Best Places to Eat at Hersheypark (2026)

Signature bites you shouldn't miss at Hersheypark

• Chocolate milkshakes, The Chocolatier (Chocolatetown)
• Over-the-top sundaes, Milton's Ice Cream Parlor (Chocolatetown)
• S'mores & Hershey's everything, Simply Chocolate shops (park-wide)

Best places for kids to eat at Hersheypark

• Milton's Ice Cream Parlor, the sundaes are the souvenir
• Boardwalk eats, fair food sized for kids

Can you bring your own food into Hersheypark?

Outside food is not allowed inside; the free Picnic Park just outside the gates is the local move, confirm the official policy.

Eat smarter by beating the crowds

Lines at the best counters balloon at lunch on busy days. Parks Radar rates each day at Hersheypark against the park's own normal, so you can pick a calmer day and eat just before or after the rush. See the Hersheypark crowd calendar →

Menus and locations change, confirm on the official Hersheypark site.

Dining tips and how to save at Hersheypark

A few ways to eat well at Hersheypark without losing ride time or overspending:

• Order ahead. Where the park app offers mobile ordering, place your order before you are hungry and skip the counter line.
• Bring a refillable bottle. Free water refills beat buying drinks all day and keep you going between coasters.
• Eat off-peak. Counters back up from about 11:30am to 1:30pm; eat a little earlier or later and walk right up.
• Ask about dietary needs. Most quick-service spots can flag allergens, and a chef can usually help at sit-down restaurants if you ask.
• Consider a dining deal. If your group eats two or more meals in the park, an all-day or season dining plan can pay for itself.

For a sit-down meal, favorites include The Chocolatier and Simply Chicken. Menus and hours change, so confirm in the park app on the day.