Football Fans Have a Feast for the Senses in These Cities
Celebrate Kansas City barbecue, Nashville hot chicken, Seattle seafood, and more on the road this season.
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Each city with a professional sports team exudes its own unique energy on game day, and football season weekends are full of travel-worthy traditions across the United States. Pack your team’s colors and prepare for a sports weekend in some of the country’s most spirited — and delicious — destinations. These are your guides to prime food scenes for football fans from coast to coast.
In New England, Patriots fans can rely on plenty of local breweries, family-friendly pizza, and international fare around Gillette Stadium and Boston South Station before or after games. Start the day with a solid breakfast sandwich, please a crowd with a food hall tour, and celebrate a win over dim sum or at a supper club with sweeping views of the city.
Over in Philly, Eagles fans can’t miss the city’s specialties, from a trinity of sandwiches to Italian food, soft pretzels, and water ice. Further south, Nashville treats Titans fans to hot chicken, overloaded hot dogs, barbecue, and burgers, while Charlotte comes alive with tailgating, patio dining, and a party atmosphere for Panthers and college football fans from all over.
New Orleans is overflowing with options for Saints fans spanning loaded baked potatoes in Caesars Superdome and NOLA favorites in and around the French Quarter. Atlanta has the ultimate food hall, a rooftop bar, and diverse bodegas and markets for Falcons fans. And Jacksonville extends its tailgating scene to a beer garden, brewpub, and happening local places streaming Jaguars games on big screens.
Moving to the Midwest, traveling sports fans can check Chicago hot dogs, pizza, and Italian beef sandwiches off their bucket lists before and after Bears games. Meanwhile Cleveland brings bratwurst, barbecue, and beer to the table for Browns fans, and the Kansas City Chiefs bandwagon can taste test brisket alongside Midwestern hospitality.
On the West Coast, the Bay Area and Seattle both boast unbeatable seafood and renowned Chinatowns. Fans of the 49ers and their bread-themed mascot have dim sum and steakhouses to choose from. Seahawks supporters have a slew of Asian food stalls to sample at the Uwajimaya Asian Market and popular teriyaki and dumpling dishes in and around the stadium.
Celebrate team spirit and rivalries alike over a meal and a pint with these go-to guides for fan-favorite food scenes.
