Eat Around the League: 9 Famous Ballpark Foods

We all know hotdogs, Cracker Jacks, and beer are America’s favorite ballpark snacks, but what about all the food native to its own field? From Boston to Los Angeles, baseball fields nationwide have become known for their delicious game-day finds. Let’s look at some of the most popular and eat around the league!

Chicago White Sox: Celebration Cake Shake

*It’s giving birthday cake (Chicago White Sox)*

With mass popularity during the 2024 season, the Chicago White Sox have brought back another fabulous milkshake. After last year's ‘campfire’ shake, this year's Celebration Cake shake honors the team’s 125th anniversary. Featuring birthday cake, ice cream, and plenty of sprinkles, this sweet treat is not one to miss!

2. Houston Astros: Daddy Mac Dog

*Mac and cheese on a hotdog? Sign us up. (Aramark Sports)*

Picture this. A hotdog topped with brisket, crispy pickles, barbeque sauce, and… mac and cheese? At Daikin Park this season, that is exactly what you can find. Combining classic Texas barbeque with a ballpark staple, this hotdog might give you heartburn, but it looks so yummy.

3. San Francisco Giants: Gilroy Garlic Fries

A dish that smells as delicious as it tastes, the garlic fries at Oracle Park are to die for. A heaping amount of french fries covered in minced garlic, parsley, and oil– this savory treat is a classic go-to for Giants fans.

4. Colorado Rockies: Dessert Nachos

*A sweet twist on a savory snack (Aramark Sports)*

Putting a sweet spin on a typical game day snack, Coors Field is serving these Dessert Nachos during the 2025 season. Enjoy these fried tortillas covered in cinnamon sugar, topped with powdered sugar and caramel drizzle. These nachos are to die for and will fit the needs of any sweet tooth.

5. Cincinnati Reds: Skyline Chilli

*Chilli time! (Facebook/ @CincinnatiReds)*

The official chili of the Cincinnati Reds, Skyline Chilli is a must-have if you ever find yourself in Ohio. Skyline Chili is a Mediterranean-spiced meat sauce served over hotdogs or spaghetti, a famous staple for all of the city. Oh, and it’s covered in cheese. This chili takes the cake for a typical meal at the Great American Ball Park.

6. New York Yankees: Tiramisu Helmet

If the Yankees getting rid of their beard ban didn’t sell you, this sweet treat might. A Yankees helmet filled to the brim with this Italian treat screams, “I Heart N.Y.C..” A delicious dish of coffee-soaked ladyfingers or biscotti layered with mascarpone cheese and covered with cocoa powder– we are dying to try this souvenir treat!

7. Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodger Dog

*Hotdog of the season (Levy Restaurants)*

Known as the most iconic hotdog in MLB history, the Dodger Dog is one of the league’s top-selling hotdogs. In 2022, Dodger Stadium sold a projected three million hotdogs, and sales have only continued from there. With many different combinations, this foot-long hotdog has come in variations like; Extreme Bacon, Gluten-Free, and Plant Based. Talk about giving LA charm!

8. Miami Marlins: Cubano Gigante

If you are starving and need food to fill you for days, LoanDepot Park is the place for you. A 34-inch long, 2 ½ 2-pound Cuban sandwich is the highlight of a visit to Miami. A classic Cuban sandwich is filled with ham, roast pork, pickles, swiss cheese, and mustard–this stadium offers almost three feet of this goodness.

9. Philadelphia Phillies: Philly Cheesesteak

*A classic Philly find (X/ @philliesphood)*

Of course, it wouldn’t be a game in Philly without a cheesesteak. A staple find in the City of Brotherly Love, these sandwiches are bursting with thin-cut steak, melted cheese, and sauteed onions and peppers– are you really in Philadelphia if you don’t eat a cheesesteak?

With the 2025 MLB season well underway, we cannot wait to see what foods will fill our feed next!