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Over the past year or so, FoodTruckr has been featuring some amazing food trucks in highlight articles, if you will. Typically, we have been breaking up these food trucks by location, although that hasn’t always been the case.
Today, we are going to bring some of those food trucks (and articles) together.
Therefore, below, we will be highlighting some of the food trucks we have featured in the past. A sneak peek for each food truck will be provided as well as the links to the articles.
If you fancy yourself a food lover, then you might be making a trip to one of these food trucks in the very near future.
Enjoy!
21 Food Trucks That Food Lovers Need To Sink Their Teeth Into
Portland Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
No Brakes Cafe & Espresso: “If you are a coffee lover of any kind, then No Brakes Cafe & Espresso might be your one-stop shop — and new favorite coffee shop, if you will — for all things coffee.”
On Tots: “If you are a fan of tots (especially tots that are loaded with deliciousness), then On Tots might be the first stop you make when you are in Portland next.”
Potato Champion: “Potato Champion has some amazing-sounding fries, to say the least. For example, Satay Poutine, Palak Paneer Fries, PB&J Fries and so many others can all be had at this Portland food truck.”
Chicago Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
The Fat Shallot: “The Fat Shallot has food lovers covered in so many different food departments. After all, they have the Grilled Cheese, which features “muenster cheese melted between slices of sourdough with sautéed spinach and caramelized onions.””
Babycakes: “Personally, we thought the Burger Baby with Cheddar-Rosemary Tater Tot Waffle Bun looked too good to be true, but, of course, this food truck has plenty of unique options in the pancake department as well.”
The Happy Lobster Truck: “The Happy Lobster Roll looks great, the Angry Lobster Roll looks great, the Fried Haddock Sandwich looks great … and pretty much everything on this mobile kitchen’s menu looks like a must-have.”
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3 Los Angeles Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
Cousins Maine Lobster: “To make a long story short, Cousins Maine Lobster serves up the best of the best when it comes to lobster rolls; however, this food truck also serves up dishes like lobster quesadillas, lobster tots and we will just stop there, because we know your taste buds are probably running wild.”
The Grilled Cheese Truck: “The Grilled Cheese Truck serves up, as you can imagine, grilled cheese sandwiches. With that said, this isn’t your father’s grilled cheese sandwich we are talking about. No, The Grilled Cheese Truck offers up some rather unique sandwiches, such as the Goat Cheese Melt, Brie Melt and The Cheesy Mac ‘n’ Rib.”
The Lobos Truck: “When it comes to a great bite to eat in the food industry, The Lobos Truck, The Grilled Cheese Truck and Cousins Maine Lobster are straight up crushing the game. And now that your taste buds are likely going crazy, it is up to you to satisfy your cravings by heading to one of these trucks (or all of them) ASAP!”
Breakfast Food Truck Items That Will Turn You Into A Morning Person
The Rooster Truck — Los Angeles: “The Rooster Truck is all about its breakfast food. In fact, here’s the truck’s slogan: “Making Breakfast Dope Again.” Picking just one item from this truck was not an easy feat, but for the purposes of this article, we are going with the Rico Suave.”
Fried Egg I’m In Love — Portland: “Two things: (1) Fried Egg I’m In Love is actually a food cart, but we’re still going to count it — because it is too good not to mention. (2) You’re going to be in love every single day you eat at this place.”
The Breakfast Food Truck — North Carolina: “Just like the two food trucks/carts before it, The Breakfast Food Truck has so many breakfast items that you need to try at some point; however, we couldn’t help but notice the Breakfast Bowl. Why? Just take a look at this gem from the truck’s Instagram page.”
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Los Angeles Vegan Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
Plant Food For People: “Whether you are in the mood for tacos, tortas or nachos, Plant Food For People is the place for you. Trust us when we say this: The jackfruit tacos are to die for!”
The Frankenstand: “Whether you go with The Creature, The Witch or whatever it might be, you know you are getting a spookishly delicious meal every time you travel to The Frankenstand.”
Word Of Mouth: “Clearly, Word Of Mouth is crushing the vegan game, and soon enough, you could be crushing one of their delicious meals, such as the Western Cheeseburger, Fried Chick’n Sandwich, Munchwrap and the list goes on and on — this food truck really knows how to create some delicious vegan meals!”
Food Trucks That Are Perfect For Coffee Lovers
Urban Espresso — Los Angeles, California: “In terms of the actual coffee this wonderful place serves, it makes anything from lattes to hot chocolate. Yes, Urban Espresso can even do a Pumpkin Spice Latte. With that in mind, they are very customizable. Just take it from their website to figure that one out:”
Grouchy John’s — Las Vegas, Nevada: “The Grouchy John Frappe sounds too good to be true: “Grouchy John Frappe – The drink so good we made it our signature drink. It combines White Chocolate and Amaretto together with coffee and milk. Get this now!””
The Traveling Cup — Mesa, Arizona: “The Traveling Cup offers teas, lattes, signature lattes, chai and so much more. So whether you are looking for something that packs a punch in the caffeine department, such as an Americano, or something more flavorful, such as a vanilla spiced chai, this food truck likely has you covered. And, if you’re looking for delicious photos, then you have to head on over to the The Traveling Cup Instagram page.”
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Florida Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
Monsta Lobsta Truck: “Do you like seafood? Better yet, do you like lobster rolls? If so, then Monsta Lobsta Truck is for you. This food truck’s Maine lobster rolls are said to be too good to be true, and if you don’t believe us, then you need to try this mobile kitchen immediately.”
Around the World Burgers: “Just check out some of these amazing burgers you can order at this burger paradise:”
Captain’s Burger: “Melted Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, and Applewood smoked bacon with a Dark, thick rum and pepper BBQ sauce.”
Exotica Burger: “Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Peanut Butter Sauce”
Polynesian Sweet Burger: “Lettuce, Swiss, Grilled Pineapple, Applewood smoked bacon with a Teriyaki/Pineapple Glaze”
Jerk It Cuisine: “If you are a fan of the famous Jamaican jerk chicken, then you are about to be a fan of Jerk It Cuisine.”
While we wish we could have featured every food truck business out there, we did our best to highlight a wide variety of food trucks, and from all over the U.S. Needless to say, there are so many amazing food trucks in America, and more and more food trucks are popping up all over the place on top of that.
There is a food truck for everyone, and that is one of the many different reasons why we love this industry so much. This industry is flooding with unique recipes and food truck concepts, and there are also mobile kitchens sprouting up all across America.
If you have yet to visit one of the food trucks mentioned above (or a food truck in general), then we encourage you to venture to one in the near future. One thing is for sure: Your taste buds will surely appreciate it.
If you can’t make it to one of the food trucks above, then fear not — because there is, more than likely, a mobile kitchen or two lurking around in your area, or at least close by.
Happy eating, food lovers!
Have a favorite food truck? Feel free to feature it in the comment section below! After all, we love hearing great stories about mobile kitchens, and in this wonderful industry, there are so many great stories to go around.
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Just like so many other places, Portland has its fair share of food trucks, and if you consider yourself a food lover, then we have three food trucks that you need to try immediately.
While there are so many delicious Portland food trucks, we can’t highlight them all, although we wish that were the case.
Without further ado, make sure to check out these food trucks of Portland ASAP.
Portland Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
No Brakes Cafe & Espresso
If you are a coffee lover of any kind, then No Brakes Cafe & Espresso might be your one-stop shop — and new favorite coffee shop, if you will — for all things coffee.
According to nobrakescafeandespresso.com, “No Brakes Cafe & Espresso is a mobile food and beverage truck. We go to various events and provide visitors with tasty food and delicious beverages. We have a few events we visit, and we can come to your event as well. Reach out on our contact page to schedule a visit and be sure to take a look at our menu. We can customize our offerings to your needs as well.”
On top of getting a boost with their espresso, foodies might also be rather interested in their menu. After all, No Brakes Cafe & Espresso serves up winners like a breakfast burrito, quiche and so many other amazing meals. Check out their Instagram page for proof, and try your best not to drool.
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On Tots
If you are a fan of tots (especially tots that are loaded with deliciousness), then On Tots might be the first stop you make when you are in Portland next.
Here’s a little bit about this food truck (via ontots.com):
We are a mobile food company specializing in Tots. Yes, Tater Tots and we put lots of delicious stuff …On Tots.
Check out our menu for some of our most popular dishes and call us for your next event or follow us on Facebook to see where we are cooking next.
Based in Portland Oregon, you will find us in West Side locations, including Hillsboro and Beaverton, for lunch during the week, and special events throughout the summer.
Needless to say, the On Tots menu is ridiculous in all the right ways. From Loaded tots to Totchos to Buffalots to … well, we will just stop there, because we aren’t trying to make you too hungry, this place is flooding with amazing tot meals.
If you are wanting to see those food pics, then make sure to check out their Instagram page.
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Potato Champion
A quick story on Potato Champion (via potatochampion.com/about/):
In 2008, Potato Champion opened it’s window at the corner SE 12th and Hawthorne, establishing itself as one of Portland’s premier spots for late night food. Originally serving a limited menu of hand cut, twice fried Belgium style fries, a variety of house made dipping sauces, and our own version of the Canadian classic, Poutine, we have let our menu expand into an assortment of inventive fry related dishes. We pride ourselves in using only the highest quality ingredients and strive to keep an inventive menu that combines tastes from all around the globe with the one of the most popular foods in the world, the french fry.
Potato Champion has some amazing-sounding fries, to say the least. For example, Satay Poutine, Palak Paneer Fries, PB&J Fries and so many others can all be had at this Portland food truck.
We promise we aren’t trying to make you hungry, but foodies need to check out the Potato Champion Instagram page. These pics alone might make you book your trip to Portland in the near future.
While there are so many amazing food trucks in Portland, we encourage you to try the three above the next time you are in the area. Don’t just stop there, though, make sure to try every food truck you see. Let the foodie in you come out.
Happy eating!
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As is typically the case with any city that is flooding with food trucks, it’s tough to find the best trucks to eat at in Chicago (because they are all so good).
With that in mind, today we are going to be looking at three Chicago food trucks that foodies need to try immediately. Whether you live in Chicago, plan on booking a trip soon, are thinking about venturing to this wonderful city during summer 2018 or whatever it might be, your taste buds will thank you if you grab a bite to eat at these delicious food trucks.
Chicago Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
The Fat Shallot
The Fat Shallot has food lovers covered in so many different food departments. After all, they have the Grilled Cheese, which features “muenster cheese melted between slices of sourdough with sautéed spinach and caramelized onions.”
This otherworldly truck also has the Truffle BLT, which consists of “bacon, arugula, tomato, avocado and truffle aioli on challah.”
In terms of their story (everyone loves a good story!), here’s what this mobile kitchen is all about (via thefatshallot.com):
Sam Barron and Sarah Weitz are in love with food and eating. The two kindled a romance many years after they graduated from the same high school, discussing butter and discovering a shared commitment to all things delicious. This passion has led them around the world and back to Chicago, doing pop-up dinners, private parties, and catering events. And now the Fat Shallot food truck is on its way.
You can read the entire story by following this link.
This food truck’s made-to-order sandwiches are a must-have for sandwich lovers (and food lovers in general).
If you’re looking to make your mouth water — and then some — then make sure to check out The Fat Shallot Instagram page.
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Babycakes
If you’re a breakfast fan, then you’re going to love what Babycakes has to offer.
Here’s the “Chef’s Philosophy” (via babycakestruck.com):
Chef Leah incorporates modern and classic culinary practices into her cooking, adding a dash of decadence and a splash of showmanship. Food is art; meant to be eaten, discussed, and lusted after!
Babycakes serves gourmet, reinvented “breakfast” food. Pancakes remind us of childhood. Breakfast evokes home. Babycakes elevates these classic dishes and serves them at any hour of the day or night. Breakfast 24/7!
Get ready to drool, because this food truck’s Instagram page is flooding with amazing meals.
Personally, we thought the Burger Baby with Cheddar-Rosemary Tater Tot Waffle Bun looked too good to be true, but, of course, this food truck has plenty of unique options in the pancake department as well.
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The Happy Lobster Truck
The Happy Lobster Truck — just like so many other food trucks — has a great story attached to it. This story is all about three friends chasing one dream.
Friends for more than 15 years, the founders of Happy Lobster believe that you don’t have to be blood to be family. Nothing brings family together like great food. In 2014, Alex Robinson, Tyler Cullitan, and Neal Bassett decided to leave their desk jobs for their dream of opening a food truck. Their mission: Bring people together through their love of the lobster roll.
The Happy Lobster Roll looks great, the Angry Lobster Roll looks great, the Fried Haddock Sandwich looks great … and pretty much everything on this mobile kitchen’s menu looks like a must-have.
The Happy Lobster Truck’s job (per happylobstertruck.com):
Our job is to bring you the best, freshest lobster in Chicago. The lobster we serve is caught fresh everyday in Maine. Our bread is baked fresh everyday right here in Chicago. We are confident in our ability to do our job.
And now, it’s time to get to the part you’ve all been waiting for — this food truck’s Instagram page. Trust us, you’re going to want to check out these tasty pics … and you might be browsing them for quite some time.
Have a favorite Chicago food truck in mind? Feel free to share it with us below!
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The Florida food truck scene is awesome, which is why we will be visiting said Florida food truck scene today in the form of previewing three trucks that you need to visit — and eat at — ASAP. You know, if you fancy yourself a lover of food.
With that, we will say this: There are so many food trucks in Florida, so only picking three is quite the feat. Nonetheless, if you live in Florida, or plan on visiting in the near future, you need to sink your teeth into the three food trucks below. Your taste buds will certainly thank you.
Florida Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
Monsta Lobsta Truck
Do you like seafood? Better yet, do you like lobster rolls? If so, then Monsta Lobsta Truck is for you. This food truck’s Maine lobster rolls are said to be too good to be true, and if you don’t believe us, then you need to try this mobile kitchen immediately.
Here are some other amazing items you will find on this truck’s menu: Lobster Bisque, New England Clam Chowder, Lobster Roll Smothered In Lobster Bisque … is your mouth watering yet?
Who would have thought you could get Maine in Florida in the form of otherworldly lobster? Well, with Monsta Lobsta Truck, you can.
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Around the World Burgers
One might be wondering what makes this burger food truck different from others.
Well, here you go (via Around the World Burgers’ Facebook page):
“We are a local, and popular food truck in Tampa with one focus, Burgers and Fries. We have explored the world, old and new, in search of the greatest burgers known to mankind. Our burgers are fresh, never frozen ground chuck and mixed with our own recipe to give a unique flavor profile to our gourmet burgers.”
Hungry yet? If not, then you’re about to be.
Just check out some of these amazing burgers you can order at this burger paradise:
- Captain’s Burger: “Melted Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, and Applewood smoked bacon with a Dark, thick rum and pepper BBQ sauce.”
- Exotica Burger: “Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Peanut Butter Sauce”
- Polynesian Sweet Burger: “Lettuce, Swiss, Grilled Pineapple, Applewood smoked bacon with a Teriyaki/Pineapple Glaze”
All we have to say is this: Good luck deciding on one burger.
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Jerk It Cuisine
If you are a fan of the famous Jamaican jerk chicken, then you are about to be a fan of Jerk It Cuisine.
Here’s what this food truck has to offer, according to the truck’s Facebook page:
“A taste of the islands! Come check us out for the most authentic, delicious Jamaican Jerk Chicken & Pork, BBQ Ribs, Salmon, Coconut Rice & Peas and more!”
We’re sold!
In terms of the meals, you’re going to want to try these.
- Jammin’ Jerk Chicken & Pork
- BBQ Spare Ribs
- Sweet & Savory Samon
- Basically anything that is on their menu
There are so many amazing food trucks in Florida, which is yet another reason why we love this industry so much. Between the variety and otherworldly taste, this industry really is the best. Now, while we wish we could have featured every Florida food truck, we still hope you can make it to one of the trucks above in the near future.
Happy eating, FoodTruckrs!
Not from Florida but still want to sink your teeth into some food truck meals? Check out the articles below, articles in which we feature food trucks in places like Los Angeles and New York.
Los Angeles Vegan Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
3 New York Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
3 Los Angeles Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
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For this week’s version of Throwback Thursday, we decided to go way back in time to the most popular/viewed article ever posted on FoodTruckr.com.
To get to that article, we had to go all the way back to Oct. 1, 2013. The article is titled 50 Food Truck Owners Speak Out: “What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Food Truck.”
As you can imagine, it’s flooding with invaluable knowledge/advice/tips, and it comes from food truck owners.
So, if you’re trying to succeed in this industry (why wouldn’t you be?), then you’re going to want to sink your teeth into this article, and take all of the wonderful advice to heart.
Okay, without further ado, let’s go back in time, and in Throwback Thursday fashion.
Note: We are going to include a preview of the article, but if you want to dig into everything the article has to offer, then make sure to click on the included link below.
Throwback Thursday: A Look Back At FoodTruckr’s Most Popular Article Of All Time
50 Food Truck Owners Speak Out: “What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Food Truck”
“Do you remember the enthusiasm you felt upon that initial spark: “Hey! I should open a food truck!” What would you say to yourself now, these many moons later? Would you warn yourself off, or encourage yourself forward? We at FoodTruckr wanted to know, and we bet you do too. So we asked food truck owners from across the country one simple question: What’s the one thing you wish you’d known before you started your food truck? Oh boy, did you all deliver with the advice! From the cynical to the hilarious, you shared tremendously practical insights for any aspiring food truck owner (or those that may want some reminders). This is precisely the type of knowledge we here at FoodTruckr aspire to curate and share in our quest to offer the ultimate business resource for the entire food truck owner community. The advice starts with can’t miss business fundamentals.”
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Here are some of the topics that are covered in this article:
- Regulations and Permits
- Planning the Business
- The Day to Day: Time and Money
- Prep Time
- Events
- The Trucks
- Social Media and the Fans
To read the entire article, make sure to follow this link.
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If you’re looking for more advice when it comes to the food truck industry, then we suggest you reading the three articles below (previews and links included).
3 Things Food Truck Owners Have To Constantly Tell Themselves To Ensure Success
“If you really want to be a success in the food truck industry, then you should take the entrepreneurial approach, which is basically hustle, hustle, hustle. There is no time to get complacent in the food truck industry, because on top of running a business, you have to cook up a storm in the kitchen — and that’s really just the beginning.”
Food Truck Owners Can Finish The Last Few Months Of 2017 Strong With These Tips
“Look back at your goals now, and preferably on a daily/weekly basis for the rest of the year. Too many people create goals, write them down, get super motivated for a few weeks … and then that comes to a screeching halt in no time. That’s because they take their eyes off of the prize — which is making their goals come true — and they stop looking at their actual goals.”
2 Simple Yet Effective Ways To Gain More Exposure At Your Food Truck
“Everyone wants more customers, and everyone wants to increase their sales, but so many people just say they want those things, and then they back that up by going through the motions/not taking action. We understand, though, because food truck owners literally work 10-plus hours a day, and it’s always go, go, go with them. Breaks and vacations are few and far between.”
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Calling all foodies!
If you are a food lover (who’s not?), and if you just so happen to live in New York, are currently visiting or plan on visiting in the near future, then you have to take a bite out of the New York food truck scene at some point.
In the spirit of that thinking, we are about to unleash three New York food trucks that you have to try as soon as … well, immediately!
We hope you have a big appetite, because you are more than likely going to want to try out all three of these mobile kitchens during your journey. Happy eating!
3 New York Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
Asia Dog
Everyone has taken down a hot dog or two in their time. With that in mind, most people probably stick with basic toppings when it comes to their dogs (such as ketchup, mustard and things of that nature). Not everyone has had a hot dog with Asian-inspired toppings, though. That is where Asia Dog comes into the picture.
Just to get a little taste, if you will, of what Asia Dog brings to the table, look no further than the ITO, which consists of “Japanese curry + homemade kimchi apples.”
In terms of the dog, you can choose between beef, organic beef, chicken or a veggie dog. Clearly, you have a good amount of options right off the bat. Of course, the toppings are the fun part, and Asia Dog is flooding with a twist when it comes to their toppings, and hot dogs in general. This food truck is perfect for people who are looking for a different style of hot dogs.
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Jiannetto’s Pizza
If you are going to be in New York, then of course you are going to have a slice of pizza at some point! And if you are trying to have the best pie possible, then look no further than Jiannetto’s Pizza, a place that dishes out “an award winning Grandma Thin-Crust Sicilian Pie.”
Here’s the deal: Whether you go the pizza route or sandwich route, your taste buds are going to be in heaven during every single bite. This place is that good!
You can eat and enjoy now, and then thank us later (better yet, you can thank Jiannetto’s Pizza!). Nonetheless, pizza in New York is a no-brainer, so don’t be afraid to eat at this food truck more than once!
RELATED: 3 Los Angeles Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
Phil’s Steaks
Who doesn’t like to sink their teeth into a Philly cheesesteak? Well, if you can relate, then Phil’s Steaks needs to be on your must-eat list when you are in New York.
The best part about this food truck? Other than the fact that these cheesesteaks are oozing with deliciousness, there is so much variety when it comes to the menu. After all, you can go with the Whiz Steak, the Shroom Steak, the Pizza Steak and that is really just the beginning.
If you are looking for a great cheesesteak place in New York, whether you are on vacation or fancy yourself a local, then Phil’s Steaks is the place for you!
There are so many food trucks in New York, and places to eat at in general. We are talking about New York, after all. With that in mind, there are so many other great New York food trucks you have to try in the very near future. These were just three trucks that are too good not to try.
New York, you are one of the main reasons why we love the food truck industry so much — you know, because there are so many otherworldly mobile kitchens to choose from!
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Los Angeles, California is flooding with amazing food trucks. In fact, if you are a fan of food (who isn’t?), or are wanting to join the mobile kitchen industry, then L.A. might be the perfect place for you!
It surely doesn’t hurt that a food truck owner can stay open year-round in L.A. as a result of the beautiful weather — you might have heard.
Nonetheless, the next time you are in Los Angeles, you have to try out the three food trucks below, as they are flooding with deliciousness, if you will.
Note: While we only are naming off three food trucks to try out in Los Angeles, there are so many other great food trucks lurking around in this great city, but it is impossible to name off every single one.
And now, let the drool fest begin!
3 Los Angeles Food Trucks That Foodies Need To Try Immediately
Cousins Maine Lobster
Cousins Maine Lobster is literally taking over the food truck scene! After all, not only will you find one of their trucks in Los Angeles but places like Atlanta, Las Vegas and Orlando as well (and that is just the beginning).
To make a long story short, Cousins Maine Lobster serves up the best of the best when it comes to lobster rolls; however, this food truck also serves up dishes like lobster quesadillas, lobster tots and we will just stop there, because we know your taste buds are probably running wild.
If you want otherworldly lobster, then this is the place for you — it’s really that simple.
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The Grilled Cheese Truck
The Grilled Cheese Truck serves up, as you can imagine, grilled cheese sandwiches. With that said, this isn’t your father’s grilled cheese sandwich we are talking about. No, The Grilled Cheese Truck offers up some rather unique sandwiches, such as the Goat Cheese Melt, Brie Melt and The Cheesy Mac ‘n’ Rib.
The Lobos Truck
If you are a fan of comfort food, then The Lobos Truck needs to be your new favorite food destination. Case in point: The Lobos Truck makes American classics like burgers, fries and macaroni and cheese. Of course, this food truck adds its own unique twist to its dishes.
For example, the Diablo burger has these tasty ingredients on it: “1/3 lb. Grass-Fed Angus Patty with grilled onion, cheddar & jack cheese, garlic aioli, romaine, tomato & a big dose of our Diablo sauce.”
The Lobos Truck even has its own Hot Pockets, if you can believe that!
When it comes to a great bite to eat in the food industry, The Lobos Truck, The Grilled Cheese Truck and Cousins Maine Lobster are straight up crushing the game. And now that your taste buds are likely going crazy, it is up to you to satisfy your cravings by heading to one of these trucks (or all of them) ASAP!
The Lobos Truck, The Grilled Cheese Truck and Cousins Maine Lobster, you are the reason why we love the food truck industry so much!
If you don’t live in Los Angeles, or California, we wouldn’t blame you if you booked a trip to L.A. just to try these trucks. They. Are. That. Good.
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When thinking of where to start up a food truck business, most people would have places like California, Florida and New York in mind (among others). However, not many people would think of starting a mobile kitchen in Alaska, but that is exactly what Wagner’s Pizza Bus has accomplished.
FoodTruckr had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Wagner of Wagner’s Pizza Bus. If you are looking for an awesome story, then look no further than this amazing food bus, if you will. Wagner’s Pizza Bus is located in Fairbanks, Alaska, and it is owned and operated by Michael and Diana Wagner. What makes this food truck so special? Well, for starters, it is located in Alaska … and it stays open year-round.
And now, let’s let Mike Wagner tell us the story of Wagner’s Pizza Bus.
“We lived in a small little community that really didn’t have a whole lot as far as food, and I actually went to a guy having a yard sale,” Wagner said. When I went in and I was looking at his stuff, he proceeded to tell me that it was a pizza shop. So we ended up leasing a restaurant for about 10 months on the terms that in a year, he was going to sell it to us. But at the 10-month mark, he reneged on the deal. We already had all of the equipment, so we just turned around and ended up buying a food truck. It was a school bus.”
In terms of Wagner’s Pizza Bus’ No. 1 item, it revolves around — you guessed it — pizza.
“Pizza… We can do just about anything.”
That is the case because of the “big gas fired oven” and the endless amount of toppings offered at Wagner’s Pizza Bus. Wagner said there are at least 20 toppings customers can choose from.
“It’s not a thin crust and it’s not a thick crust.”
According to Wagner, at first, Wagner’s Pizza Bus let the customers pick anything they wanted on their pizzas. However, people started asking about specialty pizzas, so they started incorporating specialty pizzas.
“We have probably 10 or 12 specialty pizzas that we do.”
Chicken bacon ranch, Philly cheesesteak, chicken fajita and a taco pizza are just some of the specialty pizzas that Wagner’s Pizza Bus has to offer. For all of those breakfast lovers out there, Wagner’s Pizza Bus also offers a breakfast pizza, basically making this food truck a one-stop shop.
Although Wagner’s Pizza Bus is, of course, most known for its amazing pizzas, that is not the only thing this food truck dishes out.
“When we’re out on the road, we strictly just try to stay with pizza, but we do hoagies. We do the original Philly cheesesteak. We do that with the chicken, too. And then we do a meatball sub, ham and cheese, turkey, cheese cosmo, a spicy Italian, a BLT, and we also do burgers… We do salads… And we also do some ice cream stuff. Milkshakes. Sundaes. Floats.”
Fairbanks, Alaska gets extremely cold in the winter. However, that does not stop Wagner’s Pizza Bus from serving up its delicious recipes. In fact, Wagner’s Pizza Bus will even stay open when the temperatures drop to minus 30 degrees!
“We run year-round. Usually, in the summertime, we do events in town, in downtown Fairbanks… During the winter months, we set up in the little community that we live in, which is Two Rivers. And right now, we are actually set up on the edge of our property, which is a little bit off the main highway. We cater mostly to the locals in the wintertime. It’s just easier for us. But yeah, we run year-round, even at 30 below.”
“We have a 600 degree oven in there, plus a second source of heat, so it stays nice in there.”
If you are a fan of Halloween, or the fall festivities in general, then you will love what Wagner’s Pizza Bus is doing during this time of the year.
“Like right now, we have a ton of Halloween decorations out, and then for people who come to see the Halloween decorations, we offer free cocoa and free hot cider. At Christmastime, we do Christmas lights and stuff like that. Where we’re at, they have some dog sledding events in town, and we’ll go do them.”
So, if you are ever at a dog sledding event in Alaska, make sure to look out for Wagner’s Pizza Bus.
Now, let’s get back to some of the food options. In particular, we will check out some of the pizzas that Wagner would recommend for customers who have never been to Wagner’s Pizza Bus.
“Our supreme is a big hit, and our three meat pizza is a big hit. But then for the people who don’t like the meats, we have our white garlic and herb pizza. We just started doing a pesto and tomato and spinach pizza that’s a pretty big hit.”
We asked Wagner what his favorite part about being a food truck owner was, and this is what he had to say:
“Meeting different people. Especially this year. We were downtown, and we actually met a lot of people from our home state, which is Pennsylvania.”
Also, Wagner stated that when he hears people actually recommending Wagner’s Pizza Bus — which seems to be a common occurrence — it makes running a kitchen truck that much better.
With that said, being part of the food truck industry isn’t for everyone. It’s a very tough industry to grow and thrive in, after all. Nonetheless, here’s some advice Wagner offered up for prospective food truck owners.
“It’s a lot of work … but the freedom is what we like because my wife and I do this together. We are going into our fourth winter of my wife and I working together every day. Not every couple can do that, so that’s what makes it nice. ”
Wagner mentioned that his job before this featured him being away from his family for almost 15 hours a day. And some days, longer than that. Clearly, owning a food truck is a great change in that department for him.
Wagner said he jokes around about the ultimate goal being to own a food truck in all 50 states. Luckily, he already has a great start as he is in arguably one of the toughest states to reach in Alaska.
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In this day and age, coffee is all the rage. As a result, everyone likes a good coffee story, and we have an amazing coffee story for you today.
FoodTruckr had the pleasure of speaking with Amy Herrmann of Better Buzz Mobile Espresso, which is located in Manchester Center, VT. In terms of Better Buzz Mobile Espresso’s story, well, they started off as a brick-and-mortar cafe.
“We started our food truck after closing our brick-and-mortar cafe, Wired,” Herrmann said. “That’s very opposite of how it usually happens, but after a few years away we realized that there was still a gap, a need, if you will, for what we had been doing at Wired. We spent some time searching for another location but just couldn’t find that right spot. We live in an interesting community, just a few miles from several ski areas. There are lots of second homes and business is very seasonal. We did find one neat location in town that could have worked had the rent not been astronomical (it stayed vacant for eight years after we opted out). But because we are still an “outlet” town, rents are geared toward large corporations, not the little guy.”
“Fast forward a few years and I’m sitting on a bench outside of Kiplinger in D.C., waiting for my sister to take her lunch break. Food trucks were lining up (Franklin Square maybe?) and a little light bulb went off. Instead of opening another cafe and waiting for people to come to me, I should go to them!”
That’s what the food truck industry (or any industry, really) is all about. Finding a gap, if you will, in the market and then filling said gap with an amazing idea/concept. That is exactly what Herrmann did.
“We still had a fair amount of equipment in storage, so it was just a matter of finding the right truck. Everyone knows that trucks can get really expensive really quick. Opening a food truck in Southern Vermont is a real numbers game too. We don’t have a huge population base, we probably won’t operate year-round and the permitting for some towns is incredibly biased (“But it’s not fair to the restaurants who pay more than you in rent, etc… permit denied!”). So with this in mind, we set our budget and began searching. It took about nine months for the perfect truck to pop up. But when it did, I had check in hand, ready to go. The irony of it was that I was buying one of the trucks that I had seen in Franklin Square in D.C. while waiting for my sister!”
And now, let’s get to the product, the food, the coffee.
“We are an interesting little, pink truck. Our menu is deep when it comes to coffee and espresso based drinks. But, we don’t have a large selection of food items. If I’m hanging out in my “spot” in Southern Vermont, I’ll bake and frost some donuts and maybe make some muffins and/or cookies. But, when we are at a festival/concert/event, we are usually paired with a pastry/desert truck, which means we can focus on the coffee, which is our No. 1 item, followed by lattes and smoothies.”
Since it is fall, a time when food truck owners tend to mix things up, we asked Herrmann if Better Buzz Mobile Espresso incorporates a fall menu. Here’s what she had to say:
“Our Fall menu usually includes steamed cider, apple chai and pumpkin chai. We also have a local baker that we contract with for amazing cider donuts.”
Of course, food truck owners have to prepare for the colder months, the winter. After all, not every single mobile kitchen is located in a place where nice weather is a year-round occurrence.
“Because we don’t have a garage to park the truck in (yet), we have to watch the weather closely as winter approaches. Both my espresso machine and coffee machine have boiler systems that are prone to freezing, along with the roof mounted water tank and water lines. Once the long range forecast calls for sustained freezing temps, we offload the equipment and call it a season. Then, I wax my boards and go snow sliding!”
If you ever find yourself at Better Buzz Mobile Espresso, you might want to go with the latte. After all, if someone could only order one meal off of the menu, that is exactly what Herrmann would recommend.
“If someone could order just one meal/item, I’d tell them to order a latte. We are constantly being complimented when it comes to our lattes. Both my husband and I spent time in Seattle attending a barista academy. We learned proper espresso extraction and steaming techniques and we’ve both been known to work on perfecting our free-pour latte art. Sorry about the silly looking rosetta! I’ve been in far too many coffee shops where the barista sets the wand in the steaming pitcher and walks away. Meanwhile the machine is screaming away and my milk is literally being burned. If your hand is not on that pitcher, controlling the swirl and monitoring the temperature, it probably isn’t going to be a great drink.”
Really successful food truck owners love everything about the food truck industry. They love the people, the food, running a food truck, etc. In terms of Herrmann’s favorite part about this industry, she went with the people.
“My favorite part of being a food truck owner is meeting people. We go to so many different events throughout the year, which gives us a chance to meet and network with all kinds of characters. I could do without the long drives to get to some events but I knew that going into this. And if you get stuck behind me on some Vermont/New Hampshire back road, I’m sorry! My little truck drives like a waxed up saucer sled!”
When you are first starting off in the food truck industry, it’s crucial to get as much advice and information as possible. Therefore, prospective owners might want to take this food truck advice to heart:
“Advice to new truckers? Write a ridiculously solid business plan and research regulations/permits before you even spend a dime. There is still a myriad of red tape that needs to be navigated for mobile vendors and it’s not worth investing in a project if you can’t even get a permit to operate.”
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As we get deeper into fall and the weather gets cooler and cooler, the glorious food that is chili becomes more and more popular. With that said, if you are a fan of chili or live in Texas (or both), then it doesn’t matter what time of the year it is — chili is always in season.
FoodTruckr had the pleasure of speaking with Edward Hambleton of Texas Chili Queens. Texas Chili Queens is located in Austin, Texas and it’s providing Austin with many different variations of chili. Year-round, might we add. To get a better sense of what Texas Chili Queens is about, it’s important to learn Hambleton’s background and how Texas Chili Queens got its start.
“I had been living in New York City working as a teacher for a while and I moved back to Texas,” Hambleton said. “I was born in Austin and raised in Dallas… I was rediscovering the glory of Texas cuisine, and I remembered the Frito pie… We had a big work event where I organized a Frito pie kind of Thanksgiving at work…”
In terms of Hambleton’s contributions for this Thanksgiving feast, he brought a huge pot of chili. In college, he was a personal assistant to a chef.
“I was researching a chili recipe. I came across the history of Chili Queens. They were women in the late 19th century and early 20th century based primarily out of San Antonio who would make chili all day in huge pots and then sell it all night in the main Military Plaza in downtown San Antonio. So I was kind of struck by their story and history, and their entrepreneurial spirit.”
Hambleton figured this concept would really fit into the food truck scene, and he was correct in that thinking, especially in Texas.
“Chili is a perennial favorite here in Texas.”
Now, let’s get down to Texas Chili Queens’ menu and the No. 1 food item they serve.
“The thing that we sell the most of is our classic chili. We call it the San Antonio. It’s our San Antonio Frito pie. It’s beef and pork simmered with our chili puree and our seasoning. And then we just give a heaping ladle over some nice crunchy Fritos, and top it off with cheese, onions, jalapeños. If the season is right, sour cream, and then people have at it and it’s delicious.”
“We have five different ways to get your chili served. We have a really spicy version called the El Paso with beef and tomatoes… and that pairs nicely with our cornbread.”
Hambleton also mentioned the chili cheese fries as one of the most popular items on the menu. Not only are these fries packed with flavor, but customers also have plenty of options. Customers can have one of the five different chili options that Texas Chili Queens has to offer dumped on their fries.
One of the popular chili fries combos that Hambleton mentioned was the vegan chili, which he referred to as the Austin chili. He mentioned as long as people don’t get any cheese or sour cream added on, it’s a nice vegan option.
Since it is fall, we asked Hambleton if he brought a different menu to the mix.
“Not really, it’s pretty much the same menu year-round. We have our five chilis served five different ways.”
As Hambleton pointed out, there’s five types of chili and five different ways they can be served, making that 25 choices. Remember, that’s just for the main dishes alone.
Every food truck owner has a go-to menu item that they have customers try out. However, Hambleton’s suggestion for this go-to item depends on the person.
“It depends on where they’re from. If they are from Texas, then they know chili… I would recommend they get our Houston chili. It’s our white chili. It’s pork and turkey with green chiles and white beans. I would recommend that over the cornbread, or our white trash brown rice.”
According to Hambleton, the white trash brown rice is white rice made with French onion soup.
“It’s a little less healthy and a lot more flavorful.”
Hambleton recommends the Houston chili for Texas crowds because it’s something different. However, if someone is not from Texas, Hambleton recommends the San Antonio Frito pie because “it’s a great introduction to Texas chili.”
“I just love explaining Frito pie to people, selling it to them and just watching their faces light up in delight as they chow it down.”
The food truck industry might not be the easiest industry to break into, but mobile kitchen owners can find a massive amount of success if they are willing to learn on the job and are passionate about said job. Hambleton broke down his favorite part about this fine industry.
“You know, every day it’s different. Even though we’ve been to the same office 10 times, there’s still people who just started working or they haven’t gotten the chance to try us yet. Just interacting with our customers is really exciting and great.”
Hambleton also said he really enjoys all of the events, and doing something different every day in terms of the location.
If you are new to the idea that is owning a food truck or are thinking about breaking into the industry, then take the advice Hambleton had to offer to heart.
“Plan to work more than you’ve ever worked in your life.”
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