If you’ve ever been to a Louisville Bats (the AAA franchise of the Cincinnati Reds) baseball game, you probably know the “Cookie Lady.” Elizabeth Kizito left her home in Uganda and came to America in 1975 to pursue The American Dream. Her hard work, amazing cookies and smile are forever etched in the legacy of Louisville Slugger Field. She delivers her cookies to adoring fans in the stands during home games.

These types of unique characters and sweet creations are featured across the country this year, as Major League Baseball offers a unique lineup of sweet bakery treats for every baseball fan.

Earlier this year, Aramark Sports + Entertainment announced the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season features an expanded roster of clients and a fresh lineup of ballpark menu options and concessions innovations to enhance the gameday experience for baseball fans. 

The award-winning provider of food and beverage programs in premier MLB stadiums across the country, officially announced the addition of Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, to its baseball portfolio, with plans for reimagined food and beverage offerings to be announced later today at the Giants’ Media Open House.

Aramark has also developed new culinary creations and introduced guest-experience innovations with its partners at Citi Field, Citizens Bank Park, Coors Field, Fenway Park, Kauffman Stadium, Minute Maid Park, and PNC Park. This season will debut various restaurant collaborations, elevated twists on classic stadium eats, decadent desserts, signature beverages, and a range of new self-service technologies that add convenience and ease at checkout. 

“At Aramark, experience is everything, and the start of the MLB season is one of the most highly anticipated experiences we have the privilege to be a part of each year,” said Alison Birdwell, president and chief executive officer of Aramark Sports + Entertainment.

Citizens Bank Park brings back the fan-favorite, Jersey Shore classic Manco & Manco Pizza, with new locations in the Hall of Fame Club and on the Upper Deck (Sections 212 and 321).

Kauffman Stadium features local favorite Buffalo State Pizza Company (Sections 234 and 252) and Italian Sausage Company (Section 234). The K has expanded the local barbecue concept KCQ to Sections 216 and the Diamond Club. Kansas City’s best pitmasters from Chef J BBQ, Scotts Kitchen, and SMOAK Craft Barbecue returns this season in multiple locations rotating by series and serving up their delicious barbecue.

PNC Park is partnering with two local restaurants to bring Pittsburgh favorites to the park. LowKey Taco will have roasted corn on the cob, birria beef nachos, and caramel-stuffed churros at Nachorita (Section 138); and the Chicken on the Hill stand will offer fans chicken biscuits with house pickles, a menu concept developed in partnership with Coop de Ville (Section 144).

Sweet treats at this year’s major league ballparks include the following:

• Boston Creme Pie (Fenway Park): Vanilla sponge cake, pastry cream, chocolate ganache, and chocolate crispearls. (The Big Concourse, Center Field)
• Churro Churro (Fenway Park): Aramark is introducing a new proprietary dessert brand offering churros and chocolate dipping sauce. (Right Field Concourse)
• Gluten-Free Brownie (Citizens Bank Park): Chocolate brownie, chewy marshmallow, and Herr’s® Fire Roasted Sweet Corn Popcorn. (Gluten-Free Kiosk, Section 122)
• On Field Ice Cream Caps (Citizens Bank Park): New souvenirs for your favorite Richman’s soft serve ice cream or Dippin' Dots™ served throughout Citizens Bank Park. (Sections 106, 108, 110, 128, 137, 139, 204, 206, 318, 321, 323, 330 and The Yard)
• One Pound Giant Cookie (Fenway Park): Fans can enjoy a giant chocolate chip cookie while cheering on the Red Sox. (The Big Concourse, Center Field)
• Rainbow Cookie Egg Roll (Citi Field): Rainbow cookie, raspberry jam, and chocolate syrup rolled in an egg-roll wrapper. (Metropolitan Fry Factory, Section 139)
• Sopapilla (Minute Maid Park): Deep fried dough, powdered sugar, and honey. (HTX Mex, Section 115)
• Sweet Pierogi (PNC Park): Sweet cheese pierogi topped with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar. (Cannonball Burger, Section 146)