Yumtown USA

Temple's campus is still not mecca for lunch trucks, but Yumtown is certainly doing their part to bring the environment up a notch.  They prepare fresh, local sandwiches and soups from good ingredients.  And that simple fact means that they're better than most of the other food around. 

It's pricier than the other food trucks, but he meals are well worth the price.  If you're a fan of bread pudding, swing by here to taste the variety of the day for only $4. 

When I visited, I had a pulled pork sandwich with pickled jalapenos and cabbage.  At $7, it was a decently sized sandwich on crunchy french bread.  The meat was good, and the toppings melded together well.

Bottom Line:  Yumtown is a welcomed addition I hope to see for a long time on Temple's campus.  13th and Norris.

Honest Tom's Tacos

"Welcome to Honest Tom's. We have one thing on the menu. And it's so good that it keeps us in business."

That's not what Honest Tom said to me when I ordered a taco on Saturday, but he easily could have. Honest Tom runs a lunch truck off of Clark Park that serves up tacos and iced coffee. I didn't have the coffee, but it is supposed to be excellent.

Tacos come in two varieties, breakfast and chicken. In order to get the best experience, I simply asked for "Two regular tacos with everything," which meant I would be getting them just as they're meant to be eaten.

The wait was longer than expected, but that's okay. It's really a testament to the quality of food. I received two delicious looking tacos. Scrambled eggs were topped with potatoes, homemade salsa, guacamole, and cheese. They were delicious. The proportions of everything and ratios were great. My only complaint is that was when my plate was empty.

Bottom Line: As far as lunch trucks go, these are excellent. Even just as far as "fast food" goes,

these are great. Even just thinking about them now makes me wish I could have one for lunch.

Definitely check these out when you're around. Lunch trucks are easily one of the hidden gems

of Philly food.

Essentials:

Clark Park (43rd and Chester)

Tacos: $3