The Best DNC Food & Drink Specials in Chicago

Whether the Democratic National Convention is leaving a good or bad taste in your mouth, Chicago bars and restaurants are serving themed specials all week.

Kamala Cake

Brown Sugar Bakery put out a new cake inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to the Greater Grand Crossing spot a couple of years ago. The cake has light chocolate cake layers and coconut pecan frosting.

Trump 3-Inch Footlong

With so many Democrats in town, the Wiener’s Circle in Lincoln Park has brought back its tiny Chicago–style hot dogs, a special they’ve run before to mock former President Donald Trump.

Chicago Potato

Watta Potato is selling its Chicago potato — with Italian beef, nacho cheese, and giardiniera peppers — for just $12 this week. Food influencer Keith Lee put the Austin spot on a lot of people’s radar this summer.

Kamala Colada

Old Town Pour House on Wells Street is serving this $13.50 cocktail with Bacardi Superior, Blue Curacao, pineapple juice, and real cream of coconut. Have a few and you might just feel like you fell out of a coconut tree 🥥

JBeers

Chicago has the most breweries in the country, so it makes sense Gov. JB Pritzker has not one but two beers inspired by him. Alter Brewing and Sketchbook Brewing in the suburbs created a Mexican–style lager and West Coast IPA in the governor’s honor. Convention attendees can sample the beers at the United Center and at events hosted by Pritzker.

Even More Cocktails

Patrons at Pippin’s Tavern in River North can choose from a selection of specialty cocktails from a Democratic Daiquiri to a National Negroni to a Freedom Fresca.