Maine is well known for it’s great restaurants, but sometimes sitting inside a restaurant on a beautiful summer day just isn’t on the menu. But a quick bite from a food truck near the beach or a brewery sure is.
We’ve put together a list of trucks that serve everything from meatballs to banh mi and tres leches to poutine so you can find when and where to get just the meal you’re craving.
We’ll be updating this list, so check back often. And, enjoy.
Use the buttons below to find the kind of food you want. For trucks in Cumberland County with sandwiches and vegetarian options choose all three buttons.
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207 FOODIES
Details: Summer menu consists of made to order comfort food including steak bombs, chicken baskets, poutine, grilled chicken wraps, fries and various types of mac & cheese crafted with house-made cheese sauce. In the fall, 207 adds scratch-made chili to the menu.
Locations: Various events, fairs and festivals in central, southern and western Maine
Follow: @207_Foodies on Instagram and 207 Foodies on Facebook
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ALA’BAMA BBQ CATERING AND PHAT VINNY’S FOOD TRUCK
Details: Veteran owned and family operated, Ala’bama BBQ specializes in authentic southern style BBQ, lobster bakes, clam bakes, pig roasts, event catering and more. Phat Vinny’s food truck is a division of Ala’bama BBQ.
Locations: Lewiston area
Follow: Alabama’s BBQ Catering on Facebook
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BAO AND BEYOND
Details: Asian fusion food truck specializing in steamed buns, as well as katsu sandwich, lemongrass and ginger fried wontons and more.
Locations: 2Various spots around central Maine, including outside patio at The Maine House at 119 Water St., Hallowell
Follow: @baonbeyond on Instagram and Facebook
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BITE INTO MAINE
Details: In addition to their takeout location and their nationwide shipping through online food marketplace Goldbelly, Bite Into Maine’s two food trucks provide lobster rolls and seafood, rain or shine. Menu items include the staple Maine lobster roll with mayo and chives, along with more creative spins such as the wasabi roll and the curry roll. And for those less keen on lobster, there are a number of sandwich options, from the quarter-pound burger to the vegetarian Caprese sandwich.
Locations: Fort Williams Park, 1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth and Allagash Brewing Co., 50 Industrial Way, Portland
Follow: @biteintomaine on Instagram and Facebook
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BIZIBUNS
Details: This is a new food trailer featuring steamed buns (mushroom, swordfish, fried chicken, lamb) as well as ramen and rice bowls.
Locations: Brunswick Town Mall on Maine Street, occasional pop-ups elsewhere
Follow: @bizibuns on Instagram
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BLACK SALT
Details: Elevated chicken sandwiches including the Hot Honey Bird, Seoul Bird and Bronx Bird as well as hand-cut fries topped with black salt and black salt brownies for dessert.
Locations: In Portland at Root Wild Kombuchery, Bunker Brewing, Definitive Brewing, Lone Pine Brewing, Apres
Follow: @blackstaltdining on Instagram or check the website
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BOGS BAKERY
Details: This mobile cafe serves gourmet toast with toppings such as avocado, jam, heirloom tomatoes and Fluffernutters as well as lattes, drip coffee, cold brew and iced chai.
Locations: Various spots and events in Portland area
Follow: @bogsbakery on Instagram
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BOWLICIOUS
Details: Sweet and savory bowls and smoothies with gluten free options.
Locations: Bowlicious can be found in locations around the stage including Bangor, Scarborough,Freeport, Portland and Winthrop.
Follow: bowlisciousme on Instagram
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CARGO PIZZA COMPANY
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CHEESE THE DAY
Details: Serving elaborate (or classic) grilled cheese sandwiches on When Pigs Fly bread. This gourmet grilled cheese truck also serves fries, coffee and refreshments.
Locations: Portland area spots including Thames and Diamond streets
Follow: @cheesethedayme on Instagram and Facebook
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CRAVE MAINE
Details: Korean and Japanese dishes, quesadillas, crab rangoon, weekly specials.
Locations: Definitive Brewing in Portland, Lake St. George Brewing in Liberty
Follow: @cravemaine on Instagram
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CREPE ELIZABETH
Details: Authentic French crepes. Sweet ones include the Fluffa Nutta, S’More and La Classique and the savory ones are Le Jardin (diced tomatoes, baby spinach and cheese blend), Greens & Ham and Pizza the Crepe.
Locations: Cherry Hill Farmers Market in Gorham, Root Wild Kombuchery in Portland, Congdon’s After Dark in Wells among other spots
Follow: @crepeelizabeth on Instagram and Crepe Eliz on Facebook
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CRISPY GAI
Details: The brick and mortar Old Port spot also has a food truck. Specialty is the Thai fried chicken. Featured other dishes include pork skewers, cabbage salad and Maine oysters with coconut ice cream for dessert.
Locations: Greater Portland area. Keep an eye on social media for schedule drops
Follow: @crispygai on Instagram and Facebook
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CRUZIN SLICE
Details: Serving personal pizzas on flatbread naan. Choices include the Creton Pizza with homemade creton, mozzarella/provolone and mustard drizzle and the Thunderbolt with cheese, veggies, basil, garlic and red sauce among others. The menu also includes a rotating menu of fresh-baked desserts.
Locations: Lisbon, Winthrop, Winslow and Wales
Follow: Cruzin Slice on Instagram and Facebook
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EIGHTY 8 DONUTS
Details: Named Ms. Rosie, this food truck serves hot and elaborately decorated doughnuts with options ranging from the 007 maple and bacon to the colorful Bamm Bamm topped with Fruity Pebbles.
Locations: Eastern Promenade, Western Promenade and other Portland spots
Follow: @eighty8donuts on Instagram
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EMPANADA CLUB
Details: Serving empanadas and tamales.
Locations: Brunswick Farmers Market on Saturdays, Summer Sunset at Thompson’s Point, Woodford’s Corner Thursday farmer’s market (monthly).
Follow: @empanada_club on Instagram
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FALAFEL MAFIA
Details: Serving falafel pita pockets and bowls filled with veggies, falafel, hummus and more. Offerings include the Mobster and Godfather pita pockets and shawarma-dusted fries.
Locations: Eastern Promenade, Portland and Scarborough Maine Med Center on 84 Campus drive
Follow: @falafel__mafia on Instagram and @falafelmafia on Facebook
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FAT PUPPY FUSION
Details: Elevated hotdogs served on house-made flatbread wraps. Try the Schnauzer made with Morse’s sauerkraut and Red Dragon mustard cheddar, pickled onion and Raye’s sweet mustard.
Locations: Brooks Feed & Farm Supply, 86 Union St., Brunswick
Follow: @fatpuppyfusion on Instagram
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FRESH ELLA’S ICE CREAM
Details: Gourmet fruit pops, Maine ice cream from Stone Fox Farm, smoothies, floats and sundaes.
Locations:Mount Vernon and Augusta area
Follow: Fresh Ella’s – Ice Cream on Facebook
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GORGEOUS GELATO
Details: Along with their brick and mortar spot in The Old Port, Gorgeous Gelato has been scooping their Italian take on ice cream for a decade at Fort Williams. Tempt your taste buds with flavors like hazelnut, sea salt caramel and pistachio.
Locations: Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth
Follow: @gorgeousgelato on Instagram
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GOTTA BE FRANK
Details: Menu centers on gourmet hot dogs, Angus burgers and Mediterranean bowls. Pair any of these with a side of fries or onion rings.
Locations: Congdon’s After Dark in Wells and spots in the Sanford area
Follow: @gottabefrank on Instagram
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GRAZE207
Details: Charcuterie, paninis and salads with locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Menu items include the Nibble Box with goat cheese, fruits, nuts, dill havarti, salami, prosciutto, crackers and local honey; a sandwich with prosciutto, lettuce and tomato; and a salami Caesar salad.
Locations: Unity area
Follow: @graze207 on Instagram and Facebook
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GREAT WAVE SUSHI
Details: Serving sushi throughout Portland and beyond, including its signature Great Wave Roll with Maine crab, lemon zest and cucumbers and Maine bluefin tuna and avocado on top, all covered with a house sauce made with ponzu and eel.
Locations: Austin Street Brewery, Apres and Belleflower Brewing in Portland, Mast Landing in Westbrook
Follow: @greatwavesushi on Instagram and @chefherzy on Facebook
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GUNNAR’S ICELANDIC HOT DOGS
Details: Locally produced, traditional Icelandic hot dogs made of lamb, beef and pork.
Locations: Thursdays at Belleflower Brewing in Portland
Follow: gunnarshotdogs on Instagram
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HERO’S ON WHEELS
Details: Veteran-owned food truck specializing in private events. Serves traditional all-American cuisine such as cheeseburgers, steak bombs, hot dogs and more.
Locations: Augusta-area, specifically Waterville
Follow: Hero’s on Wheels on Facebook
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HIGH ROLLER LOBSTER CO.
Details: Quintessential Maine lobster rolls.
Locations: Athena’s Cantina food park at 491 Route 1, Freeport beginning June 7 among other locations.
Follow: highrollerlobsterco on Instagram
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I’D WRAP THAT
Details: Offers a variation of wraps, including the “Mexican Street Corn,” featuring slow-cooked salsa verde chicken, sweet corn salsa, Spanish rice and avocado.
Locations: 114 Western Ave., Waterville
Follow: I’d wrap that on Facebook
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IL LEONE
Details: More like a pizza oven on wheels than a food truck, Il Leone is a short ferry ride from Portland and serves wood-fired pizza with naturally leavened dough and organic and local Maine ingredients. Menu items also include antipastos and insalatas featuring elements such as wood-fired heirloom squash and imported prosciutto di Parma, as well as gelato from Gelato Fiasco for dessert.
Locations: 2 Garden Place, Peaks Island
Follow: @illeonepeaks on Instagram
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IRONCLAD EATS
Details: Serving six types of tacos, most of which are gluten-free and a couple of which are vegetarian. Tacos feature house-made slaw, pico and sauces. Especially hungry or indecisive customers can also opt for one of each by ordering The Boneyard.
Locations: Portland breweries such as Belleflower in East Bayside
Follow: @ironcladeats on Instagram and Facebook
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JEFF’S JAMAICAN CUISINE
Details: Authentic Jamaican food seasoned with local herbs, marinated in Jamaican sauce & spices. Menu includes jerk pork, jerk chicken, Jamaican patties, Oxtail and more.
Locations: 940 Lisbon St., Lewiston
Follow: Jeff’s Jamaican Cuisine on Facebook
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KABAYAN PHILIPPINE FOOD
Details: Specializing in homemade Filipino food. Menu features dishes such as Tinapang Bangus: smoked milkfish with white rice and Dinuguan: pork cooked in pork blood, vinegar, ginger, onion, green chili pepper and garlic, served with white rice.
Locations: Sam’s Club in Augusta, Richmond, Winthrop and other areas
Follow: Kabayan Philippine Fodd on Facebook
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KEN’S FOOD TRUCK
Details: A more than 50-year-old family food truck, the menu includes seafood or boneless chicken baskets and sandwiches served with fries and rolls.
Locations: 11 Augusta Road, Winslow (Wednesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and most Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Follow: Ken’s Food Truck on Facebook
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LITTLE IPOH
Details: Locally sourced Malaysian and Chinese food with vegan and gluten-free options.
Locations: York and Kittery
Follow: littleiphohfoodtruck on Instagram
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MACDADDY’S SEAFOOD & TOTS
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MAINE-LY MEATBALLS
Details: Serving several types of meatballs made from beef, pork, chicken, lobster and vegan and gluten-free ingredients, with side dish options of pasta, salads and mashed potatoes.
Locations: Lone Pine at Rock Row in Portland, Sunset series at Thompson’s Point in Portland, L.L. Bean in Freeport
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MAINE MAPLE CREEMEE CO
Details: Serving traditional Vermont creemees with locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors.
Locations: Woodford Corners Farmers Market in Portland and Snell Family Farm in Buxton
Follow: @mainemaplecreemeeco on Instagram
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MAINE-IAK LOBSTER ME
Details: Seafood-focused truck with plenty of lobster rolls along with tacos, quesadillas and burgers.
Locations: Bath Road in Brunswick
Follow: Maine-iak Lobster on Facebook
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MAINELY TREATS
Details: Run by the Mainely Burgers folks. Satisfy your sweet tooth with gourmet ice cream sandwiches, brownie sundaes and classic root beer floats.
Locations: Amethyst Park lot on Thames Street in Portland
Follow: @mainelyburgers on Instagram
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MAMI FOOD TRUCK
Details: Japanese food including rice bowls, Katsu sando (fried chicken sandwich) and several appetizers like fried eggplant and grilled rice balls.
Locations: Concerts and the Summer Sunset series at Thompson’s Point in Portland
Follow: @mamiportland on Instagram
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MOMMA BALDACCI’S
Details: Serving meatball parm subs, gnocchi and meatballs and a menu of other cheese-filled entrees such as fried ravioli and chicken parm fries.
Locations: Belleflower Brewery in Portland on Thursday, Thompson’s Point in Portland, Congdon’s After Dark in Wells
Follow: @momma_baldaccis on Instagram and @mommabaldacci on Facebook
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MORNING MOOSE COFFEE
Details: A mobile coffee and donut food truck featuring special items such as “The Morning Moose”: a hot or iced mocha and hazelnut latte topped with whipped cream and mocha drizzle or the “Blueberry Bliss”: a hot or iced blueberry oat milk latte topped with oats.
Locations: 467 Main St., Richmond
Follow: Morning Moose Coffee on Instagram and Facebook
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MOW’S MUNCHIES
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MR. TUNA MOBILE SUSHI BAR
Details: A mobile sushi bar featuring handmade sushi rolls with fillings such as yellowtail, sweet potato, scallops, salmon, veggies and, of course, tuna, to name a few.
Locations: Eastern Promenade in Portland, Brunswick Town Mall
Follow: @mr.tuna_maine on Instagram and @mr.tunamaine on Facebook
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THE MUTHAH TRUCKAH
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ON A ROLL
Details: Offerings include seared mushroom “scallops,” Maine bean burger, pork belly bowl, spicy Korean chicken.
Locations: Central Maine locations and festivals
Follow: @onaroll_foodtruck on Instagram
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ONA-TRIPP
Details: A gluten-free food truck serving baked goods and a menu of rotating specials like grass-fed burgers with fries, roasted root vegetables with cheese, and steak and cheese sandwiches with shaved steak, mushrooms, peppers, onions and cheese.
Locations: Events in Auburn, Bethel, Newry and Windham
Follow: @ona_tripp on Instagram and Facebook
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PLOT TWIST PRETZEL
Details: Elevated soft pretzels
Locations: Brunswick Green, Yarmouth Marketfest, Congress Square Market and other events
Follow: @plottwistpretzels on Instagram
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PORTABLE PIE PLACE
Details: Sweet and savory hand pies, specialty coffees, sausage rolls and soft serve ice cream
Locations: Midcoast area including Rockport and Stockton Springs
Follow: @pportablepieplace on Instagram
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THE PORTLAND BOARD
Details: A vintage 1979 Volkswagen bus serving charcuterie boards made to feed two to three people. The menu includes the classic Portland Board, the spicy El Fuego!, a vegan alternative, as well as an option for customers to choose their own arrangement.
Locations: Events in the Greater Portland area
Follow: @theportlandboard.me on Instagram and Facebook
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RED BARN ROAD SHOW
Details: Seafood, fried chicken, seafood stew and more on the road from Augusta’s popular Red Barn restaurant.
Locations: Augusta area and fairs and festivals across Maine.
Follow: The Red Barn on Facebook
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REGGAEEATS
Details: Jamaican cuisine
Locations: Locations in Brunswick, Monmouth, Union, Westport Island
Follow: reggaeeats_foodtruck on Instagram
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ROLLIN’ IN THE DOUGH
Details: Wood-fired pizza. Specialties include “The Polish Hawaiian” pizza with kielbasa and pineapple with a sweet and sour sauce.
Locations: Based in Auburn, serving various areas
Follow: Rollin’ in the Dough on Facebook
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ROMERO’S MEXICAN FOOD TRUCK
Details: The menu features classic dishes like quesadillas and burritos, along with some speciality meals such as quesabirria, a dish that comes with three handmade grilled tortillas, shredded beef, cheese and onion, and served with a side of biarria broth and handmade, grilled corn tortillas.
Locations: 27 Bethel Road in West Paris, alongside Cooper Farms stand
Follow: Romero’s on Facebook
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SALTY DOG BQ AND CATERING
Details: Southern BBQ. Offers “everyday” options such as “The Porky Mac Handheld,” featuring pulled pork with Memphis Sauce and a slice of scratch mac and cheese on Texas Toast with hand cut fries.
Locations: Winslow, Unity, Monmouth and other areas
Follow: Salty Dog BBQ and Catering on Facebook
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THE SCONE GODDESS
Details: Fresh baked scones including wild blueberry lemon and ginger lemon.
Locations: Statewide events
Follow: @thesconegoddess on Instagram
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SHEBA’S WICKED KITCHEN
Details: Open seasonally mid April-September serving elevated street fare, handcrafted in small batches and always fresh. Featuring tacos, sliders and poutine daily.
Locations: 822 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Oakland
Follow: Sheba’s Wicked Kitchen on Facebook
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SHUT UP N’ EAT IT
Details: Menu features classics such as homemade chili, corn dogs, mac dogs, chili cheese dogs, french fries and more.
Locations: Various locations including Steep Falls Farmers Market as well as private events
Follow: Shut up N’ Eat it on Facebook
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SILLY’S
Details: Rollups, tacos, fish & chips.
Locations: Standish locations including Steep Falls Building Supply
Follow: Silly’s Restaurant on Facebook
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SOJOURN ICE CO.
Details: Serving dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free treat made with three simple ingredients — pureed fruit, filtered water and pure cane sugar.
Locations: Waterville Food Truck Park at 121 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Follow: Sojourn Ice Co. Website
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SOOK THAI MOBILE KITCHEN
Details: Thai food including crispy rolls, pork dumplings, bacon tempura, pad thai, fried rice and more.
Locations: Portland breweries and other Greater Portland spots
Follow: sookthaimobilekitchen on Instagram
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TACOS DEL SEOUL
Details: A Korean-Mexican fusion, this truck serves tacos, burritos and bowls with traditional Korean elements. Enjoy bibimbap burritos; pork, chicken, beef or mushroom tacos; rolled Korean fried spring rolls and more throughout Portland.
Locations: Sunset Series at Thompson’s Point in Portland
Follow: @tacosdelseoul on Instagram and Facebook
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TACOS LA POBLANITA
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TACO THE TOWN
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TERRA FIRMA
Details: Farm-to-table offerings include kabobs, smashburgers. Hand-cut fries and potato chips and rice pilaf.Also keep an eye out for tacos on Tuesdays and wings on Wednesdays.
Locations: Breweries and other spots in Southern Maine
Follow: Terrafirmaactonme Facebook
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THE TOTALLY AWESOME VEGAN FOOD TRUCK
Details: Serving handmade black bean burgers with maple-hickory chickpea bacon, organic greens and house special sauces. Pair with jalapeño “cheesy” fries and a refreshing Maine Root beverage.
Locations: Greater Portland locations and events
Follow: @totallyawesomeveganfoodtruck on Instagram and Facebook
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TRUCKIN PIZZA
Details: Wood-fired pizza truck also has Asian fried Brussel sprouts and duck fat fries with Maine sea salt.
Locations: Wild Bevy Distilling in Wells
Follow: @truckinpizza on Instagram
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THE UGLY DUMPLING
Details: Asian-American cuisine specializing in ramen and dumplings.
Locations: Various spots around western Maine, including Wilton, Farmington, Carrabassett Valley, along with Augusta and Portland
Follow: Ugly Dumpling Food Truck on Facebook
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VAGABOND COFFEE TRUCK
Details: A 1949 International Harvester truck serving locally sourced, house-made coffee, teas and freshly pressed juices. Guaranteed fresh smoothies and fair trade and organic coffees and teas.
Locations: Greater Portland locations and events
Follow: @vagabondmaine on Instagram, Facebook and X
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YE OLDE ENGLISH FISH & CHIPS
Details: Serving fish and chips, fried clams, chicken baskets, poutine, crab cakes and clam cakes.
Locations: Based in Richmond, travels to events around Maine including festivals, fairs and private events.
Follow: Ye Olde English Fish & Chips on Facebook
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YORK BEACH EATS
Details: Lobster rolls, Sunday brunch with sandwiches including pork roll, egg and cheese.
Locations: York Beach Beer Company
Follow: @york_beacheats on Instagram
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