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    Editor's Note: This story is unlocked for everyone to read courtesy of the CRVA, our partner in nourishing culinary exploration for residents and visitors of the Queen City.

    April 12, 2023

    Your 2023 Guide to Charlotte Area Food Trucks

    No matter what food you crave, you can find it on wheels


    by Ebony L. Morman

    Now that spring is in full swing, it’s officially food truck season. While Charlotte has plenty of brick-and-mortar restaurants, there’s something about a restaurant on wheels. Many Charlotte chefs have taken their menus mobile and here’s where you can find local food trucks serving cajun shrimp spuds, birria tacos, seafood mac, and more.

    22 Street Kitchen 
    The menu is described as California-style creole fusion. The truck can be found in Huntersville, Kannapolis, Matthews, Charlotte, Davidson, Concord ,and other surrounding cities. Check online for the schedule.

    Instagram: @22streetkitchen_foodtruck
    Facebook: 22 Street Kitchen

    Ace of Spuds
    The potato-forward menu serves up loaded spuds throughout Charlotte. The truck is often in downtown Mooresville for dinner on Saturdays and several different locations for lunch during the week. Check online for the most recent schedule.

    Instagram: @aceofspudstruck
    Facebook: Ace Of Spuds Truck

    Another?! Food Truck. Grant Baldwin Photography

    Another?! Food Truck
    The truck’s menu puts a modern spin on Southern and Northeastern dishes with items such as seafood mac, hot chicken smash, and fried brussels. You can find the truck throughout Charlotte and frequently at OpenTap. Get an updated schedule online.

    Instagram: @anotherfoodtruck
    Facebook: Another Food Truck

    Bae’s Burgers 
    The restaurant serves a variety of smash burgers and fries around Charlotte and frequently in downtown Mooresville. Check online for a schedule.
    Instagram: @baesburgers
    Facebook: Bae’s Burgers

    Chickpeasy on Wheels 
    The menu is Mediterranean fusion with items such as hummus, falafel, cucumber salad and more. The truck can often be found at Lake Norman and Crafty Beer Guys in Huntersville. Check online for a schedule.

    Instagram: @chickpeasyfoodtruck
    Facebook: Chickpeasy On Wheels

    Detour Coffee Bar 
    The mobile coffee bar can be found throughout Charlotte in places such as Sardis Place in Matthews and The Vue in Uptown. Check the schedule online.

    Instagram: @detourcoffeebar
    Facebook: Detour Coffeebar

    The Garbage Truck 
    The truck serves trash plates, a Rochester, New York specialty. There’s an option to build your own plate or order a signature item. Wraps and burgers are also offered. The truck is often in Southend at 1328 S Tryon Street. Check online for an updated schedule.

    Instagram: @thegarbagetruck
    Facebook: The Garbage Truck

    Halal Food Cart
    The Uptown staple food cart serves Mediterranean dishes on the corner of 101 N Tryon St.
    Facebook: Halal Food Cart Uptown Charlotte

    Katsu Kart Sando Shop
    The menu from this UPPY Award-winning truck offers Japanese katsu sandwiches and can be found regularly at HopFly Brewing in South End.
    Instagram: @katsukart
    Facebook: Katshu Kart Sando Shop

    Nacho Average Truck
    The nacho-heavy menu serves loaded nachos, burritos, quesadillas, and more. It can be found often at AvidXchange. Check online for the schedule.

    Instagram: @nachoaveragetruck
    Facebook: Nacho Average Truck

    Romeo’s Vegan Burgers 
    The vegan restaurant has a brick-and-mortar location but the truck can often be found at 8428 University City Blvd. Check online for an updated schedule.

    Instagram: @romeosveganburgers
    Facebook: Romeo’s Vegan Burgers

    Sandra Lee’s Country Kitchen
    The menu is full of dishes that have a Southern flare such as jumbo fried shrimp, fried chicken, fried okra, and more. It can be found often at The Temple Charlotte in Ayrsley. Check online for a schedule.

    Instagram: @sandraleescountrykitchen
    Facebook: Sandra Lee’s Country Kitchen

    Soul Gastrolounge Food Truck
    The food truck does pop-up events throughout Charlotte (including the upcoming Charlotte StrEATs Festival). Check online for an updated schedule.

    Instagram: @soulgastro
    Facebook: Soul Gastrolounge

    Tacos Rick-O
    The food truck serves birria tacos, wings, bowls, and more. It can be found in South End at Hoppin’.

    Instagram: @tacosricko
    Facebook: Tacos Rick-O

    Tiny Biscuit
    Formerly known as Scratch Kitchen, the truck’s menu offers salmon burgers, burritos, wraps, loaded sprouts, and more. It can be found at Armored Cow Brewing.

    Instagram: @tinybiscuitclt
    Facebook: Tiny Biscuit

    Ve-Go Food Truck. Grant Baldwin Photography

    Ve-Go Food Truck
    The popular vegan food truck can be found throughout Charlotte and often at Divine Barrel Brewing, Pilot Brewing, and Birdsong Brewing. Check online for an updated schedule.

    Instagram: @ve_gofoodtruck
    Facebook: Ve-Go Food Truck 

    Wrap ‘N’ Roll
    Menu offerings include wraps, rolls, and small bites. The truck can be found at SipCo in Concord. Check online for a schedule.

    Instagram: @wrapnrollclt 
    Facebook: Wrap’N’Roll

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