Summer in Atlanta - Find a Food Truck!
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| Happy Belly Truck |
It's summertime and the living is easy. Summer makes me think about warm, lazy days and hanging out at food truck parks in my neighborhood. Nibbling and noshing with friends.
Why are food trucks so darn cool?
- They are like a portable restaurants on wheels.....a movable feast of sorts. They travel to all sorts of places and local events and serve up hot, deliciousness in minutes. No waiting for a table!
- Food truckers are culinary innovators...creating novel, hand-held street foods that are way better than typical fast food. You can get your favorites or try new ethnic dishes. Hit up a food truck park and choose between a juicy, pimento cheese-slathered burger; fusion fish tacos; handmade gelato; flatbread pizza; Maine lobster rolls; ceviche; curry; or fancy grilled cheese! Pretend it's tapas night and share a bunch of items with friends. These days you can even find healthy options and paleo, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices. Food trucks make trying new things deliciously fun, easy, and inexpensive.
- These folks are passionate food-preneurs and put their heart and soul into what they do. I can only imagine how much love and energy goes into preparing the dishes, driving and getting to the venue, setting up, and serving up lines of hungry folks. I like supporting the little guy....or lady.
So, have you been to a food truck night or food truck park lately? Many parts of Atlanta, inside and outside of the perimeter have specific nights where the food trucks congregate and serve up their specialties. Many of these outdoor settings are prime for bringing your own lawn chair and enjoying local musicians perform while you eat. Super family friendly and some great people-watching.
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| Alpharetta's Food Truck Alley |
So, because I like making lists and helping out my fellow food adventure seekers.....I've put together two lists for your food truck pleasures this summer. First is a list of many local food truck nights, including neighborhood, day/time, address, and links to their Facebook pages where you can get the latest news.
Second is a list of a local food trucks to explore! This list certainly doesn't include every food truck in the city, but it's a good start to explore the variety of cool trucks out there. Click on the links to find out more about the truck and their specific menus/specialties. You can also track down their schedules and go find them. Yeah, go chase them down, meet the chef, and get to know their story.
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| Sesame fries from Yumbii |
Food Trucks Days in and around Atlanta
Hood: Dunwoody
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5P –
til?
Address: 4770
N. Peachtree Rd. (Brook Run Park)
Deets: April
through October
Hood: Downtown
Atlanta
Day: Fridays
Time: 11A - 2P
Address: 12
Broad St. NW (Broad St. Plaza at Five Points Marta Station)
Deets: Live
entertainment too!
Hood: Midtown
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11A - 2P
Address: 12th
St. and Peachtree St.
Deets: Year
round – typically features 10-14 vendors
Hood: Suwanee
Day: Fridays
Time: 5:30 - 9P
Address: 350
Town Center Ave., Ste. 101
Deets: Typically
features 10 vendors and live music
Hood: Duluth
Day: Fridays
Time: 6P –
til?
Address: 3142
Hill Street NW - downtown
Deets: May through
September – live music https://www.facebook.com/Duluth-Food-Truck-Fridays-626389244060176/
Hood: Lilburn
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6 - 9P
Address: 76
Main St.
Hood: Atlanta/Woodruff Arts Center
Day: Fridays
Time: 11A - 2P
Address: 1280
Peachtree St. NE
Deets: Go
see some art and grab lunch!
Hood: Midtown/Colony Square
Day: Fridays
Time: 11:30A -1:30P
Address: 1197
Peachtree St. NE
Deets: May
through October
Hood: Brookhaven
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5 - 8P
Address: 3493
Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE
Deets: Blackburn
Park, April through October
Hood: Alpharetta
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5 - 9P
Address: 37 Old
Roswell St.
Deets: Live
music, bring your chairs and stay a while!
Hood: Cumming
Day: Mondays
Time: 5:30 - 8:30P
Address: 7745
Majors Rd.
Lanier Technical College Forsyth Conference Center
Deets: Live
music, bouncy houses, picnic tables – April through June
Hood: Smyrna
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5 –
8:30P
Address: 3180
Atlanta Rd. (Taylor-Brawner Park)
Deets: July
through October
Hood: Kennesaw
Day: Mondays
Time: 5 - 8P
Address: 2828
Cherokee St. (Depot Park – across from the Southern Museum)
Deets: “Dinner
at the Depot” – May through October
*Don’t miss the food trucks daily at Truck & Tap in
Woodstock
Hood: Woodstock
Day: Truck
changes daily
Time: Monday-Thursday:
11A -10P
Friday: 11AM - 12AM
Saturday: 11AM - 12AM
Sunday: 11A - 10P
Friday: 11AM - 12AM
Saturday: 11AM - 12AM
Sunday: 11A - 10P
Address: 8640
Main St.
Deets: Food
trucks and local craft beers
*Don’t miss the Atlanta Food Truck Park and Market
Hood: Atlanta
Day: See
below
Time: Tuesday & Wednesday: 11A – 3P,
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 11A
– 9P
Sundays from 12P – 7P. Closed Mondays
Address: 1850
Howell Mill Rd.
Deets: Atlanta’s
only food truck park! Free parking & pet-friendly
Wow thanks so much for this awesome and comprehensive list!
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