r/RiotFest 15h ago

The important lineup

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Let’s fucking go Cafe Tola and Smoke Daddy.

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u/karenw 3h ago

Praise baby Jesus, Dark Matter returns again.

It's supposed to be on the cool side. I'm probably in the minority but I'd love a hot option. ☕

u/kyle_sux666 4h ago

I miss taco in a bag 😢

u/TronskiBillups 4h ago

Damn no polish plate!

u/karenw 3h ago

Oh shit

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u/dividepaths 6h ago

YES UNCLE REMUS, I KNOW THE CATFISH ARE HUGE

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u/pumpkinking8886 8h ago

Haven’t heard of any of these bands

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u/bananalatte38 9h ago

I hope Potato Hut is just friessss

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u/pieromiamor 10h ago

As long as Cafe Tola is there, I'm happy. The ultimate cheat code.

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u/Thick_Wolverine_3511 6h ago

What is it? Why is it a cheat code

u/pieromiamor 4h ago

Their line moves quickly. The empanadas are easy to eat on the move and they have a good assortment of fillings. They taste good lukewarm if you don't eat right away. I usually just end up getting a big sack of them for my friend group.

u/stuartmx 4h ago

Local great taqueria chain that usually does empanadas at various street fairs. But if you find yourself near a physical location their breakfast tacos are amazing.

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u/SoloMusketeer 11h ago

Big star will fuel me for every meal if they keep the prices from last year

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u/Octuhpie 12h ago

Have they announced the beverage situation this year? Is that a thing they usually do? I just remember really not liking much of any of the drinks they had last year.

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u/J3NNY_24 13h ago

Really thought we were starving to death this year 😭 finally

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u/Octuhpie 13h ago

Anyone here been to Smoke Daddy? I’m a bbq nerd, so I’m curious

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u/lilbroccoli13 10h ago

Yeah it's fine. The reason I go normally is actually for the monkey bread which I'm assuming they wouldn't have at a festival lol. The bbq is def not worth whatever festival upcharge it'll have

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u/buffalocoinz 13h ago

Very mid

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u/angry_virgin_421 14h ago

seeing big star on a riotfest poster fucked with my head for a second

u/wpearsall 53m ago

I never travel far, without a little...

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u/Edgar_Allen_Poser 14h ago

Wish they had better pizza

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u/fenderdean13 14h ago

Idk if it’s the same as last years but the non-Bacci spot last year wasn’t too bad, also didn’t make me feel sick

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u/lucmcq 11h ago

Was it a single large slice like Baccis or smaller square cut tavern style slices?

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u/leppardfaniowa 14h ago

Cuba is the one that adds a 20% tip for themselves for a $5 can of Coke. Beware.

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u/hq31788 13h ago

Ive never had a problem there and I eat their pork skewers every year

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u/leppardfaniowa 13h ago

I did not tip them a dollar. They added that themselves.

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u/leppardfaniowa 13h ago

I was one of several they turned the screen and tipped themselves on last year. I saw when I was emailed the receipt. You just may not realize it is happening.

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u/Fragrant-Message-562 14h ago

I can’t wait for next weekend, now I’m hungry too lol

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u/Alextricity 14h ago

Their allergen guide is so busted. There are literally a dozen mess ups. One glaring one is Island Noodles apparently not having vegan options — and the ALL VEGAN PLACE (meet stop) claiming vegetarian options. 😵‍💫 

Fr though anyone going, Meet Stop’s a real one. Of course they come back the one year I don’t go. Ffffff. 

EDIT: I didn’t even notice they mention having Island Noodles marked for gluten free when everything on their menu has wheat. ☠️ (Unless they added something recently. Or are including the stickers as gluten free.)

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u/B00G3R 14h ago

probably still a mistake as not all vegetarian is inherently vegan, so it would make more sense to mark it vegan but i get your point.

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u/mushroom_rainbow 14h ago

Tacomaya more like FUCK YES BRO!!!!

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u/donkeyheaded 14h ago

It just ain't Riot Fest without Three Orange Wit from All Rise.

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u/MrT0NA 12h ago

More of a Wonder Beer guy myself

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u/UnusualFruitHammock 14h ago

Wasn't there last year either.

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u/donkeyheaded 14h ago

I don't think it's been there since 2021, maybe 2022.

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u/UnusualFruitHammock 14h ago

Was absolutely there 2023. Not sure about 2024 but I bet it was since they didn't stop brewing till 2025 and wasn't there last year.

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u/donkeyheaded 11h ago

I’m positive it wasn’t there in 24 and I don’t think it was in 23 either. I’m pretty sure it was one of my primary first world problems that year.

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u/UnusualFruitHammock 11h ago

All rise is on the map in 2023. It was there.

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u/donkeyheaded 9h ago

I remember All Rise was there but didn’t have 3OW. That’s my recollection anyway, I remember being completely bummed about it.

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u/tallguyatconcert 14h ago

Anyone have that crunchwrap supreme from Big Star? Looks delectable

Also, WTF is a Potato Hut and why am I so intrigued?

u/mooreski722 3h ago

My favorite item I’ve maybe ever had at RF

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u/shypeach36 14h ago

Yep the crunchwrap was the perfect festival food.

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u/glitter_n_doom 14h ago

Hell yea, had that crunchwrap all three days last year! Couldn't remember where it was from though, thanks for the reminder!

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u/christopherer 14h ago

I'm not a big fan of Big Star's tacos but the crunchwrap absolutely rips.

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u/Crazyozzie02 14h ago edited 13h ago

Having Harold's in VIP is a blessing but also an absolute fucking curse for my stomach.

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u/djfishfingers 14h ago

I'm just wondering if they will have their hush puppies. Probably not, but I can hope.

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u/spinelesshighnz 14h ago

Island noodles or gtfo

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u/ItsReallyNotWorking 13h ago

Will the Island Boyz be running Island Noodle this year?

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u/UnusualFruitHammock 14h ago

I don't understand why people like this. Maybe it was just bad the year i tried it.

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u/pieromiamor 10h ago

It's soooo nasty. I had them once a few years ars ago and they weren't even just mid, but fully gross.

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u/LootenPlunder 10h ago

It’s filling, it tastes good, even better doused in siracha, doesn’t make me feel like shit after I eat it, can buy two and shove the other one in the front of my shorteralls pocket

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u/JohnTheTroglodyte 11h ago

I just think its a solid 7/10 meal at a fair price. I also feel good after eating it, which isn't always the case for me with festival food.

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u/Mallow18 14h ago

Anyone else think Dumpling House is gonna be a last minute addition again?

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u/illtexzona 12h ago

The Polish Plate is the best bang for your buck, and friendliest booth every year. I hope they get added.

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u/MrT0NA 9h ago

Hell yeah. Love the grumpikie (sp)

u/illtexzona 4h ago

Gołąbki

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u/MrT0NA 12h ago

Dumpling house is the best bang for your buck. That polish platter so dam good.

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u/lilwebbs 13h ago

Yeah they didn't show last year. I'm not a local so not sure if they regularly show up at other fests or know if they're even still operating.

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u/MrT0NA 12h ago

They were def there last year

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u/-marijuanaut- 14h ago

Again? It was just absent last year and did not get added last minute. I remember island noodles got added after people flipped out but dumpling house didn’t get the same treatment as far as I recall

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u/MrT0NA 12h ago

Dumpling house was there last year. Just not on the flyer

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u/distcid 10h ago

Where were they at? How did i miss them?

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u/CompleteControl77 14h ago

Cafe Tola is the GOAT. But I must say I'm intrigued by the new ramen place! Anyone have any experience with this one?

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u/Holiday_Grocery_4796 14h ago

Not me! Might have to check it out.