United Center Food & Drinks
Chicago Bulls · Chicago, IL
- Cheapest food
- $9
- Cheapest drink
- $6
- Menu items
- 59
The United Center leans hard into Chicago's legendary food culture. You'll find Chicago-style hot dogs (never ketchup), Italian beef sandwiches, deep dish pizza, and Polish sausage alongside standard arena fare. Goose Island and other local craft beers are well-represented. The nearby West Loop, Chicago's premier dining neighborhood, offers world-class pregame options. Pricing is moderate, cheaper than NYC or LA but reflecting a major market. The arena names its stands: Chicago Dish at 104, 222, 305 and 322 for the Chicago-style dog and Maxwell Street Polish, Giordano's at 120 for deep dish, thin crust and a 6-inch Italian beef, Lillie's Q barbecue at 119, 206 and 330, Honey Butter Fried Chicken at 115, Mrs. Levy's Deli at 229, This Little Goat Taqueria at 114 and 230, Gibson's filet mignon sliders at 103, and the Goose Island Pub at 109.
Tips & Fan Reports
Rocky's Bar at sections 118 and 119 pours classic cocktails, and Bar One at 103 makes a Madhouse Margarita. The arena publishes no Malort, whatever Chicago tradition says.
The Italian beef sandwich is the must-try inside the arena. Get it 'dipped' and with hot giardiniera.
Goose Island is brewed in Chicago, the local craft beers are fresh and well-priced.
Never put ketchup on a Chicago hot dog. You will be judged.
The West Loop has better food at every price point than anything inside the arena.
Know Before You Go
- Venue payments
Food, beverage, and merchandise purchases are cashless; accepted methods include credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
- Outside food and drink
Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside United Center.
- Dietary options
United Center publishes gluten-free, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan menu options.
Use the current dining page or United Center app to locate participating stands.
Nearby Restaurants
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$$Pizza Restaurant 4.7 (2,425)
1326 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Uncle Mike's Place
$Filipino Restaurant 4.7 (1,721)
1700 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
City Winery Chicago
$$$Live Music Venue 4.3 (2,160)
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- Food prices
United Center 2026: Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dog and Polish sausage all $8.75-$9.50, among the cheapest items in the building
- Drink prices
United Center 2026: domestic draft $12.49 at Bulls games against $12 at Blackhawks games; premium draft runs higher
- Concession menu
United Center's Dining & Concessions page, which carries a panel per stand with its section numbers and an item list with descriptions. Levy Restaurants runs the program. The panels render behind a carousel, so they were read from the page's own DOM text. No prices are published.
- Nearby restaurants
Google Places API (New) Nearby Search
- Value menu
Checked for 2026: no value menu at United Center
- Venue policies
Current United Center FAQ, accessibility, parking, and ticketing guidance reviewed for Chicago Bulls game-day policies.