23 foods you have to try at this year’s Taste of Chicago

Taste of Chicago, the world’s biggest outdoor festival, is the place to be this week. These instagrams will most certainly convince you to head to the event and try the huge variety of food on offer.

1. Eli’s Cheesecake Birthday cake dippers

Went to the Taste of Chicago today and got to try @elischeesecake Birthday Cake Dipper. Yum! #tasteofchicago #elischeesecake

A photo posted by Time Out Chicago (@timeoutchicago) on Jul 8, 2015 at 2:45pm PDT

2. Chicago pothole gelato at Mariano’s

Mariano's "Chicago Pothole" gelato, their version of Rocky Road. Available at #TasteOfChicago2015 and in stores.

A photo posted by Marcus Leshock (@marcusleshock) on Jul 8, 2015 at 4:20am PDT

3. Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza

Today's the day!! The 35th annual #TasteOfChicago kicks off today at 11am and runs through Sunday, July 12th. #LouMalnatis will be at #Booth20 so make sure to stop by for a slice of #Chicagosdeepdish! ________________________________________ #Chicago #foodfestival #food #summertimeinthecity #deepdish #pizza #apizzachicago

A photo posted by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (@loumalnatis) on Jul 8, 2015 at 7:14am PDT

4. Chocolate bourbon caramel ice-cream puff at Puffs of Doom

Chocolate bourbon caramel ice-cream puff. Got it aaaalll over my face. Haha I can't eat #dessert #sogood #chocolate #puff #tasteofchicago #somessy #caramel #icecream

A photo posted by Mandy Mad (@amaddream) on Jul 8, 2015 at 4:54pm PDT

5. Avocado toast at Farmer’s Fridge

Love these guys! @farmersfridge #tasteofchicago watermelon gazpacho and avocado toast Really good!! #chicagofood #sustainablefood #vegetables #fruits #farmers #farmtojar @chicagodcase #chicago #grantpark @humana #healthierchoices #tasteofchi @chicagodcase

A photo posted by Jeannie Boutelle (@jeannieboutelle) on Jul 8, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

6. Kimcheesy rice ball at Yum Dum

So far at #TasteOfChicago we've had a lobster corndog, rattlesnake and rabbit sausage, duck fat fries, and a roasted red pepper and goat cheese tamale, but these kimcheesy rice balls WIN. Holy cow, @yumdumtruck. These are amazeballs. Literally. #Chicago

A photo posted by Abby Gettys (@abigaillaurendesign) on Jul 8, 2015 at 2:27pm PDT

7. Chicago style hot dogs at Gold Coast Dogs

Now That's My Kind A Wiener. #Chicago #JustATaste #TasteOfChicago #ChiDog #EvAndJaqCoast2Coast

A photo posted by Jacquelin Reed (@jacquelinweed) on Jul 8, 2015 at 2:28pm PDT

8. Smoked alligator sausage at Chicago’s Dog House

https://instagram.com/p/44_ocqHZh-/?tagged=chicagosdoghouse

9. Smore’s donuts at Beaver’s Donuts

Beavers Coffee and Donuts: Smores donuts #beaversdonuts

A photo posted by E.T (@e_dreamz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 4:24pm PDT

10. Papas bravas at Bruges Brothers

https://instagram.com/p/45PdVeQ4Ge/?taken-by=arielbacker

11. Jibarito at La Bomba

#tasteofchicago #jibarito #labomba #glutenfree #glutenberg #blondeale

A photo posted by Lindsey Marie (@lmaries84) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:35pm PDT

12. Tamales at Dia de los Tamales

It's a beautiful morning to kick off the Taste of Chicago! We are in booth #26 just north of the fountain on Columbus! Check out this article in the Chicago Tribune regarding where you should eat at The Taste! http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-ent-0708-taste-tickets-20150707-column.html #diadelostamales #tamales #tasteofchi #TasteOfChicago2015 #tasteofchicago #chicagogram #chicago #chicagoeats #foodie #glutenfree #vegetarian #vegan

A photo posted by Dia De Los Tamales (@diadelostamales) on Jul 8, 2015 at 6:57am PDT

13. Graham Elliot’s Lobster corn dog (available Wednesday only, sorry if you missed out!)

Behold, the mighty "Lobster Corndog"! Available today only, at the Taste of Chicago.

A photo posted by GRAHAM ELLIOT (@grahamelliot) on Jul 8, 2015 at 8:29am PDT

14. Crème brûlée cupcake at Chicago Cupcake

Indulging in Crème brûlée cupcake at the taste of Chicago. #tasteofchi #globelletravels #globalnomads #360chicago #mychicagopix #chicagoepic #foodtrucks #discoveramerica #tryanothertaste #outdoorsusa #travelstoke #hearttravel @chicago_cupcake #tasteofchicago #foodfest #chicagofestivals #chicagofestivals #ChicagoCupcake

A photo posted by Sharon Karunakaran (@scatterbrainsharon) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:58pm PDT

15. Fried ravioli at Punky’s Pizza

Fried Ravioli from @punkyspizza at #TasteOfChicago2015.

A photo posted by Marcus Leshock (@marcusleshock) on Jul 8, 2015 at 4:25am PDT

16. FREE Spam inventions at the SPAMERICAN! TOUR

Assortment of Spam: Sushi, fries and cubano. (The cubano was a serious winner.) #sweethomechicago

A photo posted by Libby Wawzenek (@libbywawz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:19pm PDT

17. Watermelon paletas at La Mexicana

La Mexicana watermelon paleta. #paletas

A photo posted by E.T (@e_dreamz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 2:52pm PDT

18. Plantain ‘Sandwich’ with pulled pork, queso fresco and spicy guava sauce at La Cocinita

Plantain "Sandwich" with Pulled Pork, Queso Fresco and Spicy Guava Sauce. #yum #sweethomechicago

A photo posted by Libby Wawzenek (@libbywawz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:33pm PDT

19. Roast pork tenderloin sandwich with fig jam, prosciutto, and apple slaw at Jack’s Fork in the Road

Pork Tenderloin with Apple Slaw, Prosciutto and Fig Jam. #yum #sweethomechicago

A photo posted by Libby Wawzenek (@libbywawz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:23pm PDT

20. Mustard fried catfish at BJ’s Market and Bakery

Mustard Fried Catfish? Yes please. #yum #sweethomechicago

A photo posted by Libby Wawzenek (@libbywawz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:26pm PDT

21. Pierogi at Kasia’s Deli

Oh pierogi, how I've missed you. #yum #sweethomechicago

A photo posted by Libby Wawzenek (@libbywawz) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:31pm PDT

22. Buffalo wing at Miller’s Pub

A photo posted by @rrockx on Jul 8, 2015 at 2:26pm PDT

23. Jerk chicken at Iyanze

Eating #tasteofchicago #jiyanze #jerkchickenandplantains

A photo posted by Melissa Smith (@melissa__rae__) on Jul 8, 2015 at 2:51pm PDT

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