OK, we get it. People love the new foods. The critics love to review the new foods. But what do we eat at the State Fair when we’re not chasing the new? What are our favorites on our own time?
Well, here are my mine—all my favorite Minnesota State Fair foods, ranked. (And what takes the No. 1 spot? Fresh French Fries, of course.)
What are your favorites? Put ’em in the comments.
- Fresh French Fries
- Cider Freeze at Minnesota Apples in the Ag/Horticulture Building (a freeze pop of frozen apple cider from White Bear Lake)
- Turkey Sandwich from Turkey-To-Go
- Cheese Curds from Mouth Trap
- Minneapple Pie
- Blue Cheese & Corn Fritters with chimichurri at Blue Barn (also chicken in the waffle and the French toast bites)
- About a foot-long hot dog
- BBQ Brisket sandwich and Hot Link at RC’s BBQ
- Piña Colada in a real pineapple at Manny’s Tortas Food Building
- Steak Sandwich at Butcher Boys near the Grandstand
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Sweet Martha’s Cookies
- Pork Mole Tamale at Tejas Express
- Cashew Nut Roll at Colonial Nut Rolls
- Egg Roll on A Stick from Que Viet Concessions
- Dole Whip
- Onion Rings at Ball Park Cafe
- Izzy’s Church (Elder) Berry Ice Cream at Hamline Church Dining Hall
- Deep Fried Pickles at Preferred Pickle
- Deep Fried Pepper Rings at The Big Pepper
- Pronto Pups
- Gizmo Sandwich at Carl’s Gizmo (Machinery Hill)
