Apr 30, 2019 2 min read

Caustelot Creamery

“Our specialty is some of the best homemade ice cream in the Pittsburgh area,” says owner Mike Wertz. “Everything is made on-site at the event. It doesn’t get any fresher than that!” For the fifth year, you can spot the big blue truck at various events and locations around the area.

Recommendation: Cookies & Cream

Pay with: Cash or card

Keep up with them: caustelotcreamery.com

Kona Ice

Hot days call for cool treats, and Kona Ice brings exactly that. The tropical-themed shaved ice franchise has been refreshing the region since 2011. Additionally, they regularly do fundraisers for local non-profits, schools, and youth sports. Everything on the menu is gluten-free.

Recommendations: Blue raspberry and Tiger’s Blood (strawberry/coconut)

Pay with: Cash or card

Keep up with them: kona-ice.com

Remi’s Rootbeer Wagon

Established in 2016, Remi’s rootbeer Wagon offers nostalgic refreshment on hot summer days, specializing in old-fashioned flavors of soda.

Recommendation: Birch Beer

Pay with: Cash or card

Keep up with them: By looking for the PGH Halal truck

Sugar and Spice on Wheels

This dessert truck’s ice cream is made fresh daily at its brick and mortar store in Baldwin. They also specialize in employee and customer appreciation events.

Recommendations: Hot fudge brownie sundae

Vegetarian options: They carry Sticklers Ice Pops, which are made in Pittsburgh with fresh fruit and have no added sugar. Additionally, they are dairy free, gluten free, nut free and vegan.

Pay with: Cash or card

Keep up with them: 51sugarandspice.com/truck