Food Trucks in Albany, NY
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Food Trucks in Albany
Food Trucks in Albany
In eastern New York state along the banks of Lake Hudson lies the capital city of Albany. Known as the original center of commerce and politics in the state of New York, it is the oldest continuously chartered city in America. One of the original thirteen British Colonies, it was first chartered in 1686 and became capital in 1797. The area's recent history is rich in trade and transport, with boats and trains the established means of moving goods about. Albany has since grown into an educational and cultural city. It's a great place to live, with a balance of metropolitan, nature and culture you won't find in most cities. One big outdoor draw here is Lincoln Park, flanked by views of the Empire State Plaza, a massive business park that defines the city skyline. Venues like the Palace Theater attract major touring acts, a natural stop when traveling between the Big Apple and Montreal. Home to students and workers from all over the world, food trucks in Albany, NY are on the rise. Residents here need often need grab and go options when it comes to meals, and Albany's got the goods. Two of the most popular trucks here are The Iron Works, specializing in all your favorite Slow Smoked BBQ dishes, and Slidin' Dirty which is well known for it's epic Sliders and Pubfare. Albany definitely has a food truck for everybody!
Food Truck Catering in Albany
Food trucks in Albany have the best affordable options for catering any type of event. Made to order meals delivered and served right at your location. Have you asked yourself, “Where can I find Food Truck Catering near me in Albany?” The Best Food Trucks team will help find the right food truck caterer for you: we specialize in weddings, graduations and employee appreciation events. Whether it’s catering for your office or for your event, Best Food Trucks will set up an online ordering process or grab and go service to get guests served fresh and delicious meals quickly and efficiently. Many NY neighborhoods and offices team up to bring food trucks in weekly to serve meals. A rotating selection of food trucks ensures variety and fun! If you’re interested in booking food trucks Albany, NY to set up a regular rotation, click here.
Finding Food Trucks in Albany
You can use the Best Food Trucks map above to find and order from the best food trucks in Albany. Are you looking for a proper hot dog? Find Pippy's Food Truck and get full! On the hunt for a great caterer? The Times Square Catering truck has you covered with a wide variety of cuisine types. Searching for a hearty burger? Look out for Burger 21, they have an amazing selection of Burger types for you. Whatever you're craving, there is a food truck in Albany for you!
The Best Way to Find Food Trucks in Albany
If you want the best way to search for food trucks, use the Best Food Trucks mobile app. You can download it here for either IOS or Android. The Best Food Trucks app provides detailed information on each food truck in Albany, including the location and what type of cuisine they offer. Customers can order items right from the app for pick up and get alerted when the food is ready!
Time to Eat
Now it’s time to eat! Get out there and enjoy everything the Cradle of the Union Food Truck scene has to offer. Don’t forget to take some awesome pictures of your delicious meals, tag your favorite food trucks in Albany, NY and please tag Best Food Trucks USA. We love seeing customer pics and we’ll typically repost with permission.
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4.64 (162,645 reviews)
Carlos R.
10 October 2025
This is one of the best wraps I’ve ever had! The staff is super friendly, and the food tastes absolutely delicious. You can tell everything’s made with care and good energy. Highly recommend trying any dish from here you really can’t go wrong!
Matt W.
10 October 2025
The food was amazing, I had accidentally given them the wrong order number and they were super nice and quick once I realized my mistake. I’d definitely get them again!
Barry H.
9 October 2025
Reasonable prices, tasty burgers, we had a Signature and Heater, both were excellent, we'll come back.
Beth B.
9 October 2025
The Taco Boss (Michael) was outstanding! He was prompt, cooked the food fresh on-site, friendly and the food was delicious! I will definitely be using The Taco Boss again!
Vika I.
9 October 2025
Best Food Truck out there! They serve amazing Philly cheesesteak sandwiches! Perfect meat cuts and ooey gooey cheese! The fries are amazing too and seasoned well! Great food and great owner! Highly recommend to everyone!
Jessie W.
9 October 2025
The texture of the dough was amazing! It was crunchy yet still light and pillowy. The char was perfect too.
LJ H.
8 October 2025
Absolutely fantastic! The burgers were fresh, juicy, and full of flavor — easily some of the best I’ve had from a food truck. The service was fast and friendly, and everyone working there was so kind and welcoming. You can really tell they care about what they do.
Randall K.
8 October 2025
Really good BBQ and sides. Ready on time. Better than any other BBQ truck that's been here. And I'm from Alabama and let's say I know a little bit about BBQ! Lol
Bri-Anna K.
8 October 2025
Hope this food truck comes back.. I got the signature empanada and buffalo chicken empanada, plantains, and a guava and cheese empanada. Everything was delicious! My favorite was the signature empanada :)
Kati M.
8 October 2025
The food was tasty but when I went to pick up my orders the person checking me out didn’t ask if I needed any bbq sauces for my meals. The bags were tied up so I assumed they put them in the bags. There wasn’t any and I was too far away to drive back. The attention to the small details make a difference.