Hersheypark has unique sweet treats and dining options for guests visiting the park. Today I am sharing our favorite places to eat at Hersheypark and what to expect when dining at Hersheypark.
Dining at the theme parks has become one of the things we look forward to doing on our visits, coming in second to experiencing the rides and attractions. We like to include unique eats that all of us can enjoy.
Hersheypark is known as “the sweetest place on earth” and many of the Hersheypark food is inspired by chocolate. The food at Hersheypark will be a big part of your overall day at Hersheypark. Luckily there are so many dining options.
Where to Eat at Hersheypark
Lets start with all the food options inside Hersheypark. If you are visiting with kids you will appreciate Moe’s and Chick-Fil-A as familiar options, but don’t miss out on trying Chickie’s & Pete’s Fries. These are my absolute favorite!
Keep in mind that Hersheypark is cashless. Guests with cash can use the kiosks to exchange for a card to be used in the park.
- 1906 Grill
- 8 Cut Crust
- Berk’s Dogs
- Chick-Fil-A
- Chickie’s & Pete’s (2 locations, Midway & Pioneer Frontier)
- The Chocolatier
- Dispatch Pizzeria
- East Coast Mini Donuts
- Flying Fare
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Nathan’s Famous (Open in Boardwalk during summer hours)
- Overlook Food Court
- Simply Chocolate (King Size Milkshakes)
- Spring Creek Smokehouse
- Subway
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A few of the locations has special themed items for the special events. Check out this post about Halloween at Hersheypark for some of the specialty treats.
Hersheypark does have allergen and gluten-free options. Flying Fare is a allergen-friendly restaurant. All of the menu options are gluten-free, nut-free, and fish/shellfish-free.
where to eat at hersheypark- Quick Picks
Chickie & Pete’s: Crab fries and chicken fingers
Simply Chocolate: King Shakes
Familiar Favorites: Chick-fil-A, Nathan’s Hot Dog
Sit-Down: The Chocolatier (reservations recommended)
Hersheypark Dining Plan
If you want to try a lot of different options you may want to consider the Dining Plan. Hersheypark food cost is on par with most theme parks. Guests can pay $39.99 for an all day eating pass.
Guests can purchase 1 entree and 1 side every 90 minutes all day long. This might work if you want to try many dining options and share meals. Learn more about the dining plans here.
Best Hersheypark Food (My Top Picks)
We like to visit Hersheypark often and have found a few favorite foods that we keep on the list visit after visit. These are the foods we look forward to during our day at Hersheypark and I suggest sharing, then you can sample a little of everything.
Chickie’s & Pete’s Fries
We always leave room to order the bucket of fries with the cheese sauce. These are delicious and all five of us love ordering them during our day at the park. The bucket is enough to share for the family too. If you want a bit more add in an order of chicken fingers.
Cookies & Donuts at 1906 Grill
If you are visiting the chocolate capitol of the world you know you are going to get a fantastic chocolate chip cookie. Cookies & Donuts offers traditional chocolate chip cookies as well as Reese King size donuts. You don’t want to miss these!
King Shakes at Simply Chocolate
Hopefully you saved room for a King Sized Shake from Simply Chocolate. The shakes are huge! You can choose from Chocolate Overload to Birthday Cake Shakes. There are also Ice Cream Floats, Milkshakes and Sundaes.
Cinnamon Rolls from Spring Creek Smokehouse
These cinnamon rolls are offered year round but get a holiday themed makeover during the seasonal events. During Halloween you can order “Sinful Cinnamon Bread Intestines” but during our visit they were just cinnamon bread.
The Chocolatier
We went into our visit at The Chocolatier planning to do a shared sampler meal. We ordered the Ferris Wheel Sampler, Soft Pretzel, and a flat bread pizza to share. Everything was really good at the Chocolatier.
This is located outside of Hersheypark. You do not need a park ticket to dine but I highly suggest reservations. It is very popular. Keep in mind the menu is a bit pricier than most options at the park.
If you are looking to eat outside the park there are a lot of options at the Hersheypark resorts or around town. One of my favorite places to eat is at The Circular at The Hotel Hershey. This is a great option for brunch on your last day in Hershey.
The food at Hersheypark will not leave you disappointed. From sweet treats to savory options the food at Hersheypark can’t be missed.
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Leah has been traveling with her family of 5 since 2012 and sharing her expertise on planning family vacations and visiting theme parks since 2016. Leah has been featured in Visit Rochester, Undercover Tourist, and Home Publications. She has worked with brands like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Hersheypark, Toyota, and various Tourism boards and destinations. Leah creates family travel itineraries based on real trip experiences with her family. Her guides and tips help others plan great family vacations. Learn more about Leah and Five for the Road.