Those who don't get their fill of hot dogs inside the ballpark can head up to this classic hot dog stand on Irving Park Road for a delicious Chicago-style dog with all the fixings. This stand has been serving the neighborhood and Cubs fans since 1975.

Walk a few blocks to the north for some of the most authentic Thai food in town. The usual Americanized items are available at Tac Quick, but don’t miss the request-only menu with dozens of dishes not found at other noodle shops in Lakeview. It recently moved around the corner to this new Irving Park location.

Eaters who want traditional Chicago-style pizza head to the Wrigleyville location of beloved local chain Aurelio’s. The North Side location of the South Side favorite offers crispy tavern-cut pies and thick stuffed pizzas, as well as a full bar.

Fans don't have to settle for generic ballpark ice cream and can go for a unique and Instagram-worthy frozen treat nearby. Snow Junkie serves some of the best sweet summer treats in Chicago: Taiwanese shaved ice and "eggettes" — bubbly waffle cones stuffed with ice cream, cookies, Fruity Pebbles, and more topped with hot fudge — just two blocks from Wrigley Field.

Sadly, the majority of Chicagoans haven’t tried the chicken wings from Output Lounge. The original in West Town is a stone’s throw away from the United Center. Hopefully that changes this season as Output’s second location is just north of Wrigley in a space briefly held by WHISK. Output’s wings are moist and have a perfect balance of heat and acidity with a variety of sauces, though classic Buffalo is strong. With this new high-profile location, more sports fans will get to taste some of the best wings in Chicago.

The Brickhouse Tavern stands just north of Wrigley Field's marquee and Gallagher Way, sharing space inside the Cubs new office building. The patio is lively on game day, but inside Four Corners Tavern Group has created a place that reveres the game with plenty of trinkets from Cubs' history — Gold Gloves and more. The space is two levels and it's far from cookie cutter when it comes to design. The menu was created for fan snacking, but with quality ingredients in appetizers like quesadillas and a waffle cone filled with fried chicken. The name is a tribute to the late Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse.

Perhaps the biggest game-changer in the neighborhood, the Hotel Zachary opened in April 2018 with a plethora of acclaimed food and drink options across Clark Street from Wrigley. The heaviest hitters are cocktail bar and refined restaurant Mordecai, the second location of renowned honky tonk bar and taqueria Big Star, a boozy dessert cafe and bar, and Boka’s family-friendly restaurant Dutch & Doc’s. Further options include barbecue and a decent lobby bar.

Danny Meyer’s worldwide burger phenomenon is now in Wrigleyville, offering its ever-popular mix of griddled burgers, crinkle-cut fries, frozen treats, and more. Shake Shack might be the best option for a quick and tasty meal near Wrigley Field.

Some of Chicago’s top fried chicken is now near Wrigley Field. The Roost is renowned for fried chicken sandwiches, Nashville hot chicken, biscuits, sides, and more.