Since Chicago food for thought truck seller were given the rightfulness to cook on control board just a few class ago , the city ’s roll cuisine scene has exploded . Tracking apps likeChicago Truck FinderandRoaming Hunger(and Twitter , of course ) make it easy to hear and keep tabs on trucks , but it ’s not always clear which one are worth your sentence and dough . To avail , we ’ve outlined 60 + of the top Chicago food trucks you ’re potential to see around town this season , what you ’re getting food - wise from each , and where you ’ll most likely be able to hunt it down .
5411 Empanadas
Find it : via Twitter@5411empanadas , Facebook@5411empanadas , Instagram@5411empanadas
It would seem vehicles transporting tasty little pies filled with bacon , dates , and goat cheeseflower or beef cattle that ’s been behind - braise in a malbec -wine reduction are on everyone ’s radar . This truck ’s freshly broil , Argentine empanadas betray out tight , so you ’ll need to keep closelipped tabs on its location ( tip : popular hangouts include Lake / Stetson , Adams / Wacker , Clark / Monroe , and Daley Plaza , but it ’s been known to roam well beyond The Loop ) . But you may always get your mellifluous and savory fix at any of the truck ’s stationary offshoots .
Amanecer Breakfast Tacos
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former mornings are rough , and even rougher if you ’re a student see university life the " correct " way . This bantam breakfast taco purveyor is the solvent to every Northwestern student with a hangover ’s entreaty as it zips around Evanston just before your dreaded 8 am communication theory class starts . catch a chorizo and egg , potato and egg , or machacado ( egg , shredded dry beef , tomatoes , and onion plant ) taco at one of their coarse campus stops : Church / Maple , Garrett / Sheridan , Chicago / Sheridan , Noyes / Sheridan , or Foster / Sheridan .
A.Sweets Girl
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Crème brûlée cupcake , pink vanilla extract macarons , and carmine velvet cake pops are among the prodigious treats this truck is serving up on the city ’s street ( they match well with the hot cocoa , coffee , and Camellia sinensis too ) . Find the handmade sweet stuff frequently at Michigan / Monroe and around the UIC campus .
Aztec Dave’s Truck
Find it : via Twitter@Aztec_Daves , Facebook@AztecDaves , Instagram@aztec_daves
This family - turn tail food hand truck attend to up bona fide Mexican favorites with a mod wrench . It often flow out near the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park , as well as outside the North Bridge shop class and Adams / Wacker to pitch steak , volaille , and al pastor tacos , tortas , and burritos to The Loop raft .
Babycakes
Find it : via Twitter@BabycakesTruck , Facebook@BabycakesTruck , Instagram@babycakestruck
In addition to live up to fluffy pancakes , this 24/7 breakfast truck takes sunrise classic to another level with two - bite chicken and waffles with candied bacon , blimp biscuits & gravy raciness , and burgers sandwiched between cheddar - rosemary tater tot waffle behind … what ? ? ! You ’ll usually happen it at the University of Chicago , some veritable business district truck stop like Daley Plaza , plus festivals and farmers markets all summertime long .
Beavers Coffee and Donuts
Find it : via Twitter@BeaversDonuts , Facebook@BeaversDonuts , Instagram@BeaversDonuts
S’mores fastener , hemangioma simplex sauce , cinnamon sugar , and Pop Rocks – these are just some of the constituent that make your donuts what you never before imagined they could be . Now a dreaming squad of three trucks , the coffee and mini buttermilk doughnut ( and donut milkshake ) fleet dashes around The Loop , favoring Jackson / Wabash , Adams / Wacker , and Addison / Southport , for breakfast and afternoon pick - me - ups hot off the conveyor belt belt .
Big Shoulders Coffee
Find it : via Twitter@BSCWcoffeetruck , Facebook@BigShouldersCoffee , Instagram@bscwcoffeetruck
If hitting up the closest quoin Starbucks vocalise deadening ( because it is ) , how about grabbing a " meticulously choose , pristinely roasted " latte or iced deep brown from a motortruck that ’s never in the same place ? This motortruck might not have a single location , but it does have a rotating selection of individual - descent coffees daily . Catch ‘em outside 600 West Chicago , California gamey line stop , Adams / Wacker , Michigan / Monroe , or elsewhere for a loving cup o ' joe .
Blue Street Market
Find it : via Twitter@bluestreetmkt , Facebook@BlueStreetMarket , Instagram@bluestreetmarket
This hand truck ’s fare changes day by day , but pop breakfast item like the Big Bacon Burrito with your option of meat , breakfast potatoes , cheddar cheese squat cheese , and salsa in a tortilla and dejeuner digs like the Firecracker Chicken , a cutter roast chicken second joint with sweet chili sauce and Sriracha slaw , keep patron coming back for more . You ’ll find it frequently stationed at Addison / Southport , Adams / Wacker , Erie / Orleans , and Daley Plaza .
Bob Cha Food Truck
Find it : via Twitter@BobchaFoodtruck
snap up signature dishes like spicy pork tacos and Elmer Rice bowls at this Korean - Mexican fusion truck , which regularly visits the University of Chicago , Adams / Wacker , and Clark / Monroe .
Bombay Wraps
Find it : via Twitter@bombaywraps , Facebook@bombaywraps , Instagram@bombaywraps
Whether you ’re into the chicken tikka ( chicken chest marinated in tandoori masala and grilled to ne plus ultra ) or the tall mallow paneer wrap served with tikka masala , cilantro mint chutney , and pickle onions , both are best match with spicy samosa , and you’re able to find all of ‘em at this Indian food for thought truck , which cool down at 600 West Chicago and the NBC Tower .
Boo Coo Roux
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You do n’t have to really visit the Big Easy for star sign - made Cajun and Creole chuck . Fried runt ( or pork barrel belly ) US Post Office - boy , muffulettas , peewee & grits , seafood okra , and hush puppies with bacon jam are this truck ’s … press . And you could find it just around the turning point at the Aon Center or Michigan / Monroe .
Bruges Brothers
Find it : via Twitter@BrugesBrothers , Facebook@BrugesBrothers
Get your frites fix made to prescribe in a conoid at this classic Belgian street food motortruck . After a nighttime out , these hired man - cut frites – cooked in beef cattle and duck’s egg fat until crisp , then salt to perfection – and the turn out carte du jour of savoury topping like braise oxtail , Armerican cheddar curds , and boom will fill your late - night craving , which is probably why regular advert - out spots include the Goose Island taproom and Fischman Liquors .
The Cajun Connoisseur
Find it : via Twitter@thecajuncon , Facebook@Cajun Connoisseur , Instagram@thecajuncon
This truck boasts a form of meaty po - boys ( choose from king crab , lobster , jumbo shrimp or wimp ) , a signature gumbo soil with risque sausages and six kinds of fresh seafood ( lobster , shrimp , crab , crawfish , salmon , and tilapia ) , lobster mac & cheese , and shrimp ' n ' grits – all with a Cajun charge . captivate it ofttimes at Halsted / Roosevelt , 600 West Chicago , and University of Chicago .
Caponies Express
Find it : via Twitter@CaponiesExp , Facebook@CaponiesExpress
snaffle Italian comfort food like arancini and panzerotti , plus miniature Chicago - style deep bag pizza pie and pepperoni calzones , to go from the curb at Adams / Wacker , 600 West Chicago , or University of Chicago . Just do n’t forget to pick up some cannolis or tiramisu for post - mozzarella gorging because passing up espresso - soaked ladyfinger layered with Mascarpone tall mallow or sugared ricotta - filled shells is actually a crime .
The Cheesie’s Truck
Find it : via Twitter@Cheesies_Truck , Facebook@CheesiesTruck
Tasty grilled cheeseflower sandwich like " The Tenderizer " with layers of American cheese and mozzarella , bacon , deep-fried poulet tender , and both hot sauce and BBQ sauce ( plus cattle farm for dipping ) on buttery , thickheaded Texas toast should be on your schedule , because this is America ! see unrivaled grill high mallow at Adams / Wacker , Clark / Monroe , Daley Plaza , and University of Chicago .
Chicago Cupcake
Find it : via Twitter@Chicago_Cupcake , Facebook@ChicagoCupcake , Instagram@Chicago_Cupcake
The red truck ofttimes hits up Lake / LaSalle , Jackson / Wabash , and Clark / Monroe among other muscae volitantes in The Loop to peddle motley mini and even - sized cupcake like " What ’s Up Peanut Butter Cup , " cookies & cream , crème brûlée , and natal day bar ( even if it ’s not really your birthday ) .
Chicago Lunchbox
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Do n’t be cozen by the name ; this hand truck , which you ’ll often find it lurking around University of Chicago , 600 West Chicago , Daley Plaza , and Adams / Clark , is n’t serving up your fair lunchbox menu . Here you ’ll get Vietnamese - expressive style food with a twist : consider Beefy Korean ( their bestselling grill beef simmered in a sweet Korean marinade ) or Sloppy Thai ( a family formula of impertinently basis chicken , sweet basil , and bell peppercorn ) in a banh mi sandwich , taco , or ricebox . And if they do have any fried pork bound bowl or fire rangoon ( imagine a jalapeño popper in a fried won ton ) leave behind , well drop off the truck .
Chicago Pizza Boss
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This monster - sized hand truck ( in earnest , it ’s 24,000lbs ) roll around with a legit build - in brick oven for cooking up freshly raise Neapolitan - vogue pizza and other Italian culinary art with sovereign ingredients . Make it a priority to track The Boss ( often post at Adams / Wacker and Daley Plaza ) for a made - to - social club thin crust pizza like the Pesto SCO with crushed double - fennel sausage balloon , flour - fried onion , and Basil the Great pesto atop a white base .
Chicago’s Finest
Find it : via Twitter@ChicagoosFinest , Facebook@ChicagoosFinest , Instagram@chicagosfinesttruck
What else can you expect from a hand truck called " Chicago ’s Finest " other than city classics like Italian beef , Polish sausage , and blistering dogs from Ream ’s Meat Market ( no Vienna Beef dogs or blood-red hots here ) , and even breaded steak sandwiches with impertinent - cut fries ? Devour traditional Windy City transportation at a fairish cost from veritable stops like Clark / Monroe and the NBC Tower .
The Corner Farmacy
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Inspired by the week ’s harvest time , the city ’s only cold - pressed juice truck use locally sourced fixings for its juice and sandwich origination , including " The Goat , " an egg sandwich with bacon , goat cheese , arugula , and peach rosemary preserves . discover farm - fresh eats on the street at Clark / Monroe , 600 West Chicago , Adams / Wacker , and University of Chicago .
The Crave Bar
Find it : via Twitter@TheCraveBar , Facebook@thecravebar , Instagram@thecravebar
Scientists have give away that happiness is located within a seraphic and messy mash - up of drear cocoa , salty pretzels , and handcrafted vanilla ( or cappuccino ) ice pick … sprinkled with ocean salt and fuse to a crunchy chocolate and yellowish brown dipped pretzel stick . We concur . Seek summertime bliss at Michigan / Monroe and Daley Plaza .
Cupcakes for Courage
Find it : via Twitter@CourageousCakes , Facebook@CupcakesforCourage
Schlepping all the path out to the Elmhurst - free-base bakeshop might be a hard sell for metropolis slickers , even for delicious , salted raw sienna cupcakes . Fortunately , their well - fueled " Green Machine " makes our commute ( and power to get a sugar in high spirits ) easier by making several Downtown stops ( Franklin / Randolph , Jackson / Wabash , and Adams / LaSalle , to name a few ) . Plus , some of the proceeds go to malignant neoplastic disease - fighting organization , which think of you could get the spicy Sriracha polo-neck AND the burnt umber peanut buttercup , right ?
Da Lobsta
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Chicago ’s first lobster roll eatery has three localisation , but their truck takes the construct on the road with lobster , crab , and runt rolls , plus lobster mac & cheese and New England clam chowda . Regular hangouts include Jackson / Wabash , Clark / Monroe , Adams / Wacker , Aon Center , and Daley Plaza .
Da Pizza Dude
Find it : via Twitter@dapizzadude1 , Facebook@DaPizzaDude , Instagram@dapizzadude1
How do you find about pizza pie for breakfast ? Because there ’s a hand truck for that . Find it at Adams / Wacker , the NBC Tower , or University of Chicago for a first light slice clear with eggs and sausage or Baron Verulam , or take hold of one covered in prosciutto , arugula , and shave Parm for tiffin .
DönerMen
Find it : via Twitter@DMenTruck , Facebook@DMenTruck , Instagram@dmentruck
This traditional Turkish and German street nutrient truck serves up juicy döner kebabs , currywurst , poutine , and salads ( as well as vegetarian version of everything ) in a loge or pita with house - made tzatziki yoghourt sauce , harissa spicy chili library paste , and fresh & tangy curry sauce . get hold them at Clark / Monroe , Daley Plaza , 600 West Chicago , University of Chicago , and even on the Far North Side for dinner party .
Doughnut Vault
Find it : via Twitter@doughnutvaultand#VaultVan , Facebook@doughnutvault , Instagram@doughnutvault
The retro Vault Van shoot the streets seven Clarence Shepard Day Jr. a week carrying honest-to-goodness - fashioned donut with smack like buttermilk , pistachio , triple chocolate , cocoanut pick , toasted almond , lemon - poppy seed , and a rotating everyday special . They ’re regularly at Jackson / Wabash , Clark / Monroe , State / Lake , and Adams / LaSalle on weekdays , and Addison / Southport and Oz Park on weekends , but refer their Twitter provender using # VaultVan for the current locations would be wise … as would fuck off there as soon as possible before they sell out .
The Eastman Egg Company
Find it : via Twitter@eastmanegg , Facebook@eastmanegg , Instagram@eastmanegg
Forget your slow oatmeal . This truck concocts hearty , nut - focused sandwiches for breakfast AND lunch , includingone of the 40 Chicago sandwiches to eat before you die . The Fairfax comes load up with Egmont cheese , sautéed bell peppers , wilted spinach , and house green goddess sauce on a seven - grain axial rotation . This outfit usually correct up shop around Jackson / Wabash , Monroe / Wacker , Addison / Southport , Adams / LaSalle , and Monroe / Sangamon .
The Fat Pickle
Find it : via Twitter@thefatpickle312 , Facebook@thefatpickle , Instagram@thefatpickle
The dynamic husband - and - wife duo behind The Fat Shallot truck just launched a 2d meals on steering wheel concept , which aims to convey caliber deli sandwiches to city streets . Stand - out admit classics like the Reuben ( house - brine corned beef , melted Swiss cheese , garlic coleslaw , and Fat Pickle sauce on marble Secale cereale ) alongside tiddler topped with Fat Pickle sauce and crispy pastrami . Be sure to tick off social medium or thewebsite schedulefor their whereabouts ( often Adams / Wacker , Aon Center , and 600 West Chicago ) and current fare .
The Fat Shallot
Find it : via Twitter@thefatshallot , Facebook@thefatshallot , Instagram@thefatshallot
This bold red truck doles out seasonal BLTs piled luxuriously with smoky bacon , rocket , tomato , avocado tree , and truffle aioli on Texas toast as well as grilled cheeses with melted muenster , sautéed Spinacia oleracea , and caramelized onions on sourdough . A side of fries lead with racy benni aioli and black sesame seed will make your week . haunt the truck on social spiritualist or check thewebsite schedulefor the latest card and fix ( hangouts include Adams / Wacker , Aon Center , and University of Chicago ) .
Firecakes
Find it : via Twitter@FirecakesDonuts , Facebook@FirecakesDonuts , Instagram@firecakes
Fresh coffee and yummy , small - batch donuts make the world go ' round . you’re able to never have too many sinker , so it ’s a full matter they ’re loaded with buttermilk , classical jelly , butterscotch praline , coco ointment , maple - glazed pineapple plant and bacon , and internal-combustion engine CREAM DONUT SANDWICHES while patrolling Clark / Monroe , Adams / Wacker , Adams / LaSalle , and Addison / Southport .
Flirty Cupcakes
Find it : via Twitter@FlirtyCupcakes , Facebook@FlirtyCupcakes , Instagram@flirtycupcakes
It ’s classic conditioning : just like when you pick up the ice cream hand truck pulling into the neighborhood as a shaver , you ’ll want to sprint for your money when you spot this rolling bakeshop known as " braggart Blue " getting near on Twitter . It ’s hard not to cave when freshly - baked Nutella and biscuit dough cupcakes , among other varieties and hebdomadary special , are on board . You ’ll often find it near the Aon Center or Daley Plaza , but track the dessert caravan on Twitter or consult thewebsite scheduleto be indisputable .
Gino’s Steaks Truck
Find it : via Twitter@GinosSteaks , Facebook@GinosSteaksTruck , Instagram@ginosstreakstruck
The Philly cheesesteak motortruck with a Bridgeport - base restaurant has a variety of sandwiches like " The Fatty " ( steak , onion , peppers , melted cheddar , crispy tike on top , truck - made bbq sauce , and smoke - it sauce ) and sides like youngster topped with chicken or steak and melted cheddar to make it excess fatso . Popular hangouts include Adams / Wacker , Clark / Monroe , and Addison / Southport , among others .
Giordano’s
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It ’s no surprise the deep dish pizza heavyweight would have an prescribed # GioFoodTruck to spread awareness about its cheesy goodness . We ca n’t guarantee the wait will be shorter than its brick - and - mortars , but you may get your own personal - sized pizza usually around Franklin / Randolph , Jackson / Wabash , or Adams / Wacker .
The Happy Lobster
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Uninspiring dejeuner be curse . immix up those lame week repast at your desk with something more substantial like a Happy Lobster Roll with 4 oz of sassy Maine lobster , butter drizzle , flavourer , and a touch of mayonnaise ( or , conversely , an Angry Lobster Roll with spicy mayonnaise and hot giardiniera ) on a soft , burger - mode roll . The fried lobster mac and tall mallow bites with gamy dipping sauce from this motortruck , which frequently stops at Adams / Wacker , Clark / Monroe , 600 West Chicago , and the Aon Center , will also do the trick .
Harold’s Chicken
Find it : via Twitter@harolds_on87th
Fingerlicking adept fried chicken and mudcat from this South Side staple fibre can be detect roaming the street at University of Chicago and Downtown around Adams / Clark , Adams / Wacker , and Daley Plaza .
Haute & Ready
Find it : via Twitter@HauteandReady , Facebook@HauteandReady , Instagram@hauteandready
Haute solid food truck exhaust like Buffalo chicken , duck rich sautéed mushroom and Swiss , or " Nick The Beef " ( shave ribeye steak , gyroscope meat , white American cheese , tzatziki sauce , tomatoes , cucumber , and Allium cepa ) sandwich are curbside at 600 West Chicago and University of Chicago .
Jack’s Fork in the Road
Find it : via Twitter@JsForkInTheRoad , Facebook@JacksForkintheRoad , Instagram@jacksforkintheroad
This gourmet sandwich truck dishes up must - taste corned beef grill cheeseflower with Guinness caramelized onions , whitened cheddar , and whole metric grain leaf mustard on marble rye whisky and a Buffalo chicken sandwich with flaming sauce , blue tall mallow , slaw , and an onion plant hoop garnish . Keep your eyes peeled for the hand truck at Clark / Monroe , Adams / Wacker , Daley Plaza , and University of Chicago .
Jerk.
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Hunt down Jamaican fare like tasty jerked meat gripe and porc sliders , meat and veggie patties , jerk chicken salads , yuca shaver , and house - ready coconut macaroon at Jackson / Wabash , Adams / Lasalle , Clark / Jackson , and outside the Aon Center . The roll of sauces let in Rude Girl , Jerk BBQ , and a cilantro lime aioli sauce for that special kick .
Kate & Jan Hotdogs
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satiate your need for a jumbo hot dog with a Polish modest , Italian Spicy , or German Oktoberfest , and team up whichever solid option you make with poutine to go . You ’ll often find this truck at Michigan / Monroe , Adams / Wacker , and University of Chicago .
La Cocinita
Find it : via Twitter@CocinitaChicago , Facebook@LaCocinitaChicago
This food truck enterprise from New Orleans brings Latin American street fare directly to Chicagoans ' bellies . The process is simple : prefer your watercraft ( like tacos , arepas , or burrito bowls ) , then establish out your feast by picking a protein like braise porc or black beans and queso fresco , and top it with a sauce like guasacaca ( Venezuelan guacamole ) or the " stupefied live " sauce . They ’re often at Clark / Monroe , Adams / Wacker , and Franklin / Randolph during the workweek , but be sure to checktheir calendaror social media .
La Patrona Food Bus
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This taqueria on rack serves up cheap , reliable burrito , tortas , and tacos ( three flavorful , corn tortilla taco crown with pork , steak , or chicken , onion plant , cilantro , and a lime wedge with rice and beans on the side for $ 7 is a steal ) . get hold ‘em at Adams / Wacker and Clark / Monroe .
The Lifeway Kefir Truck (Starfruit)
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Yogurt ’s smooth , tart cousin , kefir , is packed with more than twice the probiotic bacterium of froyo . The coffee shop commit a couple of its day-to-day flavors out on the road . The bracing , dessert - y snack comes in satisfy feel like raspberry , mango , pomegranate , pink lemonade , green teatime , and salted caramel . Pile on the toppings at the hand truck , which sometimes stops at 600 West Chicago , Erie / Kingsbury , Michigan / Monroe , and outside Wrigley Field .
Loop Juice
Find it : via Twitter@chiLoopjuice , Facebook@LoopJuice , Instagram@chiloopjuice
You do n’t have to hit up the Chicago French Market location to fuel your body with all - natural juice and overbold smoothies when this truck is running ( ordinarily at Clark / Monroe and Daley Plaza ) . Try the Green Smoothie , a blend of pineapple , orange , mango , spinach plant , kail , and Petroselinum crispum .
Mediterranean Express
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Vegans , vegetarians , and gluten - free gourmandizer can delight in the bracing and fast Mediterranean culinary art from this Lebanese halal hand truck . For your felafel and humous fix , head to where it ’s often spotted at Adams / Wacker or University of Chicago .
Milt’s Food Truck
Find it : via Twitter@MiltsBBQTruck , Facebook@MiltsBBQTruck , Instagram@miltsbbq
The Lakeview - based kosher barbeque articulation has a truck - shipment of get ahead oblation like pulled chicken and brisket sandwich , a seitan sandwich for vegetarians , and brisket baked beans and cornbread . find oneself your next meal at Jackson / Wabash , Adams / LaSalle , Monroe / Wacker , outside the Aon Center , and plenty of spots outside The cringle .
Mimi’s Chicago Humble Pie
detect it : via Twitter@ChicagoPie , Facebook@MimisChicagoHumblePie
The relatively novel truck with Chicago - style rich dish pizza ( recollect five - high mallow pies ) usually hangs out with the Daley Plaza and 600 West Chicago crew .
Mina’s Mexican Home Cooking & Snacks
Find it : via Twitter@minasmhcs , Facebook@MinasFoodTruck , Instagram@minasfoodtruck
This hand truck dishing up traditional Mexican mainstays on a regular basis cast to Adams / LaSalle , Clark / Monroe , 600 West Chicago , and University of Chicago to shill out hot , household - cooked tortas , tacos , tamale , and enchiladas among other snacks for lunch . Stand - out include ground steak and pork barrel tortas with chorizo and beans or cactus and chickpea in mole sauce .
The More Mobile
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There are never too many cupcake trucks on the road , especially when one of them disperse boozy - flavor variety like Grand Marnier , drinking chocolate Bourbon dynasty , and margarita among the batches of Citrus limon meringue and bacon maple . retrieve it park outside 600 West Chicago , Adams / LaSalle , Clark / Monroe , and Jackson / Wabash .
Naansense
Find it : via Twitter@eatatnaansense , Facebook@eatatnaansense , Instagram@naansense
eat up a work lunch of inhuman cuts slapped between piece of wheat again ? Naansense ! This nutrient truck offer up modern , Indian - barrack eat like make - your - own rice bowls , salads , and naanwiches . take your base , pick your protein ( like tardily - braised lamb , tandoori wimp , Cicer arietinum , or roasted veggies in savoury spices ) , your sauces ( from meek cashew tree powdered ginger korma to live red chilli vindaloo ) , then tot toppings like cabbage slaw , cucumbers , coriander , and a cool ail or fire ruby dressing . Find flavor at University of Chicago , 600 West Chicago , or Adams / Wacker .
Paris Ouh La La
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Do you jazz Gallic crepes ? This Parisian hand truck ’s serves both sweet French pancake like caramel pecan and the " Holy Crepe " with impudent banana , Nutella , and coconut as well as savory crêpes with ham and fresh - grated cheese . alternative parking spots let in Clark / Monroe , Michigan / Monroe , and University of Chicago .
Pierogi Street
Find it : via Twitter@PierogiStreet , Facebook@PierogiStreet , Instagram@pierogistreet
luscious pierogies and sausages bristle at this Polish street food truck , which oftentimes end at Clark / Monroe . Adams / LaSalle , Daley Plaza , and University of Chicago . try out Polish dumplings with braised squawk , cheddar and potato , spinach and feta , or sauerkraut and mushroom-shaped cloud – or all of ‘em . We recommend clear them with bacon , caramelize onions , and sullen emollient .
Piko Street
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Baos , sliders , tacos , and trough , oh my ! You ’ll probably hit up this modern Asian street food hand truck more than once with its various vessel and fillings like lemongrass chicken , teriyaki tofu , and five - spice porc belly , not to mention the kimchi fry Elmer Reizenstein and mochi chicken feed cream . witness it at 600 West Chicago , Adams / Wacker , the NBC Tower , and University of Chicago … and if you like it really spicy , permit ‘em acknowledge !
Porkchop
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While it ’s affiliated with six brick - and - mortar locations in Chicago , the Southern - inspired food truck is free to roam . It ’s regularly part of the lunchtime action at Daley Plaza and Willis Tower , among other hotspots in the urban center . ascertain them in the truck line of business - ups for barbeque like pulled pork barrel and crybaby sandwiches , rib , brisket , mac & cheese , and cornbread .
The Roost
Find it : via Twitter@TheRoostKitchen , Facebook@TheRoostCarolinaKitchen , Instagram@theroostcarolinakitchen
This Southern ease food truck does n’t mess up around . Get crispy , spicy fry chicken sandwiched between downy buttermilk biscuits with Carolina - prompt sides like creamy mac & cheese and peach deep-dish pie business district at 600 West Chicago , Clark / Monroe , and Adams / Wacker .
The Slide Ride
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From Sriracha Buffalo chicken skidder to Angus cheddar burgers top with brown carbohydrate Francis Bacon and caramelize onions , Chicago ’s original skidder truck catapult some mean , mini sandwiches . recover the " Pink Lady " and its rotating roster of sliders and side frequently at Clark / Monroe , Adams / Wacker , or Daley Plaza .
Sweet Ride
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This pink truck colour with flame serves a rotating day-after-day variety of gastronome sweet like moist ruddy velvet cupcakes , old - fashioned banana pudding , chocolate mousses , fluffy whoopie pies , and effete cake pops . Find the homemade delicacy commonly at Michigan / Ohio , Franklin / Orleans , Fairbanks / Superior , or Clark / Monroe .
The Tamale Spaceship
Find it : via Twitter@tamalespaceship , Facebook@tamalespaceship , Instagram@tamalespaceship
The luchador - masked guys at this truck offer up Baja fish and Yucatecan - manner roasted pork barrel tacos with handmade tortillas , Barbacoa - manner roasted Gallus gallus tamales with Michoacán green peanut mole , and side like guacamole , queso fundido , and elote ( grill corn with chipotle mayo and fresco Malva sylvestris ) . enamour them at steady full stop during the calendar week : University of Chicago , 600 West Chicago , Clark / Monroe , and Adams / Wacker .
Taquero Fusion
Find it : via Twitter@taquerofusion , Facebook@taquerofusion
Specializing in tacos with a Romance American twist , this truck feature pop combo and wetback options like carnitas with pulled porc in a zesty house - made BBQ sauce and mouth-watering carne molida beef tacos with plantains along with a unification tortilla and plantain tree silicon chip mix to pair with house guacamole and salsas . It ’s unremarkably stationed around Clark / Monroe , Adams / Wacker , and University of Chicago .
Windy City Patty Wagon
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From engorge burgers to turkey quinoa , falafel , and vegetable patties , this is your go - to truck for anything in patty phase . hand-crafted gourmet burgers prepared with local element like a seasoned beef patty stuffed with chihuahua cheeseflower and jalapeños , and overstep with roast poblano peppers and green chile aioli alongside handwriting - cut pair well with the rosemary fries . Regular haunts let in University of Chicago , NBC Tower , Daley Plaza , and 600 West Chicago .
Wow Bao BAO-Mobile
bump it : via Twitter@BaoMouth , Facebook@hotasianbuns , Instagram@wowbao
Your day ’s about to get steamier with the BAO - Mobile , which peddles portable , Asian - inspired snacks . Savory options like pan - seared potstickers , steamed dumplings , baos , and Elmer Rice buns come with various fillings like porc and moolah , BBQ pork , Thai curry chicken , spicy Mongolian boeuf , and glazed pork belly . Even breakfast is covered with the spicy Sichuan sausage bao . Find it frequently at Adams / Wacker and University of Chicago .
Yum Dum Truck
obtain it : via Twitter@YumDumTruck , Facebook@YumDumTruck , Instagram@YumDumTruck
Signature peach at this Asiatic fusion truck admit handmade , nettled dumplings with a blend of pork barrel and Chinese chives , baowiches with porc belly that ’s been slow braise with Taiwanese spices , and other mad instauration like " Kimcheesy Rice Balls " and a " Sriracha Pecan Fudge Brownie . " Frequent weekday bit are Adams / Clark , Adams / Wacker , Daley Plaza , and University of Chicago .
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