We have a couple of lingering questions for the Great American Ballpark’s vegan options in the 2023 season. The thoroughness of our updates are pretty good though and will help you when planning for the game or if you are already there.
We also looked up policies that you want to be aware of if you’re thinking about taking your own food into the stadium–it includes their bag policies as well.
Finally, we took a look around the ballpark to try to find a couple of good spots to get some vegan eats before or after the game if you prefer to do that.
Vegan Options at Great American Ballpark
Most Concessions
- Peanuts
- Popcorn (made with just seed and oil)
- Potato Chips — check ingredients!
French Fries*
*May share a fryer with animal menu items.
You choose your level of comfort…ask if it is a concern for you.
- Sections 119, 113, 130 & 139
- Sections 512 & 534
- Scouts Club
Chick-Fil-A’s Waffle Fries*
*May share a fryer with animal menu items.
You choose your level of comfort…ask if it is a concern for you.
- Section 119
Veggie Dog
Veggie Dog is made with Field Roast Stadium Dogs.
- Section 116 & 132
- Section 516 & 525
- Scouts Club
Grippos
Grippos’ BBQ Chips are my all-time favorite accidentally vegan potato chip! -Jen
- Sections 105, 113, 118 & 133
- Sections 401 & 404
- Sections 511, 514, 516, 525 & 531
- Markets
- Scouts Club
Dippin’ Dots
Choose the Rainbow Ice flavor.
- Sections 112 & 131
- Sections 511, 519 & 532
–> The following were options for the 2022 season. We no longer see them listed on their concessions guide and have contacted the ballpark to ask. We will do an update when we learn more. If you happen to see them before we have heard back, please let us know.
Scouts Club
- Dragon Dog – Field Roast Veggie Dog topped with Kimchi, Garlic Soy Sauce and Sesame Aioli
UDF Grab N Go Markets (Sections 127, 427, Scouts Club)
- Veggie Mix
- Hummus
- Salads
- Fruit
Can I Bring Food Into Great American Ballpark?
Here are a couple of policies you should be aware of if you want to bring your own food into the park. It appears that bringing food into the stadium is okay, but if you want to call ahead just to be sure, here is the number you can call:
If you have a question as to whether or not you can bring something to Great American Ball Park, please call (513) 765-7000.
Information here was pulled directly from Great American Ballpark’s A to Z Guide
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Bags and Purses (as of 3.29.23)
Bags that can be brought into the ballpark:
- Bags used specifically for medical purposes (excluding backpack type containers)
- Bags used specifically for infant care purposes
- Reds Heads Bags that were provided beginning in 2020
- Purses
- Soft Sided Coolers that contain food and non-alcoholic drinks in sealed plastic bottles
- Food bags
- Unopened drinks in sealed plastic bottles that are non-alcoholic
- All of the above must not exceed the size of 16”x16”x8”.
All other bags are prohibited
Bottles and Cans (as of 3.29.23)
- No glass bottles, cans, or alcoholic beverages may be brought into Great American Ball Park.
- Guests are welcome to bring in soft drinks and water provided they are in clear plastic bottles and the safety seal has not been broken.
- Insulated foam or metal cups/containers from restaurants, convenience stores, Yeti mugs and the like. are not permitted in Great American Ball Park.
Vegan Options Near Great American Ballpark
This is by no means an all-inclusive list. It’s just a couple of suggestions of places we found close to the park where you can meet up with friends or family to grab a bite to eat before or after the game.
Harmony Plant Fare | NYC Inspired Vegan Deli
1801 Race St UNIT 105, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Located just a mile and a half north of the ballpark is Harmony Plant Fare. It’s an NYC Inspired Vegan Deli where you can pick vegan meats and cheeses along with some amazing looking sandwiches.
We’ve never been here ourselves, but they carry a 4.9 star rating with over 100 reviews on Google. (You know how hard that is to do!?!)
There are also a couple of other spots, Essen Kitchen and Herban Vegans, located about a block away from Harmony Plant Fare. Definitely an area worth checking out.
Yard House
95 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
This would be a good restaurant & bar for vegans and non-vegans. Yard House offers an entire Gardein section of the menu. We suggest cross-referencing their menu with our Yard House vegan guide so you know what to order and how.
This Yard House location is a block away from the stadium making it really convenient for a before or after the game meet-up.
For a complete list of everything vegan at Yard House, check out our Yard House Vegan Guide.
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More Info:
- If you’d like to get more info on Great American Ballpark, you can go to their official page here on mlb.com.
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