Best Food Trucks in Provo & Orem (2026)

Food & Drink May 1, 2026 7 min read ✓ Updated May 1, 2026

Derek Giordano Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Provo.com

Provo's food truck scene is smaller than Salt Lake City's but growing. The best trucks offer quality that rivals sit-down restaurants at lower prices, with the added bonus of outdoor eating and a casual, no-reservation-needed experience.

How Provo's Food Truck Scene Works

Unlike cities with permanent food truck pods, Provo's trucks rotate through various locations. Finding them requires following their social media accounts — most post daily locations on Instagram. The most reliable spots include the area around BYU campus during lunch, downtown Provo during events, and the Saturday Provo Farmers Market from May through October.

Top Food Trucks

The Meat — Cheesesteaks that are the best in the valley. Pristinely lean beef, grilled onions, American Swiss cheese, and bread that holds it all together. The steak fries and zesty sauce are equally addictive. 4.9 stars on Google for a reason.

Waffle Love — Famous for Belgian-style Liège waffles with creative toppings. The signature waffle with Biscoff spread, strawberries, and whipped cream is the most popular item. Sweet, indulgent, and Instagram-ready.

R&R BBQ — Competition-quality barbecue from a truck. Brisket, pulled pork, and ribs that have earned legitimate awards. Portions are generous and the sauce options cover every preference.

Cup Bop — Korean BBQ in a cup. Affordable, flavorful, and fast. The spice levels range from mild to genuinely hot. A student favorite for good reason — filling meals under $10.

Finding Trucks

Instagram — Follow individual trucks and the @provofoodtrucks account for daily locations.

Provo Farmers Market — Saturday mornings, May through October, at Pioneer Park downtown. Multiple trucks gather here weekly.

Events — Freedom Festival, Rooftop Concerts, and other summer events reliably attract food truck clusters.

Business parks — Several trucks serve the Provo/Orem business parks during weekday lunch hours.

For sit-down dining, see our 25 Best Restaurants in Provo or find your next meal with our Restaurant Finder tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do food trucks park in Provo?

Food trucks rotate through several common spots: near BYU campus (especially along University Ave), downtown Provo on Center Street during events, at the Provo Farmers Market (Saturdays, May-Oct), and at various business parks during lunch hours. Follow individual trucks on Instagram for daily locations.

When is the best time to find food trucks in Provo?

Food truck season peaks from May through October when outdoor events, the Farmers Market, and warm weather bring trucks out. During fall and winter, availability drops significantly. Lunch hours (11 AM - 2 PM) near BYU campus are the most reliable year-round.

Derek Giordano

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Derek Giordano is the founder and editor-in-chief of Provo.com. A business marketing graduate who has lived in and around Utah Valley for over a decade, Derek built Provo.com to be the comprehensive, honest local resource he wished existed when he first moved to the area. When he's not writing about Provo's food scene or neighborhood culture, he's hiking the Wasatch trails or exploring the latest restaurant openings on Center Street.