slides: COLLEGE GUIDE: Where the Food Trucks Are

Rocket Fine Street Food

Generally based in: Providence

From baked mac ‘n cheese to roasted stuffed tomato to the slider bar, Rocket Fine prepares all its food from scratch using locally sourced ingredients as much as possible. They even have vegan and gluten free options.

Where to find
East Side (Thayer Street), Kennedy Plaza, several farmers’ markets (Ship St, Armory, Downtown). Visits Brown University, RISD and Johnson and Wales

Keep up
860-689-5585, @rockettruck, www.rocketstreetfood.com

Photo: Carrie Albrecht Vibert, poetinthepantry.com

Mijos Tacos

Generally based in: Providence

Mijos, started by LA chef Peter Gobin, brings Mexican street food to Providence. There is everything you could want—tacos, tostadas, burritos and more.

Where to find: Usually Brown Medical School, Pawtucket Farmers Market, Armory Farmers Market, Kennedy Plaza among others

Keep up: 752-9942 @MijosTacos http://www.mijostacos.com

Mama Kim's

Generally based in: Providence

Locally supplied and fresh, Mama Kim’s serves up Korean BBQ. The wraps, sliders, rice sets and daily specials always brings a line of people to the truck. Already have a favorite? You can even email the chef to request your favorite dish.

Where to find: Usually lower Thayer Street, near Brown's SciLi

Keep up: 401-787-8977, @MamaKimsKbbq www.mamakims.us, email chef@mamakims.us

Hewtin's Dogs

Generally based in: Providence

The French inspired truck serves sausages, hot dogs, meat sandwiches and a variety of condiments, and, everything is house made.

Where to find: Tues: Downtown at Grant’s Block, 11:30am-2pm; Thurs & and Fri: North Main Street, Smith Street, Roger Williams National Memorial Park, 11:30am-2pm; Fri: North Main Street, Smith Street, Roger Williams National Memorial Park, 11:30am-2pm; Saturdays: Chez Pascal for Farmers’ Market, Lippett Park, 10am-1pm

Keep up: @ChezPascal, www.chez-pascal.com

Photo: David Dadekian

Like No Udder

The world’s first all vegan soft serve ice cream and treats truck. Flavors are vanilla and chocolate and can be topped with a variety of syrups, sauces or candy. You can also try a float, slushie, candy bar or jerky—all vegan. At special events the truck will even serve hot foods.

Keep up: 401-419-8869, @LikeNoUdder, like-no-udder.com (use the GPS system)

fancheezical

Generally based in: Providence

At fancheezical you can B.Y.O.G.C, or Build Your Own Grilled Cheese. With a variety of cheese, breads, toppings and even vegan and gluten free options, there are endless options.


Where to find
: Thayer Street, The Avery on the West Side, Kennedy Plaza, Grant’s Block
Visit Brown, RISD and JWU, sometimes PC


Keep up
: @fancheezical, www.fancheezical.com

Eddie's BBQ

Generally based in: South County

From the traditional BBQ foods to the vegetarian and fish options, such as tofu, eggplant and shrimp, Eddie’s has it all. Their motto? “Get your BBQ on…like Donkey Kong!”


Where to find: South Kingstown and Narragansett but does not visit colleges
 specifically

Keep up: 
@EddiesBBQ, www.eddiesbbqri.com

Poco Loco Tacos

Generally based in: Providence

This bright yellow truck lets you build your own taco, grande taco or burrito with a variety of meat, salsa and bean choices. And, if you’re not feeling creative, you can still choose from their menu.


Where to find
: Tues: Grant’s Block 11am-2pm
; Wed: Knight St 8pm-12am; 
Thurs: Promenade St at the Providence Blood Drive Center 11am-2pm; 
Fri-Sat: Scurvy Dog on Westminster 11pm-2am.


Keep up: 
Text 401-281-9866 or call 401-461-2640, @pocolocotacos, pocolocotacos.com

plouf gastronomie

Generally based in: Providence, Newport, Pawtucket

Organic, French and all from scratch, what could be better? The menu is always changing, but in the past they have served sautéed snails, salmon steak and mousse au chocolat.


Where to find: 
Visits to Providence, Fall River, Newport and Pawtucket


Keep up: @ploufplouftruck, www.ploufploufgastronomie.com

PVD Pudding Pops

Generally based in: Providence

Handmade pops from Rhody Fresh milk and cream, and local fruit and herbs. Popular flavors include Chocolate, Buttascotch and RI Coffee Milk.


Where to find: 
Mon: East Greenwich Farmer’s Market 3pm-6pm; 
Thurs: Armory Farmer’s Market 4-7pm, Westminster/Union St 8:30pm-10:30pm


Keep up
: @PVDpops, pvdpops.com, www.facebook.com/PVDPuddingPops

Roxy's Lobster

Generally based in: Providence

Roxy’s has all your RI fish favorites—lobster rolls, clam cakes, fish sandwiches, coconut shrimp and more. They really do “bring the beach to you.”

Keep up: @ROXYSLOBSTER, www.facebook.com/ROXYSLOBSTER

Sugarush

Generally based in: Providence

Cupcakes on the go. Sugarush has all vegan baked goods and locally roasted coffee to complement your treat. Just look for the 1950’s IH Metro Van.


Where to find: 
Hope St, Lippet Park; 
Visits RISD and Brown for many events


Keep up: @sugarushtruck, www.facebook.com/sugarushtruck

Championship Melt

Generally based in: Providence

Championship Melt gets creative with grilled cheese, from bacon to apples to pickles, you’re in for a treat. There’s even a promotional deal: anyone who wears a wrestling mask to the truck gets a free melt.


Where to find: 
Thayer Street, Broadway Street, Dexter Field, Harris Ave


Keep up: 
@ChampionshipMelt, ChampionshipMelt@gmail.com, www.championshipmelt.com