Downtown’s Food Trucks Series Returns With Fresh New Flavors, Local Vibes and Live Music - Every Weekday All Summer Long

Written By Julia Matter

Downtown Cleveland’s popular Food Truck Series is rolling back into town May 1 through September 30. Every weekday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., five iconic locations will come to life with a rotation of 50-plus food trucks and live local music throughout the summer. Whether you’re breaking up the workday, entertaining clients or just soaking up some sunshine, the Food Truck Series serves up the perfect midday escape.

Weekly Lineup & Locations:

  • Memorial Monday (Sponsored by Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas) – Fort Huntington Park (W. 3rd & Lakeside)

  • Food Truck Tuesday – Public Square (Rockwell & Ontario)

  • Walnut Wednesday – Ralph J. Perk Plaza (E. 12th & Chester Ave.)

  • Truck Stop Thursday – One Cleveland Center Plaza (E. 9th St. & St. Clair Ave.)

  • Free Stamp Friday – Willard Park (E. 9th St. & Lakeside Ave.)

“Our food truck series creates an engaging environment in parks and public spaces near office buildings, where people can connect with each other and the city,” said Michael Deemer, Downtown Cleveland President and CEO. “It supports efforts to bring employees back to work, recruit and grow businesses, attract new residents and welcome visitors. The combination of local cuisine and live music turns downtown into a destination – not just a place to clock in and leave. A high-quality public realm experience is critical to downtown’s success and is central to our 2025 Action Plan.”

A Foodie-Friendly Roster Packed with Flavor and Purpose

From national stars and fan favorites to longtime participants and first-time vendors, this year’s food truck roster is bigger and better than ever — with something for every craving. Here’s just a sampling of what you can expect:

  • Blasian Fusion

  • Carter’s BBQ

  • Cheesy Dave’s

  • Cousins Maine Lobster

  • Dr. Hibachi

  • Hatfield’s Goode Grub

  • Manna Truck

  • Momma’s Deli

  • off the GRIDdle

  • Swensons

  • Squash The Beef

  • Thai It Up

  • The Dawg Bowl Cajun

  • You Enjoy My Donuts

Plus, the series features mission-driven food trucks that nourish the community in more ways than one:

  • Metro45 Café – A Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry social enterprise that provides job training and real-world experience for those facing barriers in the workforce

  • Executive Grill on the Go – Staffed by Cleveland Metropolitan School District high school students enrolled in The Culinary Arts Program during the month of June

Music That Moves You

Local DJs and musicians extend across a variety of genres including folk, jazz, soul and R&B, surf rock, pop, fusion, rap, electronic instrumental and classical, ensuring there is something for everyone’s taste.

Find the weekly lineup of food trucks with the below button. Downtown Cleveland is no longer accepting new food truck applications for the 2025 summer series. For future food truck opportunities, visit Downtown Cleveland’s food truck guide.




Julia Matter
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