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A couple weekends ago, I visited the Food Cart Festival on its opening day. If you’re hungry and looking for a variety of foods to taste, then this is the place to go.
They’ve held a Food Cart Festival previously on the grounds of the now closed Waldorf Hotel, but I was unable to attend as I was still in Hungary at the time. I was really excited to check it out and finally taste the foods my friends have been raving about.
There are a lot of food trucks listed on their website including some crowd favorites: Feastro, Kaboom Box, Taco Fino, Vij’s Railway Express & Yolk’s Breakfast, but the day I was there, not all the listed trucks were on site.
I loved the poutine I had from Kaboom Box. That gravy was out of this world. I really wanted an oyster po boy as I have heard awesome things about it. Next time!
Surprisingly the Jalapeno hot dog from Dougie Dog was really tasty. They have a storefront downtown, but I have never been. I didn’t know they had a truck too.
I love perogies of any kind and these ones from Holy Perogy didn’t disappoint.
I was really looking forward to trying Yolk’s as well, but I was pretty full by then. I’ll just have to go back!
And the best for last. Johnny Pops! Before this, I had never heard of him. But after this, I’ll definitely be seeking him out. These popsicles were delicious and so full of flavor. Perfect for a sunny (or in my case, not so sunny) summer day.
There are a lot of great offerings and makes it difficult to choose what to eat. Go with friends and share (but maybe keep that popsicle to yourself – its okay to be greedy once in a while).
It is easy to get to being right on the seawall and you can explore nearby Hinge Park as well.
Thinking of going? Read my friend Kelvin’s great list of tips on how to survive the experience.
Food Cart Festival
215 West 1st Avenue (between the Cambie Street Bridge and the Olympic Village)
Vancouver, BC
Every Sunday from June 23 – September 22.
12PM – 5PM
Admission: $2. Children 13 and under get in free. Max rate for families is $5. Vancity members get in free.
Disclaimer: I visited the Food Cart Festival as member of the Yelp Elite and were provided samples at each of the food trucks I visited.
Hi Adelina! Thanks for stopping by my blog. 🙂 Seems like we have quite a few things in common. I actually lived abroad in Germany for a little bit and got to travel around europe as well. Never made it to Hungary, but I def want to go someday! Where are you based out of now?
Hi Esther! Thanks for dropping by my blog too! Hurray for having things in common 🙂 Where did you live in Germany? I’m currently rediscovering my hometown of Vancouver!
A Food Cart Festival? What a neat idea! At first I thought you were in NYC or Philly but then I realized you were in Vancouver. Would you believe I’ve never had a perogie?
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog!
Thanks for stopping by at mine as well! It’s definitely a great opportunity to try so many different foods from around the world.