Mapping out all the concession stands at Polar Park in 2022 (Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
The WooSox are back at Polar Park for the 2022 season, which means it’s time to grab some snacks and watch some baseball.
However, finding the best ballpark food to eat can be tricky if you’re new to the park. So if you go to a game and wonder where someone got the Helmet Nachos, the Pulled Pork Sandwich or the Loaded Smiley Fries, this guide is for you.
From Coney Island Hot Dogs’ new location to vegan options at the park, here’s everything you need to know about all the concessions, including the best foods to get and how much they cost.
Here’s a listing of all the notable concessions stands, as listed in the map above (going counter-clockwise from the top). Scroll down for a full rundown on each location:
The Nachos and Ice Cream concession stand at Polar Park (Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
(Located on the third base side concourse | Previously known Hot Dogs and Ice Cream)
This stand has seen a couple of changes since last year. Most notably, it’s joined forces with Nacho Nacho Man and no longer serves the ice cream floats it did last year.
Here’s the good news: There are some new offerings here as well. The Donut Hole Dingers are delightful and come in a souvenir mini helmet -- as does the ice cream. The Dingers (as well as the new fried dough) come plain, but can be loaded up with the provided cinnamon sugar and powdered sugar for maximum deliciousness.
What to get: The Helmet Nachos are back in all their crunchy glory, with pulled pork options joining last year’s chicken and street corn offerings. Regardless of topping, the Helmet Nachos are my top pick for a must-have food at Polar Park.
The George's Coney Island Hot Dogs concession stand at Polar Park (Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
2. George’s Coney Island Hot Dogs
(Located on the third base side concourse)
Coney Island has upgraded from the stall last year to one of the premier brick-and-mortar concession stands at the park. They’ll need it, too, since they’re one of the hottest vendors at Polar Park.
One of the contenders in our Best of Mass Hot Dogs competition, Coney Island is an efficient, delicious hot-dog making machine. They’ve got hot dogs cooking right on the griddle on-site and come with the usual chili sauce, mustard and onions. It’s everything you want in the famous Three Up (called “The Works” here) dog from Coney Island.
What to get: A hot dog with the works. It’s the best single thing you get can in the park for less than $5.
Behind the Plate - Burgers and more(Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
3. Behind the Plate - Burgers and more
(Located on the concourse behind home plate)
The most self-explanatory concession stand at the park returns with a few new burgers in the lineup, including the new Five Oh Ate Burger, which comes topped with pulled pork and onion rings.
What to Get: The Loaded Smiley Fries. I think it’s going to become a trademark snack of the park and is one of the more fun, sharable items you can get. Meanwhile, burgers tend to be a little cumbersome to eat at a game.
Infield Fry - Chicken Tenders and Boneless Wings (Nick O'Malley)
(Located on the concourse behind home plate)
This is the spot to get chicken tenders, chicken wings or a grilled chicken sandwich at the park. However, it also has some of Polar Park’s sweet options, including ice cream and fried dough.
What to get: This is another spot to pick up some Donut Hole Dingers and load them up with the provided powdered sugar and cinnamon sugar. Otherwise, you can’t go wrong with chicken tenders.
The "Oh My Oreo" Sundae from Sweet & Boozy at Polar Park (Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
5. Sweet & Boozy Ice Cream
(Located on the first base side concourse)
One of the park’s new vendors this season, Sweet & Boozy offers up one of the most eye-catching items you can find at the park in the form of their spectacular Thundercup sundaes.
As the name implies, Sweet & Boozy offers alcohol-infused ice cream. However, they do offer standard ice cream flavors as well (for an extra two bucks).
What to get: It’s worth it to go for the Thundercup. The “Oh My Oreo” Thundercup can easily turn into the highlight of a trip to the ballpark. Just look at that thing up there.
The Sausage Guy concession stand at Polar Park (Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
(Located on the first base side concourse)
Taking over the stall that previously housed George’s Coney Island Hot Dogs last season, The Sausage Guy is a familiar sight at Fenway Park. Now, the trademark sizzles and smells can be found on the third base side concourse at Polar Park.
What to get: It’s your pick of which type of sausage to get. I’m partial to the sweet sausage. But don’t let me pick for you.
WooSox Market at Polar Park (Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
(Located on the first base side concourse)
This location is more of a store than a concession stand, offering a wide variety of grab-and-go options that you can pay for with a self-checkout system.
If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, this is the place to go if you want to be really careful with what foods you’re grabbing at the park. It’s one of the few spots where there are quality vegan options, like a falafel wrap. There are also kosher options and a number of premade wraps, sandwiches and salads. Snacks here range from dried fruit ($4) to chips ($6) to fancy Justin’s Dark Chocolate PB Cups ($9).
Wonder Bar is one fo the many local eateries in Worcester that has a stand in Polar Park.
(Located on the first base side concourse)
A Worcester pizza institution for nearly a century at this point, Wonder Bar makes the jump from their Shrewsbury Street location to Polar Park, cranking out fresh pizza from the ovens. It’s all made on-site, which makes it a significant upgrade from your normal ballpark pizza.
What to get: Pizza, obviously.
B.T.'s Smokehouse BBQ (Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
B.T.’s Smokehouse Southern Style BBQ
(Located on the upper right field concourse)
B.T.’s is one of the state’s best barbecue joints and is a strong contender for having the single tastiest food options at the park. What’s really cool is that, right next to the B.T.’s stand, there’s a deck with several big tables that you can visit to fully tuck into your BBQ treasure.
Along with the BBQ options, B.T.’s also has multiple sauce options. There’s a vinegar-based sauce that has a nice bite to it as well as a thicker sweet sauce. I’m a fan of the latter.
What to get: Brisket Platter with Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad - If you’re going back to your seat, you might want a sandwich. But I fully endorse the gameplan of taking a break from the seats and heading to the berm to have a mini picnic at the game.
The Taste of Worcester concession stand at Polar Park (Nick O'Malley, MassLive)
(Located on Summit Street in center field)
One of the coolest additions to the park this year is the Taste of Worcester concession stand on the newly opened Summit Street area. This stand will host a rotating cast of local restaurants bringing their own specialties to the park.
First up this year is Russo’s Italian Restaurant, which will be at the stand until Sunday, April 17, servicing Italian subs as well as cannoli.
Tucked behind the giant video board in center field, just past Gate A is the Kids Zone, a wide-open area with artificial turf that lets kids run around in a playground area.
There are also a couple of small vendors here, including a Dippin’ Dots stand as well as a new cart selling freshly spun cotton candy.
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