Citi Field Vegan Options 2023 (New York Mets)

The Mets are not playing around when it comes to the vegan options at Citi Field for the 2023 baseball season.

From baseball stadium staples like peanuts, popcorn and soft pretzels to a “Vegan City” which is NOT what it sounds like. It SHOULD mean everything is vegan… we share with you the details below.

We’ve also collected Citi Field’s policies regarding bringing in your own food as well as a couple of suggestions on nearby vegan spots to eat at before or after the game.

If you see an addition that can be made or a change to this guide, please let us know! 🙂

Citi Field Vegan Options

Most Concessions

Peanuts
Popcorn
Soft Pretzel
Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade
Sunflower Seeds (Various Beer Portables)

Vegan City – Section 105

–> We have been made aware that the buns are NOT vegan at a vendor called, Vegan City. UNREAL. In July 2023, we contacted CitiField to ask for clarification and will update if/when we learn more.

Vegan City Nachos – Jack Fruit Chili, Vegan Cheese Fondue, Pico de Gallo, Roasted Salsa, Guacamole
Vegan City Dog. Verify the bun is vegan prior to ordering … comes with Jack Fruit Chili and Vegan Cheese Fondue
Beyond Sausage and Peppers. Verify the bun is vegan prior to ordering … comes with an Impossible Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers
Mushroom Cheesesteak. Verify the bun is vegan prior to ordering … comes with Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Peppers and Vegan Cheese Fondue
Vegan City Burger. Verify the bun is vegan prior to ordering … comes with Impossible Patty, Vegan Cheese Fondue and Pico de Gallo

–> If you missed the note above about the buns, read it first before ordering!!

Dole Whip

Pineapple Dole Whip is available at all of the following locations. Strawberry Dole Whip is available only at Section 135

Section 135
Piazza 31 Club presented by True Vodka
Section 417

Vegan Burger

Section 137
Piazza 31 Club Presented By True Vodka
Section 423

Chips & Salsa or Guacamole

Taste of the City

Other Snacks

Bamba Peanut Butter Puffs – Kosher locations and Worlds Fare Market
The Nutty Bavarian Glazed Nuts – Section 105 and 417

Can I Bring Food Into Citi Field?

Looking into just bringing your own food into the ballpark? Here are a few policies at Citi Field that you need to be aware of. We pulled these directly from Citi Field’s Information Guide.

While the Mets do not specifically state that you can bring food into the stadium, they officially do not say you can’t either.

Having said that, we have confirmed from multiple sources that you can bring food into the stadium as long as it’s in a proper bag.

Security Policies* (as of 3.31.23)

Backpacks are not permitted at Citi Field, however other bags such as purses, diaper bags that are not backpack-style, tote, drawstring, fully clear backpack-style bags with no obscured inner pockets and messenger style bags along with small soft-sided coolers are still permitted. Exceptions to this policy can be made for bags used for ADA/medical reasons by the Security Supervisor at each entry gate.
All bags and hand-carried items are searched prior to entry.
Items can be no larger than 16″x16″x8″.
Glass bottles, all metal cans and containers, with the exception of reusable “Swell/Yeti” type metal water bottles (provided they are emptied), and hard-sided coolers are not permitted in Citi Field.
Guests may bring in one, soft, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle of 20 ounces or less.
Guests may also bring in one sealed, soft-sided child’s juice box.
Water bottles and juice boxes may not be frozen.

*This is not a complete list of all the security policies at Citi Field, just a few we felt were relevant to bringing food and/or beverages into the park.

Best Vegan Options Near Citi Field

You may not be looking to eat at the game, but maybe you want to grab a bite before or after the game. Are there any good places to get vegan food close to Citi Field?

We did our due diligence and we didn’t find anything really close (within walking distance). There are some good places, but they’re a 30-40 minute walk so grab an Uber if that’s a little further than you want to trek.

All three are vegetarian, so be mindful to make sure you’re getting vegan options.

Bodhi Village

Asian restaurant/bakery that (best we can tell) has good vegan options including a few desserts.

Dosa Hutt

Authentic South Indian cuisine that has plenty of vegan options and lots of vegetarian options that can easily be modified. Definitely try the samosas! Really good food that pretty inexpensive as well.

Green Recipes

Vegetarian spot specializing in Japanese cuisine. Plenty of vegan options including veggie sushi rolls.

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