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That’s a wrap on another Taste of Chicago! It’s where Eli debuted his signature cheesecake 46 years ago, and we’re proud to be the only original vendor.

2026 Highlights:
• Eli’s 1,000 lb cheesecake, led by the @shannonrovers
• An unforgettable performance from the one and only @jessewhitetumblers — who wowed Chicagoans just as much as they wowed the judges on America’s Got Talent last week!
• 20,000+ slices shared with the best cheesecake fans in the world, served by students from The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, our partners for over 30 years

Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us, near and far. Until next year, Chicago!

📸 @timmusho

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That’s a wrap on another Taste of Chicago! It’s where Eli debuted his signature cheesecake 46 years ago, and we’re proud to be the only original vendor.

2026 Highlights:
• Eli’s 1,000 lb cheesecake, led by the @shannonrovers
• An unforgettable performance from the one and only @jessewhitetumblers — who wowed Chicagoans just as much as they wowed the judges on America’s Got Talent last week!
• 20,000+ slices shared with the best cheesecake fans in the world, served by students from The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, our partners for over 30 years

Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us, near and far. Until next year, Chicago!

📸 @timmusho

Today is your last day to visit us at Taste of Chicago. Don`t miss out on your chance to get our Taste exclusives, we`ll be here from 11am - 9pm. See you there! 🍰🍰🍰

#tasteofchicago #tasteofchicago2026

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Today is your last day to visit us at Taste of Chicago. Don't miss out on your chance to get our Taste exclusives, we'll be here from 11am - 9pm. See you there! 🍰🍰🍰

#tasteofchicago #tasteofchicago2026

For when you want Just a Sliver™

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How great is this?! 🎉 Taste of Chicago is back in July, and we`re proud to be the only original vendor since 1980. Join us this weekend, starting tomorrow through Sunday (11am-9pm).

PLUS, don’t miss out on Saturday! We`re kicking off 46 years of Eli’s and Taste of Chicago with our legendary 1000lb cheesecake (yes…it’s so big, it needs a forklift!)

🎶 Live entertainment starts at 11:00 am with @shannonrovers, @jessewhitetumblers, and @thcchicago_  🍰 The giant cake gets its first slice at 12:30 pm, and FREE cheesecake will be served to the public

We’ll save you a slice…while supplies last 😉

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How great is this?! 🎉 Taste of Chicago is back in July, and we're proud to be the only original vendor since 1980. Join us this weekend, starting tomorrow through Sunday (11am-9pm).

PLUS, don’t miss out on Saturday! We're kicking off 46 years of Eli’s and Taste of Chicago with our legendary 1000lb cheesecake (yes…it’s so big, it needs a forklift!)

🎶 Live entertainment starts at 11:00 am with @shannonrovers, @jessewhitetumblers, and @thcchicago_  🍰 The giant cake gets its first slice at 12:30 pm, and FREE cheesecake will be served to the public

We’ll save you a slice…while supplies last 😉

The Bear has officially come to a close. It was a cultural moment that put Chicago’s culinary legacy front and center and showed people all over the world how great our city is.

We made our own version of the season 3 opener to pay homage :) Chicago is the best.

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The Bear has officially come to a close. It was a cultural moment that put Chicago’s culinary legacy front and center and showed people all over the world how great our city is.

We made our own version of the season 3 opener to pay homage :) Chicago is the best.

This Father’s Day, we celebrated Year 20 of our annual bike ride with Rudy’s Bike Shop! 🚲

More than 180 riders joined us for a 10-mile ride through the Portage Park and Dunning neighborhoods. The route was wheel-y fun (we had to include at least one dad joke!) and ended at Eli’s with cheesecake and custom shirts for everyone!

A huge thank you to our partners for helping make this community tradition possible: the 16th District Chicago Police Department, City of Chicago SAFE Ambassadors, Alderman Nick Sposato, and the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce.

We can’t wait to keep the tradition rolling — see you for Year 21?

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This Father’s Day, we celebrated Year 20 of our annual bike ride with Rudy’s Bike Shop! 🚲

More than 180 riders joined us for a 10-mile ride through the Portage Park and Dunning neighborhoods. The route was wheel-y fun (we had to include at least one dad joke!) and ended at Eli’s with cheesecake and custom shirts for everyone!

A huge thank you to our partners for helping make this community tradition possible: the 16th District Chicago Police Department, City of Chicago SAFE Ambassadors, Alderman Nick Sposato, and the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce.

We can’t wait to keep the tradition rolling — see you for Year 21?

What an honor it was to be a part of the Obama Presidential Center’s opening festivities. A celebration this big wouldn’t be complete without a giant Eli’s Cheesecake! The words from President Obama’s 50th anniversary Selma speech decorate the cake and are also reflected on the exterior of the Obama Presidential Center.

What does the cake say?

“You are America. Unconstrained by habit and convention. Unencumbered by what is, ready to seize what ought to be. For everywhere in this country, there are first steps to be taken, there is new ground to cover, there are more bridges to be crossed. America is not the project of any one person. The single most powerful word in our democracy is the word ‘We.’ ‘We The People.’ ‘We Shall Overcome.’ ‘Yes We Can.’ That word is owned by no one. It belongs to everyone. Oh, what a glorious task we are given to continually try to improve this great nation of ours.”

-President Obama, 2015

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What an honor it was to be a part of the Obama Presidential Center’s opening festivities. A celebration this big wouldn’t be complete without a giant Eli’s Cheesecake! The words from President Obama’s 50th anniversary Selma speech decorate the cake and are also reflected on the exterior of the Obama Presidential Center.

What does the cake say?

“You are America. Unconstrained by habit and convention. Unencumbered by what is, ready to seize what ought to be. For everywhere in this country, there are first steps to be taken, there is new ground to cover, there are more bridges to be crossed. America is not the project of any one person. The single most powerful word in our democracy is the word ‘We.’ ‘We The People.’ ‘We Shall Overcome.’ ‘Yes We Can.’ That word is owned by no one. It belongs to everyone. Oh, what a glorious task we are given to continually try to improve this great nation of ours.”

-President Obama, 2015

It`s our first grilled lunch of the season! Join us every Thursday on the patio for grilled lunch from Eli`s own Chef Antonio.

📍 Eli`s Cheesecake World [6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.]
🗓️ Every Thursday, 11am-2pm

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It's our first grilled lunch of the season! Join us every Thursday on the patio for grilled lunch from Eli's own Chef Antonio.

📍 Eli's Cheesecake World [6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr.]
🗓️ Every Thursday, 11am-2pm

dot (cheese)cake anyone? ✨✨✨

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Here’s the inside scoop! We sat down with Dana Cree, Founder, and Aja London, Pastry Chef of @prettycoolicecream to talk about the inspiration and making of our newest collab.

Check it out, available exclusively at their shop in Logan Square.

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Here’s the inside scoop! We sat down with Dana Cree, Founder, and Aja London, Pastry Chef of @prettycoolicecream to talk about the inspiration and making of our newest collab.

Check it out, available exclusively at their shop in Logan Square.

Cheesecake 🤝 ice cream, we couldn`t think of a better pair...and just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! Check out our limited time collab with @prettycoolicecream in Logan Square.

Try the 3 new Eli’s x Pretty Cool sweet treats: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Pop, Mini Cheesecake Ice Cream with Black Ras, and an ice cream pint inspired by one of our favorites, the Dipper. Get it while it`s...cold!🍦🍰

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Cheesecake 🤝 ice cream, we couldn't think of a better pair...and just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! Check out our limited time collab with @prettycoolicecream in Logan Square.

Try the 3 new Eli’s x Pretty Cool sweet treats: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Pop, Mini Cheesecake Ice Cream with Black Ras, and an ice cream pint inspired by one of our favorites, the Dipper. Get it while it's...cold!🍦🍰

Jerry tries our newest flavor, Cookie Dough Cheesecake, at the National Restaurant Show as we reminisce about the good old days!

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