Madison Square Garden Food

Last updated on December 20th, 2023 at 03:31 pm

Madison Square Garden is home to the New York Rangers NHL team and New York Knicks NBA Team. In addition to hosting two professional teams, MSG hosts countless events, which makes it so famous. Sitting at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10001, you are right in the thick of it in New York City. Here is the complete food and drink guide at MSG.

 

Also, I’ve been to MSG twice for hockey games, so I share my food and drink recommendations too.

Classic Madison Square Garden Food Choices

• Dunkin Donuts: Get hot coffee, ice coffee, hot chocolate, and more out in section 202
• Garden Market: Classic stadium food options like hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, candy, water, beer, soda, and more
• Top Dog: Signature hot dogs, soda, and fries
• Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop: Serving up cheese, pepperoni, Hellboy, Freddy price, vegan, and Mootz slice pizzas
• Daily Burger: Daily cheeseburger, French fries, soda, chips, beer, and more out in sections 107, 116, 210, and 306
• Fuku: Serving up fried chicken sandwiches, fries, soda, and more out in section 119
• Portable Beer Carts: There are numerous beer carts throughout the venue to grab a drink from during the game

 

New Foods to Enjoy During a Rangers / Knicks Game

• Mike’s: Hot honey fried chicken, garlic wings, buffalo wings, beer, and more
• Avenue Cantina: Crispy carinas with a choice of pork belly, chicken, steak, and beef brisket out in section 112
• Prime Rib: Shaved prime rib on a baguette with loads of toppings out in section 106
• Lavo Meatball: Classic meatball, eggplant meatball, chicken marsala meatball, Italian sausage, and more in section 112
• Tao Sushi: Serving up delicious sushi meals out in section 118
• Simply Vegan: Smoothies, grilled bratwurst, sausage and peppers, pomme frites, chili, soda, and more
• Carnegie Deli: Serving up pastrami, turkey, and corned beef sandwiches
• Abigael’s Kosher Grill: Serving up kosher food options like sandwiches
• Fratelli Beretta: Serving up Italian sandwiches with salami, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and more
• Sausage Boss by Andrew Carmellini: Pork sausage, peppers, onions, and more out in sections 107 and 223
• Hill Country Barbecue Market: Smoked brisket, prime rib, and more out in section 107
• Gluten-Free at the Garden: Fans looking for gluten-free sandwiches can head to section 112

 

Classic Dessert

• Popcorn and Candy: Most stands around the venue will have candy, popcorn, peanuts, and more to pick up for dessert
• Ice Cream: Fans looking to pick up ice cream can find plenty of stands around the venue

 

My Food Recommendation for Madison Square Garden

I’ve been to Madison Square Garden twice and I keep doing the same thing via food and drink choices. Before the game, I always go to the Tír na Nóg, which is a bar right across from MSG. Usually, I arrive at MSG via Amtrak, so that tends to be my go-to spot to grab a drink with friends before heading into the venue for a game. You can watch my vlog if you want to see my experience at MSG. I have the video starting at 2:26 when I’m heading to the venue for the game.

 

For the game, I recommend getting food from the Carnegie Deli. If you are looking for New York City inspired food, you have to get the pastrami sandwich from this place. I’ve had that twice now and recommend that food choice.

 

Can You Bring Outside Food into Madison Square Garden?

You can’t bring in any outside food into MSG. Also, be sure to visit the Madison Square Garden Bag Policy page to see what you can and can’t bring into the venue.

 

Conclusion: Madison Square Garden Food

In summary, I’ve been to Madison Square Garden twice for hockey games. My recommendation is to go to Tír na Nóg bar directly across from MSG to grab a drink before heading into the venue for a game.

 

Inside MSG, I recommend getting food from the Carnegie Deli. I’ve gotten the pastrami sandwich both times that I have been there and highly recommend it. Especially if you are not from New York, you should get this sandwich since it is about as NYC as you can get.