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    Where your favorite Twin Cities food trucks will be the week of July 29

    By Dustin Nelson,

    4 hours ago

    It's going to be a hot week around the Twin Cities. So, a food truck might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you're hungry.

    But you can still dig into the tacos or BBQ from the best trucks around town without sitting in the blazing heat. Make a plan with the calendar below to snag that chicken sandwich and then dip into the a brewery or café.

    Here's where you'll find Minnesota's mobile kitchens around the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs this week.

    As always, schedules change rapidly with food trucks. Please confirm your truck of choice is going to be there before hopping in the car.

    612 Teppanyaki

    The truck brings Japanese hibachi/teppanyaki food around the Twin Cities.

    All Square

    • Aug. 2: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 4: Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, 1–7 p.m.

    Amazing Momo

    The truck serves a variety of Tibetan dumplings.

    • July 30: Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    • July 31: New Brighton Farmers Market in New Brighton, 3–7 p.m.; Rhythm on Rail in Shakopee, 4–9 p.m.; and Nokomis Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: Central Park in Owatonna, 5–9 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: Arbeiter Brewing in Minneapolis, 2–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.; and Bloomington Farmers Market in Bloomington, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Golden Valley Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Linden Hills Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; and Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 1–5 p.m.
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    Anchor Fish & Chips food truck

    Courtesy of Anchor Fish & Chips

    Anchor Fish and Chips

    The mobile version of the Northeast Minneapolis restaurant specializes in, surprise, fish and chips.

    • July 30: 301 NE 13th Ave. in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    Angry Line Cook

    The angry truck dishes up burgers with its signature angry sauce.

    Animales Barbeque

    • July 31: Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, 4:30–8:30 p.m.
    • Aug. 1: Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, 4:30–8:30 p.m.
    • Aug. 2: Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, 4:30–8:30 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: 56 Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–9 p.m.

    Bad Rooster

    The truck serves chicken sandwiches, tenders, and wings with an emphasis on locally sourced food and working with farms that have high standards for the humane treatment of animals.

    • Aug. 1: Westside Center in St. Louis Park, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; and Lowertown Sounds in St. Paul, 5:30–9:30 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, 4–8:30 p.m.

    Banh Sizzle

    It serves fresh Vietnamese street food made right in front of you. Give the bánh xèo a try.

    • July 28: Minneapolis Farmers Market in Minneapolis,

    Big Red Wagon

    Black Market STP

    • Aug. 2: 120 Plato Blvd West in St. Paul, 5–7 p.m.

    Borealis Bowls

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    Brick Oven Bus pizza

    Courtesy of Brick Oven Bus

    Brick Oven Bus

    This instantly-recognizable "truck" serves brick oven pizzas from repurposed yellow school buses with a brick chimney poking out of the roof.

    • July 30: Renewal By Anderson in Cottage Grove, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Muddy Paws Cheesecake Co. in St. Louis Park, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 4–8 p.m.; and Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    • July 31: Bloomington Health Partners in Bloomington, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Boathouse Brothers Brewing in Prior Lake, 4–8 p.m.; Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth, 4–8 p.m.; and Bloomington Farmers Market in Bloomington, 5–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; and Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: 10,000 Drops Craft Distillery in Fairbault, 4–8 p.m.; Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m.; and Schram Haus Brewery in Chaska, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington, 12–8 p.m.; Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park, 12–8 p.m.; and Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia, 12–7:30 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, 12–8 p.m.

    Brisbane's Revenge

    • July 30: Lupulin Brewing in Big Lake, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: Elm Creek Brewing in Champlin, 4–9 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: The Rusty Bumblebee in Blaine, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Lupulin Brewing in Big Lake, 4–8 p.m.

    Buddy's Burritos & Bowls

    Build your own burrito, bowl, taco in a bag, nachos, or southwestern salad at this truck, where the food is all made from scratch.

    • July 31: Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, 6–10 p.m.

    Burro Loco

    It's a one-stop-shop for food truck staples with a twist: Brisket burgers, carnitas burritos, taco salad, nachos, loaded tacos, churros...

    • Aug. 2: Alloy Brewing in Coon Rapids, 3–7 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: Brews, Eat, and Beats in Minneapolis, 4–9 p.m.

    California Dip and Eat

    Cheeky Chicks

    Chef Shack

    • Aug. 3: Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

    La Choza

    Cloud 9 Energy Bowls

    They have an expansive menu of superfood bowls, offering a surprisingly healthy option for the food truck world.

    • July 30: Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

    Cluck N Cups

    The family-owned truck serves broaster chicken tenders with dipping sauces.

    • Aug. 1: Boathouse Brothers Brewing in Prior Lake, 4–8 p.m.

    La Cochinita

    Crepe and Cake

    French-inspired crepes, cakes, and chocolates.

    • Aug. 1: Maple Grove Farmers Market in Maple Grove, 3–7 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Golden Valley Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

    Cuchillo

    D-Spot Wings

    Deep Roots Food Truck

    Delia's All-In-One

    Doc E's BBQ

    • July 31: Paddlefish Brewing in St. Peter, 4–9 p.m.
    • Aug. 4: Paddlefish Brewing in St. Peter, 12–8 p.m.

    Egg Roll Queen

    The beloved truck offers chicken, pork, vegetable, and dessert (!) egg rolls, as well as fried rice.

    Flaming Bowl Food Truck

    Frybread Factory

    G-Spot

    Gerhard's Brats

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    Mini donuts from Goodies on the Go food truck

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    Goodies on the Go

    The brightly-colored truck is run by Rob Aiello, who is also behind Griddle on the Go. Goodies offers gluten-free treats, state fair style, including mini donuts, corn dogs, and cheese curds.

    • July 31: Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka, hours TBD

    • Aug. 1: Letterman Sports in Blaine, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Aegir Brewing in Elk River, 4–8 p.m.

    Grandpa Mike's Pizza

    • July 30: North Branch Concert Series in North Brand, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
    • Aug. 1: Rosenbauer Motors in Wyoming, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
    • Aug. 2: Stacy Daze in Stacy, 4–10 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: Stacy Daze in Stacy, 4–10 p.m.
    • Aug. 4: Franconia Sculpture Park Art & Farmers Market in Shafer, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Uncommon Loon Brewing in Chisago City, 3–7 p.m.

    Grumpy Claude's

    Hana Bistro

    • July 30: Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: Brews, Eats & Beats in Plymouth

    Heavenly Hog

    Heavy Metal Grill

    • July 31: Bloomington Midweek Music & Market in Bloomington, 5–8 p.m.

    Hibachi Daruma

    The Honey Pot

    El Hornito

    El Huarache Mexicano

    • July 30: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 4–9 p.m.
    • Aug. 1: Brühaven in Minneapolis, 4–9 p.m.

    Jamisons Hibachi Kitchen

    • July 31: Food Truck Wednesdays at Rice Park in St. Paul, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
    • Aug. 1: 3100 Brookdale Dr. N in Brooklyn Park, 2–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 2: 3100 Brookdale Dr. N in Brooklyn Park, 2–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: 3100 Brookdale Dr. N in Brooklyn Park, 2–8 p.m.

    El Jefe

    Junebug Carolina Flare

    The truck promises southern flavors from the Carolinas “with a dash of Minnesota nice,” serving fried chicken sandwiches, pulled pork, and more.

    • July 31: Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: New Hope Food Truck Friday in New Hope, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 1–6 p.m.

    Kham Fu Dee

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    Eggrolls from Ku-Ma-In food truck

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    Ku*Ma*In Filipino Food Truck

    • July 31: City of Ramsey City Hall in Ramsey, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

    Let's Thai It: Sawatdee

    Mamama & Checo’s Kitchen Street Food

    • Aug. 3: Chanhassen Farmer’s Market in Chanhassen, hours TBD

    Market Bar-B-Que

    Menoush Bakery

    • Aug. 3: Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

    Messy Jesse's

    It’s not the typical food truck fare. You’ll find NY strip steaks, marinated chicken, and potato wedges on the menu.

    Mirasol Mexican Grill

    • July 30: 56 Brewing in Minneapolis, 4:30–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: 56 Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–10 p.m.

    Montebello Empanadas

    Muddy Tiger Indian Bistro

    • July 31: St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul, 4–10 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: Mineral Springs Brewery in Owatonna, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 4: Canterbury Park Live Racing in Shakopee, 12–6 p.m.

    Norseman Lobster

    Northern Fires

    Whether you stop by its 42nd St. location or the mobile oven, it serves up wood-fired pizzas with good ingredients.

    • July 31: Nokomis Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

    Los Ocampo

    • July 30: Black Stack Brewing in St. Paul, 4:30–9 p.m.

    OG ZaZa

    A trailer dishing up pizzas from the same OG ZaZa that can be found in the Potluck Food Hall of Rosedale Center.

    • July 29: Lupulin Brewing in Big Lake, 4–8 p.m.

    • July 30: The Commons in Minneapolis, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

    • July 31: The Commons in Minneapolis, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Rhythm on Rails in Shakopee, 6–9 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: The Commons in Minneapolis, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Uncommon Loon Brewing in Chisago City, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 2: The Commons in Minneapolis, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; and Canadian Days 2024 in Little Canada, 5–1 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Canadian Days 2024 in Little Canada, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 1–8 p.m.

    Ol'Smoky BBQ

    Papa D's Diner

    ParraLilly

    Parlour Burger

    This truck brings Parlour’s beloved burgers on the road .

    • July 29: Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 4–8 p.m.; and Wild Mind Ales in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    • July 30: Boathouse Brothers Brewery in Prior Lake, 4–8 p.m.; and Wooden Ship Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: HeadFlyer Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.; Hackamore Brewing in Chanhassen, 4–8 p.m.; and Trove Brewing in Burnsville, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: Hackamore Brewing in Chanhassen, 3–8 p.m.; Trove Brewing in Burnsville, 4–8 p.m.; and Back Channel Brewing in Spring Park, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Wabasha Brewing in St. Paul, 12–8 p.m.; Getaway Motor Cafe in Carver, 1–8 p.m.; and Hackamore Brewing in Chanhassen, 1–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Bald Man Brewing in Eagan, 12–6 p.m.; Boathouse Brothers Brewery in Prior Lake, 1–6 p.m.; and Hackamore Brewing in Chanhassen, 1–6 p.m.

    Parrilla's Express

    Pep Island

    Philly Station

    Philly Xpress

    Pizza Karma

    The pizza shop takes its Tandoor-fired crust around Minnesota each week and donates a portion of its proceeds to charitable organizations.

    • July 31: Taste & Toast in the Gardens at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 6–9 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: CornerStone Auto in Elk River, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Relay for Life in Stillwater, 3:30–9 p.m.

    PolJam

    • Aug. 2: Basilica Block Party at Boom Island Park in St. Paul, starts at 12 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Basilica Block Party at Boom Island Park in St. Paul, starts at 12 p.m.; and Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

    Pork Chop Guys

    Potters Pasties

    Pretty Great Cheesecake

    Rebel Lobster

    With roots in Maine, Rebel Lobster offers a variety of lobster roll styles and even lobster pizza.

    Red Rocket Pizza Company

    Rocket Ribs & BBQ

    • Aug. 1: Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 2: Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale, 3–8 p.m.
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    Rollin Nolen's

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    Rollin' Nolen's BBQ

    Rolling Smoke BBQ

    Rosa Frida Truck

    The truck calls its menu a “celebration of Latin American cuisine,” highlighting dishes passed down through generations.

    • July 31: Venn Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug 3: Latin Days at Valleyfair in Shakopee, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

    • Aug 4: Latin Days at Valleyfair in Shakopee, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

    Related: Valleyfair reveals details of its 2024 Latin Days celebration

    Rudy's Bagel Sandwiches

    • Aug. 3: Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

    Russell's Traveling Kitchen

    Rustic Chef

    Safeside BBQ

    Saigon Delicious

    The Salsa Collaborative

    • July 29: BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, 5–8 p.m.
    • July 30: HST Hot Sauce and Car Show in Maplewood
    • July 31: Heavy Rotation Brewing in Brooklyn Park, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 1: Wabasha Brewing in St. Paul, hours TBD

    Sambusa Samosa

    Sandy's Grill and Italian Ice

    Sasquatch Sammies

    Signature on Wheels

    • July 31: Burning Brothers Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 2: Burning  Brothers Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m.

    Sincerely Eats

    Smashed Potatoes and More

    Smoke BBQ

    Smoke Session BBQ

    • July 30: 1590 White Bear Ave. N in St. Paul, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

    Smooth Move

    So and So's Food Truck

    Chef TJ Lauthe calls So and So’s menu "MN street food." It features totchos (tater tot nachos), a wild rice dog, cider-battered walleye, chicken wild rice soup, and fried apple pie. So and So’s is the food truck in residence at Sociable Cider Werks.

    • July 29–Aug. 2: Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis, 4-9 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis, 1-9 p.m.
    • Aug. 4: Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis, 1-7 p.m.

    Soul to Soul BBQ

    • Aug. 1: Edina Farmers Market in Edina, 3–7 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Richfield Farmers Market in Richfield, 8–11 a.m.

    Soup du Jour

    • Aug. 1: Insight Brewing in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: Parley Lake Winery in Waconia, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Parley Lake Winery in Waconia, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

    Spitz Mediterranean

    Steven D's

    Sweet Lou’s Craft Sausages

    Louisa Farhat founded Sweet Lou’s with Tim Dubay after working on sausage and charcuterie programs at restaurants in Chicago and Minneapolis. The truck’s seasonal menu is committed to sustainable and local whole animal butchery.

    • Aug. 1: Barrel Theory Brewing in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: Black Hart of St. Paul in St. Paul, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: NE Farmers Market in Minneapolis, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; and Steel Toe Brewing in St. Louis Park, 4–8 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Wild Minds Ale in Minneapolis, 1–7 p.m.

    Sweet Winks

    • July 31: Bongards Farmers Market in Young America, 3–6 p.m.
    • Aug. 1: Getaway Motor Cafe in Carver, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 2: Hometown Bank Block Party in Waconia, 4–7 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale, 12–8 p.m.

    Tacos Los 4 Carnales

    Taco Taco

    Taco Taxi

    This taco truck has been serving up tacos in Minnesota since 2005.

    El Taqueria Patron

    Tasty Grill Vietnamese Street Food

    Thai Thai Street Food

    Thai Thai's blue truck dishes out Thai classics like pad thai, marinated beef, fried tofu, and more.

    Las Tortillas

    Tot Boss

    It’s not a nod to a side dish. Tots are the star of the show at Tot Boss, where you’ll find tater tots dressed up for the occasion. There are poutine tots, nacho tots, chili tots…

    • July 31: Washington County Fair in Lake Elmo, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

    • Aug. 1: Washington County Fair in Lake Elmo, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

    • Aug. 2: Washington County Fair in Lake Elmo, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

    • Aug. 3: Washington County Fair in Lake Elmo, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

    • Aug. 4: Washington County Fair in Lake Elmo, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

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    Chicken Tenders at Revival Thunder Chicken

    Photo by Dustin Nelson

    Thunder Chicken by Revival

    Twin Cities fried chicken staple Revival has a mobile hub, which is currently in residence at Indeed, serving a menu of items not found at its restaurants, including chicken tenders with a variety of rubs and sauces, cheese curds, and elote-inspired corn fritters.

    • July 29–Aug. 1: Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis, 4-8 p.m.
    • Aug. 2: Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis, 4-10 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis, 12-10 p.m.
    • Aug. 4: Indeed Brewing in Minneapolis, 12-8 p.m.

    Wha' Jamaican

    • July 29: InBound Brew Co. in Minneapolis, 4–8 p.m.
    • Aug. 1: Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
    • Aug. 3: Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

    Wingman Matt

    • July 29: St. Paul Capitol in St. Paul, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

    Young Man

    Related: Minnesota restaurant openings & closings for July 2024

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