Citi Field Named Winner of the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Baseball Stadium Food
This Marks the Fourth Consecutive Year Citi Field has Been Recognized for its Outstanding Ballpark Cuisine
FLUSHING, N.Y., March 25, 2026 – The New York Mets have been named the winner in the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Baseball Stadium Food. Citi Field’s nomination was chosen by a panel of subject matter experts before being voted on by the public online.
Citi Field has now been recognized for its food for four consecutive years, earning Best Stadium Food in 2023 and Best Baseball Stadium Food in both 2024 and 2025, with this year’s honor continuing that streak.
As part of Citi Field’s ongoing culinary excellence, the ballpark will feature a roster of notable celebrity chefs in 2026 including: returning chefs, Judy Joo, Adam Richman and Kwame Onwuachi, and new for this year, Mets legend, Mookie Wilson is presenting ‘Legacy Catering by Mookie Wilson and Family’.
“Winning Best Ballpark Food for the fourth straight year is something we don’t take lightly, but we’ll definitely celebrate it with something delicious,” said Mets Vice President of Ballpark Experience James Benesh. “The fact that this is voted on by our fans makes it even more special. From iconic favorites to over-the-top new creations, our team is always looking for ways to innovate while bringing passion and creativity to our culinary offerings. Whether you come for the game, the food, or both, we’re proud to keep raising the bar and giving fans another reason to come hungry to Citi Field.”
Citi Field’s all-star dining lineup is truly a mix of returning favorites and new specialties. Browse all new items and learn more about the award-winning culinary team in the Mets press kit here.
Some returning ballpark favorites include Pat LaFrieda’s Original Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich, Shake Shack, Metropolitan Fry Factory and more.
This year’s menu has 37 new cuisine items to try, including a few highlights:
- Pig Beach BBQ’s Loaded Corn Bread (Field Level, Section 135): Warm House Baked Cornbread, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Topped with Pulled Pork
- Seoul Bird’s NY Bulgogi Cheesesteak Spring Rolls (Excelsior Level, Metro Market): Bulgogi Marinated Beef, Kimchi, Sharp Cheddar, a Hint of Pickled Jalapeños, served with a Creamy Spicy Gochujang-Sriracha Mayo
- Adam Richman’s Burger Hall of Fame’s Caprese Burger (Field Level, Section 105): Pat LaFrieda Meatball Grind Patty, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Aioli, Garlic Butter Griddled Ciabatta
- Amazin’ Deli’s Chopped Italian Sausage (Field Level, Section 139 & Promenade Level, Section 414): Premio Italian Sausage, Chopped Braised Peppers & Onions, Provolone, Pesto Aioli, Hoagie
- Chef Kwame’s Patty Palace (Promenade Level, Section 415): NY Chopped Cheese Patty, Shredded Romaine, Tomato, House Sauce
- Pat LaFrieda’s Chop House Apple Pie Cheesecake (Clover Level, Clover Home Plate Club): NY Style Cheesecake, Stuffed with Apple Pie Filling, Graham Cracker Crust
- Hildebrandt’s Ice Cream (Various Locations throughout the Ballpark): Citi Field Exclusive Flavor: Blue & Orange Skies - M&M’s and Marshmallow in Vanilla Ice Cream
“Since joining in 2016, my team and I have been driven by the opportunity to push boundaries by combining modern techniques with high-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients to reinterpret classic favorites everyone enjoys at the ballpark,” said Aramark Senior Executive Chef Jason Eksterowicz, who oversees culinary operations at Citi Field. “To see that approach resonate with fans year-after-year is incredibly rewarding, and it motivates us to keep innovating and delivering something special every season.”
The culinary team is rounded out by Chef Paul Horowitz, Executive Sous Chef; Julie Elkind, Executive Pastry Chef; Luis Paulino, Chef de Cuisine, Concessions; Thomas Giovanniello, Chef de Cuisine; Tim Clemente, Chef de Cuisine, Clover Level; John Sisto, Chef de Cuisine, Metro Market; Gustavo Aseng, Chef de Cuisine, Suites; Gil Faccio, Chef de Cuisine, Commissary; Darius Logan, Chef de Cuisine, Catering; Drew Revella, Chef de Cuisine, Catering.
Fans can check out all the best Citi Field eats at @citifield and can purchase tickets to the first half of 2026 Mets home games by visiting Mets.com/Tickets or calling 718-507-TIXX.
There are now more ways than ever to get to Citi Field. The Mets encourage fans to plan ahead, explore the full range of transportation options, and pre-purchase parking or transit when possible. Please visit Mets.com/Transportation for additional details.