Baseball season is around the corner, and just like every year, the Cincinnati Reds take peanuts, Cracker Jacks and other ballpark snacks to the next level.

Great American Ball ParkĀ revealed itsĀ new menu additionsĀ ahead of Opening Day March 26, and fans are in for a treat. Reds Executive Chef Gary Davis and his team typically craft about 9-10 new items, but he said they upped it to 14 this year, calling it “one of the biggest menus (he’s) ever done.”

Get a sneak peek at the Cincinnati Reds food offerings for 2026

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The Queen City Crunch burger is displayed during the annual preseason food preview at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Heading to a Reds game with a hearty appetite? Here are four of our favorite items you need to try at Great American Ball Park this year.

For a complete list of all the new food and beverage offerings, visitĀ reds.com/Food.

Glier’s Goetta Nachos

While I’m typically not keen on goetta, the addition of the Cincinnati sausage-like mixtureĀ elevated what would typically be your usual ballpark nachos. The goetta was ground up and placed atop the cheese sauce and paired with pickled jalapeƱos (which had a little kick to them). If you’re watching the Reds and want a taste of the Queen City, these nachos are the way to go. āˆ’ Kaycee Sloan, trending news reporter.

What’s in it: Glier’s goetta crumbles with Funacho cheese sauce, chipotle sour cream and pickled jalapeƱos over tortilla chips. (Food bars near sections 129 and 416)

Double Play Donut ParfaitThe Banana Pudding helmet bowl is displayed during the annual preseason food preview at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, March 20, 2026.

The Banana Pudding helmet bowl is displayed during the annual preseason food preview at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, March 20, 2026.

It should come as no surprise the Reds’ newest dessert landed on my favorites list (and rightfully so). I likened the dish to a Frankenstein of sorts, with Davis adding he thought this dish “might be something (that catches) Cincinnati’s attention.”

It’s a warm dessert, but, paired with the creamy house-made banana pudding, it could refresh you on a hot summer day. The addition of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch also adds a nice texture to the parfait, which I really appreciated. And to top it all off, the doughnut dish is served in the Reds’ signature plastic baseball cap. āˆ’ Kaycee Sloan, trending news reporter.

What’s in it: Twelve cinnamon sugar doughnuts with house-made banana pudding, vanilla wafers, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, whipped cream and caramel sauce. This sweet and decadent treat can be found at Mr. Red’s Smokehouse near section 139.

Stadium Burnt EndsThe Stadium Burnt Ends are displayed during the annual preseason food preview at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, March 20, 2026.

The Stadium Burnt Ends are displayed during the annual preseason food preview at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Cincinnati may not be recognized nationally for its barbecue, but these burnt ends transported me to Kansas City or Dallas.

The meat was perfectly juicy and the barbecue sauce was just the right amount of flavor. The pickled red onions on top were also a nice touch and made me go back for seconds. And thirds. And fourths. Davis called this his favorite of the new options, and I can’t blame him. āˆ’ David Wysong, trending news editor.

What’s in it: Bar-S southwest-style sausage pieces fried with a sweet BBQ rub and sauce, topped with pickled red onions and a white barbecue sauce. It can be found at Scouts Club and Porkopolis near section 412.

Hempler’s JalapeƱo Cheddar Cajun Bowl

I don’t know if this fits the vibe of a baseball game, but I honestly don’t care. This was probably the best dish I had all day. We all know Hempler’s has great meat, and these sausage bites were delicious.

I am also someone who loves a little (or a lot of) spice in my food. So the sauteed peppers and Cajun rice mixed with the jalapeƱo cheddar sausage produced a perfect kick that wasn’t overpowering. Even Kaycee, who struggles with spice, could eat it without crying.

If you like spice. If you like Hempler’s. And if you like Cajun food. You need to try this at your first Reds game this season. āˆ’ David Wysong, trending news editor.

What’s in it: Hempler’s jalapeƱo cheddar sausage bites with sauteed peppers and onions on dirty Cajun rice topped with a Cajun cream sauce. This dish can be found at the Food Bar near section 109.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 4 standout dishes coming to Reds games at GABP this season