Food trucks in Bend Oregon are an integral part of the Bend lifestyle and food culture. On any given day “Bendites” and visitors alike can be seen out and about at the food trucks in Bend.
Food trucks in Bend are as diverse as they are popular, representing cuisines from all over the globe. In fact, there are over 30 Bend food trucks with most clustered into 9 main groups (lots) around town.
Most of these Bend food truck lots are welcoming to kids and dogs. At the same time, there is usually a taphouse that serves beer and other beverages as well.
No matter your palette, there are a variety of flavorful cuisines and inviting atmospheres to choose from for any type of foodie or family. Let’s explore the best food trucks in Bend Oregon!
Food Trucks Bend: Overview
The table below shows the 9 food truck lots in Bend. These Bend food truck lots each offer their own ambiance and collection of flavors.
| Bend Food Truck Lot | Types of Food | Great for |
| Podski Lot | Thai, Polish, Mexican, Barbecue, Charcuterie, Seafood, Japanese, Cheesecake! | Unique vibe, cuisine diversity, dessert |
| The Lot | Sushi, Fries, Tacos, Sandwiches, Burgers, Hotdogs | Cold weather (heated benches!) |
| The Office (Silver Moon) | Wraps, Salads, Bowls, Southern, Mexican, Pizza | Live music, outdoor seating area |
| Midtown Yacht Club | Mexican, Hot Dogs, Tater Tots, Israeli, Vegan, Sushi, Pizza | Cuisine variety |
| On Tap | Spanish, BBQ, Himalayan, Philly Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Pizza, Doughnuts | Big groups, lawn games, kids |
| River’s Place | Mexican, Thai, Sushi, Pizza | Date night, events |
| Crosscut Warming Hut | Pizza, Chicken and waffles, Gyros | Close to Old Mill district, rustic vibes |
| Bevel (The Patio) | Mac and Cheese, Mexican, Indonesian | Disc golf theme |
| The Bite | Burgers, Sandwiches, Mexican, Pizza, Sushi | Getting out of town |
| The Grove | Coffee, Juice, Italian, Thai, Israeli, Market | Indoors, kids |
Food Trucks Bend: Map
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Overall Best Food Trucks Bend Oregon
This section highlights the best individual Bend food trucks according to our experience (we are Central Oregon residents) and the opinions of others.
| Food Truck | Type of Food | Location |
| A Broken Angel | Vegan breakfast food | The Pantry, 1124 NW Newport Ave |
| Shimshon | Israeli street food | Midtown Yacht Club & The Grove |
| Toasty | Vegan Mexican food | Podski Lot |
| Alebrije Oaxaca | Mexican | Bunk and Brew |
| Americana | Burgers | Podski Lot |
| Tacos Pihuamo | Mexican | 950 SE 3rd St |
| Southern Accent | Southern | The Office (Silver Moon) |
| The Bob | Mediterranian | The Office (Silver Moon) |
| Aina Kauai Style Grill | Hawaiian | Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room |
| Da Nang | Vietnamese | Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room |
| Little Slice of Heaven | Cheesecake! | Podski Lot |
Bend Food Trucks: A Casual Vibe
As in most cities, Bend locals love their food. They also enjoy craft beer, dogs, and hanging outside. The result is a diverse array of food truck lots peppered around town.
Food truck lots in Bend are a great way for people to enjoy a variety of options instead of solo food trucks. Also, up and coming Bend food trucks have a better chance of becoming known.
Food Trucks are also great options if you’re feeling more casual than one of the great sit down restaurants in Bend.
Most of the food truck lots in Bend also have a taphouse, which serve beer from one of the many famed Bend Breweries. Also, because of the dry climate in Bend, there is always outdoor seating.
When the temperatures dip after sunset, there are usually heaters and firepits, so you can still hang out outdoors. In the winter, when it’s too cold outside (even with heaters), cozy indoor seating is also standard at many of the food cart lots.
As a general trend, dogs and kids are typically welcome. Overall, Bend is a city with lots of young and active people and families. Food truck lots are great spaces for all types of people to gather and socialize.
Food Truck Lots in Bend Oregon: All the Options
There are so many great food trucks in Bend, Oregon. Most are clustered into groups/lots.
Podski Lot – Great Variety, Unique Vibe, Central Location
The Podski Lot is located near downtown Bend in an energetic area near the Box Factory with lots of breweries, restaurants, and shops.
The atmosphere is relaxed, cozy, and welcoming. There are plenty of outdoor picnic tables and cozy string lights which are perfect for warmer weather.
When cold weather hits, cozy up by the big fire pit or head indoors where there is a bar and more seating. Feel free to bring your kids and dogs!
They serve local beer and wine. There are lots of food trucks to choose from with cuisines including Thai, sandwiches, vegan, and Polish.
Our favorite food cart at the Podski Lot is Toasty, a vegan-inspired Mexican food cart. We are obsessed with their vegan crunch wrap.
Thailandia is also a great choice but beware their food is SPICY so don’t order over a level two unless you can really handle the heat.
Food Trucks at Podski Lot
Thialandia – Thai Food
Big Ski’s Perogis – Polish
Toasty – Vegan Mexican Inspired
Tacos La Catrina – Mexican
Juno Japanese Sushi Garden – Japanese
Little Slice of Heaven Cheesecakes – Cheesecake!
Bigfoot Barbecue Company – Barbecue
Board – Charcuterie
Mother Shuckers – Seafood
The Lot – Great for Cold Weather
The Lot was the first food truck lot in Bend (established in 2013!) and is a cozy and comfortable space that has an amazing indoor/outdoor seating area. Overall, The Lot feels clean, modern, and super cozy.
In the summer, the atmosphere feels open and breezy. In the winter, they enclose the seating area. Gas fireplaces and heated benches (yes!) ensure maximum coziness. For this reason, we think The Lot is one of the best food truck lots for colder weather in Bend.
The cuisine includes sushi, fries, salads, burgers, hot dogs, and tacos. Local beer is on tap! Like most food cart lots in Bend, The Lot is welcoming to kids and pups. They also have fun events and music.
Food Trucks at The Lot
Maki Maki – Sushi
Fricken Faco – Chicken and fish sandwiches and tacos
Fries-á-la-carte – Fries, salads, tacos
Burgz n Dogz – Hamburgers, hotdogs
The Office (Silver Moon) – Great for Live Music
The Office is a group of food carts right outside of Silver Moon Brewery, near downtown Bend.
Silver Moon Brewery has good beer (3$ pints on Mondays!), a nice outdoor seating area with firepits (also indoor seating), and live music!
The Bob and Southern Accent are some of the highest rated food trucks in Bend.
Check out Silver Moon’s upcoming live music events. We highly recommend pairing one of their live music events with their beer and food.
Overall, this is a great spot to eat good food, grab some beer, and see some live music. However, this isn’t the best spot in the winter months when it is just too cold to be outside.
Food Carts at The Office
The Bob – Wraps, salads, bowls
Southern Accent – Po boys, salads, bowls, sandwiches
Tablas – Mexican
Blind Tiger Pizza
Midtown Yacht Club – Cuisine Variety, Good Vibes
The Midtown Yacht Club is located in northeast Bend near the last Blockbuster on Earth! The surrounding area is busy, but this relaxed joint is tucked away and inviting. In fact, Midtown Yacht Club won the Source’s best food cart lot of 2022.
There are plenty of places to sit indoors and outdoors. In the summer they have shade and mist to cool off. In the winter, the indoor seating area is heated, comfortable, and spacious.
Overall, the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. Like other food truck lots on this list, The Midtown Yacht Club is actually a combination taphouse and food truck lot.
In addition to a large selection of beer, wine, cider, and other drinks, there are plenty of food trucks to choose from with cuisines including Mexican, sandwiches, giant tater tots, Israeli street food, sushi, and pizza.
We love the bowls and wraps from Shimshon, an awesome Israeli street food truck. We also enjoy the tacos from Barrio. Don’t forget about the giant tater tots from Tots! (they are AMAZING)!
Food Carts at The Midtown Yacht Club
Barrio – Mexican
Alley Dogs – Hot dogs, grilled cheese, vegan options
Tots! – Giant tater tots
Shimshon – Israeli street food
Lively Up Your Self – Vegan Comfort Food
North Fresh – Sushi, maki, poke
P!ZZA – Farm to table pizza
On Tap – Great for Large Groups, Lawn Games, and Kids
On Tap is the go-to food truck lot on the East side of town. There is drink and food for everyone here, and plenty of space to spread out.
With heated indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating, there is a space to hang out during any time of the year. In addition, there is plenty of space to spread out on their large lawn.
Kids will love the space to play and run around. You could even bring small yard games or a picnic blanket.
They offer a variety of beer (hence the name) and tasty food trucks with cuisine including Mexican, BBQ, Himalayan, sandwiches, and pizza.
There is a lot of cuisine variety here, so bring your friends and everyone will have something to eat. On Tap is a great space for large gatherings so bring the whole family!
Food Carts at On Tap
Barrio – Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Nachos
CURBBQ – Brisket, Pulled Pork, Burgers
Himalayan Bites – Dumplings, Stir Fries, Curry, Noodles
The Bleu Rooster – Sandwiches, Gyros, Po Boys, French Fries
PHILLYSTYLE – Classic Philly Cheese Steaks – vegan & vegetarian options available
Rush’s Squares – Sicilian Style Pizza, Salads
River’s Place – Great for Date Night, Events
River’s Place is a taphouse on the East side of Bend Oregon with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
The large outdoor seating area has sun sails for shade in the summer and heaters/gas fireplaces in the winter. The indoor seating area is fairly spacious, but it does fill up.
River’s place is kid and dog friendly, so bring the whole family. Furthermore, they frequently host live music and trivia (which makes for a great date night).
They have a large selection of beer, cider, and wine. There are tasty food carts to pair with your drink. We recommend Sopa. Their queso tacos are delish!
Food Carts at River’s Place
Sopa – Mexican
Nik’Snacks – Snack Bar
Bai Tong – Thai
Ninja Sushi – Sushi
The Zone – Pizza
Crosscut Warming Hut – Close to Old Mill District
Crosscut Warming Hut features a relaxed vibe that is both modern and rustic. The close proximity to the Old Mill District makes this a great stop after shopping or pre-gaming for a concert at the Hayden Homes Amphitheatre.
They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. In the summer, sit outside in the shade. In the winter, cozy up inside.
There is a large beer selection. They also have wine and whiskey. For grub, there are several yummy food carts.
Nonetheless, Crosscut is a hip place to enjoy a drink, have some food, and hang out. They also have events like live music.
Food Carts at Crosscut
Bluma’s Chicken and Waffles – Chicken and Waffles
Gyro Power – Gyros
Abe Capanna’s Detroit Pan Pizza – Pizza
Bevel (The Patio) – Disc Golf Theme
Bevel is a disc-golf-themed microbrewery with a laid-back vibe and delicious food carts. It is on the East side of Bend.
There is outdoor and indoor seating. The outdoor seating has fire pits and heaters for when it gets cold. Indoor seating is a bit limited but nice and warm during winter.
There are several great food trucks to choose from. Also, stop by on Tuesdays for discounted drinks! Bevel is kid and pet-friendly.
Food Carts at Bevel (The Patio)
Junior’s Grill – Mac and Cheese
Tacos El Nava – Mexican
Nosh Street Food – Local street food
Indodaddy – Indonesian Fusion
The Bite – Great for Getting Out of Bend
The Bite is located in Tumalo, about 15 minutes north of Bend. The Bite features a laid-back hangout spot that feels like you’re hanging out in someone’s backyard. That is if someone’s backyard also had a large beer selection and excellent food carts!
The outdoor seating is abundant and spacious. There is also indoor seating during winter months. As far as the food carts, there is a classic selection of cuisines, including pizza, Mexican, burgers, and sushi.
Pair your drink and food with live music during one of their live music events. If you need some space to breathe and spend an evening out, look no further than The Bite!
Food Carts at The Bite
The Rogue Chef – Burgers/Sandwiches
Rico’s Tacos – Mexican
Pine Marten Pizza – Pizza
NorthFresh Sushi – Sushi
The Grove: Indoor Food Hall
The Grove is not a proper food truck lot, but rather an indoor food hall. That said, don’t think about mediocre mall food. Rather, the Grove is new in 2023 and quite fancy feeling.
We included it here because there are lots of high-quality food options, including Shimshon (the second location of one of our favorite food trucks at the Midtown Yacht Club), ThAiPAS (Thai street food), and Elly’s Ice Cream.
Of course, everywhere there is food in Bend there is also a taphouse! There is also a small market. Overall, the Grove is especially great for colder weather, as it is indoors.
The Grove is also great for families with kids, as it is more casual than a sit down restaurant and has lots of food options.
Tips for Enjoying Food Bend Food Trucks
Bend food truck lots are great places to gather and socialize. Whether you want to enjoy an affordable date night with your partner or meet new people, there is no shortage of conversation starters in a food truck lot.
That said, it is helpful to keep some things in mind if you are planning to visit food truck lots in Bend.
Plan ahead
Depending on the season or time of day, food carts may not be open, outdoor seating may be too chilly, and indoor seating may be crowded. The high desert climate in Bend can mean super hot summer days, and frigid nights. Even summer nights can be cold, so bring enough clothes.
Check the hours of the taphouse or food cart you want to attend. During weekends or other popular hours, seating may be full. Usually, this is not an issue, but summer can be crowded.
Look for live music
Lots of the food truck lots mentioned in this article have live music. Check the taphouse website for a list of upcoming events. Live music is so fun and curates a great vibe during the warmer months.
Don’t be afraid to be productive
For the remote workers out there, food truck lots and tap houses can be great work environments. That is if you enjoy working in public places. On any given weekday, you’ll see people typing away on their laptops enjoying some food truck grub and a pint of beer.
Bring a deck of cards or a board game
Food truck lots and tap houses are perfect for meeting up with friends and playing some games. We recently attended a puzzle challenge put on by some friends at “On Tap”. It was so fun!
Conclusion
Whether you are a local or a visitor, have a family or are single and ready to mingle, a meat eater or vegetarian/vegan, there is a Bend food truck with your name on it.
Hopefully, this article helped you learn more about food trucks in Bend. We love going to food trucks in Bend and hope you will too!
Also consider checking out the wide range of Bend restaurants and breweries in Bend. Consider taking a day trip north to try some of the restaurants, breweries, or food trucks in Redmond.
If you’re visiting, we have lots of other articles about Central Oregon that have a ton of information about more fun things to do in Bend and beyond!
