In what is undoubtedly the best problem a human can have, we know it can be a little tricky to navigate the local food truck meetup schedule. Is it the second Wednesday or the first Thursday? And just how many Fridays are we talking here?
But never fear, ye hungry hordes. We’ve put together a meetup guide—a cheat sheet, if you will—to help you navigate your way to your favorite tasty treats on wheels.
Ready? Let’s ride.
Food Truck Fridays
The Meet: We know, we know. The spring Food Truck Fridays season is drawing to a close, but they only want what’s best for you by not making you stand in the boiling sun in a suit during your lunch break. This gathering is a little brother to the Main Street Food Truck Festival, but more on that later. If you missed out this time around, don’t worry. They make another go of it in the fall when temps are perfect to enjoy an Italian Stallion all-beef hot dog from Hot Rod Wieners.
The Deets: every Friday at Main and Capitol downtown from 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. from April 24-June 26
Westover Wednesdays
The Meet: Another little brother of sorts, this meetup shares a location with the Westover Hills Farmers Market at the Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in the Heights. This meet boasts later hours, which we love. Hey, sometimes the hankerin’ for a blueberry brie waffle from the Waffle Wagon strikes in the dead of night. No judgement.
The Deets: second Wednesday of each month at 6400 Kavanaugh from 5-9 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Mondays
The Meet: St. Marg’s is one of the new kids on the block, but step by step, they’re already becoming a west Little Rock favorite. Location is a huge deal for this meet, since most take place in The Heights and downtown regions. That alone has brought out the crowds, making westerners hopeful for more fests in their neck of the woods. Plus, a plate piled high with BlackHound Bar-B-Q doesn’t hurt, either.
The Deets: fourth Monday of every month at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church at 20900 Chenal Parkway from 5-8 p.m.
Cuisine at Calvary
The Meet: The latest to hit the ground rolling, this Heights event wants you to put up your feet and stay a while. The church’s playground is open for the kids while you kick back at one of the many tables and chairs with a Southern Salt Co. Cuban Rueben. Oh yeah. We could get used to this.
The Deets: every third Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell, from 5-8 p.m.
We can’t forget the big dog: the Main Street Food Truck Festival in October that shuts down downtown, or even the newly minted West Little Rock Food Truck Festival. But this is now where the story ends. You’ll find many a truck at all of Little Rock’s awesome celebrations, including Chili Fights in The Heights, HarvestFest, the Arkansas Cornbread Festival and the ACANSA Arts Festival. They’re even at spots like Stone’s Throw Brewing, The Good Earth Garden Center, weekly farmers markets and lots more. To keep up with daily menus and truck locations, just look for them on Facebook.
Or you can keep an eye on LittleRockSoiree.com. It’s clear we’ve got an obsession. Join us.