Taste of Chicago 2019 food menu

The Taste of Chicago kicks off Wednesday in Chicago’s Grant Park.

Heading to Taste of Chicago this year? The lakefront food and music fest runs July 10-14 in Grant Park.

When it comes to the food, you’ll have 82 eateries from which to choose, and that can be a a daunting task. You probably have your annual favorites, but this year’s festival boasts 37 newcomers among the full-run vendors, pop-ups and food trucks.

Here’s a look at what’s being served this year, so you can plan your feasting ahead of time. Remember, you need to purchase strips of tickets ahead of time or onsite. Admission to Taste is free, but food/beverage tickets will cost $10 per strip of 14 tickets. In addition to regular menu item selections, Taste fans will once again be able to partake in “Taste of” portions, priced at $3 or less.

For more information on Taste of Chicago, visit tasteofchicago.us.

In alphabetical order here are the 2019 Taste of Chicago menu items (GF= gluten-free items available; V= vegetarian; “taste of” = smaller Taste portion available for purchase). The numbers represent the booth number/location for the purveyor (see map below to locate them). Keep in mind, menus are subject to change without notice.

10 - Arun’s Thai Restaurant (GF)

Thai Crab Fried Rice; Mango Beef Salad; Phad Thai with Big Prawns
Taste of: Phad Thai; Mango Beef Salad; Fried Wontons

42 - Aunty Joy’s Jamaican Kitchen (V)(GF)

Jerk Chicken with Festival
Taste of: Jerk Chicken; Festival

21 - Beat Kitchen (V)(GF)

Empanadas (2); Vegan Sandwich; Mac n Cheese and Bacon
Taste of: Jerk Pork Taco; Empanada (1); Tater Tots

7- Billy Goat Tavern

Single Cheeseburger; Double Cheeseburger; Rib Eye Steak Sandwich
Taste of: Cheeseburger (1/2); Potato Chips

22- BJ’s Market & Bakery (V)(GF)

Mustard Fried Catfish; Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich; House-Made Potato Chips
Taste of: Mustard Fried Catfish; Peach Cobbler

The Nashville Chicago hot chicken sandwich is on the menu at BJ’s Market & Bakery at Taste of Chicago.

17 - Brazilian Bowl Inc. – NEW (GF)

Beef Brazilian Bowl; Chicken Brazilian Bowl; Feijoada (National Dish of Brazil)
Taste of: Cheese Empanada; Beef Empanada; Coxinha (Croquette with Chicken)

39 - BUONA Beef

Buona’s Italian Beef; Buona’s Italian Sausage; Chicken Tenders with Fries
Taste of: Buona’s Italian Beef; Buona’s Fries

41 - Buscia’s Bacon Buns – NEW

Cheddar Bacon Bun
Taste of: Cheddar Bacon Bun

32 - Caffe Gelato Soiree (V)(GF)

Two Scoop Cup; Two Scoop Cone
Taste of: One Scoop Gelato (Chocolate or Stracciatella); One Scoop Sorbet (Acai, Lemon or Strawberry)

12 - Chicago’s Dog House

Alligator Sausage; Rattlesnake Rabbit Sausage
Taste of: Mini Chicago Style Hot Dog; Gator Bites; Snake Bites

Churros from Xurro are made at the Taste of Chicago on July 12, 2019.

44 - Churro Factory-Xurro

Funnel Cake; Churro Sundae
Taste of: Churro; Churritos; Ice Cream (Strawberry, Vanilla or Chocolate

35 - Connie’s Pizza (V)

Giant Slice of Sausage Pizza; Giant Slice of Cheese Pizza; Pizzundae
Taste of: Watermelon Ice; Lemon Ice

33 - Doom Street Eats (GF)

Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese; Maple Bacon Donut Grilled Cheese; BLT Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado
Taste of: Spicy Pickle Fries; Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese; Italian Beef & Giardiniera Grilled Cheese

34 - Esperanza (V)(GF)

Elote in a Cup; Mangonada; Nachos
Taste of: Elote in a Cup; Nachos

23 - Franco’s Ristorante (V)(GF)

Italian Ice (Lemon or Watermelon); Sea Salt and Caramel Gelato; Nutella® & Brioche Gelato Sandwich
Taste of: Lemon Italian Ice; Watermelon Italian Ice

9 - Frannie’s Café Inc (V)

Italian Beef Sandwich; Italian Sausage Sandwich
Taste of: Italian Ice (Lemonade or Mango); Beef and Sausage Combo Sandwich (1/2); Italian Beef Sandwich (1/2); Fresh Cut French Fries

13 - Frönen – (V)(GF)

Sweet Strawberry Nice Cream; Madagascar Vanilla Nice Cream; Dark Chocolate Nice Cream
Taste of: Chocolate Covered Sweet Strawberry Nice Cream Bar; Chocolate Covered Banana Coconut Nice Cream Bar; Chocolate Covered Chocolate Nice Cream Bar

3 - Garifuna Flava: A Taste of Belize (V)(GF)

Jerk Chicken with Rice & Beans & Ripe Plantain; Panades; Jerk Chicken Tacos
Taste of: Jerk Chicken; Fried Ripe Plantain

8 - Hakka Bakka Indian Kati Rolls – NOW 5 DAYS (GF)

Chicken Tikka Kati Rolls
Taste of: Samosa; Chicken Tikka Drumsticks; Vada Pav; Chicken Tikka Kati Roll

36 - Iyanze (V)(GF)

Jerk Chicken with Red Rice & Beans & Plantains; Jollof Rice with Oxtails; Coconut Rice with Goat Meat
Taste of: Jerk Chicken; Nigerian Donut (Puff Puff); Greens & Plantains

26 - Josephine’s Cooking

World Tour Corn; Mexican Corn; Jerk Corn
Taste of: Italian Corn; USA Honey BBQ Corn; Jerk Corn

Polish sausages from Kasia’s are grilled at the Taste of Chicago on July 12, 2019.

16 - Kasia’s Deli (GF)

Pierogi with Sour Cream (Potato & Cheese, Potato Cheddar & Jalapeno, Buffalo Chicken, Sauerkraut or Beef); Polish Sausage Sandwich with Sautéed Onion, Pickle, Tomato, Sauerkraut & Giardiniera; Combo Plate (2 Pierogi, Potato Pancake, Sausage & Sauerkraut)
Taste of: Potato Pancakes (Latkes) with Sour Cream or Apple Sauce; Potato & Cheese Pierogi; Blueberry Blintz with Chocolate Sauce & Whipped Cream

6 - La Mexicana (V)(GF)

Taste of: Watermelon Pop; Strawberry Pop; Mango Pop; Lemon-Lime Pop

40 - Lao Sze Chuan – NEW (V)

Five Spice Szechuan Style Chicken
Taste of: Szechuan Cold Noodle Salad

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria returns to the Taste this year with a selection of their classic pizzas. — Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria returns to the Taste of Chicago this year with a selection of their classic pizzas.

25 - Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

Cheese Pizza; Cheese & Sausage Pizza; Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
Taste of: Malnati Salad; Bruschetta

37 - Premier Rollin BBQ

Roasted Turkey Leg with BBQ Sauce; BBQ Pulled Turkey Sliders with Slaw; Corn on the Cob (Elote)
Taste of: BBQ Pulled Turkey Slider; Cilantro Lime Slaw; Whole Dill Pickle

The Original Rainbow Cone, a festival fan favorite, will be available at Taste of Chicago.

38 - The Original Rainbow Cone LLC

Original Rainbow Cone; Cookies & Cream
Taste of: Dream Cup; Rainbow Taster Cup

5 - Ricobene’s

Italian Breaded Steak Sandwich; Combo Beef and Sausage Sandwich; Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings
Taste of: Italian Breaded Steak Sandwich; Fresh Cut Fries with Cheese

19 - Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs

BBQ Rib Tips; BBQ Smoked Pulled Pork; Cajun Fries
Taste of: Mini Boneless Rib Sandwich; Pulled Pork Slider; Hot Links

45 - Seoul Taco – NOW 5 DAYS

Korean BBQ Bulgogi Tacos; Korean BBQ Spicy Pork Taco
Taste of: Korean BBQ Bulgogi Tacos; Korean BBQ Spicy Pork Taco

24 - Star of Siam (GF)

Pot Stickers; Grilled Chicken Satay; Pad Thai Noodles
Taste of: Pad Thai Noodles; Pot Stickers; Ice Cream (Coconut, Mango or Green Tea)

11 - Texas de Brazil (GF)

Combo Platter–Sausage (1), Chicken (1) and Garlic Steak (1) with Bun
Taste of: Garlic Steak; Brazilian Sausage; Chicken Wrapped in Bacon; Bun

46 - The Cookie Crate – NEW

Summertime Pail; Large Bag; Regular Bag
Taste of: Taste Bag; Sample Bag

Eli’s Cheescake will again be serving up thousands of slices of its Original Plain Cheesecake with strawberries at Taste of Chicago.

20 - The Eli’s Cheesecake Company (V)

Original Plain Cheesecake with Strawberries; Cookie Cheesecake Smoosh Made with Oreo® Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce; Chocolate Chip Crunch Dipper (Frozen Chocolate Chip Cheesecake on a Stick, Dipped in Crunchy Dark Chocolate)
Taste of: Turtle Cheesecake; Lemon Mixed Berry Cheesecake; Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake

43 - The Slab Bar-B-Que – NEW

Rib Tips; Turkey Legs
Taste of: Hand Cut Fries; Pork Hot Links

4 - Ukai Japanese Restaurant

Chicken Gyoza; Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura; Chicken Yakisoba Noodles
Taste of: Chicken Gyoza; Chicken Yakisoba Noodles

18 - Vee Vee’s African Restaurant

Jerk Chicken with Red Beans & Rice; Fried Plantain with Sautéed Goat; Jollof Rice with Sautéed Goat
Taste of: Jerk Chicken with Red Beans & Rice; Fried Plantain & Jollof Rice

1 - Vienna Beef

Chicago Style Hot Dog or Plain; Chicago Style Jumbo Dog or Plain; Fries
Taste of: Chicago Style Hot Dog or Plain (1/2); Pickle on a Stick

15 - Yum Dum

Pork Belly Steamed Buns (2); Kimchi Cheese Fries
Taste of: Mini Pork Belly Steamed Bun; Kimchi Cheese Fries Taste Portion

14 - Yvolina’s Tamales – NEW (V)(GF)

Taste of: Vegan Tamale (Kale with Multicolor Peppers in Mole or Quinoa with Lentils); Vegetarian Tamale (Poblano Pepper with Cheese or Spinach with Cheese); Chicken Tamale (Red Mole or Green Mole); Rice & Mole; Cauliflower Vegan Ceviche

POP-UPS

WEDNESDAY

27 - A Place by Damao – NEW (V)(GF)

Handmade Sweet & Spicy Noodle; Crispy Fried Pork
Taste of: Handmade Bell Dumpling; Spicy Potato Strips; Sweet Tofu Pudding

29 - Jeannie’s Flan Inc. – NEW (V)

Taste of: Coconut Flan; Guava Flan; Bread Pudding; Nutella Flan; Vanilla Flan

31 - Jus Sandwiches – NEW (V)(GF)

Johnny B’s Ribeye with Traditional Macaroni Salad
Taste of: Turkey Turkky Turkay with Traditional Macaroni Salad; Grilled Rib Tip Sandwich with Traditional Macaroni Salad; Deep Fried Rib Tip Sandwich with Traditional Macaroni Salad; Garbaaage Sliders with Traditional Macaroni Salad; Johnny B’s Pulled Pork Sandwich with Traditional Macaroni Salad

28 - Nourish Catering – NEW (V)(GF)

Brazilian Beef Skewers; Brazilian Ice Cream (Acai Sorbet), Fresh Fruit, Granola
Taste of: Cheese Puffs; Brazilian Fries

30 - Seafood City Supermarket (Grill City)

WED|THURS

Pork BBQ on a Stick with Rice (2 Scoops); Chicken BBQ on a Stick with Rice (2 Scoops); Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodles)
Taste of: Pork BBQ on a Stick; Chicken BBQ on a Stick

THURSDAY

29 - BettyBot Shop (V)(GF)

Cashew Almond Cheese and Cracker Plate with Local Micro Greens; Cookie Plate
Taste of: Brownie; Chicago Blues Velvet Cupcake; Farinata with Herb Seed Paté & Pickled Turnip

27 - Egg Rolls Etc. – NEW (V)

Mild Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll with Ranch; Kingston’s Mac & Cheese Egg Roll with Marinara; Taco Ole with Ground Turkey Egg Roll with Ole Sauce
Taste of: Gert’s Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Egg Roll with Sweet & Sour Sauce; The “SVP” Vegan Spicy Jerk Cabbage Egg Roll with Pineapple Salsa; Korean Beef Egg Roll with Asian Mayo

31 - Jason’s Deli – NEW (GF)

Taste of: Nutty Mixed up Salad (Organic Field Greens, Grapes, Feta, Nuts, Dried Cranberries, Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds & Organic Apples); Ham and Hard Salami Muffaletta; Turkey Muffaletta; Corned Beef on Rye with Swiss; American Potato Salad

30 - Seafood City Supermarket (Grill City)

WED|THURS

Pork BBQ on a Stick with Rice (2 Scoops); Chicken BBQ on a Stick with Rice (2 Scoops); Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodles)
Taste of: Pork BBQ on a Stick; Chicken BBQ on a Stick

28 - These Wingz? (V)

Wingz (4) and Fries; Ribz (4) and Fries; Wingz Bowl (Mac and Cheese)
Taste of: Ribz (2); Mac and Cheese; Wingz (2)

FRIDAY

27 - Bar Takito – NEW (GF)

Taste of: Ropa Vieja Taco; Chicken Al Pastor Taco; Esquites; Veggie Taco; Frozen Coconut Custard

31 - Barangaroos Aussie Pies – NEW

Classic Mince Pie; Steak & Potato Pie; Chicken Tikka Masala Pie
Taste of: Classic Mince Pie; Steak & Potato Pie; Chicken Tikka Masala Pie

Bavarian pretzels from Dmen Tap at the Taste of Chicago on July 12, 2019.

30 - Dmen Tap – NEW (V)(GF)

Giant Pretzel and Mustard; Curly Curry Fries; CurryWurst on a Stick
Taste of: CurryWurst; Pretzel; Curly Curry Fries

29 - Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – NEW (V)(GF)

Taste of: Street Treat – Salty Caramel; Street Treat – Honey Vanilla Bean; Street Treat – Lemon Buttermilk Frozen Yogurt; Street Treat – Frosé Sorbet; Street Treat – Darkest Chocolate Truffle

28 - Luella’s Gospel Bird – NEW (GF)

Georgia Style Shrimp & Grits
Taste of: Chicken & Waffles; Gospel Chicken Wings

Classic Cobbler will be among the pop-ups at this year’s Taste of Chicago, serving up a variety of their fruit-filled specialties.

SATURDAY

31 - Classic Cobbler

Peach Cobbler; Bread Pudding
Taste of: Peach Cobbler; Blueberry Cobbler; Bread Pudding; Vanilla Ice Cream

30 - Dog Haus – NEW

Old Town (Beef Hot Dog with Smoked Bacon Wrapped Dog, Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Aioli, Pickled Jalapeños, Cotija Cheese) ; Huli Huli (Chicken & Pork Sausage, Bouillonnaise, Sweet Ginger Glaze, Pineapple, Scallions, Pickled Jalapeños, Crispy Onions)
Taste of: Holy Aioli (Burger with White American Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Aioli); Soo Cali (Beef Hot Dog with Wild Arugula, Avocado, Tomato, Crispy Fried Onions, Spicy Basil Aioli); Old Town; Huli Huli

28 - Madame VanderKloot’s Weiner Emporium – NEW

BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese Dog; Butter Lamb Curry Dog; Chicken and Waffle Dog
Taste of: Butter Chicken Curry Dog; Poutine Dog; Mozzarella Stick Pizza Dog

29 - Warm Belly Bakery

Ube Cookie; Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie
Taste of: Rocky Road Cookie; Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookie; Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookie; Salted Butterscotch & Toffee Cookie

27 - Wood Fire Counter

Brisket Sandwich; Pulled Pork Sandwich
Taste of: Brisket Sandwich; Pulled Pork Sandwich

SUNDAY

27 - 90 Miles Cuban Café – NEW (GF)

Chicken Ropa Vieja with Black Beans & White Rice; Lechon (Pork) with Black Beans & White Rice
Taste of: Beef Empanada; Chicken Empanada; Cheese Empanada

28 - BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar

General Tso Popcorn Chicken; Tempura Corn Dog
Taste of: Japanese Elote; Coconut Ice Cream Sundae

29 - Black Dog Gelato – NEW

Double Scoop Gelato Cone; Gelato Donut Sandwich on a Stick (3 Donuts)
Taste of: Mini Gelato Cone; Single Donut Gelato Sandwich

31 - Gordo’s Homemade Ice Cream Bars – NEW (V)

Taste of: Cinnamon Horchata Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip; Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip; Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip; Fresa Forever (Strawberry) Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip; Oreo® Ice Cream Bar with Custom Dip

30 - Kitchen 17 – NEW (V)(GF)

Deep Dish Sausage + Pepperoni Pizza; Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich; Oreo® Cake
Taste of: Cauliflower Wings; Mac & Cheese; Nachos

FOOD TRUCKS

American Glory

WED|SAT|SUN

Fully Loaded Pulled Pork Mac’n Cheese; Chicago Stockyards BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Taste of: Fully Loaded Pulled Pork Mac’n Cheese; Chicago Stockyards BBQ Pulled Pork Slider; Mama’s Homemade Bread Pudding

Aztec Dave’s Food Truck (GF)

FRI|SAT|SUN

Steak Taco; Corn in a Cup
Taste of: Al Pastor Taco; Chicken Taco

The Taste of Chicago Playground area includes a Ferris Wheel and inflatables for children.

Beavers Coffee + Donuts

WED|THURS|SAT|SUN

Large – Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar or Chocolate Powder Donuts; Medium – S’mores, Turtle, Strawberry Bella or Nutella® Dream Donuts; Medium – Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar or Chocolate Powder Donuts
Taste of: Mini – Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar or Chocolate Powder Donuts; Mini – S’mores, Turtle, Strawberry Bella or Nutella Dream Donuts

Big Wang’s Chinese Street Food – NEW (GF)

THURS|FRI|SUN
Chicken Fried Rice; Crab Rangoons (3); Vegetarian Fried Rice
Taste of: Pork & Shrimp Eggroll; Chicken Fried Rice

Coastline Catering – NEW (GF)

WED|THURS|SAT

Lobster BLT with Cape Cod Chips; Crab Sliders (2) with Cape Cod Chips; Lobster Roll with Kettle Chips
Taste of: Shrimp Tacos; Lobster Nachos

Da Pizza Dude – NEW

SAT|SUN

Margarita Pizza; Pepperoni Pizza
Taste of: Margarita Pizza; Pepperoni Pizza

Giordano’s

WED|FRI|SAT|SUN

6” Stuffed Cheese Pizza; 6” Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza; 6” Stuffed Sausage Pizza
Taste of: Stuffed Cheese Pizza; Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza; Stuffed Sausage Pizza

Harold’s Chicken

WED|THURS|SAT|SUN

Wings (3); Chicken Tenders (3); French Fries
Taste of: Nuggets (2); Wing Drummets (2); Okra

La Cocinita (GF)

WED|THURS|FRI|SUN

The Pork Patacon: Crispy Plantain “Sandwich” with Pulled Pork, Queso Fresco & Spicy Guava Sauce; Chicken Tacos with Cheese and Chipotle Crema; Black Bean & Cheese Arepa
Taste of: Pork Pataconcito (Mini, Open-faced); Chicken Street Taco

Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp

THURS|FRI|SAT|SUN

Lightly Breaded Shrimp
Taste of: Lightly Breaded Shrimp; Corn Fritter

Mr. Quiles Mexican Food – NEW

WED|THURS|FRI

Steak Torta with Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese & Sour Cream; Steak Burrito with Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, cheese & Sour Cream
Taste of: Steak Taco with Onion & Cilantro; Steak Tostada with Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese & Sour Cream

Ms. Tittle’s Cupcakes – NEW

WED|THURS|FRI