‘Better getting McDonald’s’ – $100 chicken nuggets on sale at US Open are massively dividing opinion
The US Open is cooking both on the court and in the stands.
While the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff are tasked with providing the entertainment — and the occasional furious argument — plenty of work is happening behind the scenes to ensure spectators are comfortable as they watch the action.
The tournament hosted in Flushing Meadows, which was once a swampy marshland, is renowned for being the most fan-friendly Grand Slam on professional calendar.
This year’s Fan Week, which took place before the main draws for the men’s and women’s singles kicked off, set new records.
A massive 239,307 people visited the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center across six days to soak in the atmosphere and attend tournament preview events that included a re-imagined mixed doubles championship.
But with the tournament under way, one thing on show at the 2025 US Open has caught the eye for all the wrong reasons — caviar-topped chicken nuggets.
Fans split over expensive food opinions at US Open
Forever the staple of a picky-eater’s diet, chicken nuggets would be expected to fly off the concession stands at any stadium across the country.
But at the US Open in New York, many fans have been priced out of the popular product.
Caviar-topped chicken nuggets are currently being sold outside Arthur Ashe Stadium for a staggering $100.
The stand belongs to COQODAQ, a New York based establishment that boasts to be a new fried chicken concept that ‘blends Korean and American flavors’ together.
Fans at the US Open will need to hand over a crisp Benjamin to walk away with a box of six caviar nuggets.
Sadly, it seems the $100 price doesn’t guarantee a satisfied stomach.
“That’s the worst chicken I ever had in my life,” Lisa Zizzo, a 48-year-old Florida native who tried the caviar nuggets, told the New York Post.
“It’s bad. It’s chewy… You’d be better getting McDonald’s.”
Some fans have also taken to social media to share their confusion over the combination.
“Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should,” one person wrote on X.
“Ick, hard pass,” another said.
“I got a $21 burger last night that was delicious,” a third wrote.
“Just stupid,” a fourth concluded.
What other food is available at the US Open?
Caviar-topped chicken nuggets are far from the only thing on the menu at the New York-based tournament.
Stadium classics, like burgers, chicken tenders and french fries, are all easy to find.
As are premium items like lobster rolls and Peruvian ceviche, both of which are served at the Fly Fish oyster bar.
Benjamin’s Steakhouse offers premium steaks, hearty salads and more fresh seafood as well, while there are at least 12 other bars serving any kind of alcohol from Moet Champagne to Grey Goose vodka.
All in all, there are 45 restaurants and bars to serve fans across the stadium complex — and the choice is probably necessary, given fans have paid anywhere between $150 and $21,000 for a ticket.
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