023 update below… If you look at the prohibited items list at Fenway here, you’ll see there’s no restrictions against bringing in a soft-sided bag smaller than 5*9*2, so long as you don’t have alcohol or potential projectiles in it. I’ve done this in almost every trip I’ve made to Fenway and have never had a problem. This gives you some options to bring in just about any kind of cuisine, at least what you can fit, even from the numerous sausage vendors surrounding the ballpark (more about them in a second). There is also every type of takeout joint you can think of a short walk away, from Chipotle to the aforementioned Tasty Burger to the new Wahlburgers, if you want to grab a couple of less expensive sandwiches or burritos or whatever to take in. If you’re parking near the Pru Center, there’s plenty of options in their Food Court, and there’s now a Timeout Market near the Fenway T station with tons of selections. Both of these are a bit of a walk to the ballpark though, so plan ahead on keeping the stuff warm.
“Two bags of peanuts were walking down the street, and one was a-salted!”

This is the one with the Inner Beauty hot sauce. Think yellow!
Lansdowne Street Sausages – A Boston Baseball Tradition
Few things are more quintessential Fenway Park food than the purveyors of outside sausages…you see and smell them as soon as you arrive from the Kenmore station. The Sausage Guy and The Sausage Connection are two of my favorites and I gave them a separate post…but here’s a bit about some of the others: Sausage King is probably the first visible stand on Lansdowne coming from the T; it has a red sign with a pig’s face on top. Sausage King has dogs, sausages, chicken teriyaki and steak tips; they serve them with an optional wicked red hot sauce that is close to Louisiana style. The Original Che-Chi’s has the same sausages, dogs and chicken and steak as the rest; they’re further down Lansdowne a bit, and they’re another stand with a red sign. Che-Chi’s has a secret hot sauce, which is more of a smoky BBQ style sauce. They can be a mite cheaper than the rest, if you’re thrifty.
Yes, it’s a Cajun chicken sandwich, but we do make the best sausage too.

If this isn’t worth giving them your social security number and mother’s maiden name, I don’t know what is.
Some Fenway Park Food Tightwad Tips
I love that you’ve stuck with me this long about the culinary specialties in America’s oldest ballpark, so here’s a few helpful tips to save money on food at Fenway: $ – You can sign up to be a designated driver at a booth in the lower concourse, and get a coupon for a free soda. They’ll put a strap on you though, so no fooling. $ – The Red Sox have kids meals, where the little fan can get a grilled cheese or PB&J, a snack like animal crackers and a Capri Sun. All for just a fin as of this writing. $ – Baseball loves MasterCard…using it to buy things can sometimes get sometimes score you a small bonus, like a free souvenir bucket for your popcorn. $ – If you buy a souvenir soda cup, you get free refills for the rest of the game. It’s a lotta lotta sugar, but at least you’re getting your money’s worth.
They still have tasty burgers, just not with a capital T.
New Fenway Park Food Update for 2023 …
So like most teams, the Boston Red Sox have updated the menu slightly at Fenway Park for 2023. I don’t know what, if anything, has been removed…but if I find out I will update this post. Meanwhile, here’s some new Red Sox food knowledge for 2023…the most notable is the new restriction on bringing in food: At the relatively new Truly Terrace stand, you can now get a New England maple bacon burger…that’s a tasty name even. It features a fresh (one would hope) beef patty with maple bacon (W!), caramelized onions, and Vermont cheddar cheese on a brioche bun. You can also get this behind home plate. I’m not sure if it’s anything new, but I’m told that you can get grande nachos in a baseball helmet and steak and cheese sandwiches, so I’m just adding that here. You can usually find stuff like this in the Big Concourse in right field. Wash the helmet before wearing it… The Red Sox have also added 2020s technology to their 1910s ballpark…with grab and go stands now in multiple areas of the ballpark. Don’t want to deal with those surly Red Sox cashiers (I’m kidding, they’re usually nice)? Try the self-checkout grab and go and get beverages, popcorn etc. easily. Well, easily if you’re under 50 anyway.
Darn, do I have to actually eat this now?
Wrigley Field Food Menu – Chicago Dogs, Smokies, Italian Beef + More
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Yes, I’m gonna talk about hot dogs. No worries.
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The Attached Wrigley Field Restaurant
Because Wrigley has changed so much since my last visit, and time is a factor putting this out, I’m leaving an analysis of the new fancy clubs for a future post. You can read about them here on the Cubs website.
The Cubs seem to like the word “Corner” better these days, but the food doesn’t taste any different.
Yes, You’re In Chicago, Part 1: Chicago Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are Chicago, and Chicago is hot dogs. The Wrigley Field food menu includes them in all of the necessary forms:
Poppy seeds, grilled onions…this can really soften the blow of a Cubs defeat.

With a logo like this, you know it’s a great dog. (image courtesy of Hot Doug’s)

The logo features a three-legged bison…which is presumably easier to catch.

Nothing says smoked beef like a hand-operated scoreboard look.

Well, the picture was cool.

Here, I proudly display my own handiwork of dressing a dog Chicago-style. I get stingy with that neon green relish.
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Yes, You’re In Chicago, Part 2: Home Run Inn Pizza
The local favorite Home Run Inn Pizza is now the pizza of the Cubs; you can find it pretty much anywhere around the ballpark. In case you don’t know who Home Run Inn is, they’re a Chicago-based local chain with nine locations in the area, and they sell frozen pizzas as well. They’re not deep dish, unfortunately, for reasons unknown the Cubs went with a thin crust purveyor. But Home Run Inn has been around since 1923, and in Chicago, you must be doing something right to stick around that long.
True, I don’t want to watch someone else eat this.
Yes, You’re In Chicago, Part 3: Italian Beef

Is it me, or does the sun shine brighter on Italian beef?
(photo courtesy of the Chicago Cubs)

A nearby and equally authentic authentic Italian beef. (photo courtesy of Al’s Italian Beef.)
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Other Sandwiches: BBQ Chicken + Others

Nothing like leaving your teammate a Chick-Ago sandwich in the on-deck circle!
(photo courtesy of the Chicago Cubs)
Speaking of Burgers…What About Burgers?

Chef Tony Mantuano designed this masterpiece. This is why the Chef Series was necessary.
(photo courtesy of the Chicago Cubs)
Even More Wrigley Field Food: Fries, Nachos + Other Munch Foods

I remember when going disco was a bad thing. This rocks, pun intended.
(photo courtesy of the Chicago Cubs)

There was more chili in it when I purchased it. Honest.

Popcorn so good, you’ll buy a seat for it! (photo courtesy of the Chicago Cubs)
Wrigley Field Eats For Big Ass Cub Fan Appetites

The dipping sauces alone could put strain on a marriage.

Only if you have them in a batting helmet!
Dessert At A Cubs Game

“Don’t get any cookie crumbs on my scoreshee… Oh, Prairie City? Never mind.”

Do your part for the cows while you’re at Wrigley!
(photo courtesy of Oatly’s)
Healthy Wrigley Field Food: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, + Kosher

Impossible Veggie Burgers, best enjoyed from the Bartman Seat.
(photo courtesy of the Chicago Cubs)
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I felt truly empowered when I learned this.
Yes, You Can Bring Your Own Grub

Subway subtly gives away the secret for thrifty fans…

I left the delivery phone number in the photo for you!
Wrigley Field Food Updates 2023 | New Chicago Cubs Eats

They would have added “crispy”, but then there wouldn’t be any space for “good to eat”, which is still the main selling point.
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5 Great American Ball Park Food Items | Cincinnati Reds
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In case you’d like a hot dog with your cheese.

Buffalo chicken fries with bleu cheese. My day is complete.

Most pizza chains would need a plastic pizza replica to make their pizza look this good.
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I like this guy. He looks a bit like Johnny Bench.

It’s pretty tough to stand out with ice cream, but Graeter’s makes it happen with their black cherry. No lie.
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Complete Nationals Park Guide | Washington Nationals
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The home of the 2019 World Champions, in all its glory.
Nationals Park Guide Sections
I’ve broken this extensive Nationals Park guide down into parts, so you won’t want to break me into parts: Finding Cheap Nationals Tickets Choosing A Seat At Nationals Park The Best And Other Ways To Get To Nationals Park Nationals Park Food Bringing The Kids Nationals Park Accessibility The President’s Race and Other StuffOK then, let’s get you started with some killer Nationals Park tips!Gametime has your cheap Nationals tickets…with a lowest price guarantee, panoramic seat view photos, and great last minute deals…even after the game starts!
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I’ll bet you would surprise the crap out of an operator by actually calling and asking about tickets.
Nationals Park Guide, Part 1 – Finding Cheap Nationals Tickets
Finding cheap Nationals tickets – or at least finding the best deal – is all about choosing the right avenue for buying them. Say you’re looking for a high demand game…such as Opening Day, July 4th, or when the Yankees, Phillies, or Orioles are in town on a weekend. Your best bet is usually to pay face value for tickets, either through the Nationals website or their box office. So do this right now: subscribe to the Nationals e-mail newsletter here. The Nats will make you aware of ticket deals, pre-sales, fan club memberships, giveaway nights, etc. It’s a very easy way to score much better deals on Nationals tickets.
Well worth the effort to park a bus in D.C.

Counterfeit merchandise? You mean the peanuts aren’t real?

Never mind the view from the seat. Check out that price!

The Nationals apparently forget about the demographic that just wants to know where Ben’s Chili dog is.
Nationals Park Guide, Part 2 – Choosing A Great Seat
There’s a wide variety of seating sections and prices at Nationals Park. I have provided helpful advice elsewhere on this site…check out this about the cheap seats, or this post about expensive seats, or this post about what to avoid and the great standing room. But for here and now, I’ll just break it down into budget levels.
You wouldn’t pay more for seats this size on an airplane, but in a ballpark? Heck yes!

Unfortunately this nifty scoreboard is gone, but the Infield Club still has made-to-order nachos AND carpeting!

Field level tickets do offer proximity to NatPack girls. And Screech.

At least they make sportswriters sit further back.

And in mere seconds after finishing your beer, you can be back at your seat!

It’s what Nats fans do.
Nationals Park Guide, Part 3 – Fastest, Cheapest, and Some Unusual Ways to Get to Nationals Park
Driving to Nationals Park isn’t the worst as big city ballparks go, but it’s expensive, and chances are you’ll be sitting in traffic if you don’t arrive early. Most people recommend the Metro, but we’ll cover all the bases here. (Check out this post if you’re coming from Baltimore.) The Navy Yard – Ballpark station on the Green Line of the Metro (officially the WMATA, but it’s called the Metro by everyone here) is just steps away from the ballpark. It’s also a neat approach, probably by design, with the inside of the ballpark in full view from Half Street and a plethora of cheap peanuts and non-alcoholic drinks vendors lining the path to the entrance. It’s baseball as it should be.
Wait! You forgot your cheap peanuts!

“Keep driving. I know there’s an R lot somewhere.”

“Yeah, pay Marc. He’s that guy in the phone booth with the funny mask on.”

Less crowded than a subway car, cheaper, and a better view. But slower.

It doesn’t look like much, but they’ve cornered the market on Nationals Park shuttles!

A bicycle valet may be nice, but a rented bike allows for a quick escape without tipping!
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I’ll take the table by the window, and watch the grounds crew.
Nationals Park Guide, Part 4: Food + Drink
Since the Nationals Park food menu changes so frequently, I’m just going to cover my favorite mainstays here. Here’s the truly good stuff…if you want some more options, check out this Nationals Park food post: The Budweiser Brewhouse is the restaurant behind the red seats in left center field. It has indoor and outdoor seating, and it’s best to go either just after the gates open or around the fifth inning if you want a seat. The Brewhouse sells quality food like steak salad or jerk chicken at ballpark prices. The menu changes a lot, and there’s usually something unusual. It all can be washed down with Bud-owned microbrews like Goose Island and Shock Top. Upstairs is the Bud Light Loft, with a full bar, misting fans, and a bird’s eye view of the game from left center.
This chili dog will escalate your opinion of Nationals Park.

And you thought Max Scherzer was a good acquisition.

This dude knows good pizza.

Even the sign looks appetizing.

Featuring Kevin Costner as Ray Kinshallot. (Admit it, you laughed a little bit at that.)

Is it appropriate to have gelato at a ballgame?

This is right there at the $5 section…so your craft brew could cost twice as much as your ticket. Baseball’s weird.

Notice the people walking past the vendors? You’re about to be smarter.

Not even the Budweiser sign scared off these gentlemen from an ice cold $5 ballpark beer.

The real Nats Park “Rookies” are the adult fans that paid more than $5 for beer!
Nationals Park Guide, Part 5: Bringing The Kids
I’ve dedicated a separate post to bringing the kids to a Nats game, but here’s a few things worth knowing. The Family Fun Area has simulated pitching and batting cages, a nice kids’ playground area with a jungle gym, a picnic area, photo booths and penny press machines. The racing presidents greet fans here and pose for photos. Kids can run the bases after Sunday games, and if you enter the kids in the Jr. Nats MVP Club, they’ll get front of the line privileges for this (and believe me, that’s worth the price). Kids club membership also includes team store discounts, a lanyard, and lots of other cool stuff. Definitely look into it for your offspring. You can get your kid tagged at Guest Services just inside the center field gate, in case he decides to migrate. If it’s the kid’s first game, ask for a certificate.
Now featuring the seal of approval from Mrs. Ballpark E-Guides.

Thankfully, they placed the disabled seats in front of the counter.
Nationals Park Guide, Part 6: Accessibility
There are handicapped seating areas all over the park, with folding chairs included. There are also plenty of elevators to get to the upper level, and you’ll need them. You can also borrow a wheelchair at the Guest Services locations. The Ballpark Metro Station is fully accessible, with a brand new elevator. Should you require the elevators elsewhere on the Metro, check WMATA’s website before you go, since they do have occasional issues with them. You can drop off people by car at most entrances, but after the game, they can only be picked up from South Capitol Street on the first-base side. There are no curbs between O and P Streets on South Capitol, but there is a walkway on South Capitol to ease crossing the street.
He may not win much, but Teddy is clearly the most jovial of the Racing Presidents.
Nationals Park Guide, Part 7: The President’s Race And Other Stuff
The President’s Race in the middle of the fourth inning (and the 13th, if the game goes that long) is always entertaining, although it was a little more fun when Teddy Roosevelt never won for various reasons. Teddy’s long losing streak finally ended in 2012, not coincidentally the first year the Nationals won the NL East. Remember, once the visiting team is finished batting in the top of the fourth, get your camera/phone out to video the event. Throughout the season the Nationals have theme nights, like “Pups In The Park”, “Stitch N’ Pitch”, LGBTQ “Nats Night OUT”, or Georgetown cupcake night among many others. Special nights are listed on the Nats website, and they’ll be in your newsletter. Before Sunday games, two Nationals players will sign autographs for about 20 minutes, so get a voucher at Section 103 (free) and arrive early.
Just in case anyone forgets the words.
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Ultimate Camden Yards Guide: Parking, Food + More
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Oriole Park at Camden Yards Guide – List of Tips
Finding Cheap Orioles Tickets Choosing A Great Seat Best Ways To Get To Camden Yards What To Eat At Camden Yards Camden Yards With Kids Photo-Ops + Other Tips
You’ve arrived.
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Unfortunately the Orioles still have people checking to see if you have a ticket.
Camden Yards Guide, Part 1: Finding Cheap Orioles Tickets
So your first task is, of course, to find your cheap Orioles tickets. The most common route to buying Orioles tickets is on the team website or through the MLB Ballpark app. This is perfectly fine, although you can often find better deals through a third party like Gametime. We’ll get to that. If you’re planning a trip to Camden Yards, or even if you go regularly, sign up for the Orioles’ ticket alert newsletter. The Orioles will inform you about pre-sales and when tickets go on sale, and you’ll want to know about this. Face price when tickets go on sale is often the best price for games against the Yankees or Red Sox (and sometimes the Nationals, Mets and Phillies too).
Just in case you didn’t know, the Orioles have a website.

Yes, believe it or not, they still sell paper tickets. Which make great souvenirs, incidentally.

You sometimes might find a broker hiding behind this sign.

The Orioles consider this a high demand game. Plan accordingly.

It looks a whole lot more complicated than it is.

For just an extra $100, sit in the shade behind these folks!

This is why you put in the overtime.

“Relaxing here isn’t it? How about a crab cake sand…oh crap! I forgot there’s a game here!”

Okay, it’s not technically an obstructed view, but by Ballpark E-Guides standards, it counts.

The Orioles usually draw better than this. Well, okay, maybe they don’t. But the view is still very good here.

Proximity to Boog’s is never a bad thing.

Prime home run territory, even since the departure of Esskay.

See the game the way the center field camera operator does!

It might be miserably hot and blinding, but it looks nice.

Featuring a helpful photo of the ballpark!

You’ll see these when you get close.

You basically can’t miss at this point.

A great spot to visit Camden Yards and/or the Inner Harbor.

I highly recommend you check this view out for yourself.

Whoops…forgot they play football here too.

Don’t want to drive? Baltimore’s got your back.

No, there’s no one hiding in the machine, although that would be pretty cool.

No, I’m not washing D.C.

Get here early to grab a prime spot!

Ah, there it is! Just need to look through the trees.
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Plus you get to meet Boog and all that.
Camden Yards Guide, Part 4: What To Eat at Camden Yards
Like most ballparks these days, Oriole Park at Camden Yards food offers several local favorites…which here means crabs just like Philly means cheesesteaks. Since some things have changed since I first published this, I’ve dedicated a separate page to some of the best food choices at Camden Yards. You can read that here, but I’ll cover some other things you should know.
Named for the World Series MVP…oh wait…

Sometimes, a dog or two is all you need.

Good thing the Ampersands don’t play baseball in Baltimore.

This is what baseball food should cost.

And O’s employees even come out on cold days.
Camden Yards Guide, Part 5: Bringing the Kids to Oriole Park
If you’re visiting Camden Yards with kids, you have some advantages – cheap tickets, for one, with the O’s struggling at the gate even in winning times. And plenty of inexpensive parking and outside food vendors. Here are three things parents should know when bringing the kids to Oriole Park…
I only wish it was free from ’72 through ’79 when I was a kid.

Not while the game is going, of course.

Because noting gets a little one into Orioles baseball like a birdhouse play gym.

Watch the kids race up the steps…and then back down the ladder!

The one ballpark that was built exactly right.
Camden Yards Guide, Part 6: Photo-Ops and Other Tips
As you probably know, Camden Yards started it all…the modern sports venue boom that is arguably out of control these days. Here are a few of my favorite photo-ops at the classic and beautiful downtown Baltimore ballpark:
The Warehouse, the Bromo Seltzer tower, Eutaw Street, capture it all in one shot.

The Gold Glove is so obvious, but I still love it.

Imagine a time when antacids were a popular enough commodity that they could put their name on a city building.

The most durable player in baseball history.

All is good and right with the world.

They have the same stuff one gate over!

The other reason to visit Baltimore.

You’re most welcome!
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Progressive Field Guide | Cleveland Guardians Game Tips
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I’ll help you get around the place. The food’s really good.
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You didn’t get tickets yet? OK, we need to back up a bit.
Progressive Field Guide, Part 1) Scoring Cheap Guardians Tickets
Your first task going to a Guardians game is to order tickets of course, so I’ll talk about each method and its advantages. Pay attention here…this can save you a lot of money. The first and most expeditious route is to use the Guardians’ website or the MLB Ballpark app to buy tickets from the team; the first thing you should do is sign up for the Guardians’ ticket alert newsletter. The newsletter will alert you to pre-sales, giveaway nights, discounts, and other worthwhile deals. Sometimes they do cool stuff like waiving ticket fees.
Just in case you happened to have brought a few bucks.

Four windows open? Must be April.

In case you didn’t bring your smartphone.

If they don’t know the name of the team, that’s probably a red flag.

There are many thousands. You should be able to find a good one.
Progressive Field Guide, Part 2: The Best Seats You Can Afford
OK, so you’ve found a route to get Guardians tickets; so choose your seats carefully. I’ll talk about seats for every budget level here and what you should know. I’m skipping the suites, including the Dugout Suites, since they’re mostly for corporate types, but here’s the skinny for the rest of us. (If you really want to get in depth, check out this much more detailed post…)
If you pay enough for your seat, you won’t have to sit in it.

Don’t let the empty seats fool you, they’re good seats too.

Just sit somewhere on this side. Not under that overhang.

You can even sit in front of the bullpens and let pitchers heckle you!

Stay warm in the lower seats!

There is a secret escalator to get to the mezzanine, in case you don’t want someone to find you.

“Too high? What does that mean, too high?”

Underway at the Corner of Carnegie and Ontario.

Cleveland’s got you covered if you like some haze with your baseball.

See Guardians baseball, with both right and left handed hitters!
Progressive Field Guide, Part 3: The Best Way(s) To Get To Progressive Field
It’s easy enough to take your car to the Prog for a game, and you can usually find a good spot for parking. (More about your best Guardians game parking options here.) But there’s public transit options and shuttles too, and we’ll talk about all of that. But first, driving to the ballpark and parking. Progressive Field is easily accessed by I-90/I-71 from the southeast and I-77 from the southwest, but the ballpark exits lead to streets you probably want to avoid if you can, if you’re getting there an hour or less before game time.
Hopefully you’ve programmed your GPS for a parking spot…you can’t park here.

Note the presence of an arena just inches away on the map.
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The bridge to the ballpark is gone, but the parking lot is in the same spot. Much harder to move a garage.

$20 parking, but no parking anytime! Hmmm…

If you can handle the goofy ramps, it’s not a bad deal.

Might not be worth saving a few bucks.

Worth getting up early for on game day.

Stand here long enough and some sort of transit will take you back to your car.

Clearly labeled to avoid confusion with an “ambleway”.

No time like the present!

Without the logo, you’d almost feel like a secret agent.

I like the picture so I’m including it.

Cleveland’s got a lot of people on it when it comes to bicycling in the city.

This picture is what I call an “attention getter”. Now let’s talk some Cleveland ballgame grub.
Progressive Field Guide, Part 4: What To Eat At A Guardians Game
Progressive Field has so many fantastic food options that I’ve dedicating a separate post just to the best of the Progressive Field menu. But if you don’t want to go through all of that, I’ll list some of my favorite choices here…including an important bit about Ballpark Mustard. So first, sit down restaurants.
Fine dining and bar service with a view of the outside world. And nachos.

At least no one screams “Down in front!”

This sandwich barely stayed intact long enough for this photo.

This might have been the best thing I’ve eaten at a ballpark.

I remember the dark days of only Budweiser available at ballgames. You kids have no clue how good you have it today!

Enough said.

Just this description has me planning a trip to Cleveland.

Not sure how people are walking by, although it could be the nachos.

Because great ballpark food goes best with craft beer.

Get froot loops on your hot dog. Only in Cleveland.

Now that’s some nachos!

They even made a bigger tray for the street corn. Ohio City Burrito don’t play!

You’d be amazed at how difficult it is to get a charred dog at a ballpark. But not in Cleveland.

At many ballparks, footlong dogs are just stretched. The Guardians, on the other hand, care about their fans.

I don’t know why I don’t just get one of these. I’d use it.

If you happen to be in the West Side Market, pick me up a bag. I’m good for it.

I got my certificate!!
Progressive Field Guide, Part 5: Bringing The Kids
Few ballparks are as kid-friendly as Progressive Field these days. They’ve added the Kids Clubhouse on the mezzanine level, and this has become a two-story interactive play area with a big slide and everything, and parents can watch the game while kids play. As I’ve said, the Family Deck is a good spot for families, but definitely bring sunscreen.
This pitcher’s pretty good. Nothing hit out of the infield yet.

Is it me or does this mascot not exactly strike fear in opponents?

The cool part is high-fiving a third base coach.

Hey, I get excited about Sugardale too.

I haven’t been there since they changed the team name, but I’m sure the scoreboard is just as impressive.
Progressive Field Guide, Part 6: Photo-Ops + Other Tips
OK, we’re almost done…thanks for sticking with me this far! Just a few things…starting with a few of my favorite photo-ops here:
Hitters hated facing him almost as much as the Japanese did.

Cleveland has some cool baseball history. Not just the movie “Major League”. Although that counts.

Smart move to add a skyline view to a ballpark. Probably have the Orioles to thank for that.

Wide highways, as far as the eye can see…the vision of Ohio is indeed a grand one!

Chicks dig the blog!

The obviously not so secret escalator, but secret enough.

Don’t mention it. The menu was worth it.
Citizens Bank Park Guide – Best Philadelphia Phillies Game Tips
Posted by Kurt Smith

Welcome to the first capital of the United States.
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It’s almost like they don’t want you to know there’s a box office.
Citizens Bank Park Guide, Part 1: How to Score Cheap Phillies Tickets
You have a number of ways to get Phillies tickets…and finding the best deal on tickets is a function of choosing the right avenue and contest. If all you want is to visit the ballpark, low demand games are in April and May, and September if the Phillies aren’t contending. Friday and Saturday nights are the toughest tickets; midweek games are much easier. If you really want to see the Mets, Yankees, Red Sox, or fireworks nights, plan ahead and try getting tickets when they first go on sale; it’s a good idea to subscribe to the Phillies ticket alerts. They’ll let you know when tickets go on sale, where face value is often the best price. The newsletter will also alert you to theme nights, giveaway nights, etc., so it’s well worth it.
A World Series game is usually a “premium” game.

Just because she doesn’t look enthusiastic doesn’t mean it’s not a good deal!

Go straight ahead, and then make a right, where the old McFadden’s used to be.

Neither one is any easier for left handed people.

You forgot to sign up for the newsletter, didn’t you? Sigh…

These seats should be very cheap on a hot day.

No, the bar codes do not recycle after 12 years. This ticket is no longer valid.

Go ahead, just pick one. They’re all good.
Citizens Bank Park Guide, Part 2: Choosing A Great Seat
There is a general opinion among forum dwellers that most all of the seating at the Bank offers an acceptable view of the action. I don’t disagree; I’ve had what could definitely be called bad seats and have never been terribly unhappy. In most all cases, seats are angled towards home plate, and very little of the field is obstructed even in the furthest seats. When buying tickets on the Phillies website, you can now choose individual seats on their seating map, which is great for landing aisle seats or two and two in front of each other, whatever works. I’ve written a much more detailed guide to the seating at Citizens Bank Park here, but I’ll keep it simple and break it down by budget here for you.
Cushioned seats and cup holders say “We care”.

Nothing says “you’ve made it in life” like a meal in a ballpark club.

Because we should all have better seats than sportswriters.

Just in case they run out of baseballs during the game.

Popular seats as you can see, even out of the shade.

The plentiful ushers might have tissues in the event of a nosebleed.

This is the easy part.

The Scoreboard Porch, so named for its lack of view of the scoreboard.

“Hey pitcher! Your mom is inconsistent!”

For people ready to catch a 600-foot home run.

You know it’s a good spot if it’s where ushers hang out.

This is the point where you can shut off your GPS.
Citizens Bank Park Guide, Part 3: The Best Ways To Get To A Phillies Game
In most cases, driving your car is the best and easiest way to get to Citizens Bank Park. There is ample parking in the sports complex, and traffic generally isn’t terrible for a ballpark. If you’d like to get into some detail about parking at Phillies games, including tailgating, the Taxi Crab and other stuff, check out this much more detailed guide to Citizens Bank Park parking! The only exception is when there is another event going on, especially an Eagles or Flyers game…if you can’t get to the ballpark very early on such days, you might prefer the Broad Street subway. If there is another event, your best bet is to approach the ballpark from the north on Packer Avenue.
Coming from Penrose Avenue offers advance warning for when you’re about to see some serious parking.

A helpful and detailed map to help you find parking at the ballpark, once you’ve parked.

Don’t let a little rain stop your pre-game party!

If you use my Penrose suggestion, you won’t be too tired from the traffic to pay someone else to park your car.

Colorful shuttle buses are a part of baseball.

Just so you know what it looks like, in case you follow my next suggestion.

With bicycle racks at the front entrance for an added level of security.

Get any closer and I’ll ticket you, I mean it!

You’ll want to be closer than this.

Remember when they called them “stadiums”?

Gangway! Philly sports fans coming!

Well yeah, I guess some Phillies fans live in NJ.

If you live somewhere on this map, you can take a train or two to the game.

The tricky part is making that left turn in ballgame traffic.

This is why you come to Philadelphia.
Citizens Bank Park Guide, Part 4: What to Eat at Citizens Bank Park
If you’re really interested in making a solid food choice at a Phillies game, I go into much more detail about the menu in my Citizens Bank Park food post here, but here’s a shortened version of all of that. I’m not bothering with the Club items, I’ve already talked about that a bit.
If you’ve never had cream of artichoke soup before, here’s your chance!

This nation was founded so people could eat good pizza at the ballpark.

This is a Campo’s “Heater” chicken cheesesteak sandwich with the “Works”. Ask for it by name.

No need to get your donuts at the state level.

Tell them you want the ones that spilled out too.

Mr. Manco likes to make pizza with his alter ego.

Here’s your tip of the day.

Hopefully this helps you find the hot dogs at Citizens Bank Park.

Nothing gives a deli credibility like a decorated van.

Check them out…they ain’t kiddin’!

Parents aren’t allowed in the habitrail, but it doesn’t stop them from trying.
Citizens Bank Park Guide, Part 5: Bringing The Kids
The home of the Phillies is one of the most kid-friendly ballparks I’ve been to; there are two play areas here that are both great fun for little ones. The Phanatic Phun Zone features a habitrail that makes me jealous when I see my kids running around it, and The Yard in the left field corner has a wiffle ball field shaped like a mini-version of the ballpark. Kids can also pretend to operate a concession stand, and get started young living the dream of being a ballpark concession worker. The Phillies smartly placed only one entrance at the Phun Zone, so parents can safely wait there.
It’s not actually 401 to straightaway center; unless that’s some metric measurement.

Phillies employees can put a curve on a wiffle ball pitch with the best of them.

“Go ahead, swing for the fences kid!”

If you didn’t know who he was, you probably wouldn’t let him in either.
Citizens Bank Park Guide, Part 6: Photo-Ops + Other Tips
I’m listing some of my favorite photo-ops at Citizens Bank Park, you’ll want some shots of these things when you go:
It’s even cooler at night, just saying.

This statues talks about as much as Lefty did. He let his curveball do the talking.

Blending a ballpark in with a bunch of tall buildings is harder than it looks.

Does anyone think the Athletics should move back to Philly? I’m in that camp.

I was these kids’ age when most of these guys were playing.

It would have been a bear writing a fan’s guide for this one.

I think Stallone chose to film Rocky in Philadelphia because he liked the Phanatic.

Personally I liked the Spectrum better.

Oh, like your city doesn’t do this stuff…

Don’t forget the space. You’d be surprised how many fans leave out the space.
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Ultimate Citi Field Guide: New York Mets Game Tips
Posted by Kurt Smith

Here’s a few helpful ground rules for a game at Citi Field.
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The “secret” spot for getting tickets.
Citi Field Guide, Part 1: Finding Cheap Mets Tickets
OK, so your first job is to get tickets to the game. You have numerous options for getting Mets tickets, and you can save a bunch of money choosing the right one. And that depends on whether you’ve chosen a low or high demand game. High demand games are Opening Day obviously, as well as any contests against the Yankees, Red Sox, or Phillies, so pick a game against Oakland or other west coast opponent if you want a cheaper ticket. Similarly, Friday and Saturday games sell many more tickets than weeknight games, and July and August games are more populated than April or May games. You could find a steal on tickets for a game against Colorado on an April weeknight.
There’s nothing like free swag to make a ballpark your Friday destination.

Did you know that Mr. Met gets cash rewards with his Citi card? You can too!

Go ahead, try it! Come on, you want to be cool, don’t you?

Take a left here.
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Be smart. Bring a seating chart.

Hmmm…so many seats to choose from here.
Citi Field Guide, Part 2: Choosing A Great Seat
OK, so you’ve decided to get tickets, now you have to decide where to sit. This is a big decision, believe me…part of enjoying the Citi Field experience is choosing a good seat. I speak from experience on that. If you’re interested, and have plenty of time on your hands, I go into much more detail about Citi Field seating here; but for this guide, I’ll try to keep it simple and help you get the best bang for every budget.
This is a good reason to work harder.

Because gourmet food just makes baseball better. And vice versa.

Where you can easily turn away from an annoying fan on your left.

Cookie Crumz cookies with Mets sprinkles, a reason to get Highball Club access.
(photo courtesy of Maggie Wiggin)

Walk by quickly so people behind the glass can watch the game with their chicken and biscuit sandwich.

“No Pepsi, Coke.”

Don’t let the dudes wearing suits fool you. They probably got left field landing tickets too.

Not great seats, but some people buy them. The Mets are appreciated around here.

This can put a damper on your Mets game experience.

It’s not an ideal standing room view, but you can toss some cornhole bags if you get bored.

Didn’t “LIRR” play guitar for Primus?
Citi Field Guide, Part 3: The Best Way(s) To Get To Citi Field
I stated in my guide to Yankee Stadium that it takes skill to drive a car in New York City, and Queens is no different than the Bronx in this regard. If you’re a first time visitor to this ballpark especially, I highly recommend against driving to a game, but if you insist, I’ll help you with that. But first, the best, easiest, and probably cheapest way to get to Citi Field is by train…either the MTA 7 train, or the Long Island Rail Road.
The purple 7 is synonymous with Mets baseball.

The easy-to-find stairway to the Mets ballpark!
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Pretty much your main roads to get to Citi, right here.

See how they’re blocking your way out?

Apparently the Mets give themselves a good grade for their parking.

Don’t mind the puddles. It’s cheap and close.

Ballpark in view, just make sure your parking brake is good.

They inexplicably don’t yet have Citibikes at Citi Field yet. But here’s a picture of what they look like in case they ever do.

Citi Field has you covered even for waffles and ice cream. With Mets colored sprinkles again.
(photo courtesy of Maggie Wiggin)
Citi Field Guide, Part 4: What To Eat At Citi Field
I’m happy to help you decide what to eat at Citi Field, but there are so many great options here…the Mets might have the best food selection in baseball. So I’ve devoted an entire blog post to Citi Field food…with appetizing pictures and everything. You can read that here; there’s much more detail about the restaurants and healthier items too. But for this guide, I’ll go over just a few things you should know to help make the truly challenging decision of what to eat.
Equally impressive without the wax paper.

Sometimes it’s as simple as keeping the buns warm.

Pat LaFrieda beef and Nathan’s fries…that is a first class meal regardless.

It’s a train stop away and has good cheap dumplings, but it’s a lot of work to get it to the ballpark.

Dunk the Cardinals fan! Well, okay, dunk the Mets employee with a Cardinals jersey!
Citi Field Guide, Part 5: Bringing The Kids To A Mets Game
The Mets made their ballpark kid-friendly, with lots of activities both in the Mr. Met area in center field and also in the Coca-Cola Corner concourse. Kids can dunk a Mets employee dressed in the visiting team’s gear, play on a wiffle ball field, and toss cornhole bags in the Corner. Sunday is by far the best day to take the kids, with a bunch of activities like face painting and a promo item for the little ones. (Arrive early for the swag.) Plus they’re usually day games, so the kids get home at a reasonable hour. Sundays include kids running the bases (the “Mr. Met Dash”), which is always a popular promotion.
You can find these booths at the ballpark, but you’ll already be there then.

Wait! There’s still some stuff to see!
Citi Field Guide, Part 6: Citi Field Photo-Ops + Other Tips
If you’re a Mets fan especially, or a baseball fan in general, the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum is worth a visit. It’s got plaques of Mets greats, the 1969 and 1986 World Series trophies, a jersey worn by Tom Seaver and multiple other tributes to great Mets moments.
We miss you, Tom Terrific.

Jackie signs the deal with Branch Rickey’s favorite cigar manufacturer.

Still the Ultimate Answer.

Two world class ballpark enthusiasts at the Shea Stadium home run apple.

Unfortunately you can’t test drive it in the concourse.

Preserving the memories of Ebbets Field. Except it’s in Queens. And a different team plays there.

Fortunately, they didn’t bring New Coke to Citi Field.

As you can see, this modern urban ballpark blends in seamlessly with its surroundings.

Now you can do Citi Field right!
Yankee Stadium Guide | New York Yankees Game Tips
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One ground ball, one blooper, one flare a week…or one ticket…and you’re in Yankee Stadium.
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“Get your Yankees barcodes here!!”
Yankee Stadium Guide, Part 1: How To Get Yankees Tickets
I’ve listed a few tips for saving money on tickets here, but if you really want to go all out, check out my complete guide to finding cheap Yankees tickets! The Yankees are among the toughest tickets in baseball most every year. They usually average over 35,000 a game, and are always near the tops in attendance even in lean years. Cheaper seats especially move very quickly, so plan ahead. High value games include games against the Red Sox, Mets and Phillies, Opening Day, Old Timer’s games, and weekend contests in the summer draw quite well too. For high value games, you’re best off getting tickets early through the Yankees, via their website or the box office. The Yankees have an excellent seating map that actually gives the locations of available seats, which is terrific for getting an aisle seat or seats in front of each other. They will even let you select a price range for tickets. The Yankees no longer accept print-at-home tickets, so when you order from the website you have to do it well enough in advance to have them mailed to you, pick them up at will call, or you can download the tickets using the MLB Ballpark app on your smartphone and scan them. You can, of course, buy tickets at the box office and avoid the convenience fees, but I recommend against doing this on game day…there is a not insignificant price increase on game day, and lines could well be long. For low demand games, such as midweek contests in April or May against bad teams, the Yankees offer some pretty fair deals on tickets for MasterCard holders, so get a MasterCard if you don’t have one. If you’re visiting New York for a Mets game, get a Citi MasterCard, because that will help you save money at Citi Field as well.
StubHub briefly had an outpost at Yankee Stadium. It was promising for about ten minutes.

Just in case you didn’t know the web address.
Tightwad Tips – Saving Money on Yankees Tickets
Before you pay face price for tickets through the team, take a look at specials that the Yankees offer first. Some very good bargains to be had… Cheap Yankees Tickets, Tip #1) Use The Team Newsletter. You should subscribe to any team newsletter if you would like to see a game, but the Yankees newsletter especially is full of terrific offers. The team offers half-price tickets, discounts for kids and seniors, and even some $5.01 (sponsored by Levi’s, get it?) tickets for low demand games. Remember the MasterCard though. Always pay attention to the newsletter before paying face price; you can definitely find some deals there.
A key benefit of fan club membership: ushers won’t pretend they can’t see you.

The Yankees often celebrate the last year they sold $10 tickets.

The more blue the sections in the map, the more the fans in that section care.
Yankee Stadium Guide, Part 2: Choosing The Best Seat
Where you sit at Yankee Stadium depends on your taste and budget, of course. I have gone into much more detail here about the various levels of seating at Yankee Stadium, but for this overall guide, I’ll keep it somewhat simple. There are four tiers of seats at Yankee Stadium; the Field Level has comfortably padded seats throughout and generally go for triple digits in price. To get inside the moat for the Legends seats behind home plate, if you have to ask, you probably can’t afford it. Lots of amenities come with those, including high end grub, which is why you never see people sitting in them.
Just slightly above the really expensive seats!

Yeah, it’s hot, that’s why no one is sitting there yet.

Seriously, just let someone else drive.
Yankee Stadium Guide, Part 3: The Best Ways to Get To Yankee Stadium
If you’ve never been to New York City before, there’s one thing you should know: it takes real skill to drive a car here. The best way to get to Yankee Stadium in most cases is via public transit, although driving a car to the stadium isn’t as terrible as it could be. If you do choose to drive and park, here’s a much more detailed parking guide (including free street parking!), but I’ll cover that more in a bit here. So anyway, Yankee Stadium is very well served by the MTA. Three MTA subway lines—the B, D, and 4—take riders to Yankee Stadium from Manhattan and Brooklyn. They all stop at the 161st St./Yankee Stadium Station, which is right at the main entrance of the ballpark. All of them get the job done just fine, but I prefer the 4 for a few reasons:
Unlike from the B or D, you know exactly where to go from here!

See, we’re leaving already!

As with the 4, it’s easy to find the Stadium from the Metro-North station.

Just saying, the people on the train above these cars are getting there faster.
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Try not to get distracted by bacon on a stick…oh, who am I kidding.
Yankee Stadium Guide, Part 4: What To Eat and Drink
There’s quite a selection of food at Yankee Stadium, and the Yankees do introduce cool new stuff every season, but there’s also some constants that stick around. Again, much more details in this Yankee Stadium food post, but let’s briefly cover things here. First I’ll talk about some classic mainstays, then I’ll mention some new things:
Nothing makes food look tastier than radioactive green neon!

There’s just something about beef in NYC.

The scouts call this one a “can’t miss” prospect.

It’s the rolls. Chicks dig the rolls.

Ballparks must have BBQ, because Boog Powell.

No, this Jersey Mike is not Mike Trout.

Well worth a visit to see the signatures.

Cheap souvenirs for the kids even!
Yankee Stadium Guide, Part 5: Visiting With Kids
Visiting Yankee Stadium with kids is easier than it once was; there are the aforementioned cheap Yankees tickets options and more things to do for the young ones these days. If you’re making a day of a Yankees game with the family, here are a few things you should know…
Featuring the Yankees Shrink-a-tron, which reduces ushers to 1/10th their actual size!

Much cheaper stuff in this and other stores; it’s a good reason to park close.

OK, so it’s not Dollywood, but give the Yankees credit for the effort.

I love these models. They make architectural firms very rich.
Yankee Stadium Guide, Part 6: Photo-Ops, Museums, and Other Tips
Of course you’ll enjoy the ballgame, but there are some Yankee Stadium photo ops you should take the time to visit, which is another great reason to arrive early—forgive me if they’re fairly obvious.
Always my Pop’s favorite player, even though he hated the Yankees.

Mickey Mantle said you could smell liquor on Don Larsen’s breath that day.

Photos several times larger than the people looking on.
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Wrigley Field Guide | Best Chicago Cubs Game Tips
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Did you bring your Cubs parka?
Wrigley Field Guide, Part 1: Cheap Cubs Tickets
Cheap Cubs tickets is something of a relative phrase. But that’s all the more reason to read this useful Wrigley Field guide. You can, with some effort, save a lot of a money on Cubs tickets…by being aware of all of your ticket buying avenues, choosing the right contest, and paying attention to things like the Cubs ticket alert newsletter. (If you haven’t already, subscribe to that now.) I will be putting together a full primer about finding cheap Cubs tickets soon, but here’s some basic help. I’ll start with how the newsletter can help you. For high demand games, you are best off planning ahead and paying face value for tickets if you can. Your newsletter will (for free!) inform you of when tickets go on sale, including pre-sales. This is an opportunity to get tickets for high demand games at face price, which will likely be the cheapest price. If you live in Chicago or know someone who does, get your tickets at the box office and avoid the considerable online fees.
OK, so I haven’t been to Wrigley since Anthony Rizzo was a Cub! Does that make me a bad person??? (Don’t answer that.)

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I guess it kinda doesn’t matter when you’re at Wrigley. But we’ll discuss anyway.
Wrigley Field Guide, Part 2: Choosing The Best Seat
If you really want the nuts and bolts of how to choose a great seat at Wrigley (and it’s worth the trouble, especially if you’re a first timer), check out my extremely detailed Wrigley Field Seating guide. But for the purposes of this simpler Wrigley Field guide, I’ll break it down by budget: Friends of The Ricketts Budget: If money isn’t an issue, the Cubs have added a bunch of high end seats as part of the recent renovation; these include most of the closer seats between the dugouts. The visitors’ dugout is on the first base side, if you’re seeing your team at Wrigley. These seats include all kinds of amenities like access to the swanky new clubs, so if you can afford a ticket at this price, you don’t need me to help you save money at Wrigley. Large Budget: If you have triple digits to drop on Cubs pasteboards, the Bullpen Box, Club Box and Field Box seats are the closer lower level seats, and for low demand games you can find much better prices. Seats in the infield cost significantly more, as they do on the upper level, so if you’d rather be low than behind home plate, go for the outer Club or Field Box seats. Avoid the first few rows of Field Box seats; there’s a walkway between Club and Field Box sections, and the foot traffic can be annoying.
This is the view from the Bartman seat. Do you think you wouldn’t have gone for the foul ball?

Shade. It matters here.

Here’s the trick…just get the seat next to the support pole!

We’re here! Okay, where do we park?
How To Get To Wrigley Field
I’ll cover the basics of getting to the Friendly Confines here, but I cover this topic in much more detail in this post, well worth a read! Most Wrigley goers, including the esteemed author of this respectable Wrigley Field guide, will tell you that the easiest way to get to Wrigley Field is by using the CTA Red Line. It’s cheap, it drops you right at the ballpark at Addison station, it runs 24/7, and there’s even a bunch of places to fill up your goody bag (yes, you can bring food into Wrigley Field). If you use the Red Line, here’s a couple of tips: stand on the ends of the platform where the cars are less crowded; and try the station before Addison after the game if you want a seat (e.g. use the Sheridan station if you’re heading towards downtown). In addition to the Red Line, the CTA has several other rail routes you can use to avoid standing on a packed train.
Not the same Addison station where Wrigley is. Don’t walk it from here.

No, you can’t leave your car there for the weekend.

Definitely beats the Wrigley parking price.

It may be hard work to guard this sign, but someone’s got to do it.
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I should really leave this to professionals.
Wrigley Field Food: A Taste of Chicago
The Cubs have definitely stepped up the Wrigley Field food game; the link you just passed is a much more detailed primer on all things food at Wrigley these days (and it’s kind of funny too). Chicago as a city worships three of the best American foodstuffs: hot dogs, pizza, and beefy sandwiches. At Wrigley, all three are represented pretty well. Let’s start with hot dogs. You have ample choices for encased meat at Wrigley; my favorite is the Chicago Dogs stand…a simple but hefty dog that you can adorn with the Chicago dog necessities: chopped tomatoes, sport peppers, mustard, sauerkraut and neon green relish. And grilled onions, for an extra touch. But if you’re in the bleachers…and this is a very good reason to be…you have the option of Hot Doug’s, a former Chicago-based stand that sells dogs with unusual toppings and named after Cubs greats, like the “Champ Summers”: a spicy Polish sausage with Goose Island beer mustard and crispy fried onions. They rotate the dog types for every homestand; Hot Doug’s is very popular.
Poppy seeds, grilled onions…this can really soften the blow of a Cubs defeat.

Is it me, or does the sun shine brighter on Italian beef?
(photo courtesy of the Chicago Cubs)

A big ass pretzel for big ass Cub fan appetites.

I felt truly empowered when I learned this.

Stuffed animals are usually a hit.
Bringing The Kids To Wrigley Field
Enjoying a Cubs game at Wrigley Field with kids can be a challenge. It’s a bit tough to keep them entertained, for example, with little playground space inside. But it can be done. Here are a few things parents should know about bringing the family to the Friendly Confines: Wrigley Field With Kids, Tip #1) Try Terrace Reserved Seats. You may want to sit in the Terrace Reserved sections (be sure to avoid obstructed views), especially on hot summer days. They have several advantages over the similarly priced bleacher seats…they’re in the shade, and you’re less likely to hear the colorful language of some bleachers fans. And by Wrigley standards, the Terrace Reserved seats are more affordable for families, no small thing here.
Even though, in most aspects of their life, they’ll be expected to grow up a bit.

I’m sure he has an important point to make.

And counting.
A Few More Wrigley Field Tips For Newbies
Wrigleyville is a very crowded place on game day. There are lots of bars, restaurants, T-shirt and ticket hawkers, street performers, etc. It’s fun for the kids, especially with the new Park at Wrigley, but again, be sure to keep a close eye on them. With everything that goes on in Wrigleyville and many games selling out, expect to take a while leaving the ballpark and the area, especially if you’re sitting in the upper level (this may be why the Red Line is so popular). Many of the houses on Waveland and Sheffield that featured rooftop bleachers have had their view obstructed by new scoreboards, and the Cubs have bought up most of the remaining ones. So you can still watch a game from some of the Rooftops, and it often includes extras like beer and food in the price. It might be worth trying for the experience, but it’s not a great view in most cases. Still, you can duck out of the elements anytime, which is nice.
You’ll be feeling good about this in the 11th inning.

You can’t be a worse singer than Jeff Gordon was, so don’t be shy!
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Rogers Centre Nachos – 4 (Very) Different Types
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With a helpful listing of the ingredients, just in case.

Nachos with the visual enhancement of smoked meat sitting behind them.

Please don’t spit these at the umpire.

They’re kind of Christmasy looking nachos, aren’t they?
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Since the home of the White Sox is surrounded mostly by parking lots, the nearby scene is known far more for above average tailgating than a slew of eateries. (There are a few decent watering holes nearby though, contrary to popular myth.) That said, there are several Guaranteed Rate Field restaurants – as in attached to or inside the ballpark. Here are three worth noting:

“Wait! I’ve just realized we can see the game live right next door!”
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This is about as good a spot for outdoor dining as you’ll find in Chicago.

Be sure to have someone on lookout for people trying to snag your seats.
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Can You Bring Food Into Wrigley Field?
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So Who Makes Food I Can Bring Into Wrigley Field?
Here are three suggestions if McDonald’s, Taco Bell or Subway doesn’t light up your palate:
Is there an “unofficial” hot dog of the Cubs?
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Translation: “Mexican Burrito”. I’m betting it took all night to come up with that name.

The store is just a block away from the ballpark.
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And if you finish all of these sandwiches, you get a free dessert.

You’re not staying for dinner? I cleaned out my whole fridge for this!

It’s time to go beyond fork and spoon. This thing requires a more advanced utensil.