What to know about the sixth annual National Food Truck Day

The food industry dealt with some serious stop and go last year, but luckily, that’s not stopping one of our favorite annual celebrations: National Food Truck Day. What is it, you ask? Here’s everything you need to know...

So what's the deal with National Food Truck Day?

For starters, it’s not only one day. Officially, National Food Truck Day is Friday, June 25th. But Roaming Hunger, the digital hub for all things street food that runs the event, will celebrate all week from June 20th to June 27th. Their goal is simple: get out there and grab a bite from your favorite food trucks.

What’s special about this year?

What isn’t special about this year? For something extra special, some food trucks will offer discounts and deals during the celebratory week, so find your favorite food truck and see what’s up for grabs.

Right, but where is this happening?

Heard of the United States? That’s where it’s happening, from coast to coast. To get more specific, go to Roaming Hunger and click on your city, then open up their food truck map to find food trucks near you.

Is your favorite food truck participating?

Probably! There are hundreds of food trucks participating, so you’re bound to find your fave—or discover a new favorite while you’re at it.

What’s the best food truck?

All of them.

No really, what are some quality recs?

Check out some of the participating trucks below. Find them and any deals and discounts they’re offering by going to Roaming Hunger’s Phoenix Map page.

Have It Your Way Dogs: Get 10% off for the whole week!
Johnnie's Java Snow & Coffee Catering: Get $1 off with purchase
Frosted Frenzy Cupcakes: Purchase five cupcakes, get one free!
Dough Riders
DEZ Burrito Company
Moonshots Stadium on Wheels
La Vida Coffee + Oats
Costantino's Italian Kitchen
The Diner On Wheels
Cerealphoria
The Snowy Churro AZ
Pizza Arno
Taza
Old School Grub
The Traveling Cup
DAmico Pizza

But no matter what city you’re in, food trucks across the country are enabling contactless payment, so customers can enjoy their food faster with Apple Pay, a safe, secure way to pay. Just add your card to Apple Wallet to get started and look for the contactless symbol at the truck window.

For the full list of participating food trucks in Phoenix, click here. Oh, and if you’re a food truck yourself and want to join in, sign up here.