Attending a New York Mets game at Citi Field is a phenomenal experience for locals and tourists alike.
With its proximity to some excellent Asian food in Flushing, cheap ticket prices (generally), and a fun atmosphere, it's an activity we highly recommend!
Brief History of Citi Field and the Mets
Founded in 1962, they're based in Queens, New York, and have won two World Series championships (1969 and 1986). The team colors are blue and orange.
Citi Field has been the Mets' home stadium since 2009, replacing the iconic Shea Stadium. Located in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, the ballpark was designed as a tribute to Brooklyn's old Ebbets Field, featuring classic brick architecture. The stadium has a capacity of about 41,900 and is known for its distinctive exterior rotunda, excellent sight lines, and the Home Run Apple that rises when a Met hits a home run.
It's genuinely a beautiful stadium that feels both updated and modern, yet retains its charm. I love watching planes take off and land at nearby LaGuardia Airport as the game progresses.
Best Seats at Citi Field
There are NO bad seats at Citi Field. We often scour various ticket sites for last-minute cheap tickets, then float around the stadium throughout the game.
We often have the best luck on ticket prices on Vivid Seats (plus you earn rewards for free tickets).
Where to Eat/Drink Before a Mets Game
There is little to nothing right next to Citi Field, so most people either eat or drink wherever they're coming from, or go to Flushing or Corona.
Corona is known for Latin food, Flushing (Main St. stop on the 7) is one of the best spots in the world for Asian, and specifically Chinese food (besides China, of course).
Spots in Flushing (one stop on the subway or a 20-minute walk):
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Cash-only and very little seating (maybe none at all post-COVID.. We aren't 100% sure).
Get the wontons in chili oil (the #6).
A small, single-family operation for decades, where a few people handle all aspects, from taking your order to preparing the food, etc.
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Best Food Options at Citi Field
From their website: Guests may bring in one soft, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle of 20 ounces or less. While it doesn't mention food, many people mention it's not an issue. We've def brought in candy and the like.
Citi Field was voted Best Stadium Food in 2023 and Best Baseball Stadium Food in 2024 AND 2025 on USA Today.
2025
#1 Best Baseball Stadium Food
2024
#1 Best Baseball Stadium Food
Runner-up: Best MLB Stadium
2023
#1 Best Stadium Food
Here are some popular food options in Citi Field:
See the complete Citi Field dining guide here.
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