Food Truck craze sweeps through Minneapolis
In the last two years the Twin Cities have become a hot spot for food trucks. With close to 100 food vendors setting up shop in Minneapolis and St. Paul, you’re bound to find some good eats on the streets.
While both cities offer tasty curbside treats, Minneapolis has more options. If you’re in downtown Minneapolis, the food trucks can all be found on Nicollet Avenue or Marquette. On Nicollet Avenue, the trucks are set up between 5th Street and 11th street. On Marquette Avenue, the line of trucks stretches from 5th street to 8th street. Most are only open for lunch, so look for them between 11am-2pm. A few highlights:
Dandelion Kitchen
Location: Outside the IDS Center on Nicollet Avenue
Menu suggestion: grilled ham and brie
This fan favorite offers homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. The owners promote local farmers by using fresh, locally grown food as much as possible. Everything is made from scratch. You can even order homemade soda.
Turkey To Go
Location: Nicollet Avenue and 8th Street
Menu suggestion: turkey pita
Dubbed “The Best Bird in Town,” this vendor aims to please with giant turkey sandwiches. You can also have a custom-made turkey pita or a simple salad. The sandwich and the pita are wrapped in aluminum foil so it’s easy to eat on the go.
Little Red Wagon
Location: Nicollet Avenue and 6th Street
Menu suggestion: kettle corn
If you’re looking for a light snack while you peruse the streets of downtown, swing by the Little Red Wagon for some popcorn. This vendor has a thirty-year history of selling sweets in Minneapolis. You can even grab the kids a slurpie while you’re there.