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The Best Things To Eat & Drink At The US Open This Year

With US Open Fan Week wrapping up this weekend and the full tournament scheduled to begin soon, it’s time to make your annual outing to Flushing for some tennis and food. This year’s US Open is set to be another special tournament, welcoming the sport’s biggest names and some of NYC’s hottest food and drink vendors. Bookmark this guide for when you go this year, because we’re putting you on to the best places to eat and drink at the US Open this year.

1. Carnegie Deli

A detail view of Carnegie Deli at the 2024 US Open on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Flushing, NY. (Mike Lawrence/USTA)
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One of NYC’s food institutions, Carnegie Deli, is popping up at the US Open in 2024, and they’ll be serving their iconic menu items all tournament long. The two are teaming up to serve a menu including the famous Hot Pastrami sandwich, as well as Jumbo New York Hot Dogs, Hot Corned Beef sandwiches, Roasted Turkey Breast sandwiches, New York Cheesecake, and Giant Black and White Cookies. It’s located right in the Food Village.

2. Grey Goose Bars

Grey Goose Honey Deuces are served during Flavors of the Open presented by Dobel Tequila as part of the 2024 US Open Fan Week on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)
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The US Open’s iconic cocktail, The Honey Deuce, returns yet again for another year as the official signature cocktail of the tournament. The Grey Goose drink is a mixture of Grey Goose Vodka, Fresh Lemonade, Premium Raspberry Liqueur, and 3 Honeydew Melon Balls (appearing like tennis balls). They even come in a commemorative cup which you can take home with you. They’re available throughout the grounds.

3. COQODAQ

The 24 karat golden nugget from COQODAQ during Flavors of the Open presented by Dobel Tequila as part of the 2024 US Open Fan Week on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)
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If you can’t snag a table at buzzy Manhattan restaurant COQODAQ, you can give their viral nuggets a try this year at the US Open. Simon Kim’s (of COTE Steakhouse) newest venture is debuting at the tournament for the first time, bringing Korean-inspired fried chicken to the grounds. You can try their classic nuggets with sauces or opt for the boujee Golden Nugget, a chicken nugget and caviar pairing, which you’ve probably seen on your TikTok feed.

4. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

The Honeycomb Fudge Slam US Open Exclusive from Van Leeuwen Ice Cream during Flavors of the Open presented by Dobel Tequila as part of the 2024 US Open Fan Week on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)
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For a tasty dessert, grab some Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, who just launched a tennis-inspired, limited-edition ice cream flavor in collaboration with American Express called “Match Point Mint Chip.” The flavor is green mint chip with blue frosting swirl ice cream, and it’s available around the grounds throughout the whole tournament!

5. Lavazza Cafe

Looking for a quick pick-me-up? Lavazza Coffee is the official coffee of this year’s US Open, and they’re serving up some tasty drinks you must try! They’re debuting a brand new Dolcevita line at this year’s Fan Week and also has espresso martinis, lattes, coffees, and more. Learn more about Lavazza’s activation here!

6. Red Hook Lobster Pound

The Maine Lobster Roll from Red Hook Lobster Pound during Flavors of the Open presented by Dobel Tequila as part of the 2024 US Open Fan Week on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)
Source / Darren Carroll & USTA

Get your coastal vibes on at Red Hook Lobster Pound, who’s serving the best seafood classics at the tournament this year. Imagine all of the Connecticut Roll, Maine Roll, and Lobster BLTs you can put back…it’s just as good as their Brooklyn outpost. They also have sides like crispy Brussels sprouts, lobster fries, and Shrimp Citrus Salad.

7. Eataly

The Trofie Al Pesto from Eataly during Flavors of the Open presented by Dobel Tequila as part of the 2024 US Open Fan Week on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Flushing, NY. (Darren Carroll/USTA)

For all your Italian eats, grab something from Eataly which you can feast on for yourself or share with friends. They have all the Italian comfort foods covered—pizza, pastas, salads, desserts, and more. Plus, new this year they got San Carlo Chips, Hummus e Carote, Pasta al Pesto, and Gnocchi alla Bolognese.

8. Crown Shy

Crown Shy around the grounds at the 2023 US Open, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Flushing, NY. (Jeff Dean/USTA)
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This Michelin-starred sit-down spot in FiDi finds a home at the US Open this year, serving up fancy chicken sandwiches, citrus tenders, and crispy chicken romaine salads. You’ve got to see what all the hype surrounding Chef James Kent’s chicken is about.

9. Fly Fish @ Oyster Bar 7

Source / US Open

Curated by Chef Josh Capon, Oyster Bar 7’s has a collection of seafood menu highlights like Peruvian Ceviche, Lobster Rolls, Shrimp Cocktails, and East & West Coast Oysters. It’s where you go if you want to feel a little fancy. You can find it between Court 7 & the Grandstand as well as Club Level of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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