The Minnesota State Fair may be the most famous of them all when it comes to food. Between the iconic Bucket of Cookies to the All-You-Can-Drink Milk Stand, this yearly event is known for good flavors. But as with any new year, new options arise and we compiled the top five food flavors coming to the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
A bucket of fresh made cookies. How can you go wrong? This year famous classics are returning and new options are going to be available (some are also in bucket form). The Minnesota State Fair continues to offer new and flavorful food options, we had to highlight some of the most unique upcoming offerings.
Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos
Pizza with even more cheese, but still served in an easy to-go way. This savory snack can be found near the Grandstand on Chamber Street. The Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos consist of, “Pepperoni, sausage and pizza-flavored fried cheese curds in a crispy flour shell, topped with marinara sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.”
Smashadilla by Gass Station Grill
Savory, salty, cheesy and meaty, this quesadilla brings burger to the menu. You can find this entree item in the Food Building on Cooper Street. The Smashadilla is a, “smashed seasoned ground beef and Gouda cheese grilled on a flour tortilla. Served folded and dressed with caramelized onions, lettuce, pickles and Gass Station Grill’s homemade burger sauce.”
Uncrustaburger by Coasters
This was the food item that made me stop what I was doing and start writing this article. Sold near the Horse Barn on Liggett Street, this item combines sweet and savory. The Uncrustaburger is, “a 4 oz. hamburger patty with cheese, pickles and special sauce, sandwiched between two deep-fried peanut butter & grape jelly Uncrustables.”
Fawaffle by Baba’s
A falafel and a waffle had a baby, and it became this, a waffle iron cooked, Middle Eastern eat. This unique option is sold near the Little Farm Hands on Underwood Street. The Fawaffle is, “a traditional Middle Eastern fritter of chickpeas and herbs – pressed in a waffle iron, topped with tahini butter, and served with cherry tomatoes, traditional hummus, green shatta, mint and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Croffle Cloud by Spinning Wylde
An airy treat that has a cloud of cotton candy atop a croissant made like a waffle. Yeah, this may be a sweet tooth’s dream. You can find this dessert near the Family Fair in Baldwin Park on Wright Avenue. The Croffle Cloud is a, “croissant pressed in a waffle iron and topped with fresh whipped sweet cream, a drizzle of fruit puree and a cloud of cotton candy. Choice of three flavors: Banana Caramel – caramel drizzle with banana taffy cotton candy; Yuzu Meringue – yuzu puree with lemon meringue cotton candy; or Coconut Cream – coconut drizzle with coconut cotton candy.”
Honorable Drink Mention – Dill Pickle Iced Tea by Loon Lake Iced Tea
A refreshing drink that isn’t the iconic unlimited milk stand. This drink is sold near the Kidway on Underwood Street. The Dill Pickle Iced Tea is a, “brewed black tea infused with dill pickle flavor and served with a dill pickle spear. Garnished with a rim of chamoy, Tajín, salt and dill.”
With hundreds of food and drink options, there is a lot to sample at the Minnesota State Fair. Did any of these items enter your “must try” list? Or will you stick with the classics?
Down in Orlando, Walt Disney World is having their own foodie fest, the Flavors of Flavor at Disney Springs. This annual event highlights eateries at Disney’s shopping and dining destination, with a focus on Florida flair.
