Heavenly Hoagies has a kinda funny story for me. A friend (shoutout Kelen) told me about them - seriously - years ago, and through a series of failed attempts to go, I gave up.

And, then recently, a friend happened to see their food truck up at University Town Center, where apparently food trucks are taking turns setting up. So, it's fate that I'm finally able to try them.

This food truck is based out of Mannington, but has been making it up to Morgantown on Thursdays to serve to the University Town Center crowd.

Heavenly Hoagies is a locally-owned business located in Enterprise, West Virginia. As of mid October 2016 we no longer have a sit down seating and take-out restaurant. We have switched our focus to building our mobile food truck offerings that we take out 5 days a week to different locations (look for an additional mobile truck with expanded locations – coming soon). Heavenly Hoagies is also a catering business. Open since 2011,  Heavenly Hoagies serves the needs of anyone who is interested in our services. We love the Lord and we try to let that be known in everything that we do, from the crosses on our trailer to the crosses on our shirts to the Holy spirit in our hearts, to the ministry that I have with everyone I encounter.

Their specialty is hoagies - from steak and buffalo chicken to meatball and Italian.  Plus - tons of tasty sides like pasta and macaroni salad, mac & cheese bites, fried pickle chips and corn dogs! Folks at the truck were super friendly and guided me in the right direction when I didn't know what I wanted for a side.

The meatball sub was hard for me to pass up - and I got it with mozzarella and mushrooms. I also got a side of the pepperjack mac bites. The meatball sub was tasty - I just wish it was bit more saucy. I suppose I prefer the meatballs a bit more moist, but the flavor was still good. The pepperjack mac bites were tasty, too! Fried and cheesy and just a touch of heat.

Overall, a pretty good meal. Great service. I hear the steak hoagie is even better, so I'll definitely have to give that a go next time!


Grade: B

Pyles is the owner's last name, and, as you can guess, pasta is their specialty. Pasta? Out of food truck? That's right - and it's not a totally foreign concept elsewhere.

The truck has been spotted all around town, and most recently, at the CVS on 705, which is where I stopped to get a taste. You can catch them if you keep up with them on Facebook and Twitter to see where they are each day from about 10:30 a.m. until about 3 p.m. AND, they do take cards. Woo!

Standard locations

Mondays: University Town Center (new Medicine building near Walmart) 

Tuesdays: Open

Wednesdays: Open

Thursdays: Mountaineer Mall at Mylan

Fridays: CVS on 705 

So, I made my way here. The truck was already up and running by 11 a.m. or so (perfect because I'm all about an early lunch), and two very small tables were set up if you want to eat on-site.

The menu has a few appetizers (pretzel sticks, pepperoni rolls, cheese fries, mozzarella sticks), salads, sandwiches and, of course, pasta.

Pasta options include a red pepper penne, cajun alfredo pasta, bacon penne and cheese, whole wheat penne marinara and "Pyles" of pasta penne and meatballs. It was tough for me to not order the last one, since it has the namesake and classic red sauce, but I wanted to try something a little bit different so I went with the red pepper penne: sauteed broccoli and penne pasta tossed with creamy red pepper alfredo. I also got two meatballs on the side.

After only having waited just a few minutes, I was presented with a large box full of pasta. First things first - it's not mushy. It was perfectly al dente. A really lovely presentation - and you know, they say we eat with our eyes. The sauce was creamy, and I appreciated the broccoli for some texture. Breadstick was not an afterthought - it was one of my favorite parts! And the meatballs were very finely ground. Good.

So, I'm always happy to see additions to the food truck scene - and considering I'm a carb proponent, I see this is a solid addition. It's a good alternative for some other lunch options. Might be a tad bit pricier than typical offerings, but check it out and let me know what you think!

Grade: A

Let's Taco Bout It is a new food truck in Morgantown that has been making its late-night taco rounds downtown. It recently made an appearance during a daytime event, so I was sure to swing by and get my fix.

The truck featured:

• tacos (hard or soft) with choice of chicken, beef or bean, lettuce and cheese
• burritos with choice of beef chicken or bean, cheese and rice 
• Taco in a bag with choice of beef, chicken or bean, lettuce, cheese, and Nacho Doritos or Andy Capp Hot Fries

Grade: C

Nashville has a grilled cheese food truck. A GRILLED CHEESE FOOD TRUCK. HAVE I DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN. MAYBE.

As soon as I caught wind of "The Grilled Cheeserie," I stalked their website to find out where they'd be the week I was in Nashville. They were at something called 615 Day (Nashville's area code is 615, so they have a celebration on June 15. Kinda cool). And we followed them there.

This food truck, which serves up gourmet grilled cheese melts, is the brainchild of a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef. So, yes, it's hip and trendy. But it's also really friggin' good.

The Grilled Cheeserie has a few specialty grilled cheeses (fun fact: I used to call these toast 'n' cheese. Just what I grew up calling it. Until I said it outside of my household, and no one knew what I was talking about):

The B&B of Tennessee - $7.50
Buttermilk Cheddar, Heritage Bacon, Georgia Peach Jam on Multigrain Bread

Pimento Mac & Chee - $7.50
Housemade Pimento Cheese with Local Cheddar, Macaroni, Benton's Bacon Bits, Sliced Tomato on Country White Bread

Buffalo South - $7.50
Pepper Jack, Organic Pulled Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Pickled Celery, Bleu Cheese Aioli on Sourdough Bread

The French Onion - $7.50
Swiss/Gruyère Blend, Onions & Shallots Slow Braised in Organic Beef Broth, Sherry Wine & Fresh Thyme on Rosemary Garlic Bread

Affectionately known as "street meat," sidewalk vendors and foodtrucks are all over New York City. One of the most sought-after is The Halal Guys, found at 53rd and 6th (and other locations now).

This food cart had quite a long line - especially compared to other vendors nearby. The line moved quickly, though, and once we were at the front, we chose our meal:






Chicken, beef gyro, falafel, or a combo (over rice or as a sandwich). I went for a combo over rice.

I think this is one of my favorite meals in NYC. A huge portion of well-seasoned, delicious food (and the white sauce they give you is PERFECT all over it!) outside, watching as the world whips by. I think my expectations were also super low, and I was slightly terrified food poisoning wasn't out of the picture.

But the flavors of the meat, the fresh veggies and that delicious creamy sauce brought all of this together. I see why there's a line day in and day out now.


Grade: A

While large cities have boasted numerous food trucks - ones with grilled cheeses, banh mi, or artisan ice cream - for quite some time, Morgantown is just making headway into the food truck scene. Of course, local government in Morgantown isn't making it easy for them. But, now, Morgantown has small fleet of food trucks serving up everything from artisan jalapeno macaroni and cheese to a walking taco.



Hash Browns and New Grounds is the only true food truck in Morgantown. Cody Thrasher can be found Wednesday afternoons at the WVU Hospital Farmers Market (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Wednesday evenings (10 p.m. to 1 a.m.) at Brew Pub. He's also at the Bridgeport Farmers Market (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) on Sundays. In the middle, he's usually doing catering events or other festivals that pop up. His menu is ever-evolving, incorporating local, seasonal foods in super creative dishes. He's known for some of his signature items like the H20 Melon Salad - cubed watermelon, feta, mint, balsamic reduction, mint oil and salt. And the jalapeno gnocchi is one of my all-time favorites: jalapeno gnocchi mac & cheese with grilled pepperoni, a panko topping and drizzle of Sriracha. If you see this on his menu while he's out, stop what you're doing and comment here so I can go get some. And then get some for yourself!



Street Meatz is a food truck, but they stay stationary in Ace Hardware's parking lot. Featuring local, grass-fed organic beef, Street Meatz specializes in their burgers, which change each week. Street Meatz is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The menu changes weekly, but some favorites include fish tacos on Tuesdays, s'mores bites, fried green tomatoes and beef burritos.


Woodburn Shanks originally started out as just aiming to be a food truck. They evolved into a physical location at the Mountaineer Mall, and the food truck portion isn't out and about often. Woodburn Shanks is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. selling some of the town's tastiest pit-style bbq.



Morgantown Tacos should probably be credited with the first-ever food truck, though it doesn't seem to be in commission often any longer. It previously used to hang out on High Street late at night serving up tacos and other late-night munchies. The latest news from the taco truck has been their Twitter feed noting they are trying to find a new kitchen for commissary.



Jerseys Subs has a physical location as well as their food truck, though the food truck only really comes out at festivals. They have frequented the Wine & Jazz Festival in Morgantown and other similar events.

Let's Taco Bout It  is a newcomer to the food truck scene. Featuring basic types of tacos, the truck is often seen at festivals or other events.

Martin's Bar-B-Que has their physical location at Suncrest Towne Centre, though they have portable smoker available for catering. I've seen it on display at their restaurant but not out in the wild yet.

Hot dog guys - these guys aren't food trucks. They're more like food carts. But they're closest to the real OGs.



Pyles of Pasta is carb heaven with a handful of pasta options, as well as sandwiches, salads and appetizers!


Heavenly Hoagies makes the trip up to Morgantown every so often and has a hoagie no matter what mood you're in.

Am I missing anyone? Let me know!

Morgantown is venturing into new territory - food trucks! Well, kinda. There was some hubbub over food trucks on High Street - the taco truck and hotdog vendors have had some trouble with that.

And then we have Hash Browns & New Grounds, who currently mostly sticks to the college housing complex on Van Voorhis and the Bridgeport Farmers Market.

And now there's Street Meatz. Located - fairly stationary - in the parking lot of Ace Hardware on Maple Drive. Near Mon General. The name is a bit off-putting, but their shtick is featuring local meat and locally sourced produce. Can't really go wrong with that.

Their burgers and hot dogs are their main features, and each day, they have a different theme. Wednesdays seem to be "Wild West" with elk or antelope, and Fridays are "Fiesta Friday." In the middle, they sprinkle an Italian day or maybe a veggie day or something different.

The day I went, they had a steak salad as their special. I opted for the burger, and you can get what kind of cheese you'd like. Blue cheese for me. And a side of jambalaya - because how often do you see that? Apparently it is the owner's own recipe.

They were fairly busy, and as I was waiting, the woman working noticed who I was from my name & my comment on their page earlier that day. She came and talked to me about how this is the owner's creative endeavor, and they've been seeing a good bit of business. She said they hoped to have phone orders to call in ahead of time soon - looks like that's active now at 304-777-7456.

Super friendly people and really excited about this new endeavor.

When I got my bag of goodies, I took it straight to my car to get some quick photos before having to drive back to work before I could eat.

Okay, first I tried the jambalaya - while it had great flavor and large chunks of sausage and peppers, it became a little soggy by the time I was back. That could be my fault because it was so hot and trapped in that container, and it could've been steamed. Or it could've been a little soggy from cooking all day. Not sure, but that's a minor complaint. The flavor was spot on.

The burger: They expertly craft this as two halves so you can assemble it right before you eat it. Genius. These little boxes keep everything in tact so not all the sauces are mixing and your tomato is getting soggy, etc. Really nice.


I wish they ask how you'd like it prepared, because it was just a tad overdone for me. I assume most people probably (incorrectly) like their burgers well-done, but knowing where their product comes from - I could've gone more medium/medium-well. It definitely has that kind of char outer taste. But good, flavorful meat, fresh ingredients. And a bigger bun will help hold up all that goodness.

Overall, though, pretty solid. After a few kinks, I think they will be running smoothly.

Grade: B

If you've seen the dark red truck with a yellow band dotted with animal and food graphics around town, you're not alone. I spotted the Hash Browns & News Grounds truck driving downtown and had been trying for quite some time to track it down and enjoy some of its delicacies.

Cody Thrasher, the owner of HB&NG, is from Bridgeport (where he sometimes takes the truck for the farmers market). He has a passion for showing folks both classic and new food - all with a creative touch (and fresh, local food!). The "Hash Brown" part of the name is something that is familiar to people and not easy to mess up, he said. The "New Grounds" part of the name is representative of how he wants to show folks something new and different. A friend of his designed the truck for him (which is rad). And he is currently searching the area for places to park and dish out watermelon salads, macaroni and cheese, and chicken on a stick.


For now, a good place to spot him is at Campus Evolution Villages (formerly The District) from about 5:30 to 8ish p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He is getting better about posting where he'll be in advance on his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Check those out for the menu each day and some foodporn, too.

I've gone twice now: The first time was pretty busy, and he ended up running out of some items. So a second visit was in order. And - disclaimer - because of that, my second visit was free. OK. Prepare your tastebuds.

Summer salad (fresh strawberries, feta, roasted beet, sunflower seeds, extra virgin olive oil, sweet balsamic reduction with crostini) - Pretty tasty. I'm a fan of sweet and tangy. So the strawberry + feta combo made me happy. And I LOVE beets. I know most people don't, but it worked for me.

BBQ spare rib sliders with cheese sauce -  The flavor for these bad boys was on point. A few cartilege-y pieces and pretty messy overall -- not so much two sliders, but meat just piled atop two connected buns. But tasted good.

Chicken on a stick - Also a basic item; it's literally a piece of chicken on a stick, but still tasty. A little sweet, a little tangy. But all good.

French fry hash - A basic item that those who are a little hesitant to step outside of their comfort zone. This is a good starting point. Some super tasty potatoes drizzled with Sriracha and just a bit of cheese.

And my second visit just knocked it out of the park.

H20Melon salad (feta, mint oil, balsamic reduction, black hawaiian sea sat) - I truly don't know who is interested in ordering a watermelon salad from a food truck. But everyone should be. The presentation was beautiful, despite what is pictured above. The car ride did a number on it. The drizzles were perfect, and how cute are the square chunks of watermelon? Luckily, the flavor was impeccable. Fresh, juicy, sweet watermelon with salty feta cheese and some mint flavor in the background. I mean, I know you probably don't believe me, but this is REALLY good. Just try it. It's so fresh and crisp, but satisfying. Just awesome.

BBQ spare ribs - These WOULD have been made into sliders had I gotten there a little later, but I'm really happy Cody asked if I wanted just a whole piece of rib. Because sweet Jesus were these good. The sauce was just so good. Smokey, but tangy, but only slightly sweet. So good that I was licking my fingers GOOD. I don't even know what he did, but I thought about going back to ask.

Jalapeno gnocchi mac & cheese (with grilled pepperoni and a panko topping) - My absolute favorite. I don't know the last time I had something this good. Let alone from a food truck. The gnocchi was incredible, the sauce just delicious, the drizzle of spice, with a bit of crunch from the grilled pepperoni. You're doing yourself a great disservice if you don't try this. Probably the best dish to grace Morgantown in 2014.


The flavor combinations are bangin'. I love the stark contrast between something sweet and something salty. What's kind of incredible is there is some creative thought put into these dishes, as well as the presentation. It's like a mini piece of art.

Plus Cody seems like a stand-up dude. He cares about what he's serving - which is clear through his service to his customers as well as the thought he puts into his dishes.

Get out, support Morgantown's only food truck operation, and even see if he can come to a place near you. You won't regret it.

Grade: A