Exploring Pittsburgh's Food Truck Scene

Exploring Pittsburgh's Food Truck Scene

Food trucks have become a beloved addition to events of all kinds, from weddings and graduation parties to festivals and neighborhood gatherings. These mobile kitchens offer an exciting and convenient way to sample a wide variety of foods, often with a unique twist that sets them apart from traditional restaurants. In recent years, food trucks have exploded in popularity, becoming a fixture of the culinary landscape in cities across the country.

History of Food Trucks

Food trucks have been around for over a century, dating back to the early 1900s when street vendors would sell food from carts and wagons. In the United States, food trucks really took off in the 1950s and 60s, when they became a popular way to feed hungry factory workers during lunch breaks. Over the years, the concept evolved and spread, with food trucks becoming a staple in cities across the country. Today, they are more popular than ever, and offer a wide range of cuisines and styles, from gourmet tacos and Korean BBQ to vegan burgers and artisanal ice cream.

Pittsburgh’s Food Scene

Pittsburgh has long been known for its vibrant food scene, which encompasses everything from traditional Italian delis and Polish pierogi shops to upscale restaurants and trendy gastropubs. In recent years, food trucks have become a key part of this culinary landscape, offering locals and visitors alike the chance to try a variety of different cuisines and flavors in a fun and casual setting. Whether you're in the mood for classic comfort foods like burgers and fries, or more exotic fare like Thai noodles and Korean tacos, you're sure to find a food truck in Pittsburgh that can satisfy your cravings.

As professional party planners, we love any unique touch that makes an event special. A food truck is such a fun addition to any event, and can be made personal to your specific wants and needs. From BBQ to pizza, tacos to falafel, Pittsburgh's food trucks offer a little something for everyone. So let's hit the streets and check out nearly 50 Pittsburgh food trucks!

Coffee Trucks

Knock About Coffee

The Knock About Coffee truck in Pittsburgh.

@knockaboutcoffee on Instagram

Sinkers & Suds

Mini donuts drizzled with icing from the Sinkers and Suds truck in Pittsburgh

@sopheating on Instagram

Curly Tail Coffee

A specialty coffee from Curly Tail Coffee.

@curlytailcoffee on Instagram

PGH Crepes

The PGH crepes truck in Pittsburgh.

@pghcrepes on Instagram

Hot Bunz

The Hot Bunz truck in Pittsburgh

@walnutcapital on Instagram

Graeter’s Ice Cream

The Graeters ice cream truck in Pittsburgh

@graeters on Instagram

Betsy’s Ice Cream

The Betsy's Ice Cream truck in Pittsburgh

@betsys_ice_cream on Instagram

Studecakers

Cupcakes from Studecakers in Pittsburgh.

@faiththroughfingers on Instagram

Taco Trucks

Cool Beans

Tacos from Cool Beans Taco Truck in Pittsburgh

@coolbeanstacotruck_ on Instagram

La Palapa

The La Palapa truck in Pittsburgh

@lapalapapgh on Instagram

Edgar’s Best Tacos

An overhead shot of food from Edgar's Best Tacos in Pittsburgh

@hungryjessbigcity on Instagram

Tasty Taquitos

A tray of tacos from the Tasty Taquitos truck in Pittsburgh.

@tastytaquitos on Instagram

El Rincon Oaxaqueño

Tacos from the El Rincon Oaxaqueno in Pittsburgh.

@elrinconoaxaqueno8 on Instagram

Los Gallitos

Tacos from the Los Gallitos truck in Pittsburgh.

@losgallitospgh on Instagram

Dos Reyes

A quesadilla from the Dos Reyes taco truck in Pittsburgh.

@dosreyespgh on Instagram

PGH Tortas

Chips and queso from the PGH Tortas truck in Pittsburgh.

@ on Instagram

BBQ, Burgers, & Sandwiches

Brisketburgh

Food from the Brisketburgh food truck on a blue picnic table.

@loulovesfoods on Instagram

BRGR

The BRGR truck in Pittsburgh.

@brgrpgh on Instagram

Pittsburgh Sandwich Society

A smashburger from the Pittsburgh Sandwich Society truck in Pittsburgh.

@pghsandwichsociety on Instagram

Streets on the Fly

Chili cheese fries from the Streets on the Fly food truck in Pittsburgh

@stephfooddiaries on Instagram

Burgh Bites

The Burgh Bites food truck in Pittsburgh.

@burghbites on Instagram

Stunt Pig

A BBQ sandwich from the Stunt Pig food truck in Pittsburgh.

@stuntpigpgh on Instagram

Bridge City Brinery

A sandwich from the Bridge City Brinery food truck in Pittsburgh.

@bridgecitybrinery on Instagram

The Sandwich Guy

Two burgers from the Sandwich Guy food truck in Pittsburgh.

@discovertheburgh on Instagram

Asian Cuisine Trucks

Nakama

Sushi from the Nakama food truck in Pittsburgh.

@happysifresh on Instagram

Hoshi

Hibachi trays from the Hoshi truck in Pittsburgh.

@hoshipgh on Instagram

Just Roll’d Up

Sushi from the Just Roll'd Up food truck in Pittsburgh

@justrolldup on Instagram

Mr. Bulgogi

The Mr. Bulgogi food truck in Pittsburgh.

@mrbulgogifoodtruck on Instagram

The Boonseek

A Korean corn dog from the Boonseek food truck in Pittsburgh.

@cardamom__b on Instagram

Lucy’s Banh Mi

A banh mi sandwich from Lucy's Banh Mi food truck in Pittsburgh.

@eatwithmo.pgh on Instagram

Mediterranean Food Trucks

Hummus Pittsburgh

A gyro plate from the Hummus Pittsburgh food truck.

@hummuspittsburgh on Instagram

PGH Halal Truck

A plate from the PGH Halal Truck in Pittsburgh.

@halal_truck on Instagram

Two and a Half Greeks

A sandwich from the Two and a Half Greeks in Pittsburgh.

@2.5greeks on Instagram

Gyros N’at

The Gyros N'at food truck.

@gyros_n_at on Instagram

Pita My Shawarma

Two wraps from Pita My Shawarma in Pittsburgh.

@pitamyshwarma on Instagram

Other Food Trucks

Revival Chili

A bowl of chili from the Revival Chili food truck in Pittsburgh.

@revival_chili on Instagram

The Coop Chicken and Waffles

Chicken and fries from The Coop Chicken and Waffles truck in Pittsburgh.

@thecooppgh on Instagram

Cousins Maine Lobster

An overhead shot of food from the Cousins Maine Lobster truck in Pittsburgh.

@cousinsmainelobster on Instagram

Pierogi Truck

A plate from the Pierogi Truck in Pittsburgh.

@imadeitmarket on Instagram

Mac & Gold Truck

Mac and Cheese from the Mac & Gold Truck in Pittsburgh.

@arielle.lilley on Instagram

Mission Mahi

A burrito from the Mission Mahi food truck in Pittsburgh.

@foodiefromtheburgh on Instagram

Blue Sparrow

A bowl from the Blue Sparrow food truck in Pittsburgh.

@bluesparrowpgh on Instagram

Mr. Nicks Fried Chicken

A chicken sandwich from Mr. Nicks Fried Chicken food truck in Pittsburgh.

@tracebrewing on Instagram

Alberta’s Pizza

Pizza from Alberta's Pizza food truck in Pittsburgh.

@albertaspizza on Instagram

Sak Pase

A tray from the Sak Pase food truck in Pittsburgh

@baconave on Instagram

Asado Wagon

Food from the Asado Wagon food truck in Pittsburgh.

@asadowagon on Instagram

Pittsburgh's food truck scene is a testament to the city's love of food and the entrepreneurial spirit of its residents. With so many delicious options to choose from, it's no wonder why food trucks have become such a popular part of the culinary landscape. Whether you're a local looking for a quick bite on your lunch break or a visitor looking to experience the city's vibrant food culture, food trucks offer something for everyone. So the next time you're planning an event, consider hiring a food truck to add a unique and exciting touch to the festivities!

 

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