Coachella is a must when it comes to having a true festival experience. Not only will you experience the ultimate in music and fashion, but you can experience the best eats from vendors from around the world. Many plan months in advance to attend this most sought-after festival. They plan their outfit, trip, hotel, and vibe, but have you thought about what kind of eats there is to offer? Last year’s festival held some show-stopping eats with top IPAs and wine from vendors such as The Craft Beer Bar and Click Wine Club, but also foods such as plant-based pizzas from Forever Pie and wagu burgers from Burger She Wrote.
Coachella Food Lineup
1. Kogi
Kogi is a Korean-Mexican-infused taco vendor founded by a man named Roy Choi and is LA based. Chef Roy brings a unique vibe to your modern-day tacos. Kogi opened in 2008 hit the streets of Hollywood and never looked back. Since then, Chef Choi has expanded his food services to all parts of LA and major music festivals. He has become a staple in these festivals by bringing tacos into the mix such as his famous short-rib taco and his wet burrito. He also offers items such as the sweet chili calamari quesadilla and kimchi quesadilla. Be sure to stop by and experience culture with a modern-day flair.
2. Yeasti Boys Bagels
Yeasti Boy Bagels specializes in the sickest bagel breakfast sandwiches around. This New York- Jewish style edgy brand has brought the sandwich game up by notches. Created as a side project in 2014, Yeasti Boys Bagels have become one of the fastest, if not one of the only bagels trucks in LA. Some of the bagels they feature are the nostalgic PB & J. A light fluffy blueberry bagel smeared with the best of peanut butter and jelly your mouth has ever experienced.
You will instantly have flashbacks of your childhood with your first bite. Another offering they have at Coachella is the decadent Cheddy Wap. The bagel features a hand-rolled bagel with a fried egg, crispy bacon and sharp cheddar. A perfect sandwich for the breakfast lover. Feasting at Coachella must include Yeasti Boys Bagels as one of your stops.
3. The New Bar
The New Bar is perfect for the patrons in sobriety or just aren’t alcohol drinkers. This unique drink vendor offers some delightful non-alcoholic drinks from creators of spirits from around the world. They offer wine, spirits and curated drinks for those with dietary restrictions. Some of the drinks they offer are drinks for those who need gluten-free options, low sugar, low carb and even vegan and plant-based drinks.
If you are wanting to experience non-alcoholic wine, they offer red, white, rose’ and sparkling wine. If you are more of a spirit’s lover but don’t want the effects of spirits, they offer drinks such as bourbon, whiskey, tequila, gin and rum. Nothing less than having an experience of, a festival without the aftereffects.
4. Menotti’s Coffee Shop
Menotti’s Coffee Shopwill also show their presence at Coachella. There are millions of coffee connoisseurs and most of them will be attending this year’s event. This is why Menotti’s will be there for those who need that extra pick me up. Menotti’s offers a variety of the best, including decaf and non-dairy options, pastry selections and a signature menu expresso based and matcha based drinks.
Some drinks options at Coachella include an herbal blended tea with hibiscus, chamomile, lemon balm, red raspberry leaf and rosehip. This will take your tastebuds on a ride. Another option on their signature lineup is a drink with lavender infused honey, a double shot of expresso and oat milk. They are not missing any stops when it comes to creativity in the bean and leaf.
Final Thoughts
Needless to say, there are many of unique vendors offering their creative eats at Coachella. These vendors are catering to many of people with food allergens or tolerances in a new way. But, if you are wanting to experience a Michelin style meal, they are offering some of the top eats at the VIP Rose Garden in a family style setting. This event happens every evening at Coachella at 6:00pm. This meal caters to 200 people and features a different high-profile chef every night.
