Local food-on-wheels entrepreneurs are bringing big flavor and heart to our community, serving everything from icy treats and artisan coffee to sweet donuts and stunning charcuterie. Mobile food businesses are more than just convenient meals—they’re community connectors, bringing people together through shared experiences and bold flavors. From weddings and farmers markets to local events, these food-on-wheels entrepreneurs roll into town with passion and creativity, serving up delicious moments that unite neighbors and friends.
Take The Frosty Freezer, where Regan’s ice cream cart bike serves handmade treats like nostalgic push pops and Reese’s-filled sandwiches, spreading joy with every scoop. Bantam Bites elevates gatherings with stunning charcuterie, offering everything from grazing tables to individual boxes that make celebrations and casual snacking equally special. Meanwhile, The Crawler Brewing Company fuels connection with ethically sourced coffee, emphasizing sustainability and community support in every cup. And KeKe’s Donuts, led by 18-year-old Kailyn Schuster, transforms fresh, homemade donuts into sweet moments shared across Chicagoland.
Together, these mobile food ventures show how great food, delivered with heart and creativity, creates more than just meals—it builds community, sparks conversations, and turns ordinary days into memorable occasions. Whether it’s a quick treat or a catered event, these wheels keep local flavor rolling and bring people closer, one bite at a time.
Regan turned a lifelong love of ice cream into The Frosty Freezer, a mobile ice cream cart bike serving handmade treats with heart. From Reese’s-filled ice cream sandwiches to kid-favorite push pops, every detail reflects her passion. Her dream? Keep spreading joy, book more weddings, and one day open a permanent shop.
@thefrostyfreezer
Bantam Bites crafts stunning charcuterie creations, from grand grazing tables to perfectly portioned individual boxes. Locally owned and passionately curated, they bring flavor, artistry, and convenience to every event, big or small. Whether you're hosting a celebration or craving a personal treat, Bantam Bites delivers unforgettable bites with style, freshness, and flair. Graze beautifully, locally.
@bantambites
The Crawler Brewing Company is about more than coffee; it’s about connection, community, and sustainability. Ethically sourced beans to compostable materials, local partnerships, and monthly givebacks make each cup meaningful. Their aim is simple: brew good coffee, treat people right, and create a space that feels like your favorite hangout spot.
@thecrawlerbrewingcompany
From a garage dream to a full-fledged food truck, 18-year-old Kailyn Schuster is the force behind KeKe’s Donuts. What started at Manhattan’s Young Entrepreneur Market now delights crowds across Chicagoland. Inspired by her dad’s dream and fueled by passion, Kailyn serves sweet success, one cinnamon sugar donut at a time. Local roots, big dreams, delicious results.
@kekes.donuts