Baseball games might evoke images of sipping on lawnmower beers while scarfing down hot dogs or burgers – but thankfully, gone are the days when peanuts and Cracker Jacks were the only veg-friendly options. Thanks largely to the folks over at foodservice company Aramark, vegan and vegetarian dishes abound at baseball stadiums all over the country.
Even in regions not traditionally associated with vegetarian cuisine, you can now find plenty of options that are free of meat. In fact, Kansas City, Missouri, and Arlington, Texas happen to be two of the best ballparks in the country for those of us who don't eat anything that comes from an animal.
Whether your diet is strictly plant-based or you just enjoy trying new things, there are plenty of delicious veg-friendly ballpark foods to check out this summer. Here are the 16 best Major League Baseball stadiums for vegan food:
Wrigley Field | Chicago
Animal-free eats at the Cubs’ stadium include veggie burgers, veggie dogs, and the Sloppy Jane – a tasty vegan version of the Sloppy Joe. Vegan protein bars, veggie wraps and hummus-and-vegetable cups are also available.
AT&T Park | San Francisco
The Impossible Burger debuted at AT&T Park this season, and the Field Roast franks and burgers, Cha-Cha bowls with fresh vegetables and pineapple salsa, roasted summer-vegetable sammies, tacos and burritos are also veg-friendly.
Kauffman Stadium | Kansas City
You might not expect to find a valhalla of vegan options at this Midwestern ballpark, but Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City has really leveled up its plant-based treats in recent years. Royals fans can get a meat-free Beyond Burger, Bavarian pretzels, vegan coleslaw and a veggie Philly. The salads, peanuts, pretzels and veggie burritos are also free of meat, dairy and eggs.
Progressive Field | Cleveland
Fans of the Cleveland Indians have plenty of vegan and vegetarian options to enjoy. Progressive Field offers dairy-free grilled cheese at Melt Bar & Grilled, vegan tacos at Barrio, dairy-free ice cream at Sweet Moses, veggie burgers at Dynomite Burgers, Field Roast veggie dogs at Happy Dog and plant-based burritos at Ohio City Burrito.
Citizens Bank Park | Philadelphia
Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia boasts a gourmet vegan burger, a cauliflower cheesesteak with vegan cheese and Nomoo cookies. Also, be sure to try the new Vegan’Acho Nachos.
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Safeco Field | Seattle
Scrumptious plant-based options at Safeco Field include Field Roast franks and burgers; steamed traditional bao buns with bok choy, tofu, mushrooms and vermicelli noodles; and more. Safeco also hosted a special Vegan Night on May 17.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards | Baltimore
Our new stand, TAKO-Korean, offers vegetarian & gluten-free options & is located on 3rd base side of main concourse. pic.twitter.com/Cl3MOq1IKw
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 3, 2013
O’s fans, rejoice! Several brands of veggie dogs, burgers and vegetable wraps can be found at stands around Oriole Park, including O What-a-Dog.
Yankee Stadium | New York
Yankee Stadium features one of the rarest vegan ballpark foods out there: veggie sushi. Yankee fans can also feast on Field Roast franks, vegan burgers – including a protein-packed black bean burger – and Hale and Hearty three lentil chili.
Fenway Park | Boston
The Red Sox know how to take care of their vegetarian and health-conscious fans. Vegan eats at Fenway Park include the portobello sandwich, the Boca original vegan veggie burger, the superb Yves veggie dog, penne pasta salad and hummus with pretzel chips.
