Man holding burger outside Fat Kid Burgers central Ohio food truck (photo by Brian Kaiser, styling by Heidi Robb)
Food + Drink

25 Ohio Food Trucks to Try This Summer

Our state’s street-eats scene is on a roll. Whether you’re looking for beefed-up burgers, decadent doughnuts, global flavors or cool desserts, these spots are worth waiting in line for.

Summer in Ohio means the streets come to life with festivals, fun and plenty of food truck fare. Our state is filled with these rolling kitchens that pop up at the edges of parking lots and in the middle of public parks, at community festivals and just outside our workplaces .

Dive into our tantalizing guide to 25 must-try Ohio food trucks and trailers, each offering their own spin on their fare of choice. Whether you crave a perfect brew or a gourmet doughnut to start your day, are looking to experience flavors from across the globe without leaving town or want to dig into a menu of hearty burger, biscuit or bagel creations, we have it all covered here.

So step right up, take your place in line and celebrate the mix of creativity, flavor and local charm that is Ohio’s food truck scene.

Box of doughnuts from Death Grip Donuts food truck in Beavercreek (photo courtesy of Death Grip Donuts)
Coffee & Doughnuts: It would be tough to find a better breakfast combo than these two. These mobile eateries have you covered with inventive doughnut flavors and fun drink options.

Fat Kids burger at central Ohio food truck (photo by Brian Kaiser, styling by Heidi Robb)
Burgers, Biscuits and Bagels: These mobile eateries have the basics covered, from giant burgers to thoughtfully constructed bagel creations to mouthwatering biscuit sandwiches.

Empanadas at Sandusky’s The Gaucho & The Gringa food truck (photo courtesy of The Gaucho & The Gringa)
World on Wheels: Embark on a journey through the culinary world without leaving the state. These food trucks serve up cuisines ranging from Latin American street food to Korean barbecue.

Schmidt’s sausage sandwich from central Ohio truck (photo courtesy of Schmidt’s Sausage Truck)
Local Legends: From Columbus’ famous mobile barbecue to landmark restaurants on a roll to small-time stands that have been around for decades, these operations have earned their “legend” status

Hawaiian-style shave ice at Chilljoy in Gahanna (photo courtesy of Chilljoy)
Street Sweets: Satisfy your cravings with these food trucks focusing on all things sweet, from Hawaiian-style shave ice to gourmet funnel cakes to edible cookie dough.