Favorite Food Trucks in the Great Lakes Bay (And Where to Find Them)
Bringing delicious dishes, crave-worthy foods, and even gourmet selections to the streets (often at incredibly affordable prices), food trucks are popular for so many reasons! But which trucks serve what, and where can you find these mobile eateries when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Pure Michigan? We're here to dish.
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Read on to meet our growing fleet of food trucks and discover spots to feast in the Great Lakes Bay.
The Cheese Trap | @jasonlambert47
Burgers, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs + More
The Cheese Trap: Gourmet grilled cheese! Frankenmuth Cheese Haus cheeses (on Bavarian Inn Restaurant breads). Fried cheese curds, tomato bisque soup, freshly squeezed lemonade.
Wonder Burger: Custom single, double, and veggie burgers. Beef ground fresh daily, toasted Brioche buns — add bacon, an egg, or grilled onions — with “Wondersauce” and Wonder Fries.
Makin' Bacon Truck: Menu centered on "smoky, salty deliciousness of next-level bacon." Bacon for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert! Breakfast burritos, bacon mac ‘n' cheese, chocolate-covered bacon.
Frank N Bones: Husband & wife duo, serving up tasty creations. Smash burgers from Simply Smashed to Totally Stacked, Sloppy Franks (Koegel's Viennas with Coney sauce) to Bare Bones (skinless Koegel's dogs).
Jeano's @ 989 | @jeanos989
Jeano’s @ 989: Chef-crafted street foods! Specialty double smash burgers on Brioche buns, Braised Brisket Birria Tacos, Jeano's Famous Queso, Street Corn Bowl and Chips.
Notch'yo Foods: Not your ordinary (nachos, pizza, burgers, BBQ) food! Food truck fleet, each serving its own specialties. BBQ Nachos, Cheeseburger Nachos, Smashed Burgers, pizzas, and more.
Good to Go Deli Truck: Gourmet wrapped sandwiches, or “torches,” made of fresh vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, and sauces, tucked into Naan. Spicy Tuna to Cajun Salmon Torches — vegan and vegetarian options, too.
Jimmy Frank's Hot Dogs: Tasty hot dogs & Coney dogs! Michigan-made Koegel's dogs, locally crafted Old Town Drive-In Coney sauce, standard & premium toppings.
Zachzilla's: Serving up traditional American food for “dinosaur-sized” appetites. Gourmet burgers and hot dogs, made to order.
Nom Nom Ninja | @hibachiwraps
Asian + Asian Fusion
Nom Nom Ninja: Award-winning hibachi wraps! A unique spin on traditional steakhouse hibachi, handheld wraps served with homemade yum yum sauce inside of a flour tortilla.
5-2-Oh: Creative blend of Mexican and Korean flavors and a unique twist on Asian fusion street food. Korean Tacos, Pork Egg Rolls, Carne Asada Fries, Godzilla Dog (fried, bacon-wrapped Koegel with Korean pork, kimchi, and sriracha aioli).
Sawadee Asian Cuisine: Bringing the flavors of Asia to the street. Fusion foods, spring rolls, crab rangoon, rice bowls, steamed or fried dumplings. Pair with tasty Thai Iced Tea or refreshing bubble tea!
Proper Taco | @feltenfoodstagram
Authentic Mexican + Taco Trucks
Gladys Featuring Proper Taco: The truck is named Gladys, the food is Proper Taco. Offering “not necessarily traditional” tacos, nachos, and dips, made fresh and served “the way they should be.”
Sis-N-Bros Tacos: From-scratch, authentic tamales “like Grandmother Gloria C. Mosqueda made.” Original Tamales Especial, Chicken or Beef Street Tacos, Pork Taquitos, Grilled Crunch Burritos.
Electric Taco: Tacos & beer! Choose from chicken, pork, or steak, and fill three corn or flour tortillas with toppings and sauces for a shockingly fresh taco dinner — with a beer from whichever watering hole you find this taco truck parked at!
Mijo's: Heirloom family recipes, delicious & comforting home cooking. Street tacos, birria tacos, Mexican pizzas, wet burritos, always-homemade tortilla chips.
T&T Authentic Mexican Food Truck: Specializing in authentic Mexican food, just like Grandma used to make. Carne asada, burritos, walking tacos, steak & chicken fajitas, nachos, rice & beans.
Maria's Food Trucks: Multiple taco trucks, delicious Mexican dishes! Birria tacos, wet burritos, deep-fried tacos, enchiladas. Birria fries, smothered fries, carne asada fries, and churros for dessert!
Mr. Patito Man: The ride is "Big Yeller," the bright-yellow truck, the menu is mouthwatering patitos (deep-fried tacos), carnitas, and tostadas!
Whole Enchilada Mobile Kitchen: Made-from-scratch Mexican and American street food. Patitos, fajitas, corn tacos, burritos — and, of course, enchiladas!
BBQ
That Guy's BBQ & Grill Fusion: Award-winning, crowd-pleasing barbecue. Rib slabs, wings, turkey legs, Pulled Pork Fries, plus more mouthwatering meats & stick-to-your-ribs sides.
Sweet Shine BBQ: Veteran-owned truck, cooking up competition-style 'cue. Brisket Mac & Cheese Bowls or Eggrolls, St. Louis-Style Ribs, Signature Pulled Pork Sandwiches.
Bad Wolf BBQ: Award-winning barbecue, served with their own competition-inspired sauce! Brisket, pulled pork, and pulled chicken, BBQ nachos, custom tacos — sides of potato salad, slaw, and baked beans.
Olvera's BBQ: Authentic frontier flavors. Beef brisket burritos, ribs, chicken fajitas, baked beans, potato salad, BBQ nachos.
Big Boar's BBQ: Slow-smoked BBQ! Pulled pork, brisket, ribs & rib tips, wings, chicken & brisket fajitas, plus all the (salad, slaw, beans) sides.
Drift Shoreside Beer Garden | @_ekmphotography
Pizza + More
Drift's Snack Shack: Drift Shoreside Beer Garden staple serving bar bites shoreside along the Saginaw River in Downtown Bay City. Coconut shrimp, deep-fried mushrooms, or full-sized pizzas to share with friends.
Chuck N Eddy's Stone Pizza: Sicilian roots, sizzling-hot, fresh stone-fired pizzas. Bite into a big ol' slice of deliciousness!
Pretzel Prize | @pretzelprize
Other Specialties
Pretzel Prize: Hand-rolled, Portland-style, soft, buttery pretzels — pulled, twisted, and baked fresh daily. Jalapeño Cheddar, Spicy Dill Pickle, Truffle Parmesan, Garlic Sesame, Confetti Everything, Cinnamon Sugar. Pre-order for pick-up, or watch for pop-ups at local shops!
Bavarian Inn Cluck Truck: World-famous Bavarian Inn Restaurant menu on the road! Frankenmuth® Chicken, house-made bratwurst, Bavarian pretzels, buttered noodles, potato cheese puffs, and more.
Zero Day Veteran-Powered Food Truck & Battle Bites Veteran-Powered Food Wagon: Spicy savory bites, Cajun & Creole classics! Jambalaya, Red Beans 'n Rice, Loaded Cajun Fries, Cajun Street Corn, Cajun Mac 'n Cheese.
What About Waffles!?: Warm, fresh-pressed Belgian waffles, house-made syrups & toppings. Crisp, fluffy Brussels-style waffles, dense, buttery Liege-style waffles, too. Toppings from classic vanilla custard to lemon curd and fresh fruits.
Love Shack: Family-owned food truck, bringing a blend of Mexican, American, and hibachi dishes to the streets.
Saginaw Waffle Hut Food Truck: Delicious Belgian waffles with unique toppings, and sides or “Tingz.” Sweet with fruit, syrups, or whipped cream — or savory topped with bacon, fried chicken, or deep-fried ribs.
Kona Ice of Saginaw | @konaicesaginaw
Sweet + Frozen Treats
Kona Ice of Saginaw: Beachy island vibes, cool shaved ice. Kona Krafted flavors like “Mai Tai” (alcohol-free) for adult palates, “Wild Watermelon” to “Groovy Grape” for kids. Low-calorie, non-GMO, gluten-free.
Sunsational Smoothies: Perfect frozen treats for hot summer days, parfaits and popsicles, too! Strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, banana, mango — choose one to two fruits and enjoy!
Sweet Spinners: Cotton candy creations and tasty treats for kids and kids-at-heart! Candy clouds, cloud drops, cloud tubs, and candy cakes.
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Food trucks are always on the move! Know where they go, so you can be where they are.
Bay City
Have a brew and a bite right on the Saginaw River with selections from the food truck park (streetside) at Drift Shoreside Beer Garden in Downtown Bay City. Look to staple Drift's Snack Shack, serving bar bites to full-size pizzas, or rotating guest food trucks throughout the summer.
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Saginaw
Choose from 18 brews, ciders, and seltzers on tap and enjoy at a picnic table on the patio with street food from visiting food trucks! Sample unique eats this summer from Wonder Burger, Chuck N Eddy's Stone Pizza, Frank N Bones, and Mijo's, among others. Keep watch for live music & Trivia Nights!
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Bay City
As beer is what’s served in this local hub, patrons are welcomed to bring in bites — and food trucks are often on-site to enjoy with your pints! Look for Bad Wolf BBQ, Sweet Shine BBQ, Veloce Wood-Fired Foods, Jeano's @ 989, and many more.
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Midland
On Wednesdays and Saturdays, May through October, from 7am - 1pm, you're sure to find fresh produce, plants, flowers — and food trucks! Check out Makin’ Bacon, What About Waffles!?, The Twisted Fork, or Good to Go Deli Truck, to name a few.
Read More +Local Food Truck Festivals Centered entirely around food trucks, be sure to show up to these flavorful get-downs!
Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival | @riverplaceshops
Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival: With 20+ Michigan-based food trucks per festival, the "chowdown" takes place each second Thursday from May - September at Frankenmuth River Place Shops! Admission is free to access a mouthwatering menu of food truck options, family-friendly activities, live music, craft beer, and tap takeovers. Cheers!
Saginaw County Summer Food Truck Series: With free parking and multiple food trucks, twice each month throughout the summer, lunch on the lawns of the Saginaw County Courthouse during the Saginaw County Summer Food Truck Series! Watch for Wonder Burger, Notch'yo Foods, and Sawadee Asian Cuisine, among other favorites.
Now that you've met our fleet of food trucks and know where you might find them, the only question is: Who's hungry? Enjoy!
Things To Do
With intentional street closures paving the way for inviting outdoor spots, be sure to hit the streets of our Great Lakes Bay cities to fully enjoy this summer!
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Jen W. O'Deay + Go Great Lakes Bay
By: Jen W. O'Deay | Updates: Go Great Lakes Bay | Jen is a Saginaw native and owner of Feel These Words, an independent copywriting studio & home to the free "5 Day Website MiniBoost". Jen specializes in writing that connects, delivered through website copy, branded content articles, and WingWoman writing services. You'll find Jen camping with her family, laughing, and at feelthesewords.com
