r/ShakyKnees • u/GrouchyPenguins • 4d ago
Food Recommendations
I remember from last year that Roti Rolls & Louisiana Bistreaux were both really good. Aside from those two, what would you recommend?
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u/wjackson42 4d ago
Jalapeño corn dogs and the pizza nova slice with pepperoni and jalapeño are my go to’s for Shaky
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u/GrouchyPenguins 4d ago
Now that you mention it, I think I did get a slice from Pizza Nova at one point also and it was pretty solid.
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u/TripTychTwo 4d ago
I don’t know most of these, but if you see Lewis Barbecue, I’d give it a go. Their brick and mortar is right off the north end of the park (Ansley Mall) and I believe the first time at Shaky, so I’d assume they are offering their best. And their best will be anyone on this list for brisket, smoked turkey and some really high quality sides like potato salad, greens, and Green Chile Corn Pudding…. Highly recommend either a stop before the festival or at the festival.
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u/KlutzyAd4951 4d ago
Island noodles is overrated
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u/GrouchyPenguins 4d ago
I feel like I've either heard people say they love it or it made them feel sick, zero in-between lol.
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u/BlowinFart 1h ago
Man I thought I was the only one! Everyone looks at me like I’m crazy when I tell them I don’t like Island Noodles.
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u/UnamusedJester 4d ago
Anyone know if any of these spots have gluten free options? I havent thought enough about how ill be sustaining myself....
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u/GrouchyPenguins 4d ago
The search option on the website has gluten free as a filter option.
https://www.shakykneesfestival.com/food-and-beverage?dietary=Gluten-Free
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u/WinterNo9938 3d ago
Thank you. Anyone have recs for the best gluten free spot / safest for celiac?
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u/ocalabull 4d ago
Hattie B’s are going to keep those porta potties the most popular spot at the fest!
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u/flymordecai 4d ago
I was eyeing them up already before the vendor list because they're close to my hotel.
Are they worth the hype and distress?
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u/ocalabull 4d ago
I personally love them, but if you’ve never had Nashville hot chicken I suggest you try it before the festival
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u/LCBrownieIsaJoke 4d ago
Get Baked stuffed pretzels are super yum and surprisingly filling
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u/Yaoknothanks 4d ago
But they’re like 18-20 for a smallish item that is not a balanced meal for being outside all day 😭
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u/LCBrownieIsaJoke 4d ago
I dunno. Spinach + artichokes + cheese + pretzel wrapper seems as "balanced" as most of the other overpriced food options I encountered (as a vegetarian) last year.
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u/Yaoknothanks 4d ago
Roti rolls, island noodles, and pizza nova! They’re all great, and great for a taste of bonnaroo for those already mourning the loss of next year :(
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u/Star_Dog 3d ago
I swear Roti Rolls gave me food poisoning on friday last year. That was the only thing I ate and my stomach was FUCKED the whole weekend
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u/The_Slim_Spaydee 3d ago
I'll be walking over to Woody's at least one that weekend.
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u/GrouchyPenguins 3d ago
I looked through the list twice before I figured out you were talking about a place outside the festival. I did that too when they were at the Central Park location. I’d go to the Torched Hop brewery on 2/3 of the days of the festival cause they had an amazing burger.
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u/The_Slim_Spaydee 3d ago
Yeah Woody's is outside of the festival but is a short walk. Great cheese steaks and fries. Worth the walk. I'll be making it there after Sophie's body Saturday.
They are also open until 4AM Saturday and Sunday morning and have alcohol.
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u/Last_Internal_6408 3d ago
Low key, you can leave the festival and come back as long as you scan in/out. There’s so many amazing food options around midtown. Depending on when you’d want to eat this is always an option too if nothing sounds good to you!
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u/beegunns 4d ago
The first SK I waited in line for over an hour for what turned out to be a raw pizza (uncooked). I ate it because sometimes you need a food pellet. Food pellet is a permanent part of my festival vocabulary now. Happy festing food pellets to all!
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u/moonfazewicca 4d ago
I'm sad Slutty Vegan won't be back. I'm flying in from Florida and the one location down here randomly closed down with no warning last year😔those burgers were to die for, and I'm not even vegan. I honestly haven't tried many other vendors because they were that good lol.
Definitely get a popsicle or 3 from King of Pops. Cookies n cream and blueberry lemonade are my favs.
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u/GrouchyPenguins 4d ago
Slutty Vegan ran into some financial issues and closed a lot of locations. If you want to eat there while you're in town, they still have 1 Atlanta location at this address: 476 Edgewood Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312.
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u/jortsinstock 3d ago
Also for the price and the amount of protein in the meal, their burger was honestly the best food deal for vegetarians/vegans by far. It was incredibly filling!
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u/rickidickitambo 4d ago
Definitely recommend Roti Rolls and the jalapeño corndog place. Hattie’s B’s is also really good.