The baseball season is underway at Turner Field marking the last season the Braves will play at ‘The Ted’. Whether the Braves win or not, going to a game is a fun experience complete with live entertainment, frosty beverages, and of course food. Concessions have been provided by Aramark for a number of years, but this year the switch has been made to Delaware North Sportservices who will remain the provider when the Braves move to SunTrust Park in 2017.
Finding gluten-free food at The Ted became easier with the launch of a Gluten-Free Food Cart at Section 106 in September 2009. The menu at the gluten-free food cart this year is: hot dogs on gluten-free buns, salad, fruit tray, veggie tray, chips (jalapeno and sea salt), Cracker Jacks, hummus, and Angry Orchard Cider. Over the years they have offered burgers, chicken sandwiches, American Gra-Frutti’s cupcakes and snack mix, Sweet Christine’s cookies and brownies, etc. Unfortunately, the options haven’t been consistent and tend to become more limited each year. They used to offer Red Bridge beer, but I am not sure what happened to it or if you can find it anywhere else in the park.
Trekking to the gluten-free food cart isn’t always an option, so where else can you find gluten-free food at The Ted? The gluten-free options at other concession stands include: french fries, nachos (sealed bag of chips and warm cheese), peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and popcorn, which doesn’t make for much of a meal. As always, ask questions about the preparation of anything fried to ensure it is made in a dedicated fryer or baked to prevent cross contact with wheat during preparation.
If you are lucky enough to snag a seat on the club level (level 3), guests can choose from:
- Charred and Grilled Vegetables
- Crunchy Vegetable Relish with Ginger Cocktail Sauce
- Sockeye Salmon
- Buffalo Wings
- Pickled Shrimp
- Herb Roasted Chicken
- House Wedge
- Fruit Skewers
The gluten-free options in the private suites are pretty epic and include:
- Kettle Chips with French Onion Dip
- Nachos Fiesta
- Farmers Market Vegetable Basket
- Fresh Fruit
- 7 layer Dip
- Southern Style Cole Slaw
- Potato Salad
- Bacon and Bleu Cheese Roasted Potato Salad
- Chop Chop Salad
- Peach marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
- Roasted Rosemary Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
- Oven Roasted Vegetables
- Hot Dogs and Bratwurst with Gluten Free Rolls
- Shrimp and Scallop Cocktails
- Grilled Tenderloin Platter
- Tuscan Braised Short Ribs
- Brisket
- Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin
- Ice Cream
The 755 Club has gluten-free options too:
- Smoked Chicken Nachos
- Double Play Nachos
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- French Fry Basket
- Chili Cheese Fries
If you don’t want to pay the at times exorbitant prices, or none of the options sound appealing, remember you can always bring in food (no beverages in glass bottles) and splurge on snacks and sweet treats. Dipping Dots and Mayfield ice cream can be found throughout the park. Be sure to inquire which flavors are gluten-free and ask them to clean off the ice cream scoop before making your order.
Where have you found gluten-free options at Turner Field?
