Hungry for adventure? The North Shore of Massachusetts is home to a vibrant food truck scene, where local chefs serve up everything from gourmet tacos and wood-fired pizzas to sweet treats and fresh seafood — all from wheels! Whether you’re looking to grab a quick bite at a local festival, plan a picnic at the beach, or add some flavor to your next event, this guide will help you discover the best rolling kitchens on the North Shore. Let’s dig into the diverse culinary offerings that make our region a food lover’s dream!
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Amesbury, MA
- The PitchFORK: Located at Cider Hill Farm, offering farm-fresh meals like apple cider pulled pork sandwiches and kid-friendly options.
- Boogalows Island BBQ: Serving Caribbean-inspired barbecue dishes.
- The Mixed Plate: Specializes in Filipino cuisine, including lumpia rolls.
- Sacred Cod: Offers fresh fish sandwiches and salmon burgers, often found at local breweries.
Newburyport, MA
- Metzy's Cantina: Award-winning Mexican food truck known for tacos and burritos.
- Anchor Stone Deck Pizza: Provides wood-fired pizzas with various toppings.
- Kona Ice of Newburyport: Shaved ice truck offering customizable flavors.
Ipswich, MA
- Big Pig Barbecue: Serves smoked meats and classic BBQ sides, often stationed at True North Ale Company.
- Riverview Pizza: Offers a variety of pizzas from their food truck.
- 5 Star Phresh-Phood: Features smash burgers and hot dogs, regularly at True North Ale Company
Rowley, MA
- Chicken & The Pig Food Truck: Offers a mix of chicken and pork dishes.
- Salty's Lobster Shack: Specializes in lobster rolls and seafood.
- Copperdome Crust: Serves wood-fired pizzas with various toppings.
Rockport, MA
- The Lobster Roller: Provides fresh lobster rolls and clam chowder, with a takeout location at 2 Dock Square Rear
Essex, MA
- Woodman's on Wheels: Mobile extension of the historic Woodman's of Essex, offering seafood favorites like lobster grilled cheese and clam chowder.
Gloucester, MA
- The Lobster Roller: Also operates in Gloucester, serving their signature lobster rolls and chowder.
Danvers, MA
- The Cravery: Offers a variety of savory and sweet crepes from their food truck.
Topsfield, MA
- The Whoo(pie) Wagon: Specializes in whoopie pies and other baked treats, based at Topsfield Bakeshop.
Butter "UR" Biscuit
- Cuisine: Latin Soul Cuisine
- Offerings: A fusion of Latin flavors with soul food influences.
- Services: Full-service catering for private and corporate events.
- Location: 131 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA
- Contact: 978-414-7516
- Website: butterurbiscuit.com
Joe's On A Roll
- Cuisine: Seafood and American classics
- Offerings: Lobster rolls, clam chowder, fried clams, and baked goods.
- Services: Take-out, food truck, and catering services.
- Location: 61 Federal Street, Beverly, MA
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Contact: 978-720-8907
- Website: joesonaroll.com
La QChara
- Cuisine: Central & South American
- Offerings: Cuban, Salvadorian, and Venezuelan dishes, drinks, and desserts.
- Services: Catering for pickup or rental of their food truck for events.
- Location: Beverly, MA
- Contact: 978-969-2123
- Website: laqchara.com
Vibe Food Truck
- Cuisine: American comfort food
- Offerings: A variety of comfort food options.
- Note: Highly rated in the Beverly area
The Whoo(pie) Wagon
- Cuisine: Desserts
- Offerings: Whoopie pies and other sweet treats.
- Note: Popular dessert truck in Beverly.
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