Yelp honors Citi Field’s diverse Queens-inspired culinary lineup as the top gameday food destination across all major U.S. sports venues
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 17, 2026 – The New York Mets have been named the No. 1 stadium for gameday eats in Yelp’s 2026 Top Stadium Eats list, recognizing the ballpark’s dynamic culinary program and its wide-ranging menu. Yelp analyzed stadiums and arenas across the U.S. to identify the 50 best venues for gameday food, based on what fans are saying in Yelp reviews.
Citi Field has now been recognized for its food by multiple publications after being named best ballpark food by USA Today for four consecutive years, earning Best Stadium Food in 2023 and Best Baseball Stadium Food in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
“Being named Yelp’s top stadium is a tremendous honor and a testament to Citi Field’s commitment to being one of the premier culinary destinations in sports,” said James Benesh, Vice President of Ballpark Experience, New York Mets. “Our 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.”
As part of Citi Field’s ongoing culinary excellence, the ballpark features a roster of notable celebrity chefs in 2026 including Judy Joo, Adam Richman and Kwame Onwuachi, and new this year is Mets legend Mookie Wilson.
Citi Field’s all-star menu showcases the variety and creativity of its food and beverage selection, with offerings from 27 vendor partnerships throughout the ballpark. Fans can enjoy iconic favorites like Pat LaFrieda’s Original Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich, Shake Shack and Metropolitan Fry Factory alongside some of the season’s most popular offerings, including Pig Beach BBQ’s Loaded Corn Bread, Seoul Bird’s NY Bulgogi Cheesesteak Spring Rolls, Adam Richman’s Burger Hall of Fame Caprese Burger, Amazin’ Deli’s Chopped Italian Sausage, Chef Kwame’s Patty Palace NY Chopped Cheese Patty, Pat LaFrieda’s Chop House Apple Pie Cheesecake and Hildebrandt’s Citi Field-exclusive Blue & Orange Skies ice cream.
The culinary team is led by Aramark Senior Executive Chef Jason Eksterowicz and is rounded out by Chef Paul Horowitz, Executive Sous Chef; Julie Elkind, Executive Pastry Chef; Luis Paulino, Chef de Cuisine, Concessions; Tim Clemente, Chef de Cuisine, Clover Level; Gustavo Aseng, Chef de Cuisine, Suites; Gil Faccio, Chef de Cuisine, Commissary; Drew Revella, Chef de Cuisine, Catering.
Fans can check out all the best Citi Field eats at @citifield and can purchase tickets to 2026 Mets home games by visiting Mets.com/Tickets or calling 718-507-TIXX.
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