It's that time again! The battle of the food trucks is heating up, and there’s a familiar favorite looking to defend its title.

Southwest Michigan's Favorite Food Trucks Poll Rules

  • Nominations Period: Nominations are open now until 6 AM on Friday, May 29th, 2026.  (Only one nomination per food truck is necessary as nominations do not count as votes.)
  • Voting Period: Voting runs from Friday, May 29th, through 5 AM on Friday, June 12th.
  • Voting Frequency: One vote per person/per day.
  • Coverage Area: "Southwest Michigan," for the sake of this poll, will include the following counties only: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, St Joseph, Branch, Allegan, and Barry.

 

NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED!  If you are trying to vote, tap here.

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While we wait to vote for our favorite food trucks in Southwest Michigan in 2026, let's take a look at the top 5 from last year.

 

Favorite Food Trucks In Southwest Michigan 2025

#5 Kickin’ Kurbz in Battle Creek

Photos courtesy of Kick N Kurbz Food Truck
Photos courtesy of Kick N Kurbz Food Truck
Photos courtesy of Kick N Kurbz Food Truck

Last year, they didn't make the top 10.  However, this year Kickin' Kurbz had a huge showing. They grab the number 5 spots with 6.52% of the vote.


 

#4 The Mobile Crave in Gobles

Photo Courtesy of The Mobile Crave
Photo Courtesy of The Mobile Crave
Photo Courtesy of The Mobile Crave

I'm pretty sure this is the first time the Mobile Crave has participated in this poll. They came out swinging, grabbing the number 4 spot with 10.67% of the vote.


#3 Smokin Oak BBQ in Bangor

Photo Courtesy of Smokin Oak BBQ
Photo Courtesy of Smokin Oak BBQ
Photo Courtesy of Smokin Oak BBQ

Smokin Oak BBQ is another newcomer to our food truck poll.  They came in blazing with 12.37% of the vote and landed in the number 3 spot.

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#2 Weenie Kings in Three Rivers

Weenie Kings in Three Rivers
Weenie Kings in Three Rivers
Weenie Kings in Three Rivers

Weenie Kings has been the strongest contender in this poll.  For nearly the last 10 years, they have occupied either the number 1 or number 2 spot every single year.  After dominating most of this year's poll, they end up with a very strong number 2 position, getting 13.9% of the vote.


 

#1 Pig's Head BBQ in Gobles

Pig's Head BBQ in Gobles
Pig's Head BBQ in Gobles
Pig's Head BBQ in Gobles

Pig's Head oinked its way back to back victories.  They are number #1 this year with 14.46% of the vote.

You can tap here to see the full poll results from 2025.

 

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