There’s nothing quite like grabbing a fast, casual meal from a food truck in the summertime, and lucky for us, the Queen City is filled with mobile kitchens everywhere. Hungry Charlotteans can rest assured that they’ll find their favorite wherever they are, with food truck ralliesin neighborhoods includingSouthPark, NoDa, Plaza Midwood and more.
We searched high and low for popular food truck gatherings to enjoy on all occasions, from mid-day breaks at corporate parks to weekend beer garden dinner with friends.
From South End to Rock Hill, here’s where to find Charlotte’s best food truck fare:
Food Truck Rallies In Charlotte
South End
Where to find them:Sycamore Brewing Company
When to dine: Every Friday at 5 p.m.
What to expect:Charlotte’s original food truck rally continues at Sycamore Brewing each Friday evening. Enjoy the sun on their beautiful patio while surrounded by live music, a variety of the area’s best food trucks, award-winning craft beer from Sycamore’s taproom and more all accessible by the light rail and Rail Trail. Follow them onFacebookfor weekly lineups and be sure to mark your calendar for Food Truck Palooza, where you can find a variety of food trucks, vendors, and entertainment.
NoDa
Where to find them:NoDa Brewing Company, 2921 N Tryon St.
When to dine:Every Friday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What to expect: Good food and good times every Friday at NoDa Brewing Company. Don’t miss a variety of food trucks, live music, and good brews. Check out their lineup here.
SouthPark
Where to find them:South Park Eats Alternative,5970 Fairview Road
When to dine:Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What to expect:Mix up your lunch break with a trip to the largest gathering of food trucks in SouthPark. Every Wednesday a variety of food trucks from around the city serve up lunchtime favorites. A bonus? This spot has easy, free parking.View the weekly line-up atsouthparkeats.com.
Plaza Midwood
Where to find them:Resident Culture Brewing Company, 2101 Central Ave
When to dine:Friday’s from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
What to expect: Come for the food and stay for the fun. Expect a list of food trucks to choose from along with live music and shopping on select Friday’s. Visit their Facebook page for the weekly lineup.
Olde Whitehall
Where to find them:Whitehall Eats Alternative, Whitehall Corporate Center
When to dine:Every Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What to expect:Grab a quick bite at the Whitehall Corporate Center where a variety of food trucks from the Charlotte area will be every Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. With plenty of free parking and easy walkability, Whitehall Eats Alternative is a great lunch break option.Check out the weekly lineup by visitingHERE.
University City
Where to find them:Armored Cow Brewing Company
When to dine:Every Friday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What to expect: Several popular food trucks to choose from, live music, plenty of beer, craft vendors, and more. It’s a great way to spend a happy happy hour to kick off the weekend.
Black Food-Truck Fridays
Where to find them:West Complex CLT, 1600 W Trade Street
When to dine:First and third Friday of the month
What to expect: A great way to support Black-owned businesses is by heading to Black Food Truck Friday, where you can find delicious food from Black owned food trucks, along with artists, retail vendors, and more. Visit their Facebook page for lineups.
Food Truck Rallies Around Charlotte
Concord
Where to find them:Cabarrus County Food Truck Friday, Cabarrus Brewing Company
When to dine:Every Friday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What to expect:Enjoy great beer, live music, and delicious food from a variety of trucks every Friday at Cabarrus Brewing Company. View the lineup each week here.
Harrisburg
Where to find them:Rockin’ the Burg Concert Series,Harrisburg Park
When to dine:On the second Saturday in May, June, August, September and October.
What to expect: A family-friendly concert series featuring food trucks, children’s activities, and live music. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets, leashed pets are welcome, and please note that Harrisburg Park is a tobacco and alcohol-free park. Visit theirwebsitefor more details.
Ebenezer Park in Rock Hill SC
Where to find them:Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Rd, Rock Hill, SC
When to dine:4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on multiple Friday’s this summer and fall.
What to expect: Head to Ebenezer Park for Food Truck Fridays by the lake. Guests who visit the park for Food Truck Fridays will not be charged for admission. Visit their Facebook page for weekly lineups.
And Be Sure To Check Out
27 Pancakes
Where to find them:Charlotte, Concord
What to expect: Coming from Columbia to the Charlotte and Concord area in September is 27 Pancakes Breakfast & Brunch food truck, where yes — there are really 27 flavors of pancakes. Expect a variety of flavors from traditional buttermilk to red velvet and Mexican chicken (pictured above).
