If you live in or plan to visit Calgary, you know that the city is famous for its Stampede, rodeos, and beautiful Peace Bridge. But, you might also want to know that food trucks are a popular option for dining among Calgarians.
The best food trucks have unique branding, excellent customer service and, of course, fantastic food. But, because there are so many to choose from, we condensed a list of the top 10 Calgary-based options using reviews, price, and visibility.
#1. Smoke N’ BBQ
Smoke N’ BBQ is your food truck if you love to eat homemade barbecue meals. They make all their brines and marinades from scratch and only use local products and ingredients.
Although their business is primarily out of Okotoks, you can regularly find their food truck around Calgary at community events. They’re the top-rated food truck on our list, with 4.5 out of 5 stars and a mid-range variation of prices on their menu.
#2. Uzu Taiyaki
If you love ice cream and Asian-inspired food, Uzu Taiyaki is your dream food truck. This soft serve is extremely popular in Calgary and comes with delicious bubble waffle cones.
At a fair price for ice cream, you don’t want to miss trying this dessert food truck during Calgary’s hot summer days. Not to mention their delicious summer drinks and milkshakes. With a 4.3 out of 5 stars rating, this food truck is one of the best.
#3. Waffles & Chix
If you are craving deep-fried southern food, you must try Waffles & Chix fried chicken and Belgian waffles. What they call “soul food of the south” is now Calgary’s first food truck specializing in this style of cuisine.
With a 4.3 out of 5 stars rating and rave reviews about the flavour and juiciness of the chicken, Waffles & Chix quickly made our list of the best food trucks in Calgary.
#4. Mumbai Bites
Mumbai Bites is unique in its offering of non-traditional Indian street food found in Mumbai. Their burger, poutine and wings packed with flavour are a huge hit and their rose milkshake pairs perfectly with each option to cut the heat.
This Calgary-based food truck says they like to keep their menu fun and diverse, and it’s evident that the city agrees, ranking it 4.3 out of 5 stars and one of our top food trucks to try this summer.
#5. il Forno Vagabondo
If you’re looking for pizza on the go, look no further than il Forno Vagabondo. Translated, the name of this top-rated food truck means “the wandering oven.” Based in Okotoks, this food truck travels Calgary-wide catering events and attending to communities needing wood-fired pizza — which, let’s be honest — is all of us.
With 3.8 out of 5 stars and mid-range pricing, it was easy to choose il Forno Vagabondo as one of our best food trucks in Calgary.
#6. Family Squeezed Lemonade
If you have lived in Calgary long enough or attended the Calgary Stampede, you’ve probably heard of Family Squeezed Lemonade. These made-to-order freshly squeezed lemonades are put together with love. The family-run food truck always has fresh ingredients chopped and muddled right on the truck and doesn’t use artificial flavouring.
If you’re craving a cold drink or large old-fashioned lemonade this summer, we recommend hitting Family Squeezed Lemonade for an affordable option. They have a 3.7 out of 5-star rating online and are one of the longest-running food trucks in Calgary.
#7. Calgary Mini Donuts
Anytime you see a food truck event in Calgary, you might immediately think about mini donuts. Nothing beats eating all the savoury treats you can handle and finishing your food truck tour with some delicious mini donuts.
This signature item is always available in the Calgary Mini Donuts food truck and tends to be at many communities or private events around the city all summer long. This affordable option has a 3.7 out of 5-star ranking online — you can’t miss these sugary balls of dough.
#8. Bento Burrito
Another top choice to try out if you’re looking for the best food trucks in Calgary is Bento Burrito. These Asian fusion made-to-order handheld burritos are extremely well-prices and full of deliciousness.
They provide fast service for your lunch break or walk through the city, filling you up with excellent food. This food truck has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars and is known for its savoury flavours.
#9. The Dumpling Hero
If you love Asian fusion, these Calgary food trucks are here to provide. The Dumpling Hero is another fantastic option for a great variety of yummy dumplings, snacks and desserts to round out your meal throughout the city.
More affordable than most food trucks, The Dumpling Hero has a 2.8 out of 5-star rating online and an extremely loyal customer base.
#10. Canadian Bear Balls
It wouldn’t be a good food truck list if we didn’t have a straight Canadian option like Bear Balls YYC. This food truck has giant poutines and donut holes with Canadian-inspired toppings, such as maple syrup. Not feeling poutine or donut holes? They have lobster rolls, too.
Depending on the day, you’ll see this food truck at local community events or private parties. This mid-range pricing is worth the swipe to immerse yourself in authentic Canadian culture for a day.
Final Thoughts
Don’t miss your chance to test each food truck in Calgary. To get a better idea of what events are happening, we recommend following the @YYCFoodTrucks account on Twitter, as they update on each of these trucks’ locations’ throughout the week.
