Best food at Soldier Field?

Soldier Field subscribes to the theory that one should focus on doing a few things very well. Hence, most of the food is classic Chicago fare: cheeseburgers ($9 double, $7 single), hot dogs ($5 regular-size from vendors in the stands, $7 jumbo-size from concession stands), Polish sausages ($8.25), Italian beef ($9), and barbecue ($8 for boneless rib, pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef, and hot links sandwiches). Kids are mostly stuck with the adult sizes,which adds some expense to a family visit.

Hot dogs and ‘Ditka Dogs’ (8 inch beef or chicken sausages) are from Vienna Beef, while Polish sausages and bratwurst are from Bobak’s, both of which are good local providers. The hot dogs served by vendors are hot, fresh, and juicy, no worse for the travel.

With the focus on the meat, other items receive more half-hearted execution. There’s a vegetable wrap ($8.50) and a veggie burger ($9), BBQ chicken and mozzarella & pesto flatbreads ($10), and basics like pizza (mostly thin crust, but deep dish is available in a couple places), mediocre popcorn ($6), lousy nachos ($6.50), peanuts ($5), and passable soft pretzels ($4.50 regular, $6 Bavarian). Bottled water is widely available ($4.75/$6.50) and soda products include 7up, RC, and Dr Pepper ($5 small, $8 large).