Gone are the days of simply peanuts and Cracker Jacks at a ballgame. Today, ballparks are going above and beyond to bring new, interesting and sometimes bizarre concessions to hungry fans.
While there are plenty of outlandish foods introduced each season, 10Best wanted to find the best bites available in the Major Leagues. We enlisted the help of a pair of ballpark food journalists to narrow things down to 20 tasty ballpark items available this season. Then we opened it up for voting, and our readers have been casting their ballots daily for the past four weeks.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Ballpark Food are as follows:
- Parmageddon - Progressive Field - Cleveland
- Campo's Philly Cheesesteak - Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia
- Ceviche - Marlins Park - Miami
- Crazy Crab'z Sandwich - AT&T Park - San Francisco
- Mahi Mahi Tacos - Petco Park - San Diego
- Buffalo Cauliflower Poutine - Rogers Centre - Toronto
- Burnt End Basket - Kauffman Stadium - Kansas City
- Brisket Mac & Cheese Balls - Globe Life Park - Arlington, Texas
- Bisbee Tamale - Chase Field - Phoenix
- Sweet Potato Waffle Chicken Sandwich - Minute Maid Park - Houston
A panel of experts picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Bennett Jacobstein (The Joy of Ballpark Food: From Hot Dogs to Haute Cuisine) and Malcolm MacMillan (The Ballpark Guide) were chosen based on their knowledge of and passion for American ballparks.
Additional nominees in this category included Boog's Turkey Sandwich from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Cheese Curds from Miller Park, Foot Long Chicago Hot Dog from U.S. Cellular Field, Fuku Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich from Citi Field, Gourmet Knishes from Yankee Stadium, H&F Burger from Turner Field, Rocky Mountain Oysters from Coors Field, Skyline Cheese Coney from Great American Ball Park, Steak and Cheese Sandwich from Fenway Park and Wild Rice Soup from Turner Field.
Congratulations to all our winning concessions, and make sure to keep this list handy next time you head out to a ball game!
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The Experts
Bennett Jacobstein
Bennett Jacobstein is the author of The Joy of... Read More
Bennett Jacobstein is the author of The Joy of Ballpark Food: From Hot Dogs to Haute Cuisine, and chair of the Society for American Baseball Research’s Concessions Committee. He currently works in the concessions stand at Municipal Stadium, home of the Class A Advanced Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. He enjoys both baseball and food but considers himself a much better eater than ball player. He had a two-year Little League career in which he went two seasons without getting a hit. His only RBI was when he got hit by the pitch with the bases loaded. When not batting or sitting on the bench, he would be found in right field praying that the ball didn't get hit to him.
Bennett Jacobstein
Bennett Jacobstein is the author of The Joy of Ballpark Food: From Hot Dogs to Haute Cuisine, and chair of the Society for American Baseball Research’s Concessions Committee. He currently works in the concessions stand at Municipal Stadium, home of the Class A Advanced Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. He enjoys both baseball and food but considers himself a much better eater than ball player. He had a two-year Little League career in which he went two seasons without getting a hit. His only RBI was when he got hit by the pitch with the bases loaded. When not batting or sitting on the bench, he would be found in right field praying that the ball didn't get hit to him.
Malcolm MacMillan
Malcolm MacMillan is a journalist, avid baseball... Read More
Malcolm MacMillan is a journalist, avid baseball fan and founder of The Ballpark Guide. His website features tips to help fans get the most out of their ballpark visits, including advice on how to save money on parking, find the ultimate seat, eat the best food and snag baseballs. Malcolm’s blog takes the reader, through his stories and photos, on his road trip adventures to new ballparks each summer. He has been to more than 60 stadiums across the major and minor leagues since 2010.
Malcolm MacMillan
Malcolm MacMillan is a journalist, avid baseball fan and founder of The Ballpark Guide. His website features tips to help fans get the most out of their ballpark visits, including advice on how to save money on parking, find the ultimate seat, eat the best food and snag baseballs. Malcolm’s blog takes the reader, through his stories and photos, on his road trip adventures to new ballparks each summer. He has been to more than 60 stadiums across the major and minor leagues since 2010.
