Saturday, September 14, 2024

Where To Find The Best Northwest Ohio Food Trucks This Summer

Toledo’s food truck options are diverse and well-traveled.

You’ve probably seen them out and about— parked at art walks, farmer’s markets, festivals, fairs and other public gatherings— but do you know what’s inside? Read on to learn where Northwest Ohio’s favorite mobile restaurants stop and what they serve.

Full Stop

Since food trucks all have their own schedule, you’ll need to a check your favorite truck’s social media pages to find out where they’ll set up shop next. Want something more dependable? Check toledofoodtrucks.com for popular events, or or check a specific truck’s social media pages, to discover where they’ll set up shop next. Want something more dependable? Check out these weekly food truck gatherings:

Wednesday:
The newly-opened Secor Square shopping center offers live music with their weekly Food Truck Frenzy from 5-8pm.

Thursday:
Head to downtown Toledo for Lunch at Levis Square, which offers live music performances and one of the largest gatherings of food trucks. Noon-1:30pm, weekly. Through August 26.

From 5-8pm, food trucks roll into the Perrysburg Farmer’s Market (held from 3-8pm). Through October 12. Enjoy live music at 7pm through August 31.

Friday:
The Maumee Uptown Business Association hosts a food trucks from 5-8pm in Uptown Maumee.

Full Meal

Meet your meal.

Beastro 4740

Beastro

What food do you serve?
We serve primarily gourmet hand-pattied burgers with fresh cut fries. We also serve beef hot dogs, Johnsonville brats, with philly steak and cheese sandwiches as a special.

Where do you love to set up?
Thursday lunches on St. Clair are amazing as well as Food Truck Fridays in Maumee!

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
The opening of Promenade Park. I think it’s going to be an amazing venue for people to gather.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
The Beastro 4740 Facebook page is updated with our schedule for the week.  

 

Deet’s BBQ

Deets

What do you serve?
Real Barbecue! Slow smoked meats that we season, smoke, and cut in house. Ribs, Pork, Beef, Chicken, traditional sides.

Where do you love to set up?
Uptown Maumee, Downtown Perrysburg, Downtown Toledo. We love seeing locals and regulars!

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
Taste of Maumee, Northwest Ohio Rib Off, Toledo Pride, Maple & Main Art Fest to name a few favorites.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Follow us @DeetsBBQ on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

The Displaced Chef

Displaced

What food do you serve?
We serve Cuban sandwiches and Mojo Marinated Chicken and Pork, black beans and rice and fried sweet plantains.

Where do you love to set up?
The Perrysburg Farmers Market on Thursday nights.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We really enjoy doing lunch at Levis Square in downtown Toledo on Thursdays.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
We post our schedule on our Facebook page The Displaced Chef Latin Cuisine.

 

Eric’s Ice Cream Factory

ericsicecream

What do you serve?
Our food truck is a Rolling Ice Cream Shop.  We serve our homemade, handcrafted ice cream.

Where do you love to set up?
Two of our favorites that we are at often are downtown Perrysburg Farmers Market on Thursday evenings and downtown Maumee on Friday evenings.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
Many!  In the Toledo area we’re excited for the Crosby Festival and the new Promedica Park event. In Bowling Green, the Black Swamp Arts Festival.  In Defiance, the Rockin’ The Rivers Music and Rib Fest and in Napoleon the Backlot Bash.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Find us on Facebook.  We also have 5 brick and mortar locations;  three in Defiance, one in Bowling Green and one in Bryan.

 

Jeanie’s Comfort Cuisine

Jeanies

What food do you serve?
American-influenced comfort cuisine.

Where do you love to set up?
Downtown Toledo, Maumee, Perrysburg.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
Old West End Festival is our favorite, and Toledo Pride.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
On Facebook and Twitter.

 

Jimmy G’s BBQ

jimmyg

What food do you serve?
Traditional BBQ, from ribs to brisket, along with special menu items.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
The Makers Mart events have been good for us. We love that Maumee and Perrysburg are making it possible for us to come their communities! We’re excited about participating in the downtown Toledo events on Thursdays.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We’re doing the Downtown Block Party in Sandusky for Ohio Bike Week! We love the Heritage Fest in Tiffin. We’re looking forward to the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids this year.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Find us on Facebook!

 

Nick and Nino’s Street Food

nicknino

What do you serve?
We offer an amazing selection of American, Mexican , Italian street foods along with an amazing barbecue selection. Our menus rotate weekly!

Which local places do you love to set up at?
A few of our favorite places to set up are the Perrysburg Farmers Market and downtown Maumee’s  Food Truck Fridays.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We are mostly looking forward to a large event this year held at the Wood County fairgrounds called the Vintage Market. There is also one being held at the Monroe County Fairgrounds the 10th and 11th of June.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Follow us on our Facebook page.

 

Rosie’s Rolling Chef

Rosies

What food do you serve?
We serve many items on our truck and are always adding new items and features. We are famously known for our Hot Mama Bread; our signature Italian garlic cheese bread, served with a side of pizza sauce.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
We have many places in Toledo and surrounding areas that we love to set up at. Wednesday evenings, we have the New Food Truck Frenzy at Secor Square with local food trucks and live music from local artists. Thursdays for lunch we set up at Levis Square on N. St Clair in downtown Toledo. We also do Food Truck Friday in Uptown Maumee.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We are looking forward to Crosby Garden Art festival. We are also looking forward to several events at Promedica’s new downtown Toledo campus, featuring Crystal Bowersox.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
You can find a schedule at www.rosiesrollingchef.com

 

Rusty’s Road Trip

Rustys

What food do you serve?
Our specialty is Lake Erie Yellow Perch. We also serve fries, bacon Mac and cheese, fried Mac and cheese balls, grilled cheeses, tomato soup, salmon sandwiches, and more.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
We love setting up in downtown Toledo at Levis Square on Thursdays for lunch, at the Perrysburg Farmer’s Market on Thursday evenings, and in uptown Maumee on Friday evenings.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We always look forward to the Old West End Festival in Toledo and the Black Swamp Arts Festival in Bowling Green.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Follow us on Facebook, or visit rustysroadtrip.com


Grumpy’s On The Go!

grumpys1

What food do you serve?
We serve our Garbage Salad, Hye Roller sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich, pita crisps, chips, gazpacho, cookies, mini pies and cakes.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
We love setting up at Levis Square downtown! So much great energy and fun!

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We are looking forward to the Wednesday nights at Secor Square, Thursday nights at the Perrysburg Farmers Market and Friday nights in Maumee.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Schedule on our website www.grumpys.net and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @grumpysonthego.

 

Soup Del Giorno

Soup-Del-Giorno

What food do you serve?
I serve a large variety of food, with soups being a main attraction. I sell salads and sandwiches to compliment the soups. I also sell BBQ items and my Beer Cheddar Mac and Cheese for the non soup people.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
I really love the downtown Toledo Thursday rallies. My best spot has been Majestic Oak Winery in Grand Rapids. OH. I’m also hoping for great things at the Sylvania farmers market.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
I am hoping to get into the Lucas County and Fulton County fairs. I live and operate out of swanton and hopefully can get a spot at the Corn Fest. I am really hoping and looking forward to getting a spot at the Rib Off.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
My weekly schedule and menu are posted on my Facebook group Soup Del Giorno.

 

Holey Toledough

holeytoledough

What food do you serve?
Doughnuts. The variety of doughnuts changes depending on where the truck is. You can see a list of the week’s doughnuts on social media.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
The Toledo Farmers Market is a favorite.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
Continuing to visit the Farmers Market every Saturday morning.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
On Facebook at Holey Toledough and Instagram @holeytoledough

 

Pepperoni Tony’s

pepperonitonys

What food do you serve?
Wood-fired pizza.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
My favorite place to set up is at Earnest Brew Works(4342 S.Detroit Toledo) every Friday night 6-10.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
My favorite event is the Apple Butter Festival, because I give $1 per pizza back to the H.O.O.V.E.S. organization in Grand Rapids.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
The best place to see our schedule is on Facebook.

 

The Humble Egg

humbleegg

What food do you serve?
We serve breakfast burritos and tacos made with local and organic ingredients whenever possible.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
We look forward to setting up on Erie Street near the courthouse, the Saturday Farmers Market, and Handmade Toledo whenever they have events.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We are just getting started, so as far as big summer events, we are picking them up as we go.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Follow us @HumbleEgg on Facebook. Website coming soon.

Antojitos Laredo

Antojitos-Laredo

What food do you serve?
Mexican specialities, from tacos and tamales to burritos and elotes (Mexican corn on the cob).

Which local places do you love to set up at?
Most likely you’ll find the truck at the corner of Ashland and Bancroft Downtown, where it sets up Tuesday through Saturday.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
In July Antojitos will be joining other food trucks at the Collingwood Arts Center for the Toledo Food Truck Fest.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Visit the Antojitos Facebook page for details about the truck’s location and specials.

 

Toledo’s food truck options are diverse and well-traveled.

You’ve probably seen them out and about— parked at art walks, farmer’s markets, festivals, fairs and other public gatherings— but do you know what’s inside? Read on to learn where Northwest Ohio’s favorite mobile restaurants stop and what they serve.

Full Stop

Since food trucks all have their own schedule, you’ll need to a check your favorite truck’s social media pages to find out where they’ll set up shop next. Want something more dependable? Check toledofoodtrucks.com for popular events, or or check a specific truck’s social media pages, to discover where they’ll set up shop next. Want something more dependable? Check out these weekly food truck gatherings:

Wednesday:
The newly-opened Secor Square shopping center offers live music with their weekly Food Truck Frenzy from 5-8pm.

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Thursday:
Head to downtown Toledo for Lunch at Levis Square, which offers live music performances and one of the largest gatherings of food trucks. Noon-1:30pm, weekly. Through August 26.

From 5-8pm, food trucks roll into the Perrysburg Farmer’s Market (held from 3-8pm). Through October 12. Enjoy live music at 7pm through August 31.

Friday:
The Maumee Uptown Business Association hosts a food trucks from 5-8pm in Uptown Maumee.

Full Meal

Meet your meal.

Beastro 4740

Beastro

What food do you serve?
We serve primarily gourmet hand-pattied burgers with fresh cut fries. We also serve beef hot dogs, Johnsonville brats, with philly steak and cheese sandwiches as a special.

Where do you love to set up?
Thursday lunches on St. Clair are amazing as well as Food Truck Fridays in Maumee!

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
The opening of Promenade Park. I think it’s going to be an amazing venue for people to gather.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
The Beastro 4740 Facebook page is updated with our schedule for the week.  

 

Deet’s BBQ

Deets

What do you serve?
Real Barbecue! Slow smoked meats that we season, smoke, and cut in house. Ribs, Pork, Beef, Chicken, traditional sides.

Where do you love to set up?
Uptown Maumee, Downtown Perrysburg, Downtown Toledo. We love seeing locals and regulars!

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
Taste of Maumee, Northwest Ohio Rib Off, Toledo Pride, Maple & Main Art Fest to name a few favorites.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Follow us @DeetsBBQ on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

The Displaced Chef

Displaced

What food do you serve?
We serve Cuban sandwiches and Mojo Marinated Chicken and Pork, black beans and rice and fried sweet plantains.

Where do you love to set up?
The Perrysburg Farmers Market on Thursday nights.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We really enjoy doing lunch at Levis Square in downtown Toledo on Thursdays.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
We post our schedule on our Facebook page The Displaced Chef Latin Cuisine.

 

Eric’s Ice Cream Factory

ericsicecream

What do you serve?
Our food truck is a Rolling Ice Cream Shop.  We serve our homemade, handcrafted ice cream.

Where do you love to set up?
Two of our favorites that we are at often are downtown Perrysburg Farmers Market on Thursday evenings and downtown Maumee on Friday evenings.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
Many!  In the Toledo area we’re excited for the Crosby Festival and the new Promedica Park event. In Bowling Green, the Black Swamp Arts Festival.  In Defiance, the Rockin’ The Rivers Music and Rib Fest and in Napoleon the Backlot Bash.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Find us on Facebook.  We also have 5 brick and mortar locations;  three in Defiance, one in Bowling Green and one in Bryan.

 

Jeanie’s Comfort Cuisine

Jeanies

What food do you serve?
American-influenced comfort cuisine.

Where do you love to set up?
Downtown Toledo, Maumee, Perrysburg.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
Old West End Festival is our favorite, and Toledo Pride.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
On Facebook and Twitter.

 

Jimmy G’s BBQ

jimmyg

What food do you serve?
Traditional BBQ, from ribs to brisket, along with special menu items.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
The Makers Mart events have been good for us. We love that Maumee and Perrysburg are making it possible for us to come their communities! We’re excited about participating in the downtown Toledo events on Thursdays.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We’re doing the Downtown Block Party in Sandusky for Ohio Bike Week! We love the Heritage Fest in Tiffin. We’re looking forward to the Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids this year.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Find us on Facebook!

 

Nick and Nino’s Street Food

nicknino

What do you serve?
We offer an amazing selection of American, Mexican , Italian street foods along with an amazing barbecue selection. Our menus rotate weekly!

Which local places do you love to set up at?
A few of our favorite places to set up are the Perrysburg Farmers Market and downtown Maumee’s  Food Truck Fridays.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We are mostly looking forward to a large event this year held at the Wood County fairgrounds called the Vintage Market. There is also one being held at the Monroe County Fairgrounds the 10th and 11th of June.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Follow us on our Facebook page.

 

Rosie’s Rolling Chef

Rosies

What food do you serve?
We serve many items on our truck and are always adding new items and features. We are famously known for our Hot Mama Bread; our signature Italian garlic cheese bread, served with a side of pizza sauce.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
We have many places in Toledo and surrounding areas that we love to set up at. Wednesday evenings, we have the New Food Truck Frenzy at Secor Square with local food trucks and live music from local artists. Thursdays for lunch we set up at Levis Square on N. St Clair in downtown Toledo. We also do Food Truck Friday in Uptown Maumee.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We are looking forward to Crosby Garden Art festival. We are also looking forward to several events at Promedica’s new downtown Toledo campus, featuring Crystal Bowersox.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
You can find a schedule at www.rosiesrollingchef.com

 

Rusty’s Road Trip

Rustys

What food do you serve?
Our specialty is Lake Erie Yellow Perch. We also serve fries, bacon Mac and cheese, fried Mac and cheese balls, grilled cheeses, tomato soup, salmon sandwiches, and more.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
We love setting up in downtown Toledo at Levis Square on Thursdays for lunch, at the Perrysburg Farmer’s Market on Thursday evenings, and in uptown Maumee on Friday evenings.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We always look forward to the Old West End Festival in Toledo and the Black Swamp Arts Festival in Bowling Green.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Follow us on Facebook, or visit rustysroadtrip.com


Grumpy’s On The Go!

grumpys1

What food do you serve?
We serve our Garbage Salad, Hye Roller sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich, pita crisps, chips, gazpacho, cookies, mini pies and cakes.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
We love setting up at Levis Square downtown! So much great energy and fun!

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We are looking forward to the Wednesday nights at Secor Square, Thursday nights at the Perrysburg Farmers Market and Friday nights in Maumee.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Schedule on our website www.grumpys.net and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @grumpysonthego.

 

Soup Del Giorno

Soup-Del-Giorno

What food do you serve?
I serve a large variety of food, with soups being a main attraction. I sell salads and sandwiches to compliment the soups. I also sell BBQ items and my Beer Cheddar Mac and Cheese for the non soup people.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
I really love the downtown Toledo Thursday rallies. My best spot has been Majestic Oak Winery in Grand Rapids. OH. I’m also hoping for great things at the Sylvania farmers market.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
I am hoping to get into the Lucas County and Fulton County fairs. I live and operate out of swanton and hopefully can get a spot at the Corn Fest. I am really hoping and looking forward to getting a spot at the Rib Off.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
My weekly schedule and menu are posted on my Facebook group Soup Del Giorno.

 

Holey Toledough

holeytoledough

What food do you serve?
Doughnuts. The variety of doughnuts changes depending on where the truck is. You can see a list of the week’s doughnuts on social media.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
The Toledo Farmers Market is a favorite.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
Continuing to visit the Farmers Market every Saturday morning.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
On Facebook at Holey Toledough and Instagram @holeytoledough

 

Pepperoni Tony’s

pepperonitonys

What food do you serve?
Wood-fired pizza.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
My favorite place to set up is at Earnest Brew Works(4342 S.Detroit Toledo) every Friday night 6-10.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
My favorite event is the Apple Butter Festival, because I give $1 per pizza back to the H.O.O.V.E.S. organization in Grand Rapids.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
The best place to see our schedule is on Facebook.

 

The Humble Egg

humbleegg

What food do you serve?
We serve breakfast burritos and tacos made with local and organic ingredients whenever possible.

Which local places do you love to set up at?
We look forward to setting up on Erie Street near the courthouse, the Saturday Farmers Market, and Handmade Toledo whenever they have events.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
We are just getting started, so as far as big summer events, we are picking them up as we go.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Follow us @HumbleEgg on Facebook. Website coming soon.

Antojitos Laredo

Antojitos-Laredo

What food do you serve?
Mexican specialities, from tacos and tamales to burritos and elotes (Mexican corn on the cob).

Which local places do you love to set up at?
Most likely you’ll find the truck at the corner of Ashland and Bancroft Downtown, where it sets up Tuesday through Saturday.

Any big summer events you’re looking forward to?
In July Antojitos will be joining other food trucks at the Collingwood Arts Center for the Toledo Food Truck Fest.

Where can people find the schedule of where your truck will be?
Visit the Antojitos Facebook page for details about the truck’s location and specials.

 

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