As the 2018 MLB season kicks off, what better time to whet (or ruin) your appetite with a look at some of the hyper-American cuisine found in our country's ballparks? From perma-classics like the Chicago Dog to Arizona's controversial "Churro Dog," here is a look at what you (and your friends, maybe your entire row) should eat when you catch a game this summer. All 30 major league stadiums are represented in alphabetical order. Play ball.

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Angels Stadium of Anaheim

Home of the Los Angeles Angels

Get: Pastrami Dawg

What it is: All-beef Farmer John dog covered in pastrami and sauerkraut

Why: It's your favorite deli meat heaped on top of your favorite ballpark snack, with sauerkraut for tang. Otherwise known as a no brainer.



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AT&T Park

Home of the San Francisco Giants

Get: Gilroy Garlic Fries

What it is: French fries with minced garlic and parsley

Why: These fries are worth the terrible breath you'll be wafting across the stands.

Busch Stadium

Home of the St. Louis Cardinals

Get: Kohn's Killer Kosher Pastrami Sandwich

What it is: Beef pastrami on your choice of bread (go for rye)

Why: This heaping portion of sliced pastrami on rye will keep you satiated for at least three innings.

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Camden Yards

Home of the Baltimore Orioles

Get: Boog's BBQ Sandwich

What it is: Pit beef on a kaiser roll

Why: Former Orioles slugger and MVP Boog Powell's been serving up barbecue at games for 25 years. Stop in and say hi.

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Chase Field

Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks

Get: Churro Dog 2.0

What it is: Churro rolled in Oreo crumbs served in a doughnut with vanilla froyo, strawberry and chocolate sauce, and whipped cream

Why: Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned sugar rush?

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Citi Field

Home of the New York Mets

Get: Shake Shack Shackburger

What it is: Pat LaFrieda blend burger, American cheese, Shack Sauce, lettuce, and tomato on a squishy bun

Why: It's the best fast food burger on this side of the Mississippi, hands down.

Citizens Bank Park

Home of the Philadelphia Phillies

Get: Chickie's and Pete's Crabfries

What it is: French fries with crab seasoning

Why: Sure, you could get a Philly cheesesteak. But don't these Old Bay-seasoned fries dipped in cheese sauce sound better?

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Comerica Park

Home of the Detroit Tigers

Get: Bacon on a Stick

What it is: Pretty much what it sounds like

Why: Because it's bacon on a stick.

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Coors Field

Home of the Colorado Rockies

Get: Rocky Mountain Oysters

What it is: Deep fried bull testicles

Why: Don't pretend you don't want to know what these local delicacies tastes like.

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Dodger Stadium

Home of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Get: Nacho Helmet

What it is: Carne asada nachos served in a 64 oz. helmet

Why: All those good taco toppings—grilled steak, pico de gallo, refried beans—dumped into a souvenir helmet. Grab plenty of napkins.

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Fenway Park

Home of the Boston Red Sox

Get: Fenway Frank

What it is: Beef frank, relish, spicy brown mustard, and onion on a New England-style bun

Why: It wouldn't be right to watch the Red Sox beat the Yankees without a Fenway Frank in hand.

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Globe Life Park in Arlington

Home of the Texas Rangers

Get: Boomstick

What it is: Two-foot-long chili cheese dog

Why: Purely for bragging rights.

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Great American Ball Park

Home of the Cincinnati Reds

Get: Mr. Red's Smokehouse Pulled Pork

What it is: Smoked pulled pork sandwich with barbecue sauce

Why: There's nothing like smoked meat, a cold beer, and views of the Ohio River.

Guaranteed Rate Field

Home of the Chicago White Sox

Get: Beggars Deep Dish

What it is: Classic deep dish Chicago-style pizza

Why: The Sox crowd deserves pizza, as only Chicago can make it.

Kauffman Stadium

Home of the Kansas City Royals

Get: Sweet Baby Rays Burnt Ends

What it is: Smoked brisket with barbecue sauce

Why: You can't hit up one of the barbecue capitals of the country without digging into a healthy serving of Kansas City-style burnt ends.

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Marlins Park

Home of the Miami Marlins

Get: Cuban Hot Dog

What it is: Nathan's all-beef frank pressed in a Cuban sandwich

Why: It's a Cuban-American crossover tasty enough to distract you from the home run dolphins in the outfield.

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Miller Park

Home of the Milwaukee Brewers

Get: Johnsonville Bratwurst (so long, Klement's!)

What is is: A bratwurst

Why: More brats are sold at Miller Park than hot dogs. ‘Nuff said.

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Minute Maid Park

Home of the Houston Astros

Get: Chicken and Waffle Cone

What it is: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and honey mustard in a waffle cone

Why: Everything great about chicken and waffles, made better through portability.

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Nationals Park

Home of the Washington Nationals

Get: Ben's Chili Bowl Half Smoke

What it is: Quarter-pound hot dog topped with Ben's Chili Sauce

Why: The first half smoke was served in 1958, and they’ve been a hit ever since. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Oakland Coliseum

Home of the Oakland A's

Get: Ribs and Things

What it is: Pork ribs, links, tri-tip, and barbecue sauce

Why: Don’t let the fall-off-the-bone goodness make you miss that foul ball headed for your section.

Petco Park

Home of the San Diego Padres

Get: Baked Bear Ice Cream Sandwich

What it is: A slab of ice cream wedged between two freshly baked cookies

Why: Cookies and ice cream and a ball game on a hot summer day. That's the life.

PNC Park

Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Get: Primanti Bros. Sandwich

What it is: Go for the Capicola ham and cheese with tomatoes, cole slaw, and french fries on white bread

Why: The Primanti Bros have been curing hunger in Pittsburgh since 1933. Yes, french fries belong on a sandwich.

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Progressive Field

Home of the Cleveland Indians

Get: Sugardale Hot Dog with Bertman's Ballpark Mustard

What it is: See above

Why: Life's simplest pleasures are hot dogs, tangy brown mustard, and damn good baseball. (Pro tip: Bet on mustard in the Sugardale Hot Dog Derby.)

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Rogers Centre

Home of the Toronto Blue Jays

Get: Sausage Poutine

What: French fries, cheese curds, sausage, and gravy

Why: Until the Expos return, you’re in Canada’s only MLB park. Make it count and get the poutine.

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Safeco Field

Home of the Seattle Mariners

Get: Frozen Rope Ice Cream Sandwiches

What it is: Cookies, brownies, and ice cream

Why: Cookies. Brownies. Red Velvet. And all the fixins. However you like it, it’s completely up to you.

Target Field

Home of the Minnesota Twins

Get: Kramarczuk's Sausage

What it is: Sausage, with whatever toppings you like

Why: The sausage kings of Minneapolis are not to be missed.

Tropicana Field

Home of the Tampa Bay Rays

Get: Cuban sandwich

What it is: A traditional cuban sandwich that also comes in a burger or vegetarian form

Why: They serve these all over the park. You can't leave Tampa without one.

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SunTrust Park

Home of the Atlanta Braves

Get: Waffle House

What it is: Diner food, including waffles

Why: An Atlanta-area institution, Waffle House will never let you down.

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Wrigley Field

Home of the Chicago Cubs

Get: Chicago-Style Hot Dog

What it is: Hot dog with grilled onions, diced tomatoes, banana peppers, sweet relish, ketchup, mustard, and celery salt on a poppy seed bun

Why: The Windy City’s finest is the best evidence for a hot dog being a sandwich. Get two.

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Yankee Stadium

Home of the New York Yankees

Get: A hot dog from a street vendor

What it is: A much cheaper hot dog than anything you'll find in the ballpark

Why: NYC is home of the $2 street meat. Sneak a couple in your jacket pocket.

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