Brenda Cain and Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

Ranking top-selling food at each of Progressive Field's 34 concession stands

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Although there are plenty of dining options on the streets surrounding Progressive Field, who can resist indulging in some food inside the ballpark, right?

Progressive Field's offerings are diverse and fantastic -- ranging from standard ballpark fare to more upscale food you would expect to find at a sit-down restaurant.

cleveland.com reporters Brenda Cain and Yadi Rodriguez visited all 34 concession stands this month to taste -- and rank! -- the best selling item at each stand. The list of top-selling foods was provided by the Indians.

This post has been updated to reflect 2020 prices and items that are no longer on menus.

They tasted all these yummy foods below during three trips to Progressive Field. The hard part was deciding where to rank the foods because there wasn't a bad top-seller to be had.

The Brew Kettle's Wisconsin Burger was our top pick.

Check out the rankings and pictures of all 34 top-selling foods below, starting with No. 34.

Related: There were also other concessions we just could not ignore while we were there, so we tried them as well. Check out how we ranked the 25 foods that caught our eye!

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No. 34 Killer Kilbane, Happy Dog

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Killer Kilbane

Which stand: Happy Dog

Location: Section 159

Price: $9

This hot dog is described as having alien pickle relish, chunky peanut butter and Sriracha sauce.

Cain says: Killer hot! Good hot dog but weird.

Rodriguez says: This one burned the roof of my mouth...yikes.

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No. 33 Parallax Burger, Dynomite Burger

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Parallax Burger

Which stand: Dynomite Burger

Location: Section 114

Price: $13.50

This burger is described as white cheddar cheese, red onion, bacon and BBQ mayo. It is served with chips.

Cain says: This was a tiny burger, which was disappointing since it had a great taste.

Rodriguez says: "Where's the beef?" But when you do find it, it is tasty, juicy and flavorful. The bacon was very thin and flimsy.

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No. 32 Pepperoni Pizza, Major League Pizza

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Pepperoni Pizza

Which stand: Major League Pizza

Location: Section 554

Price: $5

Cain says: "Can you say DiGiorno?"

Rodriguez says: Thick crust with a good amount of both cheese and pepperoni. Not bad for a ballpark pizza.

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No. 31 BBQ Platter, Forest City BBQ

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BBQ Platter

Which stand: Forest City BBQ

Location: Section 541

Price: $12.75

You get a choice of pulled chicken, pulled pork or sliced kielbasa served with corn bread and your choice of two sides.

Cain says: Anyone can have a bad day and we must have caught them on one. I've eaten here before and it was good. Today, the platter was bland overall. The pork was tough, though the cole slaw was crisp and creamy. The mac and cheese was a bit dry and tasteless, and the baked beans were overpowered by onions.

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No. 30 Philly Cheesesteak, Cheesesteak

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Philly Cheesesteak

Which stand: Cheesesteak

Location: Section 117

Price: $12

Served with chips

Cain says: Very traditional, not a lot of seasoning.

Rodriguez says: Lots of fatty meat, lacks any real flavor. On the plus side, there were plenty of onions, peppers and cheese.

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Rodriguez with "Superfan" Alan Madan

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On our first of three sampling visits to the ballpark we met Indians "Superfan" Alan Madan.

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No. 29 Chicken Burrito Bowl, Ohio City Burrito

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Chicken Burrito Bowl

Which stand: Ohio City Burrito

Location: Section 160

Price: $13.75

Described as: Flour tortilla or bowl filled with rice, black beans, shredded chicken in a tomato chipotle sauce, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and your choice of salsa (sweet, mild or hot).

Cain says: Not Chipotle! The chicken was moist but tasteless and the rice tasted like Uncle Ben's. I did like the salsas, however.

Rodriguez says: Not a bad bowl. Filling but the chicken didn't have much flavor.

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No. 28 Waffle Cone, Sweet Moses

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Waffle Cone

Which stand: Sweet Moses

Location: Section 111

Price: $6.50

We went with the mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Rodriguez says: Good ice cream. Fresh, with lots of chocolate throughout. The cone was fresh and crunchy.

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Meet Jordan Hunt, a summer vending intern who spent some time with us while we were visiting the different concession stands. On one of our stops we ran into Slider, who was more than happy to pose for a photo with Jordan.

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No. 27 Pasta with Meatballs, Pasta al Dante (Not available in 2020)

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Pasta with Meatballs

Which stand: Pasta al Dante

Location: Section 158

Price: $8.50

This comes with a meatball and a breadstick.

Cain says: Good flavor, sauce and meat does not overpower the pasta. I liked it, but I cannot see eating a hot and heavy pasta dish at the ballgame.

Rodriguez says: Huge meatball but not much flavor. Served very hot, watch out. Nice fresh breadstick.

This stand has been changed and items are not available in 2020.

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Rodriguez and Cain took a moment to get a photo with Slider.

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No. 26 Jumbo Dog, Gluten Free

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Jumbo Dog

Which stand: Gluten Free

Location: Section 153

Price: $8.50

Hot dog served on a Udi's gluten free bun.

Cain says: The dog was good, what you would expect at the ballpark. The bun did nothing for it.

Rodriguez says: Bun was dry but the hot dog was very juicy.

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No. 25 Brisket Sandwich, Throwing Smoke

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Brisket Sandwich

Which stand: Throwing Smoke

Location: Section 159

Price: $13.75

Described as: Brisket sandwich topped with your choice of sauce, sweet slaw, sharp cheddar cheese and pickle chips. Served with chips.

Cain says: Very good. Pickles make the sandwich, slaw is crunchy.

Rodriguez says: Love the slaw, not mayo-y, lots of pickles.

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Cain and Rodriguez stopped in the Press Box during one visit.

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No. 24 Jumbo Dog, Kosher Dogs

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Jumbo Dog

Which stand: Kosher Dogs

Location: Section 164

Price: $8.50

If you eat a Kosher diet this is a great option. Great ballpark taste on a fresh bun.

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Mustard, anyone?

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No. 23 Po'Man, Great Lakes

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Po'Man

Which stand: Great Lakes Brewing

Location: Section 107

Price: $12.50

Cain says: Overcooked, the sausage and pierogi were hard but the mustard was a great touch.

Rodriguez says: Too much mustard. Sausage was dry and the kraut was vinegary. The potato pierogis were OK.

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Fans waiting to get into the game

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No. 22 Hot Dog 8/1, Cleveland Dogs and Shakes (Not available in 2020)

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Hot Dog 8/1

Which stand: Cleveland Dogs and Shakes

Location: Section 111

Price: $8

This was a large grilled classic Sugardale hot dog.

(Not available in 2020)

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No. 21 Loaded Nachos, Locos Nachos

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Loaded Nachos

Which stand: Locos Nachos

Location: Section 157 (there's another Locos Nachos stand upstairs with a different menu so that stand is ranked elsewhere in this story).

Price: $12.75

Described as: Choice of chicken, pork or beef, and nacho cheese or queso blanco, plus traditional salsa. Choice of toppings include sour cream, BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce and jalapenos.

Cain says: Classic nachos that you can have just the way you like them. Be hungry or have a friend to share with if you order these.

Rodriguez says: Generous amount of chips and toppings. This is definitely a shareable option. The fact that they are customizable is a plus.

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Sharing our nachos with Indians Superfan Al

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Hunt and Cain take a minute for a photo opp

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No. 20 All-American Burger, Build-a-Burger

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All-American Burger

Which stand: Build-a-Burger

Location: Section 174

Price: $13.75; add .50 for a pickle

All burgers served with fries. For $2.75 you can add bacon, chili, pulled pork or queso blanco.

Cain says: Chargrilled taste, reminiscent of that classic backyard BBQ taste. Loaded with toppings.

Rodriguez says: Good burger with fresh ingredients and cooked just right.

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Cain waiting on her All-American Burger. Which condiments will she put on it?

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Rodriguez and Cain stopped in the Kaulig Companies Club at the end of their "work" day.

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No. 19 Ice Cream, Dippin' Dots

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Frozeti Confetti Ice Cream

Which stand: Dippin' Dots

Location: Section 157

Price: $6.50

Cain says: Pop Rocks....fun! I didn't think I would like it, but it was a great taste!

Rodriguez says: Pop Rock explosion in your mouth. Tastes more like sherbet than ice cream.

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We also tried the Cookies 'n Cream Dippin' Dots.

Flavors available are Rainbow Ice, Brownie Batter, Cookies 'n Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and the newest flavor, Frozeti Confetti.

Three sizes available: small, $6.50; regular, $9.50; large, $11.

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The temperature was just right for trying Dippin' Dots.

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No. 18 Pepperoni Pizza, Dante's Inferno

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Pepperoni Pizza

Which stand: Dante's Inferno

Location: Section 121

Price: $10.50

Cain says: If you are getting pizza at the ballpark, this is the one to get. Great crust with a mild sauce and just the right amount of toppings.

Rodriguez says: A bit on the greasy side. Perfect portion of cheese and pepperoni.

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No. 17 Jumbo All-Beef Hot Dog, Sausages and Dogs

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Jumbo All-Beef Hot Dog

Which stand: Sausages and Dogs

Location: Section 119

Price: $7.50

Good, big, juicy hot dog.

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No. 16 Bratwurst with Roasted Garlic, Cleveland Kraut

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Bratwurst with Roasted Garlic

Which stand: Cleveland Kraut

Location: Section 113

Price: $9

Cain says: Very Earthy taste.

Rodriguez says: Best brat yet! Great garlicky-tasting kraut.

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No. 15 Spicy Italian Sausage, Hometown Sausage

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Spicy Italian Sausage

Which stand: Hometown Sausage

Location: Section 107

Price: $7.50

Cain says: Spicy! Good flavor. The veggies are crisp and fresh.

Rodriguez says: Has a kick to it but very good. Generous amount of onions and peppers.

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No. 14 Chicken Nachos, Barrio

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Chicken Nachos

Which stand: Barrio

Location: Section 109

Price: $10 (additional $4.50 for chicken)

Described as: Fried corn tortilla chips with Barrio's famous queso blanco, shredded chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, Ohio sweet corn salsa and salsa verde.

Cain says: Piled high, generous toppings. Worth the wait in line. You have to dig deep to get a bite of everything.

Rodriguez says: Huge amount of nachos. Be hungry if you get these. Great option to share.

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No. 13 Waffle Cone, Pierre's Ice Cream

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Waffle Cone

Which stand: Pierre's Ice Cream

Location: Section 138

Price: $6.50 small, $7.25 large

Many flavors available.

Cain says: I loved the crispy waffle cone! The ice cream was great (as always), but the cone stole the show!

Rodriguez says: You can't go wrong with any flavor that you pick. I went with Superman.

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No. 12 Hot Dog, Ballpark Classics

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Hot Dog

Which stand: Ballpark Classics

Location: Section 109

Price: $4.50



Cain says: Good, solid ballpark food.

Rodriguez says: A good dog always tastes better at the game. This Sugardale dog didn't disappoint.

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No. 11 Chicken Nachos, Momocho

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Chicken Nachos

Which stand: Momocho

Location: Section 149

Price: $13.75

Described as: Fresh corn tortilla chips topped with queso fundido, rostizado chicken.

Cain says: I have to admit I was overwhelmed by this dish. The flavors all blend well together. The chips are really good.

Rodriguez says: Generous and tasty nachos. Another good sharable option, although these are so good you may want to keep these to yourself.

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No. 10 Rally Burger, Rally Burger

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Rally Burger

Which stand: Rally Burger

Location: Section 155

Price: $6

Described as: Signature double cheeseburger hot off the grill with two special sauces.

Cain says: Good burger, I liked the secret sauce.

Rodriguez says: If you are hungry for a burger this is a great option. I tried to get them to tell me what the ingredients were in the "special sauce" but they wouldn't budge. These are made fresh in front of you, not sitting in a warming tray.

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No. 9 Spicy Chicken, The Fat Rooster

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Spicy Chicken

Which stand: The Fat Rooster

Location: Section 182

Price: $12.50 with fries, $10 for just the sandwich



Cain says: Thick breast of chicken that was tender, smoky and spicy. The slaw was sweet and creamy.

Rodriguez says: This chicken was not pounded or cut in half. You got a full breast on this sandwich. There is definitely spice to it. Good amount of slaw and pickles, which helped cut the heat.

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No. 8 Cheesy Bacon Mac, Melt Bar and Grilled

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Cheesy Bacon Mac

Which stand: Melt Bar and Grilled

Location: Section 113

Price: $11

Described as: Macaroni and cheese, crisp bacon and American cheese.



Cain says: Homemade taste, lots of bacon and I loved the bread.

Rodriguez says: Crispy bacon...Yes! Lots of really good macaroni and cheese and nice, thick bread.

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No. 7 Super Nachos, Locos Nachos

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Super Nachos

Which stand: Locos Nachos

Location: Section 556 (there's another Locos Nachos stand downstairs with a different menu so that stand is ranked elsewhere in this story).

Price: $9



Cain says: Loaded with jalapenos. The salsa had a slight kick, and the cheese was nice and warm. One of my go-to foods at Progressive Field, for sure.

Rodriguez says: Cheese was nice and warm. Loads of cheese and salsa and a ton of jalapenos. Can you really go wrong with nachos at a ball game?

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No. 6 French Fry Cup, Burgers and Fries

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French Fry Cup

Which stand: Burgers and Fries

Location: Section 559

Price: $7 (additional $1.50 for cheese)



Cain says: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. A really good fry.

Rodriguez says: Waffle fries that are lightly seasoned and not overly salty. Crunchy without being overcooked.

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No. 5 Trio Flight, Market Garden Brewery

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Trio Flight

Which stand: Market Garden Brewery

Location: Section 133

Price: $13

Described as:

Nano Brew - Beef slider with pickled cucumbers, beer onions, beer mustard and white American cheese.

Tart 'N Tangy - Beef slider with spicy mayo, balsamic, pickled onions, cole slaw and cheddar cheese.

Spicy Sliders - Beef slider with spicy mayo, caramelized onions and cheddar cheese.

Cain says: Good meat flavor. The pickled cucumbers really ramp up the flavor on the Nano Brew. The Tart 'N Tangy lived up to its name.

Rodriguez says: The Tart 'N Tangy was my favorite -- the combination of ingredients really worked.

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No. 4 Southside Slope, Fat Head's Brewery

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Southside Slope

Which stand: Fat Heads Brewery

Location: Section 158

Price: $14.50

Described as: Kielbasa topped with fried pierogi, American cheese, grilled onions and horseradish sauce.

Cain says: Oh yeah! This is my favorite of the night.

Rodriguez says: Everything about this sandwich was delicious! It's a little messy to eat so be sure to grab extra napkins, but well worth it.

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No. 3 Donuts, Harvest and Grounds

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Donuts

Which stand: Harvest and Grounds

Location: Section 139

Price: $6 ($10 if you get them in a souvenir little helmet)

A dozen mini donuts. Powdered sugar, cinnamon, white glaze or chocolate glaze are your topping options.

Cain says: Crispy and tender on the inside. Great glaze.

Rodriguez says: We had each of the toppings but the best was the one where they collided together -- cinnamon and glaze together was really good. These little donuts are also made right there in front of you so you know they are fresh!

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No. 2 The Cleveland Dog, Charred Dog

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The Cleveland Dog

Which stand: Charred Dogs

Location: Section 121

Price: $4.50



Cain says: I loved the crispy skin you only get when it is grilled over an open flame!

Rodriguez says: Very good hot dog that is cooked on a fire grill. Definitely not a dog that has been sitting in a warmer.

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No. 1 Wisconsin Burger, The Brew Kettle

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Wisconsin Burger

Which stand: The Brew Kettle

Location: Section 160

Price: $13 and comes with chips. Add peppers and onions for $1.50.



Cain says: I will definitely be back for this one! Really good German flavor. Loved that the patty is made from brats. Love the kraut and mustard! Served on a pretzel bun. A real winner!

Rodriguez says: Comes on a pretzel bun, yay! This unique brat patty has really good flavor. The kraut just enhances it. A great option if you are looking for more than just a hot dog.

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