Travel United States Football Fans Have a Feast for the Senses in These Cities Celebrate Kansas City barbecue, Nashville hot chicken, Seattle seafood, and more on the road this season. By Ashley Day Ashley Day Ashley Day is Food & Wine's associate editorial director. She's edited and directed food and travel content at USA TODAY, the Institute of Culinary Education, and Chef & Restaurant magazine, and contributed to The Food Institute, The Daily Meal, and the recipe app meez. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 1, 2024 Sponsored by What's this? Each city with a professional sports team exudes its own unique energy on game day, and football season weekends are full of travel-worthy traditions across the United States. Pack your team’s colors and prepare for a sports weekend in some of the country’s most spirited — and delicious — destinations. These are your guides to prime food scenes for football fans from coast to coast. In New England, Patriots fans can rely on plenty of local breweries, family-friendly pizza, and international fare around Gillette Stadium and Boston South Station before or after games. Start the day with a solid breakfast sandwich, please a crowd with a food hall tour, and celebrate a win over dim sum or at a supper club with sweeping views of the city. A Football Season Food Guide for New England Patriots Fans 7 Philadelphia Specialties for Football Fans to Try While in Town Nashville Treats Football Fans to Hot Chicken Mac and Cheese and More Music City Food Charlotte's Food Scene Is a Sports Fans' Dream Over in Philly, Eagles fans can’t miss the city’s specialties, from a trinity of sandwiches to Italian food, soft pretzels, and water ice. Further south, Nashville treats Titans fans to hot chicken, overloaded hot dogs, barbecue, and burgers, while Charlotte comes alive with tailgating, patio dining, and a party atmosphere for Panthers and college football fans from all over. New Orleans is overflowing with options for Saints fans spanning loaded baked potatoes in Caesars Superdome and NOLA favorites in and around the French Quarter. Atlanta has the ultimate food hall, a rooftop bar, and diverse bodegas and markets for Falcons fans. And Jacksonville extends its tailgating scene to a beer garden, brewpub, and happening local places streaming Jaguars games on big screens. Seafood Nachos, Po’boys, and Gumbo Are Football Fan Favorites in New Orleans Atlanta Offers Southern Comfort, Soul Food, and Global Flavors for Football Fans Where to Eat on Game Day in Jacksonville, Florida A Chicago Food Bucket List for Bears Fans Football Fans Can Enjoy Barbecue, Beer, and Corned Beef Sandwiches in Cleveland Kansas City Treats Football Fans to Barbecue, Comfort Food, and Midwestern Hospitality Moving to the Midwest, traveling sports fans can check Chicago hot dogs, pizza, and Italian beef sandwiches off their bucket lists before and after Bears games. Meanwhile Cleveland brings bratwurst, barbecue, and beer to the table for Browns fans, and the Kansas City Chiefs bandwagon can taste test brisket alongside Midwestern hospitality. On the West Coast, the Bay Area and Seattle both boast unbeatable seafood and renowned Chinatowns. Fans of the 49ers and their bread-themed mascot have dim sum and steakhouses to choose from. Seahawks supporters have a slew of Asian food stalls to sample at the Uwajimaya Asian Market and popular teriyaki and dumpling dishes in and around the stadium. Celebrate team spirit and rivalries alike over a meal and a pint with these go-to guides for fan-favorite food scenes. This NFL City Has a Sourdough-Themed Mascot – and So Much to Eat The 12s Football Fans Flock to Fresh Food and Sailgating in Seattle Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit