The short version
Make a little room around the game.
- The ivy on the outfield walls, planted in 1937, swallows baseballs and makes ground-rule doubles an art form unique to Wrigley.
- Start with these 17 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 Wrigley Field
Ivy-covered brick, a hand-turned scoreboard, and 100+ years of day baseball: the Friendly Confines is America's most beloved ballpark.
- Home club
- Chicago Cubs
- Opened
- 1914
- Listed capacity
- 41,649
- City
- Chicago, IL
What to eat at Wrigley Field
17 Ballpark Passport food notes to use as leads, not as a live menu. Availability, stand locations, ingredients, and prices can change.
Beer
Old Style Beer
Official beer of the Cubs since 1950. Light, crisp, cheap. At Wrigley, you order an Old Style. Tradition demands it.
- Look for it
- Everywhere
- Price guide
- $
Specialty
Helmet Nachos
Massive souvenir Cubs helmet filled with chips, nacho cheese, beef or chicken, sour cream, jalapenos. You keep the helmet.
- Look for it
- Various concession stands
- Price guide
- $$$
Vegetarian
Veggie Chicago Dog
Plant-based twist on the Chicago classic. All the garden toppings on a veggie dog.
- Look for it
- Select concession stands
- Price guide
- $$
Hot dog
Bao Bun Dog
NEW 2026. Vienna Beef dog in a soft bao bun with mustard slaw, tempura sport peppers, sriracha aioli. Wild fusion that works.
- Look for it
- Check concessions for location
- Price guide
- $$
Snack
Cracker Jack
The original ballpark snack, immortalized in 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game.' Caramel-coated popcorn with a prize inside.
- Look for it
- Roaming vendors
- Price guide
- $
Hot dog
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Vienna Beef dog dragged through the garden: mustard, neon relish, onions, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, celery salt on a poppy seed bun. NO ketchup.
- Look for it
- Throughout the ballpark
- Price guide
- $
Sandwich
Italian Beef Sandwich
Thinly sliced seasoned beef on a Turano roll, dipped in au jus (get it wet), topped with giardiniera. Messy, glorious, essential Chicago.
- Look for it
- Sheffield Counter and various stands
- Price guide
- $$
BBQ
Brisket Sandwich
Slow-smoked brisket on a toasted bun with BBQ sauce and pickles. Tender, smoky, piled high.
- Look for it
- Sheffield Counter
- Price guide
- $$$
Pizza
Giordano's Deep Dish Pizza
Thick, buttery Chicago-style deep dish from Giordano's. Loaded with cheese and chunky tomato sauce.
- Look for it
- Main concourse
- Price guide
- $$
Hot dog
Cubs Char Dog
Vienna Beef dog char-grilled to a crispy snap. Smoky exterior that steamed dogs can't match.
- Look for it
- Char-grill stands throughout
- Price guide
- $
Beer
Goose Island IPA
Chicago's flagship craft brewery. Hoppy, balanced. The go-to upgrade from Old Style.
- Look for it
- Craft beer stands
- Price guide
- $$
Sandwich
Jibarito with Roast Beef
Crispy fried plantains replace bread in this Chicago-Puerto Rican creation. Roast beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayo.
- Look for it
- Specialty stands
- Price guide
- $$
Sausage
Hot Doug's Gourmet Sausage
Legendary gourmet sausage shop with rotating creative toppings. The line forms fast and for good reason.
- Look for it
- Bleacher concourse
- Price guide
- $$
Sausage
Smokies (Smoked Sausage)
A Wrigley tradition. Plump smoked Polish sausage with grilled onions and mustard. Simple, satisfying.
- Look for it
- Various concession stands
- Price guide
- $
Sides
Loaded Tater Tots
Crispy tots loaded with cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream, scallions. The hot dog's best friend.
- Look for it
- Various stands
- Price guide
- $$
Specialty
Big Star Tacos
Wrigleyville's beloved taco spot now inside the ballpark. Al pastor, carnitas, fish tacos with fresh salsa.
- Look for it
- Right field area
- Price guide
- $$
Dessert
Frozen Lemonade
Ice-cold frozen lemonade. Essential on a hot summer day in the bleachers.
- Look for it
- Roaming vendors
- 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.
Pregame tradition
Fly the W Flag Tradition
White flag with blue 'W' flies after wins — fans chant FLY THE W. Blue flag with white 'L' after losses. Stay for 'Go Cubs Go' after victories.
- Where
- Scoreboard, center field
- Best window
- End of game — look for the flag
Signature stadium feature
The Ivy-Covered Walls
The most iconic outfield wall in baseball. Boston ivy planted in 1937 covers the brick. Baseballs disappear into it for ground-rule doubles. Turns red in autumn.
- Where
- Outfield walls
- Best window
- Summer when the ivy is full green
Photo spot
The Marquee
Red Art Deco marquee at the main entrance since 1934. THE photo every Cubs fan needs. Look up for the vintage 'Wrigley Field — Home of Chicago Cubs' sign.
- Where
- Gate 3, Clark & Addison
- Best window
- Pregame — THE classic photo
Pregame tradition
Gallagher Way
Open-air plaza with restaurants, lawn games, outdoor video screen, and the Trophy Room with the 2016 World Series trophy.
- Where
- Adjacent to ballpark, west side off Clark St
- Best window
- Pregame — restaurants, lawn games, Trophy Room
Photo spot
Billy Williams & Ron Santo Statues
As you walk from the Red Line, pass statues of Cubs legends Billy Williams and Ron Santo. A quick photo-op on your walk.
- Where
- Sheffield & Addison
- Best window
- Pregame walk from Addison Red Line
Pregame tradition
7th Inning Stretch
The most famous stretch in baseball, popularized by Harry Caray. A celebrity guest leads 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame.' If Cubs trail, expect 'Let's get some runs!'
- Where
- Throughout the ballpark
- Best window
- 7th inning — stand up and sing
Team history
Wrigley Field Tours
Walk the warning track, visit the press box, dugout, visitor's clubhouse, and bleachers. Stand where Babe Ruth called his shot. Tours sell out — book online.
- Where
- Cubs box office
- Best window
- 60-90 min tours, book ahead at cubs.com/tours
Photo spot
Ernie Banks Statue (Mr. Cub)
Bronze statue of Ernie Banks, the greatest Cub. 'Let's play two!' inscribed at the base.
- Where
- Clark & Addison, across from ticket windows
- Best window
- Pregame
Photo spot
Harry Caray Statue
Bronze statue of the legendary broadcaster mid-call with his oversized glasses. His 7th inning stretch tradition lives on.
- Where
- Sheffield & Waveland, outside bleacher gate
- Best window
- Pregame
Signature stadium feature
Hand-Turned Scoreboard
One of the last manually operated scoreboards in pro sports. A crew hangs number plates by hand every inning. No electronics.
- Where
- Center field above the bleachers
- Best window
- Between innings — watch numbers change
Signature stadium feature
Wrigley Rooftops
Iconic rooftop bleachers on buildings across the street offer views into the ballpark. Part of the Wrigley skyline and neighborhood fabric.
- Where
- Waveland Ave & Sheffield Ave
- Best window
- During the game — look up
Near the park
Old Crow Smokehouse
BBQ joint with huge whiskey selection, excellent smoked wings, and a lively rooftop patio. More food-focused than beer-first bars.
- Where
- 3506 N Clark St, Wrigleyville
- Best window
- Pregame — BBQ and whiskey
Near the park
Sluggers
Multi-level bar with indoor batting cages. Dueling pianos on weekends. Hit a few balls, grab a beer.
- Where
- 3540 N Clark St, 2 blocks from Wrigley
- Best window
- Postgame — indoor batting cages upstairs
Near the park
Murphy's Bleachers
The most legendary Wrigleyville bar. Rooftop with views into the ballpark, cold beer, solid bar food. A bucket-list stop for any Cubs fan.
- Where
- 3655 N Sheffield Ave, across from Wrigley
- Best window
- Pregame — rooftop with partial ballpark views
Near the park
Cubby Bear
Massive multi-level sports bar with live music, dance floor, wall-to-wall Cubs memorabilia. The full Wrigleyville experience.
- Where
- 1059 W Addison St, corner across from Wrigley
- Best window
- Pregame — live music, massive space
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
Addison Red Line
CTA Red Line drops you one block from the marquee.
- Start here
- 944 W Addison St, Chicago, IL
- Walk from stop
- 4-minute walk
- Fare reference
- $2.50
Rideshare
Uber & Lyft Pickup Zone
Designated postgame pickup along Waveland and Sheffield.
- Start here
- Waveland Ave & Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
- Walk from stop
- 3-minute walk
- Fare reference
- Varies
Parking
Cubs Free Remote Parking Lot
Free parking with free shuttle from 3900 N Rockwell St (north of river). NOT available weekday day games. The ultimate budget move.
- Start here
- 3900 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL
- Walk from stop
- At the park
- Fare reference
- Free
Rideshare
Rideshare Warning (Walk Several Blocks)
City restrictions force Uber/Lyft pickup several blocks away. Expect 3-5 block walk postgame. Surge is extreme. Consider a postgame bar.
- Start here
- Several blocks from Wrigley
- Walk from stop
- 10-minute walk
Bus
CTA Bus Routes
#22 Clark, #8 Halsted, #152 Addison serve Wrigley. The #22 is particularly useful, running north-south on Clark. $2.50. Less crowded than Red Line postgame.
- Start here
- Clark St & Addison St, Chicago, IL
- Walk from stop
- 2-minute walk
- Fare reference
- $2.50
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.
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