14 Food Trucks To Try In Chicago This Summer
When you're not feeling any of your go-to lunch options or desperately need a snack to get you through the rest of the day, there are few things more exciting than stepping outside and finding a food truck has brought deliciousness to your door. Of course, savvy diners don't have to wait for serendipity. Whether you're looking to track a favorite or try the latest eats on wheels, we've got your guide to how to find these 14 trucks cruising around Chicago this summer.
Yum Dum
On the road since: July 2014
Find it: Follow @YumDumTruck on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Order this: Snack on pork and Chinese chive dumplings ($5.50) or try the pork belly baowich, where the slow-braised meat is topped with pickled mustard greens, crushed peanuts and cilantro ($3.50). Either way, you'll want a side of Kimcheesy rice balls, stuffed with cheddar jack cheese, kimchi, jalapenos and scallions, and topped with jalapeno Sriracha mayo and cilantro ($4).
The Corner Farmacy
On the road since: September 2014
Find it: Follow @thecornerfarmacy on Instagram or Facebook or @CornerFarmacy on Twitter.
Order this: Snag one of their seasonally rotating, locally sourced sandwiches like asparagus grilled cheese or The Goat, which is made with bacon, goat cheese, cage-free eggs, arugula and peach-rosemary preserves ($13 or $7 for half). The truck also offers a variety of juices, kombucha and nut milks ($5-$12). Bonus: Breakfast sandwiches are served all day.
Find 12 more Chicago food trucks worth seeking out at the Chicago Tribune.