The 50 Best Concessions in the Major Leagues. 2025 Edition.

Let’s face it: a trip to the ballpark will usually involve a nosh. America has a long love affair with a hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack at the ballpark. Except today, fans aren’t limited to the staples. Billionaire owners realize they can extract more revenue by amping up the food game in the ballpark. Ball fans have a wonderful array of choices in almost every park. Some parks like Petco, T-Mobile and Citi Field have so much good stuff, they act as virtual food tours for their cities.

I toured all 30 ballparks again in 2025. I ate or sampled at least two concessions in every one. Same in 2024. I mentally made notes as to what was good, and what was truly great. I offer a highly subjective list based on my most recent travels.

A couple of rules on the list:

• Rule #1: Like the MLB All-Star Game, all 30 teams had to be represented.
• Rule #2: Concessions that appear in three or more parks were ineligible. As such, I eliminated anything from Shake Shack, Chick Fil-A, King’s Hawaiian, and Chickie & Pete’s. This also meant the wonderful Fuku chicken sandwich and delightful Dole Whip were also ineligible.
• Rule #3: Chain restaurants are eligible. It was hard to draw a line between a local restaurant that had multiple outlets and a “chain”. So I just relaxed the rule.
• Rule #4: I had to personally consume at least two bites of any of these dishes in the past two seasons.

A few other things to know as you peruse this list. Firstly, I’m not much of a Sweet Tooth. There are relatively few desserts on the list. The Yankee helmet tiramisu and the Graeter’s ice cream in Cincinnati were both excellent, but they didn’t crack my Top 50 as I give preference to savory dishes. Secondly, I tried to avoid concessions that were only available in exclusive areas of the ballpark, instead focusing on the stuff we can all access and enjoy. I managed to get into some clubs along my travels this year, but if I fell in love with a dish that was ONLY available in an exclusive area, it was moved down or off the list.

These rankings did not consider alcohol. My stadiumdude.com rankings does a pretty thorough job updating beer lists every season. And with relatively few exceptions, I don’t drink wine or spirits at the ballpark.

While I’m drawn to foods unique to the city or area, I didn’t necessarily give extra weight for a food that defines its locale. For instance, there isn’t a Baltimore crab cake on this list this year (Jimmy’s Seafood left Oriole Park and the crab cakes that replaced them are fine, but not Top 50 worthy). I tried to include new foods when possible, while still respecting the items that have been staples for years.

So, what are the 50 best concessions in baseball? Read on.

Honorable Mentions

Before getting to the list, there are two honorable mentions:

• Bratwurst with Stadium Sauce, American Family Field, Brewers
• Hot Dog with Bertman’s spicy brown mustard, Progressive Field, Guardians

In both cases, we have a relatively unspectacular encased meat product that is made 10-times better thanks to a condiment. Both have been part of the team for generations. The brats in Milwaukee are not as great as they once were, but the Stadium Sauce remains an all-star. Similarly, the dogs in Cleveland are fine, but act more as a carrier to the best mustard in baseball.

List: 50 to 31

50. Renegade Dog, PNC Park, Pirates:

A footlong hot dog topped with pierogies, pickles, caramelized onions and pot roast. The internet darling of 2024 has now been relegated to the Club Level at PNC Park. My travel companion was searching for one throughout the park, and had given up. By rare luck, we had Club Level tickets that day and found one stand still making them.

49. Campfire Shake, Rate Field, White Sox:

A 1,500-calorie 16-ounce $17 chocolate milk shake topped with toasted marshmallows, graham cracker crumble, a Hershey bar, and whipped cream. Another 2024 internet sensation that’s also hard to find in 2025. This is also only available at the Club Level, so you have to sweet-talk a gate keeper if you don’t hold club tickets. That said, as I was carrying this thing around, I had more women stare at me longingly than almost any other time in my life.

48. Merlino’s Freeze, Sutter Health Park, Athletics:

Essentially an orange sorbet made with freshly squeezed Orange Juice. It was a delight on my cool April evening visit, and likely a Godsend on a hot summer night.

47. Shanghai Chicken Lumpia, Oracle Park, Giants:

Deep fried Filipino spring rolls filled with chicken and veggies and served with a sweet chili sauce. A great, unexpected ballpark finger food.

46. Boog’s pit-beef sandwich, Camden Yards, Orioles:

Thinly sliced smoked beef served with horseradish on a Kaiser roll. An old stand-by that can be hit and miss, but the one I got this year wasn’t over-cooked. The turkey is more consistent, but when the beef is done properly, it’s amazing.

45. Sonoran Dog, Chase Field, Diamondbacks:

Bacon-wrapped, grilled dog topped with pinto beans, pico de gallo, mayonnaise, and mustard. We need a few hot dogs on a Top 50 baseball concessions list, and this is one of them.

44. Colony Grill Hot Oil Pizza, Steinbrenner Field, Rays:

Spicy, thin-crust pizza. This edged the smoked pastrami sandwich for best concession in Tampa, and was one of the best stadium pizzas I’ve had.

43. Fox Bros. smoked chicken wings, Truist Park, Braves:

Served in the Blue Moon Brewery and Grill. Hickory-smoked wings in a house-made BBQ sauce served with blue cheese (or ranch). Even at $2/wing, they’re a worthy entrant.

42. Ssong Korean Corn Dog, Nationals Park:

A “corn dog” coated in rice four, served with a spicy mayo filling. A cool take on a State Fair classic. Also available at Oriole Park.

41. Bacon Smashburger, Coors Field, Rockies:

Classic 100% Angus burger hand smashed served with cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Head up to the Rooftop section pregame and grab a few $3 beers and a really good burger and just take in the view of the mountains.

40. Kramarczuk’s Polish sausage, Target Field, Twins:

A staple of the ballpark since its opening, this is one of the better sausages in baseball. If your cholesterol is just too damn healthy, you can try a whole brat sampler featuring two mini Polish sausages, brats, and cherry bombs with fries and kraut.

39. Seaside Market tri-tip nachos, Petco Park, Padres:

Nacho chips covered in cheese sauce, freshly chopped tri-tip, BBQ sauce, sour cream and green onions. When the beef is so alluring, they call it “Cardiff Crack”, you know you have a fantastic dish. One of FOUR Top 50 entrants from Petco Park.

38. Horchachos, Daikin Park, Astros:

Deep-fried Horchata crème balls, sweet Plantain, tangy Strawberries, White Chocolate Sauce, and Toasted Coconut Flakes. Daikin Park has at least 4 different types of nachos dishes, so I’m surprised their dessert nacho came out on top. But despite being a calorie bomb, you really don’t feel that “stuffed” feeling after polishing off one of these Bad Boys.

37. Seoul Bird Korean Fried Chicken sandwich, Citi Field, Mets:

Double-fried chicken, Signature Sauce, tomato, lettuce, Kewpie mayo, served on a pillowy Brioche roll. You have to head up to the Excelsior Level to get them, but it’s worth the effort.

36. Orlando’s Cha-Cha Bowl, Oracle Park, Giants:

White rice, black beans, barbecue chicken, and a pineapple salsa. An old stand-by named after Orlando Cepeda and available behind the scoreboard in center field. A delicious taste of the Caribbean inside one of America’s most beautiful ballparks. The tri-tip Baby Bull sandwich is also really good, but the Cha-Cha Bowl remains popular after 17 years.

35. Ham and cheese croquetas, loan Deport Park, Marlins:

Logs of ham and cheese coated in breadcrumbs then fried to perfection, served with creamy salsa verde. Need to head out to the center field stands to the Billy’s Bites stand. Pair it with a sweet, strong Cuban coffee (Colada) for a little taste of Havana. Just make sure you do this early in the game, otherwise, the Colada may keep you up all night.

34. Fenway Frank, Fenway Park, Red Sox:

The lone basic hot dog on the list. The beef and pork Kayam dogs are boiled then grilled so they’re juicy, yet still have a little char. Served on a New England style top-sliced bun, the way a good dog SHOULD. Despite all the pretty good options now available at Fenway, the oldest stand-by on this list still rocks. Likely the item on this list that I’ve consumed the most.

33. Chicken Cordon Brew sandwich, American Family Field, Brewers:

Fried chicken breast, shaved ham, Swiss cheese, beer butter onions, and brown mustard on a potato bun. A new item for 2025 that may have some staying power. Every ingredient listed above is delicious, and the whole things works great together.

32. Petroni meatballs with garlic bread, Yankee Stadium:

Meatballs fried in olive oil and served with an 8-hour marinara sauce and a cheesy garlic bread. There’s frankly not enough good Italian foods at ballparks even though it’s one of America’s favorite cuisines. While there are many better Italian eateries in the Bronx, these hit the spot big time. The same chef, Christian Petroni, also did the helmet tiramisu, so great job there.

31. 35^th Street Taco, Rate Field, White Sox:

Street tacos featuring chicken or barbacoa on a warm corn tortilla topped with onion and cilantro. A simple, classic, authentic taco that would feel at home on the streets of Guadalajara.

30. Hurtado’s birria tacos, Globe Life Field, Rangers:

Beef brisket, shredded cheese, salsa verde, cilantro, and onions. Hurtado’s is an amazing BBQ joint less than 2 miles from the stadium. If you can’t make it there before the game, the stadium tacos can scratch the itch. Legit good. Would rank higher except for the long lines.

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29. Crafty Dog Cali Dog, Angels Stadium:

Bacon-wrapped jumbo dog with carne asada, french fries, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapenos. Angel Stadium is a relative food desert compared to other parks, but any option from the Crafty Dog will be amazing.

28. Ranchero Chile Relleno Dawwg, Globe Life Field, Rangers:

Texas Chili All-Angus Beef grilled hot dog stuffed with queso, wrapped in a roasted banana pepper and strips of bacon, served on a Martin’s potato roll and topped with grilled onions. Zantac not included.

27. Hodad’s single bacon cheeseburger, Petco Park, Padres:

Large patty with mayo, mustard, onion, ketchup, pickle, tomato & lettuce. This classic beach burger joint is known for their simple masterpieces and is one of Guy Fieri’s favorites. Who are you to argue, Mortal?

26. Lobel’s pastrami sandwich, Yankee Stadium:

Thick-cut, slightly fatty pastrami, Mike’s Amazing deli mustard, rye bread, and a kosher dill pickle spear. Some argue the pastrami on rye is better at Citi Field. I had both, and this one was the clear winner for me.

25. Slow’s BBQ “The Reason”, Comerica Park, Tigers:

Slow-smoked pulled pork sandwich, bathed in North Carolina-style BBQ sauce, topped with coleslaw and dill pickles, served on a toasted bun. This sandwich is “The Reason” why Detroit BBQ legend Slow’s exists. Now you don’t have to trundle out to Corktown to enjoy the smoky goodness on a Tiger trip. Finally, a worthy signature dish in Detroit!

24. Momocho Nachos, Progressive Field, Guardians:

Made-to-order tortilla chips topped with creamy queso fundido, slow-cooked meats and unique salsas. There are a few Cleveland institutions with stands inside Progressive Field, including this Ohio City joint. The dish was at one time rated the best concession in baseball by USA Today.

23. SPAM Musubi, T-Mobile Park, Mariners:

A slice of seared Spam perched on top of seasoned rice, all tied up in a ribbon of nori. This Hawaiian islands staple from beloved local eatery Marination looks like an overgrown piece of sushi and is a perfect ballpark food: savory, handheld, and not too filling, allowing more room for more of that Pacific Northwest craft beer (or another dish).

22. Korean fried chicken bucket, Dodger Stadium:

Twice-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, topped with scallions and sesame seeds and served with crispy waffle fries. At $35, it wasn’t cheap. And the plastic bucket seems excessive unless you have children who regularly go to the beach. But the chicken had just the right balance of spice and sweet, and the waffle fries lasted me nine innings.

21. Stuggy’s crabby mac and cheese dog, Camden Yards, Orioles:

Jumbo dog topped with with jumbo lump crab, mac and cheese and Old Bay seasoning. About as Baltimore as it gets. While I was devastated that Jimmy’s Seafood (and their amazing crab cakes) left the stadium in 2025, it gave me the excuse to try this beast and it didn’t disappoint.

20. Campo’s Heater cheesesteak, Citizens Bank Park, Phillies:

Thin-sliced rib-eye steak, served with jalapeños, Buffalo wing hot sauce, and jalapeño cheddar on a chewy roll from Liscio’s Bakery. The first of three cheesesteaks from Philly; it’s a top 20 concession despite being the third best sandwich in its own ballpark. Great choice if you’re going heavy on the beer.

19. Ben’s Half Smoke, Nationals Park:

A quarter-pound smoked sausage served on a steamed bun with mustard, onions, and Ben’s signature chili. The word “institution” is bandied about when it comes to describing venerable eateries. But Ben’s Chili Bowl is indeed a D.C. institution. While it’s among the messiest of ballpark sausages, it’s also among the best.

18. Small Cheval double cheeseburger, Wrigley Field, Cubs:

Two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, dijonnaise, finely diced red onions, and dill pickles, served on a toasted bun. The burger at Chicago’s Au Cheval was once deemed the best in the country by Bon Appetit and the Food Network; Small Cheval is their fast-casual outpost. Unfortunately, this amazing burger is only available if you have a Bleacher ticket; if you really want this burger and don’t have a bleacher seat, you need to go to the Small Cheval restaurant, a Pete Crow-Armstrong foul ball from the ballpark.

17. Board N Brew Turkado sandwich, Petco Park, Padres:

Turkey breast, jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and tangy mayo, served on sourdough bread. This satisfying yet refreshing sandwich is a great option for those who want to leave a little room for some of Petco Park’s great beer selection. It feels a little California, and you’ll be craving that signature tangy mayo forever more.

16. Murray’s Original Steak Sandwich, Target Field, Twins:

Strip sirloin steak, bacon, provolone. There’s a Murray’s stand that does a good smoked beef sandwich, but for the original, you need to go to the Truly On Deck restaurant in right field (which is open to all). This has been a staple of the Target Field culinary scene since it opened. Amazingly, it’s priced less at the ballpark than at the restaurant (unless you upgrade to fries as your side dish, in which case it’s 50 cents more).

15. Hot honey maple bacon dog, Rogers Centre, Blue Jays:

Rosewood honey, marinated maple bacon, some garlic aioli and a 100% Canadian beef hotdog. Pair it with a classic poutine and a Canadian brew and get honorary citizenship. That’s good eating there, eh?

14. Big Chicken 314 sandwich, Busch Stadium, Cardinals:

Nashville hot chicken and “Shaq” sauce served on a maple bacon donut. The Cardinals’ food scene is relatively barren, but this one item stood out head and shoulders above anything else I’ve ever tried here. The easiest answer to “If I were to get one concession at this park, what would it be?” May be Shaquille O’Neal’s greatest contribution to sports (he owns this chain).

13. Ballard pizza slice, T-Mobile Park, Mariners:

This is local chef’s Ethan Stowell’s coal-fired NY-style pizzas. My favorite slice was the Troll (spicy coppa, Italian sausage, red onion, bell pepper, and three cheeses). It’s the second best pizza in baseball, and, amazingly, the second best pizza at T-Mobile Park. Absolutely does NOT taste like stadium pizza.

12. Tony Luke’s cheesesteak “wiz with”, Citizens Bank Park, Phillies:

Thinly sliced rib-eye steak, Cheese Whiz, onions on a house-made roll. This was long my go-to standard as it’s a classic Philly Sammie, but it would cost be 2 innings if I waited until the game to start. The lines are shorter than they were in the past due to increased competition at the ballpark, but it’s still a worthy entry.

11. H&F Double Stack Burger, Truist Park, Braves:

Double beef patty, pickles, red onion, American cheese. Once rated the best burger in America, Holeman & Finch brought their simple but amazing burger to Truist Park. This was once a Top 5 concession for me, but I’ve found quality to be a little uneven given it’s $22 (mediocre fries included). That said, when they’re on, and you get a fresh one straight from the grill, my God!

The Top 10

10. Crazy Crab’z Sandwich, Oracle Park, Giants:

Lump crab meat, fresh tomatoes, butter, lemon on garlic butter toasted sourdough bread. At $27, it’s one of the pricier items on the list (and likely cost itself a couple of spots due to the price point), but it’s an absolute go-to. A staple at Oracle Park since the place opened, it’s worth the long lines. It’s almost refreshing versus heavy, which allows you to enjoy a few beer or another item and not feel bloated.

9. Skyline Cheese Coney Dogs, Great American Ball Park, Reds:

Hot dog in a steamed bun, topped with mustard, Cincinnati-style chili, diced onions, and a LOT of shredded cheddar cheese. This is one of the more controversial picks as many people disdain having cocoa and cinnamon flavors in their chili. Others moan that the price point is double the price at Skyline restaurants. But if you don’t have Skyline restaurants where you live, this is a must. The Reds served these since the 1950’s and still go through the most chili of any ballpark in the country. Order at least two, and find a ledge to eat them, unless you want shredded cheese all over your seat.

8. Hot Doug’s Rick Reuschel sausage, Wrigley Field, Cubs:

Spicy pork sausage with chipotle mustard and pepper jack cheese. Hot Doug’s was a Chicago institution dedicated to the art of encased meats. He closed his restaurant in the mid 2010’s, then opened up a stand in the Wrigley Field bleachers and has been slinging two or three different sausages every game since. The line-up changes, but are always named after former Cubs; just find the one that tickles your fancy and enjoy. Like Small Cheval, you need a bleacher ticket to enjoy one of these, but it may be worth it just for access to two amazing concessions.

7. Uncle Charlie’s Steaks, Citizens Bank Park, Phillies:

Thinly sliced rib-eye steak, grilled onions, provolone cheese on a seeded roll from Liscio’s Italian Bakery, paired with a bag of Herr’s kettle chips. Surprisingly, this Aramark creation named after former manager Charlie Manuel beat the two venerable brands for best cheesesteak in the ballpark based on my last visit. And if you have the best Philly cheesesteak in baseball, you get a Top 10 placement.

6. Pat LaFrieda Filet Mignon sandwich, Citi Field, Mets:

Medium-rare to rare hand-cut Black Angus filet mignon, topped with melted Vermont Monterey Jack cheese and sautéed Vidalia onions, served on a fresh-baked and toasted French baguette with au jus. A long-time staple at Citi Field, this is another dish with a little variability in quality. And it ain’t cheap. But when cooked right and not sitting under a heat lamp, it’s incredible. (Just read the description and tell me how this could NOT be good.)

5. Primanti Bros Cheesesteak, PNC Park, Pirates:

Grilled Angus steak, melted provolone cheese, sauteed onions and peppers, served on a fresh, soft Italian bread roll with coleslaw and french fries inside the sandwich. At one time, this was my #1 concession in all of baseball, and it’s still ranked very high. But as with all of these steak sandwiches, prep variation can have impact. The last one I had was a little cold and dry, so we move this down a couple of pegs. Still a hell of a sandwich, and a good deal based on stadium food prices.

4. Deckman’s Baja Fish Tacos, Petco Park, Padres:

Corn tortilla with deep-fried white fish, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and a creamy chipotle sauce. Available in the Draft by Ballast Point restaurant. Petco Park has a few places to get a fish taco. While all are worthy, these were the best I’ve ever had at a ballgame. The restaurant, run by a Michelin-starred chef, also offers a bunch of other yummy bites including oysters, ceviche and “dirty” Baja fries. Unbelievably good, and I’m not a big seafood guy!

3. Lobel’s steak sandwich, Yankee Stadium:

Slices of USDA Prime New York strip steak, seasoned with a coffee and garlic rub, smothered in au jus and served on a brioche bun with a side of horseradish sauce. This concession started when new Yankee Stadium first opened and remains the staple of the ballpark. Like with all the steak sandwiches on this list, it can be overcooked. But when it’s a perfect medium-rare, there’s possibly no better sandwich on earth, let alone for a stadium.

2. Joe’s Z-Man Sandwich, Kauffman Stadium, Royals:

Slow-smoked, thin-sliced beef brisket, smoked provolone cheese, two crispy onion rings, and Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que Sauce, all served on a toasted Kaiser roll. I always lamented that local BBQ joints stayed away from the K. They then brought in a stand that rotated 3 KC-area pitmasters. But the real move was when Joe’s Kansas City BBQ, often ranked as one of the very best in the country, opened a stand. Their Z-Man sandwich was as good at the park as I remember it from their gas station restaurant. I want another to see if they have quality control figured out, but for the love of Dan Quisenberry, was it ever good.

1. MOTO Kiss’d Pizza, T-Mobile Park, Mariners:

Detroit-style pizza with pepperoni, spicy sausage, MOTO’s cheese blend, hot honey, parmesan, and oregano. When MOTO first opened in Seattle, the reviews were so unbelievable, and the hype so great, there was a three-month wait to buy a slice. The Mariners wisely got them into the stadium and they built a whole stand and dining area for them in section 314 (section “pi”… get it?). In 2023, when the hype was still insane, the ballpark may have been the easiest place to try a MOTO pie. While their Mr. Pig remains the top seller (pork belly, spicy sausage, tomato sauce, mango cilantro chimichurri, and garlic banana ketchup), and the Root has its fans (a veggie pie with Northwest mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, and balsamic vinegar), the Kiss’d is my favorite. In my opinion, the ballpark single-serve pie is probably a top 5 pizza in America; it’s worth going to the ballgame just to eat it. And that’s why I rank it as the best concession in Major League Baseball.