Missoula has many tasty eateries for you to try. From Mexican to Italian to heightened French food, this small Mountain town has a surprisingly bustling food scene. But in addition to our favorite brick and mortars, the Missoula food truck scene is also exploding. It seems like every other week there’s a new food truck (literally) on the block.
This post will cover the latest and greatest of all things food trucks in Missoula, Montana.
Missoula’s top food trucks
While there are many amazing food trucks in Missoula, these are our absolute favorites. The best food trucks in Missoula are:
- M-80 Chicken
- Double K Ranch
- Dreamy’s Soft Serve (seasonal)
- Big Thai Country
- Thirst Tea Boba Truck
Where are the food trucks in Missoula?
Most Missoula food trucks have semi-permanent locations, but may move around. We have noted which trucks have a permanent location, and which don’t. Most of the food trucks will also appear at Missoula’s summer events: Out to Lunch, Out to Dinner and Downtown Tonight.
We recommend following each business on Instagram if you’d like to stay up to date on each food truck’s location. You can also follow along @foodtrucklocator.missoula, which posts daily status updates.
M-80 Chicken
According to their instagram, M-80 Chicken is home of the best chicken north of Wyoming. Not sure what to order? Don’t worry, you literally cannot go wrong with any item on the menu. Please note: They do offer ordering online!
Location: Myrtle Street Kettlehouse Parking Lot
Hours: 5 to 8 p.m.
Days: Wednesday through Saturday
Double K Ranch
Do you love thick juicy burgers and slams of meat? Then Double K Ranch food truck is the one for you. They offer delicious burgers and artisanal charcuterie boards. You can also purchase their meat online.
Location: Outside Dram Shop Central
Hours: Typically 5 to 8 p.m., but 2 to 8 p.m. on weekends
Days: Wednesday through Saturday
Dreamy’s Soft Serve
Dreamy’s soft serve is a soft serve ice cream food truck made with organic dairy. All of the dairy ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible. Everything on their menu is delicious, but those with allergens beware! They are a creamery, so they do not cater to the vegan or dairy free crowd.
Location: Varies
Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Days: Typically Wednesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday
Big Thai Country
Big Thai Country is one of the Missoula food truck scene’s OG’s. They were slinging delicious food out of a tiny window before it was popular and Instagram-able. Their food has stood the test of time and is one of the best places to get Thai food in Missoula.
Location: Draught Works and Great Burn Brewing
Hours: 5 to 8 p.m.
Days: Every day except Tuesdays
Thirst Tea Boba Truck
Quite possibly the most aesthetically pleasing food truck in Missoula, Thirst Tea is a female-founded boba tea truck. They are open seasonally and focus on bringing refreshing boba tea combinations.
Location: Parking lot across from the Roxy
Hours: 6 to 9 p.m.
Days: Daily after June 3, through the end of the summer
