What NHL arenas have the best and worst concessions?

[glendroid]

Dude, same. The concessions at Rogers Arena are a bit on the pricey side but w/e, the location is fantastic for food and drink options(and just fantastic in general). If I'm not hitting up the Costco, I'm either at the Pint or Uncle Fatih's.

So confusing with all the "Rogers" branded arenas in Canada haha...

 

[John Price]

Bumped because of recent ESPN article about the best and worst food in North American arenas.

Slime, roaches, mice found in stadium food venues

Prudential Center (Devils) has best food safety ranking. Not sure who has worst.

 

[holy]

That Rogers Arena food has me considering marrying my cousin who lives in Edmonton just to be able to go to try out the food.

But maybe it's just the hunger and dry streak talking.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

Why do two companies basically sponsor all the drinks in this country?

(image is outdated by a few years at least and is for the US version of those brands)

 

[KingBran]

The Scotteade Center used to have the best chicken strips this side of the Mississippuh. Buuuut they changed vendors and became gross. Too much breading. And now they are the Enterprise Center and the chicken strips still suck.

 

[Johnny HFBOARDS]

The words Best and Concessions in regards to food should never be used together. No wonder why people are 300lbs and think it's perfectly fine. At least have a disclaimer for the Children!

 

[Cellee]

(image is outdated by a few years at least and is for the US version of those brands)

I just noticed I said drinks and meant arenas in that post you quoted me in.

 

[HisIceness]

Bumped because of recent ESPN article about the best and worst food in North American arenas.

Slime, roaches, mice found in stadium food venues

Prudential Center (Devils) has best food safety ranking. Not sure who has worst.

I saw that list, my favorite is they have PNC Arena listed under NBA



ESPN knows Hockey

 

[Duffalufagus]

Flames fan here: Saddledome is bottom 5. Without a doubt.

 

[sethro109]

If you ever visit the Pepsi center only buy prepackaged food from any concession that has the word "Fan" in it's name. Or you'll end up paying 15 bucks for a dehydrated small hamburger that's smaller than a dollar menu item at a fast food joint.

 

[PuckItUp27]

Barclays Center and MSG are pretty bad and overpriced. Beer selection at Barclay Center is HORRIBLE .

Nassau Coliseum has better food and beer selection than both and better prices. (Smokin Als, Cabo, Vincents, Roast Sandwich House) and a lot of LI craft beers.

I don't buy beer in arenas tho because it's a complete ripoff. You can get a double shot of whiskey at Nassau for $18 or same thing at Barclay for $28 (LOL).

Prudential Center definitely has the best options for the Metro NY area arenas. Love the Devil fries there.(I think that's their name) NJ is also the only arena I have ever been to that gave me a free beer b/c it was my birthday

My favorite overall that I have been to is either Philly or Nashville for food/drinks.

 

[Machinehead]

The newer the venue and the bigger the market, the more likely to have good concessions. As bad as Barclays is for watching hockey in half the arena..... the concessions are top notch, possibly some of the best in the entire league.

Dining and Clubs | Barclays Center


About a minute in...

The video says the food is good, but check out the guy's face in the thumbnail. Looks like he's just been poisoned.

 

[Machinehead]

I rarely eat at the arena because you're in the middle of New York City. You can eat for much cheaper after the game.

MSG has pizza across the street and Barclays has wings down the block.

 

[The Podium]

Not sure if they’ve improved or not but I brought Canadian money to Buffalo one night and I’m real positive Joe vender guy made up the exchange in his head. Actually no. He absolutely did.

I was hungry so didn’t really care to argue. But was irritated when I tried to give him a twoonie and he told me they don’t accept those there.

Like really dude? The 200% exchange rate wasn’t *****ey enough?

Not really related to this, but bringing up the whole Canadian vs. American thing.

When I was at Little Cesar's Arena I used apple pay and had a crowd of astonished Americans and vendors around me asking what I just did.

Apparently tap in general isnt common in the US (Michigan?), never mind using your phone to do it.

 

[tgo0]

I'd say Winnipeg's are pretty average. A decent selection of overpriced ($10) beers and the only food item to write home about is the Jets dog, an 18 inch dog, butter soaked toasted bun (very legit) and a variety of toppings (nacho cheese, pierogi pieces, chilli, bacon, grilled onions).

 

[Machinehead]

I'd say Winnipeg's are pretty average. A decent selection of overpriced ($10) beers and the only food item to write home about is the Jets dog, an 18 inch dog, butter soaked toasted bun (very legit) and a variety of toppings (nacho cheese, pierogi pieces, chilli, bacon, grilled onions).

This sounds delightful

 

[tgo0]

This sounds delightful

It very much is. For all toppings it'll run somewhere around $16 but all arena prices are insane so it is what it is. I get myself one a year because I don't know if my heart can handle much more than that.

 

[PuckItUp27]

I'd say Winnipeg's are pretty average. A decent selection of overpriced ($10) beers and the only food item to write home about is the Jets dog, an 18 inch dog, butter soaked toasted bun (very legit) and a variety of toppings (nacho cheese, pierogi pieces, chilli, bacon, grilled onions).

TIL 10$ is overpriced for beer at an arena. Consider yourself lucky for $10 beers!

 

[Bedards Dad]

I was at the Scotiabank Arena last week and I paid $30.50 for some M&Ms, a bag of popcorn, and two Cokes. So that kinda sucked.

But if you get their real food, while expensive, is rather good.

 

[Cellee]

NJ is also the only arena I have ever been to that gave me a free beer b/c it was my birthday

Pretty cool.

Could you go to different vendors and drop that it was your birthday ?!

 

[Cellee]

TIL 10$ is overpriced for beer at an arena. Consider yourself lucky for $10 beers!

$10 for a Budweiser is never counting yourself as lucky!

 

[tgo0]

TIL 10$ is overpriced for beer at an arena. Consider yourself lucky for $10 beers!

Definitely know it's worse at other places but like I've said they're overpriced everywhere. It is what it is.

 

[PuckItUp27]

Definitely know it's worse at other places but like I've said they're overpriced everywhere. It is what it is.

Yea we can all agree on that haha

 

[53or8]

PPG Paints Arena has RC Cola products.

I know someone already mentioned it, but damn come on now.

Wait when did they change the name?

 

[Roman Yoshi]

I used to think Nashville's arena food was good a few years ago, but recently, the quality has really taken a dive.

I was impressed by Ottawa's when I was up there last season for what it's worth.