About Us
Joanne’s Food Truck
From the Ground Up Since 2018
We believe that if you want something done right, you build it yourself. That’s why Joanne’s Food Truck isn’t just a mobile kitchen; it’s a labor of love that we’ve been building and perfecting since 2018.
From the custom electrical work to the solar-powered systems, every inch of our 30ft truck was engineered by hand to serve the best street food in Edmonton. We didn’t just buy a business; we built one—and we’ve been refined by every service since the day we first hit the road.
The Heart of Our Kitchen: Real Food, No Shortcuts
In a world of “Sysco on wheels,” where many trucks simply reheat pre-packed bags and frozen shortcuts, we take a different road. We don’t believe in serving you a catalog of mass-produced ingredients. Our philosophy is simple: Real food should be made with real ingredients.
While others might take shortcuts with seed oils, we stick to the gold standard of flavor. We proudly cook exclusively with beef tallow, giving our signature fries and hand-pressed sliders a rich, savory depth you won’t find anywhere else.
Why Quality Matters (The Price of “Cheap”)
Let’s be honest: if you find a truck with “bottom-dollar” prices, you’re likely eating “bottom-dollar” ingredients. Cheap food usually means it came out of a Sysco box, was grown in a factory, or was dunked in cheap, processed oils.
At Joanne’s, we don’t compete on being the cheapest—we compete on being the best. Since 2018, we’ve invested in premium ingredients because you can taste the difference between a frozen puck and a hand-pressed burger.
The “Made Here” Promise
When you eat with us, you’re eating food that was actually prepared by our team:
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Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders: Our tenders aren’t pulled from a freezer bag; they are seasoned and breaded right here for that perfect, fresh crunch.
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Whipped Tallow Dips: Our signature dips aren’t squeezed from a pre-made jug—we whip them up in-house to perfectly complement our tallow-fried fries.
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Fresh Daily Buns: We take immense pride in our foundation, because as we always say:
“Our buns rise and shine daily – fresh from the oven, every time!”
A Family Tradition
At the center of it all is a passion for bringing people together. Named after Joanne, the heart of our family, our truck is a celebration of community, hard work, and the perfect bite. Whether we’re at a local festival or parked on your favorite corner, we’re here to serve up high-quality comfort food with a side of Edmonton pride.
If you’re looking for “basic,” you’ve got plenty of options—but if you want a meal made with intention, you’re in the right place.
