Coachella 2024: The ultimate guide to food and drink options at the festival

Ema Sasic, Palm Springs Desert Sun
·6 min read

All the dancing and running around at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival works up an appetite, and thankfully, there are plenty of options available to satisfy (almost) any craving.

On Tuesday, the music festival announced its offerings of delectable eats to nosh on when you need a little fuel to keep the party going. The 2024 lineup includes everything from a communal meal to mouth-watering smashburgers to plant-based options.

Of course, just like certain areas of the festival grounds, the food and beverage vendors you have access to depend on the pass you hold. But whether you have a general admission wristband or a VIP one, there's something for everyone to munch on at Coachella.

Here's what we know about the food and drink options available at the Empire Polo Club. Coachella runs April 12-14 and April 19-21.

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Bites for everyone

Beer Barn

There's more than just libations waiting to be found in the Beer Barn:

  • Prince Street Pizza: Sicilian squares and classic New York-style slices (vegetarian options available)

  • The Goat Mafia: Traditional birria served L.A. style

  • Sumo Dog: Japanese-inspired hot dogs (a brick-and-mortar location of this opened in Indio in June)

  • Chris N Eddy's: A slider concept out of Hollywood serving up smashed sliders with waffle fries and tater tots

A vegan hot dog with a variety of toppings and tater tots from Sumo Dog.
A vegan hot dog with a variety of toppings and tater tots from Sumo Dog.

Camping

Don't sleep on these food offerings:

A chicken sandwich and tater tots from Monty's Good Burger at the Stagecoach country music festival in Indio, Calif., on May 1, 2022.
A chicken sandwich and tater tots from Monty's Good Burger at the Stagecoach country music festival in Indio, Calif., on May 1, 2022.

Coachella Courtyard

So far, four vendors have been announced for the courtyard area:

  • Big B The Chief: A Southern California food truck specializing in soul food, seafood and more

  • Mano Po: A modern Filipino pop-up restaurant that focuses on reimagining childhood Filipino favorites like long-silog and chicken inasal

  • Heritage LA: Classic Mexican food bursting with vibrant flavors and colors

  • La Michoacana on Wheels: A range of classic Mexican snacks with a contemporary twist

The Indio Central Market is a popular spot for festivalgoers to grab a bite to eat at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., Friday, April 14, 2023.
The Indio Central Market is a popular spot for festivalgoers to grab a bite to eat at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., Friday, April 14, 2023.

Do Lab

Music and food go together like macaroni and cheese:

  • Slingers: Sliders made of rich, flavorful ground turkey

  • Veggie Fam: A plant-based hot chicken joint (so, unsurprisingly, there are vegetarian and vegan options available)

  • Fuku: A fried chicken concept from chef David Chang

Indio Central Market

The Indio Central Market is a popular spot for festivalgoers to grab a bite to eat at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., Friday, April 14, 2023.
The Indio Central Market is a popular spot for festivalgoers to grab a bite to eat at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., Friday, April 14, 2023.

This is THE spot for all your food needs. The lineup includes:

The OG ramen from Ramen Hood.
The OG ramen from Ramen Hood.

Outdoor Theater

Two restaurants have been announced near the Outdoor stage:

A slice of pizza from the outfit Spicy Pie at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
A slice of pizza from the outfit Spicy Pie at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Terrace

In the mood for something fried and not the least bit healthy? Head over to the Terrace for:

A dairy-free cookies and cream scoop from McConnell's Fine Ice Creams.
A dairy-free cookies and cream scoop from McConnell's Fine Ice Creams.

Sonora

Another spot to find some of your faves:

  • Ghostix

  • Fat Dragon

  • Afters Ice Cream

The exclusive lineup

12 Peaks VIP

Want some VIP food options? Head to the 12 Peaks VIP section, where there's even more spots to tantalize your tastebuds:

  • Alfalfa: Healthy salads, doughnuts and breakfast burritos

  • Backyard Bowls: A healthy concept specializing in a?ai bowls, smoothies and more

  • Bang Bang Noodles: A modern take of the traditional Biang Biang noodles

  • Chick Next Door: Fried chicken

  • My Lai: A modern Vietnamese kitchen

  • OAKBERRY x KAPOWDER: Smoothies and acai bowls

  • Ronan: Neapolitan pizzas (vegetarian options available)

  • Something Good LA: American fair food with a Latin twist

  • Valley Fusion: Fusion sushi rolls, chicken teriyaki rolls, musubi and more

  • As well as aforementioned Afters Ice Cream, Forever Pie, Heritage LA, Monty's Good Burger, Prince Street Pizza, Sweetfin and Tacos 1986

Rose Garden VIP

If you have the correct wristband and want to indulge in some delectable delights, try any of the following:

Festivalgoers chat while they eat and drink at Outstanding in the Field Sunday at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Festivalgoers chat while they eat and drink at Outstanding in the Field Sunday at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Outstanding in the Field

Back for its ninth iteration at the music festival, Outstanding in the Field is a four-course, communal-style dining experience that showcases international cuisine. Each day, a new chef will treat hungry guests with culinary flavors spanning Australia to Mexico. This year's chefs include Javier Plascencia (Erizo and Caffe Saverios), Jo Barrett (Little Picket) and Josh Niland (Saint Peter and Fish Butchery), Burt Bakman (SLAB), Ilan Hall (The Gorbals, Esh and Ramen Hood), Gabe Kennedy (Checker Hall) and Karla Subero Pittol (Chainsaw).

All meals begin at 6 p.m. Tickets, which cost $350, include a welcome cocktail, dinner and access to the VIP Rose Garden. For more information, visit www.coachella.com/outstanding-in-the-field.

Quench your thirst

The New Bar serves alcohol-free drinks at the Indio Central Market.
The New Bar serves alcohol-free drinks at the Indio Central Market.

Open to everyone

  • AbsolutLAND: A place to mix cocktails and mingle with friends

  • Block Party: A modern cocktail bar (Outdoor Theater bar)

  • The Cabin: A cozy mountain atmosphere located near the Beer Barn

  • Electrolit: A place to stay hydrated in the desert

  • Everbloom Coffee: Indio's own craft coffee shop outpost (Indio Central Market)

  • International Delight: A place to try the new Cold Foam Creamer

  • JUICEBAE: A place to purchase exotic cold-pressed juice (Indio Central Market)

  • Kim Crawford wines: A spot to cool down with some wine (Outdoor Theater bar, Coachella Courtyard or Terrace South areas)

  • Lil Boba-Cita: A place where you can order boba with some Latin spice (Near the Do Lab)

  • Menotti's: A spot serving all types of caffeine needs

  • Milkshake Wasted: A gourmet milkshake catering business bringing unique style and extreme toppings to any milkshake

  • PDT Tropicale: A hidden bar on the Coachella grounds

  • Sonny's by Attaboy: An '80's-themed "Miami Vice" bar

  • The New Bar: Your one-stop-shop for nonalcoholic festival-inspired craft cocktails, wine, beer and ready-to-drink canned beverages (Just north of Indio Central Market)

  • Beer Barn: Includes everything from local and regional craft beers on tap to hard kombucha

For the VIPs

  • The New Bar The aforementioned nonalcoholic drink bar (12 Peaks VIP)

  • Samra Origins: The only place on the polo grounds to celebrate Ethiopian coffee and culture (12 Peaks VIP)

  • White Sparrow Coffee: A specialty coffee shop meticulously curating artisan-crafted beverages (VIP Rose Garden)

Ema Sasic covers entertainment and health in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter @ema_sasic.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Coachella 2024: All the food, drink options available at festival

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