When we think of Missoula's Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight, or the Clark Fork River Market (every Saturday through October 29!), we tend to get hyped up for the mobile food and beverage scene.
Kebabs sizzle at Madeline’s Mediterranean and the smell of chicken karaage wafts from Aiko’s. Or, if you’d rather sip and stroll, Bamboo Bar has you covered. River City Eats churns out sliders and fries, or turn up the heat at M-80 Chicken. For dessert, Qatayef and Big Dipper’s Coneboy are just steps away at any given community get-together.
Luckily for us, these trucks and trailers bring diverse options right to our favorite festivals, markets, and just about every social atmosphere. If you’ve ever gratefully devoured a meal from a food truck outside one of Missoula’s many breweries, you know intimately that they have a knack for being in the right place at the right time. And don't fret—these wheels and wagons carry on through the seasons, which is why we're offering a spotlight of our staff favorites. For a convenient mapping of all available mobile options on any given day, follow Food Truck Locator on Facebook or Instagram.
Bamboo Bar + The Pour Pony
Known for: Tiki drinks, good times
Find at: Clark Fork River Market, Midtown Block Party
Website: bamboomontana.com
Big Thai Country
Known for: Pad Thai and curries
Find at: Draught Works, Great Burn
Website: bigthaicountry.com/menu
Crispy’s Wing Wagon
Known for: Wings. Lots of wings.
Find at: Cranky Sam’s, Draught Works, Imagine Nation, Kettlehouse, The Rhino
Website: crispyswingwagon.com
Dreamy’s Soft Serve
Known for: Ice cream
Find at: Hemp Fest, Out to Lunch, Silver Park
Website: dreamyssoftserve.com
Kamoon
Known for: Arabian food like falafel and dolma
Find at: Clark Fork River Market, Downtown Tonight
Website: facebook.com/kamoonarabiancuisine
M-80 Chicken
Known for: Nashville-style hot chicken
Find at: Downtown Tonight, Kettlehouse, Missoula Pride Block Party, Northwest Margarita Fest, Out to Lunch
Website: m80chicken.com
Madeline’s Mediterranean
Known for: Kebab and falafel
Find at: Clark Fork River Market, Downtown Tonight, Draught Works, Missoula MADE Fair
Website: lm-eats.com/madelines-mediterranean
Mexican Moose
Known for: Tacos and burritos
Find at: Cranky Sam’s, Midtown Block Party, Missoula Pride Block Party, Northwest Margarita Fest
Website: ordermexicanmoosemissoulafoodtruck.com
Mountain Berry Bowls
Known for: Dairy-free smoothie plus gluten free granola, fruit, and toppings
Find at: Clark Fork River Market, Dornblaser Field, Downtown Tonight, Hometree
Website: mountainberrybowls.com
Pattie Wagon
Known for: Burgers, pulled pork nachos, poutine
Find at: 4th at the Fort, Clark Fork River Market, Downtown Tonight
Website: thepattiewagon.com
Ragheef
Known for: Flatbread
Find at: Clark Fork River Market, Downtown Tonight, Midtown Block Party, Out to Lunch
Website: facebook.com/RagheefBread
River City Eats
Known for: Sliders and fries
Find at: Missoula MADE Fair, Missoula Pride Block Party, Out to Lunch
Website: rivercityeats.net
Servin’ Thyme
Known for: Sliders, nachos, rice bowls, and croffles
Find at: Clark Fork River Market, Cranky Sam’s, Downtown Tonight, Draught Works, Kettlehouse
Website: instagram.com/meal_thyme_missoula
Stuffed 406
Known for: Donuts stuffed with ice cream plus toppings
Find at: Bitterroot Flower Shop, Downtown Tonight, Out to Lunch, Northwest Margarita Fest
Website: stuffed406.com
Wok-ee Mountain
Known for: Thai and Chinese
Find at: Clark Fork River Market
Website: facebook.com/wokeemountain
Emma Trotter
Exploring my new home by writing about it. Lawyer, adjunct professor, wife, and mom of two. Find me on the trails!
