NIU’s food trucks are special for many reasons, but most importantly, they are convenient. These mobile restaurants near the Holmes Student Center provide tasty, fast meals without leaving campus.

Food trucks provide variety with their different flavors and menu selections. There’s something for everyone, whether you want comfort food, exotic cuisine or fusion. Having a varied selection promotes inclusion, offering students with different tastes and dietary limitations an opportunity to enjoy the event.

Some of the returning food trucks include Ka-Bao!: sweet, white steamed buns with stuffed meat, Burritoville: authentic tacos and burritos and Rustic Oven Wood Fired Pizza: wood-fired pizza with a smoky kick. 

New trucks to try include Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery: artisan grilled cheese sandwiches, Big D’s Hot Dogs: Chicago-style hot dogs, Fuego Baked Empanadas: empanadas with infused Latin flavors, plus many others.

Students enjoy more than just a meal when they gather around the food trucks; they also socialize. Interaction and connection are encouraged in the relaxing outdoor atmosphere, leading to unforgettable experiences and a feeling of community.

Food trucks provide convenience, affordability, variety and social appeal. They pique customers’ interest and tease their taste buds with their delicious, flavorful menus. Students can try different foods that are not local to NIU or DeKalb.

College students like food trucks for their convenience, diversity and the social atmosphere they create. Food Truck Wednesdays have become a part of campus life and students look forward to returning and new foods to try.