Up to the Plate

We all love peanuts and Cracker Jacks at a baseball game.

Also nachos are pretty good and hot dogs. Can’t forget about ice cream.

While the old favorites are well represented at Great American Ball Park, each year the Reds unveil a new lineup of treats. And it falls on the dedicated and hard-working staff of Cincinnati People to test those for you, the people.

NEW BALLPARK FAVORITES

Lauren's Favorite: The Loaded Nacho Burger

The loaded nacho burger from 50 W., minus the bun! Exquisite! Delicious! Dare I say life-changing!? Let’s not go that far…But it was pretty damn good.

Photo: Shae Huth

Tasha: Cookie (with bonus ice cream)

Hands down it was the cookie for me. Warm, light crisp on the edges but still super gooey and it went perfectly with the ice cream. I'm mad at myself for not taking one for the road. 

Photo: Shae Huth

Tricia: Big Mozz

Cheese? Good. Fried cheese? Even better. The Big Mozz is a grown-up cheese stick, served with a flavorful tomato sauce. It has the perfect amount of gooey-ness, and the sauce (with actual tomatoes!) adds a little acidity and sweetness for a great balance in a ballpark snack.

Photo: Shae Huth

Kathrine: Loaded Nacho Burger

I'll take Lauren's favorite and add to it those sweet pillowy buns – and the crispy tortilla that gives it a crunch – as the universe intended. Hidden jalapeños and just the right amount of nacho cheese – with not one but two perfect burgers is meal enough for two. The crinkle cut fries (the best cut of fry, BTW) with 50 West's famous fry sauce makes it worth searching out at GABP. 

Photo: Shae Huth

Shae: Skyline Nachos

Anyone who knows me, knows I have a certain penchant for Skyline. Dump that ambrosia on some tortilla chips, smother it in liquid gold, top it with a heaping pile of cheddar and serve it in a mini Reds cap? You son-of-gun, I’m in.

Photo: Tasha Pinelo

Step Up to the Plate

From traditional ballpark fare and local Cincinnati favorites to special creations, new items for 2024 include: 

• Glier’s Goetta Sliders: Glier’s original goetta, topped with American cheese, crispy onions, pickles and habanero hot pepper bacon jam. Served on potato slider rolls. 

• Bratter Up: Grilled and skewered Glier’s bratwurst, topped with American cheese, bacon and signature sauce. 

• Smoker Nachos: Nacho chips topped with Montgomery Inn pulled chicken or pork, queso cheese, pickled jalapenos, onions, cucumbers and a jalapeño crema sauce. 

• Brisket & Cheese Hoagie: Montgomery Inn smoked brisket, topped with peppers, onions, banana peppers, queso cheese and barbeque sauce. Served on a potato sub roll. Available at the Montgomery Inn Smokehouse.

• Hempler’s Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage: Grilled jalapeno cheddar sausage, topped with ballpark kraut and mustard and served on a toasted pretzel bun. 

• Skyline Nacho Helmet: Nacho chips topped with Skyline Chili and shredded cheese served in a souvenir Reds helmet. (Debuted in 2023…back by popular demand) 

For a complete list, including the Beer Finder and gluten-free options, visit reds.com/Food or the Concessions Finder on the MLB Ballpark app. 

Several of our faves, including that cookie, are available in GABP’s new “Food Hub” – a grab ‘n go marketplace on the third base concourse.  The Food Hub features concession stands from Penn Station, Wings and Rings and LaRosa’s plus hot dogs, snacks and drink coolers. You’ll also find 32 self-service checkouts for faster and more efficient transactions, so you can get back to watching the game. 

“We worked closely with the Reds during the offseason to evaluate and enhance every element of the fan experience, implementing changes that will allow fans to spend more time in their seats cheering on the Reds,” said Andy Worden, Delaware North’s general manager at the ballpark. “We are excited to welcome fans back to Great American Ball Park and see the new offerings for the 2024 season.”

The all-inclusive Lexus Diamond Club has been completely redesigned to incorporate a modern aesthetic and enhanced experience. Indoor seating in the climate-controlled club has been expanded to comfortably accommodate guests with access to premium food stations and a fully stocked bar plus a candy wall, gelato bar and ice cream stand. Other new amenities include a 100-inch TV behind the bar and a merchandise kiosk exclusive to the Diamond Club featuring Full-Turn Apparel polos and quarter-zips. 

 Othere updates beyond food and beverage include improvements to the Fan Zone Fan Accommodations Station featuring stroller parking. The new TriHealth Fan Accommodations Station in the First Star Fan Zone features guest-relations personnel assisting with any questions, comments or concerns that fans might have. Also new is stroller parking inside the Fan Accommodations Station. Complimentary certificates to commemorate a first game, great catch, birthday or anniversary are available in the Fan Zone and at the additional Fan Accommodation Stations behind Sections 119 and 420. 

Shopping for new gear? Delaware North is implementing Exo Checkout technology at the main Reds Team Shop on Crosley Terrace. The checkout process features RFID-enabled technology that quickly scans all items a fan places in the checkout station. The checkout process has been further enhanced with the addition of RetailCloud self-service stations, providing a streamlined experience and reducing time spent waiting to purchase merchandise.

Need things to be even easier? Fans sitting in the Lexus Diamond Club, Boone County Bourbon Press Club and the luxury suites can order Reds merchandise from the Team Shop and have the items delivered directly to their seat.