With origins as old as time, street food often represents the true essence of a culture’s cuisine – no frills, just fast and delicious favourites, or personalized, innovative takes on traditional dishes. Today, many food trucks and even dine-in restaurants honour this ancient tradition by adding their own twist to classic street eats, or flip the tradition by taking gourmet meals, once reserved only for luxurious dining, to the streets.
Our guide to Mississauga’s most delicious hidden gems highlights some of the best food trucks and street food among the hundreds of dining options the city has to offer.
Rick's Good Eats
Rick’s Good Eats: A Mississauga go-to for Indian fusion, this casual eatery blends Punjabi and Canadian cuisine as an ode to the immigrant experience, cooking up comfort food in unique formats, like apple pie samosas, butter chicken mac and cheese, and hari chicken served on fries. Rick’s even has a take-home food market for easy family meals.
Alforat
Alforat: Serving Iraqi street food like shawarma alongside fresh tabouleh salads and samoon sandwiches, which trace back to ancient Mesopotamia, Alforat provides a flavour experience as authentic as you can get without a plane trip.
The Food District
The Food District: While it may be indoors, The Food District brings the spirit of street food to Mississauga’s Square One, with a variety of vendors throughout the market offering everything from cheesecake to Jamaican patties, along with regular pop-ups. Some of the must-try spots include:
- Hattendo for famed Japanese cream buns
- La Carnita for Mexican street corn
- Patties Express for classic and vegetarian Jamaican patties
- MyMyChicken for traditional Korean fried chicken
- Uncle Tetsu for Japanese cheesecake
- My Roti Place for build-your-own roti
The Dimkin's Crepes
The Dimkin’s Crepes: A staple at Celebration Square, this food truck’s sweet and savoury crepes are the perfect snack after you’ve finished splashing or skating at The Square. Beyond crepes, the truck’s menu includes waffles, paninis, and even popsicles, as well as gourmet coffee, making it the perfect seasonal stop all year long.
Le Chateau Chicken
Le Chateau Chicken: Another longstanding favourite located at the Square, Le Chateau Chicken food truck has all the classics, from nuggets, strips and burgers, to grilled chicken, paired with fries or onion rings.
Laari Adda
Laari Adda: Created by owners who were homesick for the hustle and bustle of Pakistan’s street markets with their beautifully painted trucks, Laari Adda, meaning “truck stop,” brings their vibrancy to Mississauga through its modern Indian fusion menu and artistic interior.
The Clay Oven
The Clay Oven: At this food truck, located near the Comfort Inn, different gourmet, chef-prepared Indian dishes are featured every day, with authentic curries, masalas and more on offer, alongside freshly made naan or rice.
Tut's Egyptian Street Food
Tut’s Egyptian Street Food: A modern take on Egyptian cuisine, Tut’s serves favourites like Kofta on bao buns for an Asian fusion twist. While the main restaurant is located in the Square One food court, you can also find its food truck at special events throughout the city.
For more delicious hidden gems, check out our restaurant guide, 50 Flavours of Mississauga.
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