What's the best food served at any ballpark you've been to?

Ty Cobb · 02-21-2023, 09:53 AM

For me, Traverse City MI offers not only a Cherry Burger, but Petoskey's Horny Monk beer, a fine brew.

I lament the demise of the Fifth Third Burger in Grand Rapids. Never got the chance to try one, but heard they were the stuff of legend.

Never had memorable food or drink at an MLB park...and that includes Tiger, Comerica, Wrigley, Cleveland Muni, Three Rivers, RFK, and Riverfront. I do miss the $8 deal from Comerica—a nosebleed seat and a slice of Little Caesar's pizza—that they used to offer in days gone by.

Wonder how long it'll take to have someone recommend UberEats/GrubHub/DoorDash button be included in game? Markus...is there money to made that way?

David Watts · 02-21-2023, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Cobb

For me, Traverse City MI offers not only a Cherry Burger, but Petoskey's Horny Monk beer, a fine brew.

I lament the demise of the Fifth Third Burger in Grand Rapids. Never got the chance to try one, but heard they were the stuff of legend.

Never had memorable food or drink at an MLB park...and that includes Tiger, Comerica, Wrigley, Cleveland Muni, Three Rivers, RFK, and Riverfront. I do miss the $8 deal from Comerica—a nosebleed seat and a slice of Little Caesar's pizza—that they used to offer in days gone by.

Wonder how long it'll take to have someone recommend UberEats/GrubHub/DoorDash button be included in game? Markus...is there money to made that way?

Back in the Tiger Stadium days, I used to love to get one hot dog from the vendor in the stands(a sweaty dog) and one from the concession stand(burnt dog). Every game it was the same routine. Still remember the vendor lathering on the mustard with that oversized tongue depressor.

Ty Cobb · 02-21-2023, 11:39 AM

Must have been a vendor dependent thing. I know they're all different. Nice to hear your mileage at Tiger varied. Gawds do I miss that place.

Want a bizarre story? I've not been a Detroit savvy navigator until GPS came out. Took my oldest (he was 7) down to Tiger to see one of the final 8 home games (Rangers). On the way, I see the bulk of Comerica and ask him if he wants to drive by the new park first. He's all excited. After a drive around the perimeter, we head for Tiger. "I know a shortcut," pops into my head, forgetting what's between the two locations.

As I make a turn and realize I'm not just in 'the projects', I'm on Cass (flatlanders KNOW what I mean here) and I quickly tell my boy, "Roll up the windows, lock the doors. This is a baaaad neighborhood." Mind you, it's nearly 90 degrees and my old Escort Wagon had no A/C. We go about two blocks, we're sweating our collective ***es off...and he pops up with, "Dad! It can't be that bad a neighborhood. Look at that nice woman waving to us." "Kid, a lot of women are going to wave at us. They aren't our friends." Yeah, the ex-Mrs. Cobb didn't see the humor in this story.

For those unaware, Cass is the stroll in downtown Detroit. I know that...now.

BBGiovanni · 02-21-2023, 10:23 PM

Leaving aside crazy expensive stuff/fancy restaurants (I hear the crab sandwich in SF is good but it's at least $25 per now so I've never had one)...I think you can't beat the Nathan's dogs at Citi Field. Braised onions, sauerkraut... just perfect. And weirdly better than the ones at the Cyclones' park, where you can literally see Nathan's a couple blocks away. Something about the prep at Citi is much better. It's the only ballpark food in NY I'll actually skip a meal elsewhere in NY for!

For sweets, the churros at the San Jose Giants games are so good they have alternate unis as the Churros

If you've never had churros somebody made at home I think they're the closest you'll ever get.

Ty Cobb · 02-22-2023, 06:37 PM

I'm not at all surprised that NY field would have great dogs. NY is the hot dog capital of the world as I hear it. Unfortunately, I haven't been to the Apple since I was a boy...'bout the time Mantle was retiring.

Always wanted to try an authentic NY vendor dog, a REAL pretzel from a vendor too.

Syd Thrift · 02-23-2023, 09:11 PM

Safeco / T-Mobile has Kidd Valley, a really good local burger joint, in the stadium, but stadium Kidd Valley is a far cry from the real thing. The garlic fries were cool when they were first out…

This is surely cheating but my brother and I once scored tickets to a luxury box with free food. That ish was amazing. They had all the regular ballpark staples like nachos and hot dogs but also iirc fresh sashimi (it’s Seattle after all) and probably smoked salmon. Mmmmmm

GeoWar · 03-02-2023, 12:38 AM

Beer and popcorn

One Great Matrix · 03-22-2023, 06:31 PM

I've never eaten any particularly good/memorable food at the ballpark, Cobb. (Many games at Shea Stadium.). However... there were these shopping cart giant soft pretzels OUTSIDE the stadium that kind of tasted like they were 6 years old and rolled around in my Grandma's rugs for that time. (something like that.) Now those were good...Aged just like a fine wine. Not entirely sure what was tasty about the funk.

dsvitak · 03-22-2023, 07:18 PM

Busch Stadium has plastic Cardinal helmets, big enough for an adult to wear, LOADED with chips, salsa, meat, and massive amounts of cheese, for $15. One person can't eat them all.

I have a very nice collection of Cardinal's helmets!

mytreds · 03-22-2023, 08:32 PM

SF garlic fries. Back when they were cheap and crispy.

andyhdz · 03-24-2023, 05:15 PM

Fresno, CA Fresno Grizzlies
Modelo Chelada (Tomato flavored beer). Perfect to catch a minor league game and I dont' even like beer that much but it felt like a meal and a drink at the same time..

andyhdz · 03-24-2023, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBGiovanni

For sweets, the churros at the San Jose Giants games are so good they have alternate unis as the Churros

If you've never had churros somebody made at home I think they're the closest you'll ever get.

The SJ Giants stadium is a total dump since it's so ancient. Hats off to you for watching games there.

illerarl · 11-06-2023, 10:33 AM

Traverse City is known for its cherry-themed foods, including the Cherry Burger. Petoskey's Horny Monk beer is a local brew I've enjoyed.

Ty Cobb · 11-06-2023, 11:49 AM

You can’t be far from me. I’m in Grayling…and the Monk is one of my 3 favorite brews!

02-21-2023, 09:53 AM	#1
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,617	What's the best food served at any ballpark you've been to? For me, Traverse City MI offers not only a Cherry Burger, but Petoskey's Horny Monk beer, a fine brew. I lament the demise of the Fifth Third Burger in Grand Rapids. Never got the chance to try one, but heard they were the stuff of legend. Never had memorable food or drink at an MLB park...and that includes Tiger, Comerica, Wrigley, Cleveland Muni, Three Rivers, RFK, and Riverfront. I do miss the $8 deal from Comerica—a nosebleed seat and a slice of Little Caesar's pizza—that they used to offer in days gone by. Wonder how long it'll take to have someone recommend UberEats/GrubHub/DoorDash button be included in game? Markus...is there money to made that way? __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

02-21-2023, 11:39 AM	#3
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,617	Must have been a vendor dependent thing. I know they're all different. Nice to hear your mileage at Tiger varied. Gawds do I miss that place. Want a bizarre story? I've not been a Detroit savvy navigator until GPS came out. Took my oldest (he was 7) down to Tiger to see one of the final 8 home games (Rangers). On the way, I see the bulk of Comerica and ask him if he wants to drive by the new park first. He's all excited. After a drive around the perimeter, we head for Tiger. "I know a shortcut," pops into my head, forgetting what's between the two locations. As I make a turn and realize I'm not just in 'the projects', I'm on Cass (flatlanders KNOW what I mean here) and I quickly tell my boy, "Roll up the windows, lock the doors. This is a baaaad neighborhood." Mind you, it's nearly 90 degrees and my old Escort Wagon had no A/C. We go about two blocks, we're sweating our collective **es off...and he pops up with, "Dad! It can't be that bad a neighborhood. Look at that nice woman waving to us." "Kid, a lot of women are going to wave at us. They aren't our friends." Yeah, the ex-Mrs. Cobb didn't see the humor in this story. For those unaware, Cass is the stroll in downtown Detroit. I know that...now. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos Last edited by Ty Cobb; 02-21-2023 at 11:40 AM.*

02-21-2023, 10:23 PM	#4
BBGiovanni All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Republic of California Posts: 1,910	Leaving aside crazy expensive stuff/fancy restaurants (I hear the crab sandwich in SF is good but it's at least $25 per now so I've never had one)...I think you can't beat the Nathan's dogs at Citi Field. Braised onions, sauerkraut... just perfect. And weirdly better than the ones at the Cyclones' park, where you can literally see Nathan's a couple blocks away. Something about the prep at Citi is much better. It's the only ballpark food in NY I'll actually skip a meal elsewhere in NY for! For sweets, the churros at the San Jose Giants games are so good they have alternate unis as the Churros If you've never had churros somebody made at home I think they're the closest you'll ever get. __________________ Let's Go (San Jose) Giants, Let's Go Mets! Current Project: WBAT/AABBA: Organized Base Ball And the "New Normal" World Baseball Aid Tournament 2023 trophy round underway!

02-22-2023, 06:37 PM	#5
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,617	I'm not at all surprised that NY field would have great dogs. NY is the hot dog capital of the world as I hear it. Unfortunately, I haven't been to the Apple since I was a boy...'bout the time Mantle was retiring. Always wanted to try an authentic NY vendor dog, a REAL pretzel from a vendor too. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

03-02-2023, 12:38 AM	#7
GeoWar All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 850	Beer and popcorn __________________ Cal. State Fullerton -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2004 Texas Longhorns -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2005 Oregon State Beavers -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2006 and 2007 With unity comes VICTORY !

03-22-2023, 06:31 PM	#8
One Great Matrix All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 1,782	I've never eaten any particularly good/memorable food at the ballpark, Cobb. (Many games at Shea Stadium.). However... there were these shopping cart giant soft pretzels OUTSIDE the stadium that kind of tasted like they were 6 years old and rolled around in my Grandma's rugs for that time. (something like that.) Now those were good...Aged just like a fine wine. Not entirely sure what was tasty about the funk. __________________

03-22-2023, 07:18 PM	#9
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,393	Busch Stadium has plastic Cardinal helmets, big enough for an adult to wear, LOADED with chips, salsa, meat, and massive amounts of cheese, for $15. One person can't eat them all. I have a very nice collection of Cardinal's helmets!

03-22-2023, 08:32 PM	#10
mytreds All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 1,183	SF garlic fries. Back when they were cheap and crispy. __________________ “Baseball isn’t statistics; it’s Joe DiMaggio rounding second.” “Once, centuries ago, it was the beloved national pastime of the Americas, Wesley. Abandoned by a society that prized fast food and faster games. Lost to impatience.” “ The term ‘WAR’ should be replaced by ‘WAG’. WAR isn’t an actual measurement; it’s just a wild-ass guess” -Bill James RIP National League 1876-2022 Floreat semper vel invita morte. I make custom ballparks.

03-24-2023, 05:15 PM	#11
andyhdz All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fresno, CA by way of Texas Posts: 1,754	Fresno, CA Fresno Grizzlies Modelo Chelada (Tomato flavored beer). Perfect to catch a minor league game and I dont' even like beer that much but it felt like a meal and a drink at the same time.. __________________ *************************************** It's your game. Play it how you like it. ***************************************

11-06-2023, 10:33 AM	#13
illerarl Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: New South Wales Hornsby Posts: 1	Traverse City is known for its cherry-themed foods, including the Cherry Burger. Petoskey's Horny Monk beer is a local brew I've enjoyed.

11-06-2023, 11:49 AM	#14
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,617	You can’t be far from me. I’m in Grayling…and the Monk is one of my 3 favorite brews! __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos