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Baseball is back, and call us crazy, but we’re cautiously optimistic about the team’s direction. Still, we may need some distractions if the Colorado Rockies’ 2026 campaign turns south quickly. Thankfully, the devious minds at Coors Field’s food service veteran, Aramark, have created a winning lineup of grand slams at vendor stations throughout the ballpark, giving us plenty of outrageous options to cheer about.
For starters, you can pick up new food-themed souvenirs, including the Beer Bat (a baseball-bat-shaped vessel for your suds) and the Popcorn Bat (same, only it’s a 98-ounce container of popcorn). But don’t settle into your seat too soon. Roam the concourses to discover these eight new food and drink items, guaranteed to enhance your game-day experience—even if the hits don’t go our way.
The 9-9-9 Challenge
Fanfare, Section 139
You may have heard of the ballpark challenge that dares you to eat one hot dog and down one beer for every inning of a baseball game. We would never encourage this kind of overindulgence (you’d be seeing double double-plays well before the last pitch). But this year, you can experience the thrill of victory with Coors Field’s mini 9-9-9 challenge, which comprises nine four-ounce beers and the same number of diminutive dogs. The set, at $65, comes in a handy carrying tray with a blank score board so you can keep track of your progress (and hopefully the Rockies’ home runs). The concept was designed by Aramark in conjunction with competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut—so you’ll be in good company if you polish off this equivalent of four and a half franks and three 12-ounce cans of beer.
Glizzilla
Fanfare, Section 157
Did you miss the trend of calling hot dogs “glizzies,” a frankly bizarre reference that equates America’s favorite grilled mystery meat with Glock hand guns? Get a blast from the past while indulging in one of Coors Fields’ most ridiculously over-the-top treats in the ballpark’s 31-year history. This thing is two feet long, weighs a pound, and comes on a bun that looks more like an entire ciabatta loaf. (Yes, that’s mac and cheese on top.). Aramark says it’s built for two, so you and your glizz-mate need to consume a mere 12 inches apiece to meet your quota.
Pizza Donuts
Section 109
We’re craving doughnuts. But wait, pizza sounds great, too. In the greatest collision of disparate culinary creations since peanut butter met chocolate, Coors Field introduces pizza donuts. To be fair, Italy set the precedent with deep-fried pizza montanara and panzerotti, so you’re not getting anything too transgressive here. And the creation’s more American angle makes it perfectly acceptable ballpark fare. The puffy pastries come two to an order and are smothered with garlic butter, parm crumbles, mozz, pepperoni, and both marinara and pesto sauces. Cravings dilemma solved.
Wit Love
Section 134
The Philadelphia Phillies own a 138-103 lifetime record against the Rockies, so it’s only appropriate that Coors Field shows a little deference to the Fightin’ Phils—in culinary form at least. This year, Aramark introduces a rookie lineup of cheesesteaks with various toppings—caramelized onions and gooey cheese to start with—loaded onto a hoagie roll full of shaved rib-eye. These subs have the potential to start a lot of arguments between purple-clad fans and their red-wearing rivals (is that real Cheez Whiz? Did you just put mushrooms on your cheesesteak?), so be careful what you say in line. Best to stick with a little brotherly love if anyone calls you out on your ordering technique.
Taco Momalona
Sandlot Brewery
The Sandlot is a great option if you’re looking for craft beer and food beyond standard stadium grub. This year, the brewpub is serving up the Momalona (“mamalona” means something along the lines of “badass” in Spanish and is often applied to customized pickup trucks; maybe this is the version for moms?), a giant taco built on a crunchy corn tortilla with a flat bottom and high sides. Its boatlike shape is great for containing a delightfully massive mashup of slow-cooked brisket, Chihuahua cheese, shredded cabbage, pork belly, gold barbecue sauce, Hot Cheetos, and avocado crema. The downside is that if you eat this at a Sandlot table, you may never make it back to your seat for the rest of the game.
Boozy Ice Cream
Section 306
There’s nothing complicated about this new sweet treat; it’s just purple soft-serve ice cream spiked with alcohol and served in a mini batter’s helmet. But as a break from draft beer on a hot Denver day, it may be just what you need. We don’t recommend combining this with a 9-9-9 challenge though, or you may need to call 9-1-1.
Dubai Cinnamon Rolls
Section 115
The biggest viral food sensation of 2023 comes to Denver in cinnamon roll form. The elite combo of chocolate, pistachio, and kataifi (shredded phyllo) gets a boost with caramel puff cereal and a dollop of vanilla ice cream—all on top of a cinnamon roll. Pro tip: Bring some wet wipes.
Birdcall
Section 204
Coors Field’s mezzanine level got a glow-up during the off-season, and part of the remodel includes the addition of Denver’s own chicken sandwich brand Birdcall. If the other new ballpark eats are a little too audacious for your taste, Birdcall brings things back down to earth with its original and Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and tenders, plus gluten-free nuggets, and plain or loaded tots. You may not win the internet with this choice, but your taste buds will thank you.
