Michele's Charcoal Pit Food Truck

Washington Ave, Albany
(518) 428-2402

Recent Reviews

Verena Wolf

Top NY hot dog with sauerkraut, onions, relish etc! Great place right next to the park full of chipmunks, top service: super tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

S B.

Outstanding pulled pork mac n cheese with amazing bacon. Fast service, right next to many office buildings/businesses. Yes, they take cards.

Sebastian Currier

Piggy fries are killer, Philly is good. Eat there again when I can

David D.

Great food, good quanity, a aquick and courteous staff. The brisket was so tender and tasty. Also had the spiced up piggy fries. At the music haven

Ron H

Unbelievablely slow service. Warning, prepared to wait an hour for your food!!!! Prices and selection are decent.

Frank T.

There is hardly a food truck I don't like. Why? I love the history behind them. The craziness of the new rage, from an oldie but goodie, and the committment from the owner to make his/her greateness available at reasonable price and in cool digs. Now, I wouldn't call the New York State Capital lawn cool digs, but seeing as it just a few blocks away and plenty of green grass, park benches, picnic tables, and other seating, how can one resist coming out here for a stroll and a great bite to eat? Not to mention, it is the only place in Albany where you can find 4-5 food trucks to choose from, which makes me feel sad, as that number is low compared to other progressive cities like, San Diego, San Francisco, Austin, Dallas, New York. It also upsets some people that the capitol gets special treatment for placement of food trucks, but let's save that for another day. Michele's looked good. I was simply craving a burger and fries. However, I've learned from my food trucking, that fries can be somewhat of a challenge. Either soggy, dried, or just not right. I hate suffering through that, so instead, I ordered the tots they have. Being a chemist by nature, I don't know what it is with tots, but you can hardly mess them up. They always come out crispy on outside and nice and hot inside. Michele's did not disappoint. I ordered my 0.3lb burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. The film broke loose and this movie came to a screeching halt when I heard, "We are out of onions." "Ahhhhgg," I thought, as in my opinion a burger just isn't a burger without onions. Before I could complete my sigh of disbelief, the server said, "We can put some fried onions on it, if you want. Will take a little longer." I was ecstatic. Not because I got my onions, albeit in a different form, but the food truck guy did not have to offer this, but he did. Why? I don't know, ask him, but I can guess it is because they have that food truck service mentality of "Let's take care of our special customers." It did take a little longer but was worth it. The cook handed me a freshly cooked cheeseburger with fried onions and tater tots. He even warned me that the tots were piping hot just out of the fryer. Really nice touch. I will definitely be back and try their other menu items which look really good including the clam, even though I am not a big clam fan.

Daniellle Cosenza

Service was great, food was delicious!

Jake R.

The food was lackluster and the service was just terrible. From a lack of caring about me as a customer to showing me any help, will not visit again. Will not recommend.

Andrew Weber

Burgers were amazing, Cajun fries were perfect and crispy, pulled pork was FULL of flavor, staff was friendly and very efficient... Best food I've had in a very long time! Worth the trip!

Pete Woznack

Omg their food is absolutely amazing!!! I eat here all the time and the food is the best and the crew is super funny and awesome! Thanks you guys!

Patricia A. Renna

Great food, freshly made, while following Covid-19 protocols.

Sharon Segura

Don’t miss out on this fine establishment. Deelicious food. Open air eating. Please support these hardworking folks.

Declan O.

This truck is hands down the best. You gotta try it. Michele, the owner, and her staff remember their regular customers and most importantly the food is outstanding. Everything is fresh and the portions are amazing. Check it out!

lulu alvarez

greatest food i’ve ever had

Mike N.

I tried the amusingly named, and my cholesterol levels didn't thank me for them I am sure, "Fry My Balls." Deep fried mac'n'cheese spheres stuffed with bbq pulled pork and served rippingly hot, drizzled with a chipotle crema. I was in a food coma heaven for the rest of the afternoon.

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Michele's Charcoal Pit Food Truck

Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
(518) 428-2402