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Food Trucks in Grand Rapids

Thrillist named Grand Rapids “Michigan’s Best Food City” – and that honor applies to our vibrant food truck culture as well as our traditional restaurant scene.

Local food trucks make regular appearances at downtown’s Calder Plaza and Rosa Parks Circle and the North Quarter’s Riverside Park as well as various festivals and celebrations. Check out upcoming food truck events:

Events with Food Trucks

Try These Tasty Trucks

Food trucks also show up at local businesses – like craft beverage destinations that don’t serve food – and in various neighborhood locations. Visit the Grand Rapids Food Truck Association Facebook page and the individual web pages of these popular trucks to find out where they’ll be next:

Arcane Pizza

A wide variety of pizzas (including vegan and vegetarian) made with hand-crafted sourdough crust.

Around Baking Company

Offering a delectable variety of pizzas, baked goods and breakfast/brunch items.

B.D’s BBQ

Southern-style pork ribs, beef brisket and chicken plus sandwiches and sides.

Crepes by the Lakes

A fresh twist on traditional Parisian street food – sweet, savory and breakfast favorites.

Chick-fil-a

Serving the restaurant chain's chicken sandwiches, nuggets, waffle fries, shakes and other goodies.

Daddy Pete's BBQ

Slow-smoked barbecue, including wings, ribs and brisket, along with several plant-based items that are made with bee-free barbecue sauce.

Olly's Mini Donuts

Gourmet mini donuts made fresh on location with a tempting selection of delicious toppings.

El Caribe

Delectable Caribbean food – chimichurris, empanadas,  chicharrons and more.

The Everyday Chef & Wife

A constantly rotating menu of creative meals, from Banh Mi sandwiches to edible cookie dough.

Gettin’ Fresh

Their Roll Call food truck serves up a rotating menu of globally inspired handhelds – salad rolls, keto rolls, burritos, quesadillas and more.

Ice Box Brand

Artisan-made gourmet ice cream bars with a focus on local, quality ingredients.

Kona Ice

Great-tasting shaved ice with 30 or so flavor options – under 50 calories per serving!

Kool Breeze

Slushies, snow cones, sundaes, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, sausages, tacos and more.

Mapocha

Serving authentic Chilean fare – sandwiches, empanadas, beverages and more.

Patty Matters

The winner of Mobile Cuisine’s “Food Truck Burger of the Year 2019” offers a range of gourmet burgers and sliders.

Pizza Parliament

Hand-tossed, high-quality pizzas and breadsticks uniquely crafted with an exclusive special recipe.

Pressed in Time

Handcrafted “pressed” delights include meat sandwiches, fresh crum (potato) chips and a loaded waffle nacho.

Saladino Smoke

Real pit-style BBQ selections smoked over locally grown oak, cherry, apple and mesquite woods.

Street Frites

Serving French fries with multiple topping options – truffle fries, taco fries, chili cheese fries and more.

Tamales Mary

Authentic, healthy Mexican favorites with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Touch O’ Dutch

Traditional Dutch specialties – pigs n’ blanket, chicken pot pie, poffertjes and more.

UCC Desserts

Amazing one-of-a-kind cookies artisan ice cream sandwiches.

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