1The Lord Stanley
Shaved steak, provolone, seasoned waffle fries and coleslaw on a hoagie roll
Yes, it's a Primanti's move with extra steps. It's also better than it has any business being. Get it before the puck drops, not during intermission.
Pittsburgh Penguins
What to eat at PPG Paints Arena
Quietly the most ambitious food of the three buildings. They put a David Chang concept in a hockey arena and then named a sandwich after Mike Lange, which tells you they understand the assignment.
This season: Fifth Avenue Food Hall is the reason to get there early.
2Fuku
David Chang's fried chicken stand. Order the O.G. Sando
An actual national chef concept in an arena concourse. The spicy sando is the best single thing you can eat in this building.
3Steel City Smash
Loaded smash burger
Crispy edges, properly griddled, not a sad warming-drawer patty. The bar for arena burgers is on the floor and this clears it easily.
4Snacks N'at
Pickle pierogies and a cherry coke barbecue burger
Pickle pierogies are exactly as unhinged as they sound and they work. This is the stand to send a photo from.
Find it: Fifth Avenue Food Hall
5Ital-yinz and Apps
Italian-leaning plates in the food hall
The name is doing a lot of work, but the food hall as a whole is why you show up thirty minutes early.
Find it: Fifth Avenue Food Hall
6Tacos on 5th
Chicken, ground beef or chorizo
Fine tacos, short line, and the only thing here you can carry back to your seat without a tray.
Find it: Fifth Avenue Food Hall
7Beer in a hockey stick
24 ounces, in a plastic hockey stick
Not a food. Absolutely a decision. You will keep the stick.
Where this came from
- Pittsburgh Magazine, New Food Options at PPG Paints Arena
- WPXI, PPG Paints Arena offering new food, new merchandise for upcoming Penguins season
- Pittsburgh Penguins, Eat, Shop, Tour: Penguins Elevate the Fan Experience
Stadium menus change every season and mid-season. We update this from the local food press as it lands, but the building is the final word.