The short version
Make a little room around the game.
- The Jackie Robinson Rotunda: a soaring brick-and-marble entrance hall with a giant '42' etched into the floor — a cathedral entrance for baseball.
- Start with these 6 food notes rather than a generic concession list.
- Use the arrival options below as a starting point, then check the club and operator on game day.
The character of Citi Field
The Mets' brick-and-steel palace in Queens pays loving tribute to Ebbets Field, with a Jackie Robinson Rotunda that stops you in your tracks.
- Home club
- New York Mets
- Opened
- 2009
- Listed capacity
- 41,922
- City
- Queens, NY
What to eat at Citi Field
6 Ballpark Passport food notes to use as leads, not as a live menu. Availability, stand locations, ingredients, and prices can change.
BBQ
Blue Smoke BBQ
Danny Meyer's BBQ joint. Smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork with all the fixings.
- Look for it
- Section 140
- Price guide
- $$$
Hot dog
Polar Burger
The Mets footlong. Nathan's Famous dog done right.
- Look for it
- Throughout
- Price guide
- $
Chicken
Fuku Chicken Sandwich
David Chang's spicy fried chicken. Actually spicy.
- Look for it
- Multiple locations
- Price guide
- $$
Sandwich
Mama's of Corona Italian Sub
Authentic Italian hero from the iconic Corona deli. Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted peppers. A taste of Queens.
- Look for it
- Section 109
- Price guide
- $$
Sandwich
Pat LaFrieda's Filet Mignon Sandwich
Prime filet mignon on a toasted bun with horseradish sauce. A Citi Field legend.
- Look for it
- Section 141
- Price guide
- $$$
Burger
Shake Shack
The original Shake Shack at Citi Field. ShackBurger, crinkle-cut fries, and a concrete. Lines get very long — go early.
- Look for it
- Section 140, center field
- Price guide
- $$
Make time for these moments
The things that make this park feel like itself—from a pregame ritual to one detail worth seeking out before the final out.
Photo spot
Shea Bridge
A pedestrian bridge modeled after the Hell Gate Bridge. Great photo spot with the field as backdrop.
- Where
- Right field concourse
- Best window
- Pregame photo with the field behind you
Museum Display
Mets Hall of Fame & Museum
Honoring Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, David Wright, and the 1969 and 1986 championship teams.
- Where
- Main concourse
- Best window
- Pregame
Pregame tradition
Mr. Met
Baseball's most beloved mascot. A giant baseball-headed creature. Get a photo.
- Where
- Throughout the park
- Best window
- Pregame and during the game
Museum Display
Jackie Robinson Rotunda
A soaring brick-and-marble entrance hall with a giant 42 etched into the floor. Quotes from Jackie line the walls. A cathedral entrance for baseball.
- Where
- Main entrance
- Best window
- Enter through the rotunda
Signature stadium feature
Home Run Apple
A massive apple that rises from a top hat after every Mets home run. Delightfully weird and pure Mets.
- Where
- Center field
- Best window
- After Mets home runs
Near the park
Ebbs Brewing Co.
Brewery named for Ebbets Field, right outside Citi Field. Great beers and a view of the rotunda.
- Where
- The plaza outside the rotunda
- Best window
- Pregame
Near the park
Mikkeller NYC
Danish craft brewery with a location inside Citi Field. 60 taps, great beer, stadium views.
- Where
- Inside the ballpark, center field
- Best window
- Pregame
Getting there
These are practical arrival leads from the Ballpark Passport database. Timetables, fares, parking access, closures, and pickup rules are not live data—check before you leave.
Subway
Mets-Willets Point 7 Train
7 train to Mets-Willets Point. The most scenic subway ride in NYC. .90. The way Mets fans arrive.
- Start here
- Mets-Willets Point Station, Queens, NY
- Walk from stop
- 5-minute walk
Train
LIRR Port Washington Line
LIRR from Penn Station/Grand Central to Mets-Willets Point. -15. Faster than the subway.
- Start here
- Mets-Willets Point LIRR, Queens, NY
- Walk from stop
- 5-minute walk
Parking
Official Parking Lots
Multiple lots around the park. 5-40. Lot A closest.
- Start here
- Citi Field lots, Queens, NY
- Walk from stop
- 5-minute walk
- Fare reference
- $5–40
Keep the trip moving.
These nearby ballparks are natural candidates for a future chapter of the chase. Distances are approximate straight-line comparisons, not drive times.
Make one final game-day check.
This page is a dated editorial snapshot of Ballpark Passport field notes, updated July 18, 2026. Menus, transit routes, costs, hours, gate access, and in-park availability change. Confirm the details that affect your day with the club and relevant transit or parking operator before you travel.
For how Ballpark Passport handles season-specific venue information, see our methodology and primary-source policy.
Keep the story
Let the game become a memory, not just a tab.
Log the game, stamp the park, and keep the details that make this stop yours.