Cool Beans is a mobile coffee bar -- and so much more: teas, lemonade, and food like fried pies, funky spuds and biscuit bites. I ordered a cherry lemonade, which was flavorful, and it had these fun circular ice cubes. For a snack, I ordered the sweet corny niblets, which are like fried pieces of corn on the cob. With some southern spices & honey. This was tasty but stickyyy. Have you tried them? Grade: B

Demus Italian Specialty Foods is a food truck fit for a carnival with its giant lettering and multicolored bulbs. Usually, though, it is stationed in a gas station lot off Exit 125 on I79.



It started as a small neighborhood grocery store where they made their own house Italian sausage, building a loyal following for that signature flavor. Over time, the retail store closed, but the demand for the sausage never went away—so the business pivoted into a trailer/food truck operation. Now, instead of shopping for it in-store, people line up to get those same house-made sausages served hot, with peppers and sauce. Known for a coarse grind and strong seasoning, especially fennel and spices, the sausage is the star - but the steak hoagie is delicious, as well.



It's a foil-wrapped delight that's smoky, messy, and unapologetically old-school.

Grade: A

Lobster Trappn won over the collective hearts of Charleston when their lobster-themed food truck hit the scene several years ago.



Churning out seafood favorites like loaded mac & cheese, loaded fries and combo plates that include shrimp, fish and lobster bites, the food truck filled a lobster-sized void in the Charleston dining scene.



With their widespread popularity, they expanded to a physical location first in Hurricane and then on the West Side of Charleston. Throughout these different locations, I've tried a variety of dishes - lobster rolls to mac & cheese, and everything in between. No matter what I get, though, I have to get a side of the fry sauce, which is like a honey mustard but even better. I get a side of fries just to enjoy the sauce.



I haven't had a bad meal here, and I'm already thinking about the next opportunity to get a box full of seafood goodness.



Grade: A

Bricello’s Grilled Formaggio is a Berkeley Springs–based food truck known for taking the humble grilled cheese sandwich and turning it into something unforgettable. Originally launched as Bricello’s Caterers in Maryland, the business later moved to West Virginia and evolved into a mobile sandwich concept built around high-quality ingredients, creative toppings, and notable vegetarian and vegan options. The name “Bricello’s” comes from the owner’s children — Briana and Marcello. Some menu items include: A “Cheesy BLT” — with provolone, organic romaine, tomatoes, and vegan bacon; an “Eggplant Parmesan” sandwich — one reviewer called it “one of the all-time best eggplant parms I’ve ever had"; and a “Pesto, Pepperoncini & Parmesan” grilled-cheese variation. The Caprese featured mozzarella, organic arugula, pesto, sliced tomato & balsamic dressing. This was unreal. I think the buttery bread + pesto + balssmic combo made this sing. Grade: A

At Live on Levee, I discovered Slice on Wheels. They serve mini pizzas and a couple drinks. I went with a cheese pizza and orange slushie. Not a bad little pizza. A little bit of crisp on the bottom - not a ton. I wouldn't mind more. The orange slushie was so nostalgic for me - that was an A+. Grade: B

Roots Bakery & Food Bus was the other food truck available at Veggie Man Day in Fairmont. They are based Chautauqua, New York. The most "Veggie Man" themed item I saw on the menu was the "Veggie (Man) Spring Rolls, which had ramen, pickled veggies, lettuce and sweet chili sauce. This was light but punchy. I really enjoyed the texture combo of chewy and crunchy.

Grade: A

Mag & Pops is a Morgantown-based food truck that attended Veggie Man Day in Fairmont. They had some Veggie Man-themed menu items. I went for the Pickleroni Roll (Veggie Man's favorite WV snack), which is a pepperoni rolls, stuffed with pickles and served with a side of spicy ranch. this was a fun take on a pepperoni roll. The pickles were interesting, but I did enjoy the spicy ranch side. Grade: B

So. St. Louis is a new food truck in the area that features fried chicken and fish.



I ordered The Murphy Lee - Cod & Fried Shrimp. The fried fish and shrimp were just okay—nothing special. The breading was basic and lacked any real seasoning, leaving both the fish and shrimp tasting pretty plain. Everything was cooked through, but without any added flavor or standout texture, it felt like a missed opportunity, especially for $20. Not bad, but definitely forgettable.



Grade: C

Ridge to Ridge Sips & Treats is a mobile coffee truck that sets up around the Kanawha Valley. They offer espresso, cold brew, energy drinks and even some pastries. I enjoyed a lavender honey bee iced coffee, which was just sweet enough to take the edge off any bitter notes.

Grade: A

Today marked the first snow flurries of the season. Many may celebrate winter, but my first thought is that food truck season is coming to an end. Moonie's is a large, yellow food truck specializing in philly cheesesteaks and wings. I ordered a steak philly, which comes with provolone, sauteed onions and house sauce on a 12" roll. I cannot overstate how large this sandwich is. It is so packed with meat that it could feed a hungry family of three. I had a hard time managing it because to cut it into portions, the steak seemed to multiply. I would have preferred more proportional ingredients – less meat – so I could still get the flavor of the cheese and onions. Grade: B

New Haven, Connecticut, is home to four distinct food truck districts. “Food Truck Paradise” is a collection of mobile eateries overlooking the water on Long Wharf Drive, featuring an array of food options with an emphasis on Latin American cuisines, according to CTInsider. Featured dishes include Chicken Lo Mein; steak and cheese sandwiches, beef, chicken and veggie tacos, pizza, ribs, empañadas, cashew nut chicken, falafels, General Tso’s chicken, Caesar’s salad, lamb curry, coffee, tea, cupcakes, ice cream, and more, according to Visit New Haven. Here is a sampling of the food trucks along the wharf: Arepas CT, El Azteca, El Rinconcito, Ixtapa, La Chalupa, La Chicky Munchy, La Jaltera, La Patrona, La Unica, Old Mexico, Mexicalli Black Truck, Sandwiches El Cubano, Santa Apolonia, Sweeney’s Hot Dog King, Sweeney Mexican Food, Tacos Santa Ines, Tripletas & More and Winn Pinchos. It was quite a sight to see so many trucks lined up in one place - like 30! I wanted to try them all - but that will need to wait til next time. Have you ever been?

Based in Elkins, Mona's Eggrolls is a food truck that offers "a taste of the Phillippines." In addition to eggrolls, Mona's also has pancit, curry, barbecue, adobo and more. I was excited to see this food truck locally as part of the Filipino festival. The line was very long, but after about an hour, I made it to the front and ordered the two eggroll and pancit combo. Lumpia is like the Filipino version of an eggroll, and they tend to be more light and crisp. I really enjoyed these - flavorful, but fresh. Pancit is a veggie and noodle dish that is more mild in flavor but just as satisfying. Grade: A