{"id":324057,"date":"2026-08-18T15:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/324057\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T15:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:00:11","slug":"citi-field-tops-list-of-yelps-2026-top-stadium-eats-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/324057\/","title":{"rendered":"Citi Field tops list of Yelp\u2019s 2026 Top Stadium Eats \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Citi Field topped Yelp\u2019s list of the 50 stadiums with the best food offerings in the country in 2026.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of the New York Mets<\/p>\n

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Citi Field has earned yet another prestigious recognition for its vast array of delicious culinary offerings, earning the number one spot on Yelp\u2019s 2026 Top Stadium Eats<\/a> list on Monday, Aug. 17.<\/p>\n

The ballpark was ranked first after Yelp analyzed stadiums and arenas across the United States, identifying the 50 best venues for food based on what was said in Yelp reviews.\n<\/p>\n

The stadium, which is the home of the New York Mets, has built a strong reputation for its diverse, excellent food offerings in recent years. Citi Field earned the title of Best Stadium Food in 2023 and Best Baseball Stadium Food in 2024, 2025 and 2026 from USA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing named Yelp\u2019s top stadium is a tremendous honor and a testament to Citi Field\u2019s commitment to being one of the premier culinary destinations in sports,\u201d Mets Vice President of Ballpark Experience James Benesh said. \u201cOur food and beverage program is designed to deliver a distinctive experience that goes well beyond traditional ballpark fare, with something for every fan to enjoy. By pairing beloved gameday staples with inventive new offerings, we want every trip around the concourse to be part of what makes Citi Field special and give fans something new to discover each time they visit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Multiple celebrity chefs offer food at Citi Field, including Judy Joo<\/a>, Adam Richman<\/a> and Kwame Onwuachi<\/a>. Another notable addition in 2026 is Mets legend Mookie Wilson\u2019s Legacy Catering by Mookie Wilson and Family<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Mookie Wilson shows off one of the food items available at Legacy Catering. Photo by Dylan Christie
\n\"\"<\/a>Adam Richman is among the celebrity chefs with food items available at Citi Field. Photo courtesy of the New York Mets<\/p>\n

Citi Field has food and drinks from 27 different vendor partnerships, including Pat LaFrieda\u2019s Original Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich, Shake Shack and Metropolitan Fry Factory. Some of the popular food offerings at the ballpark include Pig Beach BBQ\u2019s Loaded Corn Bread, Seoul Bird\u2019s NY Bulgogi Cheesesteak Spring Rolls, Adam Richman\u2019s Burger Hall of Fame Caprese Burger, Amazin\u2019 Deli\u2019s Chopped Italian Sausage, Chef Kwame\u2019s Patty Palace NY Chopped Cheese Patty, Pat LaFrieda\u2019s Chop House Apple Pie Cheesecake and Hildebrandt\u2019s Citi Field-exclusive Blue and Orange Skies ice cream.<\/p>\n

\"citi<\/a>Citi Field has a large and diverse assortment of food options. Photo by Dylan Christie<\/p>\n

Aramark<\/a> Senior Executive Chef Jason Eksterowicz leads the culinary team at Citi Field. Other notable team members include Executve Sous Chef Paul Horowitz, Executive Pastry Chef Julie Elkind, Concessions Chef de Cuisine Luis Paulino, Clover Level Chef de Cuisine Tim Clemente, Suites Chef de Cuisine Gustavo Aseng, Commissary Chef de Cuisine Gil Faccio, Chef de Cuisine and Catering Chef de Cuisine Drew Revella.<\/p>\n

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