When you’re on the run and outdoors, especially during the summer, one thing is for certain: you’re going to get hungry. Thankfully, Edmonton has more than a handful of food trucks stationed at different spots and featured at a wide variety of events for everyone to enjoy.
With food trucks soaring across the city every day, we’ve compiled a list of noteworthy trucks to watch out for as you drive around.
Hachi Takoyaki
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Made with premium ingredients and unique flavour, Hachi Takoyaki is dedicated to bringing folks an elevated take on the Japanese takoyaki and delicious bubble tea. This food truck opened in 2023 with lead chef and founder Lineth Joy, who has been bringing the authentic taste of Osaka to Edmonton ever since.
Phone: (587) 990-1391
Drift
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Drift was established in 2011 and rolls out yearly from May to September, and can now be found at the Shamrock Curling Club when the snowfall begins. Serving a small, deliberate menu with deliciously flavoured sandwiches and crispy fries, Drift is sure to satisfy the stomachs of anyone who crosses their path.
Phone: (780) 966-7328
Oh For Food Sakes
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“Where east meets west.”
Oh For Food Sakes is one of the only fusion food trucks, merging East Indian food with a Western twist. From its butter chicken taco and poutine to the vegetarian samosas, Oh For Food Sakes serves fast, fresh, and homemade food to the community with a friendly demeanour.
Phone: (587) 984-6900
Takopo
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Known for their specialization in innovative Japanese street food with its takoyaki, tempura, and karaage, Takopo combines fresh ingredients and a concoction of sauces to create delicacies.
Takopo posts its food truck schedule on its Instagram each week, so be sure to check it out soon and see where it’ll be heading next.
Phone: (587) 778-2387
Love Molly
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Offered not only in Edmonton but in St. Albert as well, Love Molly serves a bistro-style menu including both vegan and gluten-free choices. Each dish’s name is inspired by a famous movie, like the Devil Wears Prada grilled cheese or The Secret Garden kale avocado salad.
Love Molly’s schedule is posted on its website, and posts up-to-date information on its Instagram page.
Phone: (780) 851-6858
Sips Soda Shoppe
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Sips Soda Shoppe serves a variety of soda beverages with build-your-own options as well as pre-built drinks for folks to enjoy, like its Watermelon Sugar with watermelon, mango, and 7-UP or the Cherry Cha Cha with cherry, vanilla, and Pepsi.
This truck isn’t limited to Edmonton, having done events in surrounding areas like Stony Plain and Leduc.
Dosi Rock
Dosi Rock has been serving popular Korean dishes in Edmonton since 2018, with plates like bulgogi, kochi, and jeyuk. It specializes in barbeque and delectable meats but also serves vegetarian options like its vegetable mandu (Korean dumplings).
Its schedule can be found online and is most commonly found in the Downtown Edmonton area.
Phone: (780) 299-1400
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