The first time this truck rolled up to my office, its name nearly made me walk away. “Just Eat This” sounded like a carnival stand or some competitive-eating gimmick — not exactly promising. But I was hungry and tired of bottled water for lunch, so curiosity (and appetite) won.
On a whim I ordered the special: corn and crab fritters. Ordinarily I avoid fritters — they can be greasy and disappointingly sparse on the main ingredient. These were the opposite. They were packed with crab and sweet corn, fried to a golden crisp without excessive oil. They tasted fresh, were surprisingly hearty, and priced under $8. I could only finish half because they were so satisfying.
Now, whenever the truck shows up, I secretly hope the special will be crab-and-corn fritters again.
Despite the fritters, the truck is best known for something else: chicken and waffles. I didn’t try it right away, but after the fifth visit I noticed they often run out of this dish by early afternoon. That’s a good sign.
The chicken-and-waffles dish is excellent. A thick Belgian-style waffle supports a crisp, boneless fried chicken breast, all finished with a creamy maple-mustard sauce that balances sweet and tangy. The portion comes with a side — I picked macaroni and cheese and happily surrendered my afternoon to a pleasant food coma.
The mac and cheese is the creamy stovetop kind, rich and comforting. If you enjoy classic comfort sides, it’s worth ordering.
TL;DR:
Ignore the odd name. The truck serves well-executed, hearty comfort food. If it’s your first visit, try the chicken and waffles — just be prepared for something filling.
Value:
Good. Prices are generally lower than many food trucks, and the portions reflect solid value.
Wait time:
Moderate. They take a little time to prepare made-to-order items, but it’s reasonable and you won’t be kept waiting forever.
Staff:
Friendly and upbeat. The person at the window is consistently welcoming, even when a crowd descends at lunchtime.
Contact:
Just Eat This website, Facebook, and Twitter pages provide menu updates and schedule information.