The Definitive Food and Booze Guide to Citi Field

Citi Field's food scene has evolved significantly, offering diverse and local options that often rival food festivals. Although prices are high, dishes like the Hot Pastrami Sandwich and Sausage and Peppers shine.

Ballpark food has really changed from what it used to be, for better or worse. If you're heading to a Major League Baseball game today, be ready for some surprising food and drink options. The days of just having a bag of peanuts, popcorn, and hot dogs are long gone. Now, those are just the basics. Going to a Major League Baseball game often feels more like visiting a fair or a food truck festival than just watching a baseball game. Depending on the ballpark, you usually get a taste of the local scene, and Citi Field is no different. As a New York Mets fan, I have been going to Mets games at Citi Field since it opened in 2009, and have always been impressed by the food options - even if the food is quite expensive and isn't always good. I have my personal favorites but also find something new every year. And i'm not alone in my opinion on the food - in fact Citi Field is well known for some of the best ballpark food in all of Major League Baseball and the food was voted best ballpark …