Food Trucks in the Grand Rapids Area
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. Whatever you have a taste for, there’s a Grand Rapids food truck that will make your stomach jump for joy.
Summer is peak food truck season, of course, and it kicks off in May each year with the Roll’N out Food Truck Festival, featuring 40+ trucks, a beer tent, entertainment and more. From there, it’s a movable feast of street eats at community festivals and celebrations, in downtown’s 555 Monroe, Calder Plaza and Rosa Parks Circle, at Riverside Park for Food Truck Fridays, and even at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park, where every summer Wednesday you can watch planes land and depart while enjoying delicious selections from a variety of trucks.
You’ll find food trucks galore at the three-day GR Foodie Fest in July, at concert events like the Upheaval Festival (July) and Breakaway Music Festival (Aug), and at community gatherings like the GR Taco & Tequila Fest (June) and Return to the River Festival (Aug).
Food truck fun doesn’t end with summer, though – you’ll find food trucks in various locales throughout the year, including downtown during our annual World of Winter festival (Jan. – Feb).
Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view some current events with food trucks.
Food Truck Garden
You might also want to check out Picnic on Wealthy, a food truck garden in Uptown Grand Rapids. Waldorf Creamery (serving fresh, handcrafted cheeses) and Pacific Moon (GR’s first South Pacific plate cart) are permanently parked there. Enjoy your food outdoors in the garden or take it inside to have with a beer from Our Brewing Company, right next door.
Try These Tasty Trucks
Food trucks also show up at local businesses – like craft beverage destinations that don’t have kitchens – and in various neighborhood locations. Visit the Grand Rapids Food Truck Association Facebook page and/or click on the links below to find out where these popular food trucks are licensed to operate and where they’ll be next.
Airborne Burritos
Veteran-owned and operated truck serves handcrafted burritos made with fresh ingredients and bold seasonings.
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.
Big Ed’s BBQ
A delectable repertoire of tantalizing slow-smoked meat dishes and scratch-made sides.
Big Mike’s Kettle Corn
Fresh- kettle corn and lemon shakers made fresh on site.
Bubbly Broads
Specialty mocktails, lemonades, café drinks and more.
Being Cheesy
Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches served with premium chips, pickle spear and a two-bite brownie.
Belki’s Bistro
Authentic Venezuelan food including arepas, empanadas and cachapas.
Cheezy Duz It
A variety of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, desserts and Michigan Faygo soda pop.
Crepes by the Lakes
A fresh twist on traditional Parisian street food – sweet, savory and breakfast favorites.
Dolce Mini Cakes
Mini pancakes that can be customized with a variety of toppings, plus fresas con crema and other sweet treats.
Dune Buggy
Serving all sorts of burgers, fries and good vibes wherever it goes.
El Caribe
Delectable Caribbean food – chimichurris, empanadas,
chicharrons and more.
El Jalapeño
Authentic, homemade burritos, huarachas, quesadillas, tacos and tamales.Furniture City Creamery
Handcrafted, small-batch ice cream and other frozen treats, including vegan ice cream sandwiches.
Grub it Up BBQ
True Texas-style wood-smoked barbecue dishes and delicious sides.
Kitchen 55
Hand-cut loaded fries and chef-inspired chicken and pork sandwiches.
Gettin’ Fresh
Their Roll Call food truck serves up a rotating menu of globally inspired handhelds – salad rolls, keto rolls, burritos, quesadillas and more.
Kona Ice
Great-tasting shaved ice with 30 or so flavor options – under 50 calories per serving!
Kool Breze
Slushies, snow cones, sundaes, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, sausages, tacos and more.
Kosher Falafel Truck
Rabbi-certified food truck serves a variety of kosher falafel dishes.
Los Pinchos Tacos
Classic Mexican street fare including tacos, carne asada and burritos.
Neko Taiyaki
Sweet and savory Japanese fish-shaped stuffed waffles.
Ohana Hawaiian Ice
Authentic Hawaiian shaved ice in more than 40 flavors, from traditional tropical fruit mixes to creative specialty combos.
On The Roll
Serving an array of savory specialty pastas served inside a toasted garlic bun.
Outlaw Roasted Corn
Roasted corn on the cob, flavor-roasted corn, Mexican street corn and more.
PAC Pizzeria
Brazilian-style pizza, snacks, fries and mini churros.
Olly's Mini Donuts
Gourmet mini donuts made fresh on location with a tempting selection of delicious toppings.
Patty Matters
The winner of Mobile Cuisine’s “Food Truck Burger of the Year 2019” offers a range of gourmet burgers and sliders.
Pilar’s Empanadas
More than 20 varieties of baked Argentinian empanadas, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
PizzaMI
Pizza made the authentic Napoletana way with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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.
Red Hot GR Food Truck
Serving the original Grand Rapids chili dog made famous by the city’s Red Hot Inn Family Restaurant.
Roberts Brothers BBQ
Slow-roasted brisket, pulled pork and signature sies like smoked mac & cheese.
Saladino Smoke
Real pit-style BBQ selections smoked over locally grown oak, cherry, apple and mesquite woods.
Street Chef Shaw
African-inspired street food with a twist from the owner of popular local restaurant Mizizi.
Sweet Racks & Smokin’ Butts BBQ
Award-winning BBQ ribs, brisket, chicken, sammies, wraps and more.
Tamales Mary
Authentic, healthy Mexican favorites with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Taquero Mucho
Pinke food truck serves up fresh Mexican fare bursting with vibrant flavors.
Taste of Toya’s World
Loaded fries, wings and Southern specialties.
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Kentwood
Hot, frozen and iced coffee drinks.
Underground Cookie Club
Truly unique artisan handmade ice cream sandwiches with pop culture elements mixed in.
Waffle Stix
Sweet and savory waffles on a stick.
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