As the Cincinnati Reds are gearing up for Opening Day Thursday, March 28, chefs at Great American Ball Park are prepping their kitchens for the upcoming baseball season.

Hungry baseball fans will have endless options to choose from this year, from a classic hot dog to burgers with a side of nacho cheese in Reds souvenir helmets. At a media event Friday, March 22, Delaware North previewed some of what’s new to hit concession stands from executive chef Gary Davis, including goetta sliders, nachos with smoked meat and a brisket hoagie from Montgomery Inn and sausages and hot dogs from the Reds’ new all-beef sponsor, Hempler’s. Also, back by popular demand is the Skyline Nacho Helmet, which debuted last year.

Also new on the concessions front is the Food Hub, a new walk-in, grab-and-go market located on the third-base concourse. It’ll feature concession stands from Penn Station, Wings & Rings and LaRosa’s, as well as hot dogs, snacks and drink coolers. It’s also self-checkout, making the experience faster and more efficient so you can get back to your seat without having to miss the action on the diamond.

Keep scrolling to see all the new food we’re excited to try at GABP this year.

To see more concession options at GABP, visit mlb.com. 

Hempler’s Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Grilled jalapeño cheddar sausage, topped with ballpark kraut and mustard and served on a toasted pretzel bun. It’s available at Scouts Alley and the Food Bar in Section 109. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Montgomery Inn Smoker Nachos Nacho chips topped with Montgomery Inn pulled chicken or pork, queso cheese, pickled jalapenos, onions, cucumbers and a jalapeño crema sauce. You can grab some at the Montgomery Inn Smokehouse. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Fifty West Loaded Bases Nacho Burger A double smash burger with lettuce, cheese and tomato, served with a side of nacho cheese sauce for dipping in a Reds souvenir helmet. Get it at the Fifty West Stand in Section 129. Photo: Katherine Barrier
A chef prepares tacos at Great American Ball Park’s The Handlebar. Photo: Katherine Barrier
A chef prepares tacos at Great American Ball Park’s The Handlebar. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Big Red Dog A bacon-wrapped, grilled Big Red Smokey that’s then topped with pimento cheese and a signature sauce and served on a toasted pretzel bun. Find it at Scouts Alley and the Porkopolis stands in Sections 117, 128, 416 and 425. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Skyline Nacho Helmet Back by popular demand, the Skyline Nacho Helmet features nacho chips topped with Skyline Chili and shredded cheese and is served in a souvenir Reds helmet. Find it at the Skyline Chili locations in Sections 103, 116, 130, 518 and 535. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Montgomery Inn Brisket & Cheese Hoagie Montgomery Inn smoked brisket, topped with peppers, onions, banana peppers, queso cheese and barbeque sauce and served on a potato sub roll. Grab one at the Montgomery Inn Smokehouse. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Big Mozz A classic mozzarella stick. Find them at Scouts Alley, the Grill and Fry Stand and Section 414. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Wings & Rings Onion Rings Classic, crispy onion rings. You can grab some at the new grab-and-go market, Food Hub. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Glier’s Bratter Up Grilled and skewered Glier’s bratwurst, topped with American cheese, bacon and a signature sauce. Get them at the Food Bar locations in Sections 129 and 415. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Wings & Rings Medium Garlic Boneless Chicken Wings If you’re craving wings, visit the new grab-and-go marketplace, Food Hub, to find concessions like Wings & Rings. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Glier’s Goetta Sliders Glier’s original goetta, topped with American cheese, crispy onions, pickles and habanero hot pepper bacon jam and served on potato slider rolls. Try them at Food Bar locations in Sections 129 and 415. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Hempler’s All Beef Hot Dog Is it really a ball game if you don’t indulge in a classic hot dog? Hempler’s is GABP’s new all-beef sponsor for 2024. You can get one at any Porkopolis concession stand, at Scouts Alley or at the Food Bar in Section 109. Photo: Katherine Barrier

Katherine Barrier is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s journalism program and has nearly 10 years of experience reporting local and national news as a digital journalist. At CityBeat, she...