Game day at Busch Stadium isn’t just about the first pitch—it’s about the food run. From classic ballpark favorites to St. Louis–style twists and sweet treats, here’s a rundown of the items listed on the Cardinals’ official “Food & Beverages” menu page for Busch Stadium.
Asian & Stir-Fry Picks
- Asian Stir Fry (Add Shrimp, Chicken, or Beef): Fried rice or noodles with a choice of meat + a fortune cookie (Asian Action Station, Redbird Club Section 243).
Hot Dog & Sausage Favorites (and all the ways to upgrade)
- Bacon Cheddar Sausage: Bacon cheddar sausage with sauerkraut and onions on a hotdog bun (Outfield Grill Section 102).
- Bratwurst (Jumbo): Bratwurst with sauerkraut and onions on a hotdog bun (Outfield Grill Section 102).
- Bratwurst (Regular): Traditional bratwurst on a bun (multiple stands, including Gashouse Grill, Dizzy’s Diner, Ballpark Favorites, Left Field Pavilion, etc.).
- Deluxe Hots & Sausages: Jumbo brat deluxe or jumbo hot dog deluxe with grilled onions, sautéed peppers, and German sauerkraut (Topp Dog Section 132, Crowd the Plate Section 148, Top of the 5th Section 189).
- Brisket Dog: Jumbo hot dog topped with chopped brisket, BBQ sauce, toasted onions, on a Fazio bun (Outfield Grill section 102).
- Hot Dog (Bacon Wrapped): Jumbo hot dog wrapped in applewood smoked bacon with baked beans, pico de gallo, spicy aioli, and crispy fried onions (Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog Sections 147, 189; Redbird Club Section 250; Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog Section 440).
- Hot Dog (Jumbo): All-beef jumbo hot dog (available across many locations, including Outfield Grill Section 102, Gashouse Grill, Dizzy’s Diner, Ballpark Favorites, Triple Play, etc.).
- Jumbo Grilled Hot Dogs: All beef jumbo hot dogs (Hot Dogs Sections 108, 171, 263, 457).
- Hot Dog Burnt Ends: Smoked all-beef hot dogs glazed with BBQ sauce + side potato salad (Broadway BBQ Section 109).
- Topp Dog: Build-your-own jumbo sausages with hot & cold toppings like grilled onions, sauerkraut, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, giardiniera, pickle slices, etc. (Topp Dog Section 132; Top of the 5th Section 189).
BBQ, Carvery, and Meat-Centered Meals
- Beef Brisket (BBQ) with Chips: In-house mesquite-smoked beef brisket carved to order on a fresh bakery roll + bag of chips (Carvery Section 148; Broadway BBQ Section 109).
- Carvery Sandwich Plate: Assortment of house meats carved to order on fresh bun + potato chips + garden salad (Redbird Carvery Section 148; Sandwich Showdown Redbird Club Section 249).
- Made in the Lou: Rotating lineup of local St. Louis restaurant favorites (Made in the Lou Section 146; schedule varies by date).
Chicken (tender, sandwich, and “big flavor”)
- Big Chicken – Chicken Tenders: Four Big Chicken tenders (Sections 135 and 358).
- Big Chicken – Nashville Hot: Nashville hot chicken and pickles on a brioche bun (Big Chicken Sections 135 and 358).
- Big Chicken – Original: Chicken, BC sauce, and pickles on a brioche bun (Big Chicken Section 135; Redbird Club Section 252; Section 358).
- Big Chicken – Chicken and Waffles: Nashville hot chicken breast with BC sauce and pickles between two warm Belgian waffles (Big Chicken Sections 135 and 358).
- Big Chicken – Fries: Available at Big Chicken Sections 135 and 358.
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich: (Dizzy’s Diner Section 161).
- Freddy’s Chicken Bacon Swiss Sandwich: Grilled chicken breast with Swiss cheese and bacon on a toasted bun (Freddy’s Section 432).
- Chicken Tenders & Basket: Four breaded chicken tenders (Outfield Grill, Gashouse Grill, Dizzy’s Diner, Ballpark Favorites, Left Field Pavilion, etc.).
- Freddy’s Double with Cheese Steakburger (with or without bacon) + Freddy’s Fries (Freddy’s Section 432).
Sandwiches, Burgers, and Ramen
- Cheeseburger: All-beef patty topped with American cheese (multiple stands including Gashouse Grill, Dizzy’s Diner, Redbird Club, Left Field Pavilion, etc.).
- Birria Ramen Bowl: Shredded beef tossed in Birria sauce over ramen noodles; add onions, cilantro, lime wedge (Intentional Wok Section 103).
- Mayo Ketchup Arepas / Empanadas / Sandwiches (Mayo Ketchup Section 168):
- Cheese Arepa (corn cake stuffed with cheese)
- Beef or Chicken Empanadas (hand rolled flour dough filled with meat)
- Nutella Empanadas (puff pastry filled with Nutella)
- Cuban Sandwich (roasted pork, ham, Swiss-American cheese, dill pickles, mustard)
- Maduros (vegan fried sweet plantains)
- Venezuelan Dog: All beef hot dog with caramelized onions, cabbage, bacon sauce, garlic cilantro sauce, potato sticks, parmesan, baked locally
Nachos & “Taco-ish” Snack Energy
- Nachos (Gluten Free): Corn tortilla chips with nacho cheese + jalapenos (many locations including Gashouse Grill, Dizzy’s Diner, Ballpark Favorites, Redbird Club Pretzelry, Left Field Pavilion, etc.).
- Nachos – STL BBQ: House smoked pulled pork + BBQ sauce + Monterey Jack cheese sauce + jalapenos/banana peppers/BBQ spice (Broadway BBQ Section 109).
- Nachos (El Birdos) – Top Your Own: Signature chips in a home plate box + nacho cheese, then topped your way (El Birdos Nachos Section 152/131; Top of the 5th Section 189; El Birdos Section 452; RBC Section 251).
- Nacho Helmet (Gluten Free): Souvenir helmet filled with tortilla chips + taco meat, nacho cheese, salsa, jalapenos (multiple locations including Gashouse Grill Section 150, Dizzy’s Diner Section 161, Ballpark Favorites, Left Field Pavilion, etc.).
Sides, Fries, and “Just One More”
- French Fries: Fresh fried potato fries (multiple stands including Outfield Grill, Gashouse Grill, Dizzy’s Diner, Crowd the Plate, Ballpark Favorites, etc.).
- Cheese Cup (Gluten Free): 3 oz nacho cheese (several locations).
“On the Sweet Side”
- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream: Small, large, or helmet cup (Ben & Jerry’s Sections 138, 149, 265, 446).
- Helmet Ice Cream / Soft Serve: Vanilla or chocolate soft-served in a commemorative Cardinal’s helmet (Terrace Market Section 451).
- Ice Cream (Pre-Packaged): Cookies & Cream Shake, Triple Chocolate Cone, Vanilla Sandwich, Rich & Chips (Broadway Market Section 108; 8th Street Market Section 153; Terrace Market Section 451).
- Crumbl Cookies: Fresh-baked cookies plus a Cardinals-inspired Busch exclusive cookie; boxed chocolate chip cookies in markets (Portable Section 136; markets vary; closed on Sundays for the main spot).
- Homemade Donuts (Dingers Donuts): Tray (8 donuts) or helmet (25 donuts) with self-served toppings (Dingers Donuts Section 152).
- Dippin Dots: Cup or souvenir helmet (5 oz, 9 oz, helmet) (multiple Dippin Dots locations).
- Cotton Candy: Pink Vanilla & Blue Raspberry flavors (Broadway Market Section 108; Dippin Dots areas; 8th Street Market; Redbird Club; Terrace markets, etc.).
- Cracker Jacks: Gluten Free; contains nuts; vegan (Broadway Market; 8th Street Market; Redbird Club Market; Terrace Market).
- Fried Gooey Butter Cake: Gooey butter cake with warm funnel cake + choose toppings (Gashouse Grill Section 150).
- Dulce Pop: Handmade natural pops (carts near Section 108, 152, 269, 446).
- Frozen Non-Alcoholic Slushies: 6 flavors (Section 108 Broadway Market).
Drinks (soda, water, and more)
- Bottled Beverages: Includes bottled Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite/Mr. Pibb/Fanta/Coke Zero + lemonades/tea and Powerade (many markets/stands).
- Bottled Water: Dasani (20 oz) + Smartwater (multiple locations).
- Fountain Soda: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pibb Xtra, Fanta, Coke Zero, Minute Maid Lemonade in regular 21 oz or 32 oz souvenir cup (many concession locations).
- Margaritas: Pre-mixed lime margaritas on rocks with salted rim + lime wedge (Gate 1 Bar Section 134; 1876 Bar Section 197; Redbird Club Bar Section 250 and 265).
Beer & Craft Beer
- Domestic beer (draft 20 oz): Budweiser / Bud Light / Select (Gate 1 Bar Section 134; Crowd the Plate Section 148; Gashouse Grill Section 150).
- Domestic beer (16 oz bottles/cans): Bud / Bud Light / Select / Busch Light / Ultra (many locations across the park).
- Premium/Specialty beer (16 oz): options like Angry Orchard, Blue Moon, Citywide Pale Ale, Corona, Founders All Day IPA, Lagunitas IPA, etc. (select markets and craft bars).
- Craft Beer (draft & bottle): 20 oz draft / 32 oz draft / 16 oz can variety (1764 Craft Pub Section 141).
- Beer (premium/specialty cans): multiple specialty brands listed across Mini Markets, Broadway Market, Redbird Club, etc.
Kids & Fan Snacks
- Kids Meal: Hot dog + drink + chips or applesauce (Kids Corner Section 107).
- Candy: Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Mike & Ike, Twizzlers Bites (Kids Corner + markets).
Rehydration / Grab-and-Go Options
- Farmers Fridge: Refrigerated vending with fresh meals/snacks (8th Street Market Section 153).
- Fountain soda + water are available in multiple venues, so you can usually match your food stop to your drink stop.
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