Looking to try the best food trucks in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top food trucks in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt for bratwurst sandwiches, loaded chips, burgers and other quick bites.
1. Frank's Bratwurst
Frank's Bratwurst, a West Side Market staple that's hit the road with the Brat Mobile, is the top food truck in Cleveland, with Yelpers giving the place to score bratwurst sandwiches 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews.
Though it operates within the market, its food truck makes daily rounds at various stops in the city. You can track the truck's location on its Facebook page.
The menu includes the plain bratwurst sandwich, the bratwurst sandwich with sauerkraut, the Italian sausage sandwich (with onions and peppers) and the smoked sausage sandwich with sauerkraut.
Kim T. wrote, "I've been eating this since I was a child and I don't have any desire to eat a brat that isn't from Frank's. It's simple (soft or hard roll, kraut or no kraut), but that's what makes it so amazing and classic. Super nice family that owns it."
2. StrEat Mobile Bistro
Next up is StrEat Mobile Bistro, a New American food truck that operates in the Tower City area. With 4.5 stars out of 20 Yelp reviews, it's another much-loved favorite. It's based over at 801 W. Superior Ave., but check its website for up-to-date details on its location.
The menu lineup changes regularly but currently includes fare like the Loaded Truck Chips topped with choice of pulled pork or shredded chicken, plus queso and pico de gallo; and the Smokey Four Cheese Mac & Cheese made with Gruyere, white cheddar, provolone and sharp cheddar with smokey chipotle sauce.
Besides serving as a food truck, you can also hire it for catering.
Yelper Jessica I. said, "There's rarely a big line at this truck, and the reason is not what you think. It's because they crank out their orders quickly. ... Like the other trucks, they change their menu a good bit, but their vegetarian fare always seems to please me. Their house-made chips are excellent too. Their standby pulled pork is consistently good."
3. Seti's Polish Boys
Then there's Seti's Polish Boys, which has earned four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp. You can usually find the food truck, which offers hot dogs and more, over at West 4242 Lorain Ave. in Ohio City.
On the menu, you'll see the Best Polish Boy (smoked beef Polish sausage covered in slaw, fries and barbecue sauce), the Big Dog (quarter-pound beef dog with chili, onions, slaw and barbecue sauce) and the C-Town Fries (with slaw, Polish sausage and barbecue sauce). (See the full menu here.)
Britney G. said, "So good! I ordered the Polish Boy. I loved that it wasn't actually a sausage like most Polish Boys filled with gristle, but more a jumbo-style hot dog. The sauce was sweet, but good. The slaw was tasty and the fries were perfectly crispy."
4. Betty's Bomb Ass Burgers
Last but not least, there's Betty's Bomb Ass Burgers, a Forest Hills favorite with four stars out of 18 reviews. Stop by 12910 Taft Ave. to hit up the burger spot. You can learn more about its current whereabouts by visiting its Facebook page.
The menu has burgers like the Boeing Fortress (chunky peanut butter, habanero jelly, sliced foie gras and cheddar), the Sterling (double meat, cheddar, sour cream and fried egg over easy) and the King Cobra (sweet chili beef, kimchi, gojujang aioli and sliced cucumber). Round out your burger with Betty's Poutine — tater tots topped with cheddar, braised beef, cheese curds and gravy; or Bacon Bombs (tater tots, cheddar and bacon). (See the full menu here.) It offers catering services as well.
Rossairo A, who reviewed the truck on June 8, wrote, "Not sure [you can] get a better burger in the city of Cleveland. Portion size is perfect and they are very speedy in their service. I also recommend the tots if it's a cheat day for you."
