Pat Lafriedas Original Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich

This place was AMAZING in 2015, but the keyword is WAS. They started using Filet Mignon Medallions and as of the 2016 season, they have moved to «Sirloin». The only saving factor is the fact that the sweet onions are delicious (I don’t really like onions). Terribly disappointed and will be avoiding unless they switch back.
On the positive sign, the fact that the sandwiches are bad means the line will no longer take a full inning.

Hands down the best stadium food I’ve had. Full disclosure, we were in line after being told this is a must eat… it didn’t look that appealing. The steak didn’t look that good. But we were wrong. Me and my gf both got a sandwich and we inhaled it. The bread was perfectly crispy… the grilled sweet onions is the key in the sandwich.
Let’s put it this way… we would go back for a mets game just for the sandwich.

Came here on Wednesday 4÷27÷16, I usually go to just a couple of games a year, and I’m a big foodie and steak lover so I was super excited for this place. Was going to get to steak fries and then come back later for the steak sandwich (yeah, I’m a fatty). The stand was right behind our seats so I ran there between innings. First online and first to order, I’d say 6 – 7 people ordered after me. They gave me my beer right away which I finished because I was waiting so long. Half inning passed and that’s when I started thinking «wtf». They apologized and said they had to grill more steak. Lol okay then… finally the second half of the inning was over and I said this is crazy and asked for a refund. They apologized and said our food is coming right out. Almost another half inning later they came out with all of our food at once. It LOOKED cold but whatever, we just wanted to get back to the game! We took our food and ran back to our seats. Sure enough, it was ICE COLD. Cold fries, cold cheese sauce, cold onions, and 3 or 4 little bite sized pieces of cold steak. IF it was filet mignon it was the nastiest tasting filet mignon I’ve ever had. I couldn’t have been more disappointed. Completely shocked at this experience. Whoever is in charge of this place should be completely embarrassed. I didn’t go back for the steak sandwich not only because of how disgusting my fries were, but looking at the steak sandwiches they handed out, I would have been pissed if I paid $ 16 for that even if it was hot. Very small, did NOT look like the images people have posted on Unilocal.2 – 3 tiny tiny pieces of steak. Shame on them for serving this crap and having the balls to charge what they do.

It was ok, my buddy offered me the rest cuz he thought it was weird. The wait was horrendous, not even that many ppl in line, just slow service, which since it was the WS game, we were freezing and didn’t want to miss much of it.
For the price would prob just stick to the burgers which happened to be very good

Abe Froman is to Chicago as Pat LaFrieda is to NY. Chances are as a New Yorker, unless you’re some kind of weirdo[1] and don’t eat meat, you’ve probably had Pat LaFrieda’s products before (whether you knew it or not). On a recent trip to Citi Field for the subway series, I was giddy like a schoolgirl in anticipation of trying this sandwich.
It’s $ 15. It’s filled with pretty thick, tender slabs of filet mignon, covered with caramelized onions au jus, then smothered with a good helping of Monterey Jack cheese. If I had to compare it to something, I would say it tastes like the love child of a juicy filet and French onion soup. Not a bad combo. As you might imagine, this is a popular item at the ballpark, so the lines can be epic. I stopped at the stall on the 400-​level behind home plate and the whole process probably took 15 mins, give or take. The service definitely left a lot to be desired and was slooooowwwww. There were some grumpy people in line, but I’m pretty sure those were just Mets fans.
Overall, I really enjoyed the sandwich, but at $ 15, can’t say it’s something I’d make a habit of. Still, I think this food stall is one of the highlights at Citi Field and is worth a visit. Otherwise, all I have to say is LET’S GO YANKEES!
[1] I’m kidding (sort of)

I would give the place a 4.5 but I rounded up. We got the steak sandwich fresh out of the oven. The meat was very tender and juicy and the flavor was great. It would have been a 5 if they had gravy to dip it in and a side of sautéed mushrooms. But it was very good. I would have eaten more if I wasn’t going to dinner.
We also got the steak with fries, I loved it. The steak was tender and the cheese melted perfectly. Love it

A stand at Citifield that usually has the 2^nd longest line in the food court area, only to be surpassed by the infamous Shake Shack. The steak and cheese sandwich was very good but apparently using the term «cheesesteak sandwich» aint how they roll up in here.
A fair portion of filet mignon steak is placed on a baguette, which I found to be a little too crunchy for my liking, but too each their own. Added to the bread was a few sliced pieces if filet mignon that’s topped with plenty of sweet onions and a slice or two of cheddar is added. I thought the flavors and amounts worked very well together, but the price and worker attitudes didn’t make handing over $ 44.00 for 2 sandwiches and 2 16 oz. bottles of pepsi pleasurable. I understand that when you break it down, it’s still ballpark food so I get the prices be a little inflated. But I think the counter workers motto is «service with a puss», whereas the dozens of places I’ve tried in Philly over the years has always been «service with a smile» as them folks like to laugh and also get you in on the fun.
Pros…they are using a filet mignon instead of ribeye.
Cons. .the baguette is a little to crunchy and chewy… also the workers look as if they aren’t having much fun with their sandwich artistry.
Overall opinion… Philly still does a better sandwich, but Queens NY has a better ball team. So in summation… enjoy your $ 16.00 high priced sandwich annnnnnnndddddd LET’S GO METS!

Food: The line is super long for this mouth watering sandwich for all the right reasons, A delicious perfectly executed steak sandwich. Everything from the sweet onions, sharp Vermont cheese, delicious baguette soaked in their au jus is simply perfection. Only thing that could make the sandwich a full 5 stars is the cook. I would prefer the steak to be cooked medium to be softer and soak up more of the flavor but I’m still crazy over this sandwich.
Brew: There’s not much of a selection here since it’s a ball park but they do have something very special to pick over your water down lite garbage beer, Goose Island IPA. It’s $ 10.50 for a 16 oz can but its delicious, cold, and the best beer pick to enjoy your time there.

So this stand at Citi Field sells one and only one food item: The Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich. A French baguette, loaded with filet mignon, tons of grilled vidalia onions, cheese, and au jus. It is quite good. The steak is tender, the onions have a surprisingly light taste considering how much of it there is, and the baguette is fresh and not too hard.
The price is where my gripes mainly fall. $ 16 for a sandwich is a little ridiculous. It is filet mignon, and it is a ball park, so I get how that could be, but this is more overpriced than anything else I’ve seen here. I might get this sandwich again if the lines at Blue Smoke and Shake Shack are too long, but only if I’m super hungry, or, like, just won the lottery or something.

The Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich is amazing. The steak is tender, the cheese is well melted and the au ju makes everything moist. The service at the stand on the field level was the best part of my experience. The individuals making the sandwiches are so friendly and remembered me as a customer. MUST TRY STAND!!!

$ 16
Too pricey in my opinion.
And for $ 16, it should not have taken 15 minutes to get my sandwich, making us miss the first pitch. With only 3 people on line in front of us, it shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes to sizzle up a steak.
It was definitely not medium, so overcooked for my tastes.
I personally enjoy steak sandwiches cut a little thinner– too thick in parts for my tastes.
I liked the cheddar and vidalia onions. Loved the au jus.

Rated for the delicious sandwich — not the slow service
I’ve gotten the sandwich several times — all from the promenade level station.
Never a line — always a 20 minute inexplicable wait
Beef is tender, juicy and flavorful with the vidalia onions, Vermont sharp cheddar and crusty bread making it worth the $ 16.
Don’t love the fries but i really liked the craft beer served at this station that has a lemon flavor.

I have mix feelings about this place. Is it an amazing steak sandwich that’s worth $ 16? the answer is yes however is not worth the very slow service. I waited an hour and half for this sandwich. The line wasn’t even that long maybe 20 people ahead of me however they would stop taking orders about every 10 mins because the kitchen was backed up. I don’t understand how it took them so long to make a sandwich when all they sell are steak sandwiches. Why cant they just make tons at a time?
I was really looking forward to trying this sandwich that’s why I waited so long on line, the sandwich was good but not so amazing that’s worth over an hour wait.

Delicious sandwich, especially considering you’re at a Mets game.
Be warned, it’s now $ 16 (May 2014).
Now that there are Shake Shacks all over, no need to go there again at the stadium. Get in the (shorter) line for this while your buddies stand in the endless Shake Shack line for 3 innings.
Pros: Delicious
Cons: Slow service, no sides at the outfield stand. Flour from the baguette may get on your clothes.

With Matt Harvey out, the Pat Lafreidas filet mignon sandwich is quite possibly the most valuable thing that the Mets franchise owns, although my understanding is they have a consignment deal and Pat Lafriedas is an independent contractor. But it’s a very good sandwich — maybe I’m not a real American but I don’t like eating hot dogs. They’re just salt and fat with almost no protein, and don’t taste that great. This is actually something tasty to get at a baseball stadium that you’d prefer to get outside of Shea. $ 15 for a high quality steak sandwich isn’t a rip off at all compared to a $ 6 hot dog. Stop complaining. They didn’t have onions? Shutup — that’s a you problem, don’t publish it.

On 9÷29÷13, I attended the METS last game of the season and Mike Piazza Induction ceremony into the hall of fame. I visited Pat Lafriedas for a steak sandwich with Garlic fries. The sandwich cost an expensive $ 15 and the garlic fries cost $ 7.50 with a total of $ 22.50, which was a splurge. The cashier informed me that they ran out of onions to put into the sandwich, however they also did not include any gravy into the sandwich. The fries were extremely salty and dry, almost like it was soaked into vinegar. The sandwich was a juicy medium well. Delicious, but I still did not get to have a taste for the whole entire sandwich because of the missing onions. I called Guest relations next day to complain about this issue, left a message, but still waiting for them to contact me.
They should have been well stocked with all the items to make a sandwich There is no excuses. Im very disappointed.

We were visiting from SF and our tour guide told us to eat here. We got to the stadium early and had to wait awhile for them to set up but it was worth the wait. My hubby and I split a sandwich because I thought it would be too big. After all that, I wish I had my own because it was that good. Kinda pricey but it’s definitely worth it. You won’t be disappointed.

Located in Citifield baseball stadium, these $ 15 steak sandwiches may seem expensive, but I’d go back every time. They are served on a kind of ciabatta roll with sweet onions and a nice beef au jus gravy that didn’t make the roll too soggy. Too bad they don’t sell fries here.

One delicious steak sandwich at Citi Field. This is a must have at Citi Field. There is only two around the stadium. The first location is in the taste of the city. It’s right next to shake shack near section 139. The second location is up in the promenade level near section 414.
Best time to get one is before the game starts maybe about 1 hour before first pitch or after the 7^th inning. The lines are long during the game, but no where near as long as shake shack. I waited about maybe 5 minutes for my sandwich.
The steak sandwich is a hand cut 100 percent black angus seared filet mignon, topped with Monterey Jack cheese, and serves with sweet caramelized onions and a secret au jus on a custom made and toasted French banquette.
I loved the sandwich. The steak was cooked just right for me. Medium cooked. The onions are so delicious and sweet. The cheese is just melting on the steak. The as jus is so tasty and it’s great when it hits the bread. Makes it all so soft and tasty. Bring it all together and you have one delicious steak sandwich. Take one bite and then you want another bite.
Do not share with another person. You want the sandwich all to yourself.
The sandwich is $ 15. A bit pricy, but you are at a ballpark. Every where is pricy.
A must try when you come to citi field.

As if I needed another reason to go to a Mets game. (=
Mets press release:
I was at Citi Field on Sat and had the honor of trying Pat LaFrieda’s Original Filet Mignon steak sandwich. This sandwich features hand-​cut 100% black angus filet mignon, caramelized onions and Monterey jack cheese on a toasted baguette. Pat’s house-​made au jus is soaked into the crusty bread. This sandwich used to be available only to F&F but, as of Aug 7 2012, it is available during baseball season from Apr-​Sept to those attending any of the 81 Mets’ home games.
The Pat LaFrieda concession stand is situated in Citi Field right by Shake Shack. This is Pat LaFrieda’s first and only retail location and their single offering proves that simple is better. The sandwich is approx 6″ long and is generously filled. The toasted baguette was crusty on the outside and the tasty au jus softens the bread just enough to allow the meat, cheese and sweet onion filling to come together. The filet is approx 4 – 5 oz and is seasoned with salt and pepper right before it is put on the grill. The filet in my sandwich was cooked medium and was very lightly seared. I would have preferred medium rare with a better sear but the steak was still extremely moist and tender. I loved the sweet onions and the mild but creamy Monterey jack cheese was a good choice.
The sandwich costs $ 15 sandwich and is the same price as the Lobel’s steak sandwich at Yankee Stadium but it so much more worth it! Lobel’s steak sandwich is good but the steak is sliced thin and tastes more like roast beef than steak. I also found the bread in the Lobel’s steak sandwich lacking and you gotta have good bread if you want a good sandwich!
The line was long but not as long as the line at Shake Shack! We only waited 15 – 20 min or so but we got to the ballpark early– 1.5 hrs before first pitch. They had a lot of steaks cooking on the grill and it seemed like they had enough staff to keep the line moving quickly.
Just another reason to love the Mets. woohoo!