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Best Street Food In Boston

If you're in the city during lunch hour, you may be wanting to grab something quick and satisfying. There are several different street food vendors who aim to please by way of a pop-up spot or a food truck (some companies offer both). Check out five of the top places to grab some really delicious street food that will not only hit the spot, but that will have you coming back time and time again!

phantom gourmet roxy's grilled cheese
A grilled cheese from Roxy's. (Phantom Gourmet)

Roxy's Grilled Cheese
Food Truck/Locations Vary
(617) 202-5864
www.roxysgrilledcheese.com

Roxy's Grilled Cheese has joined the food truck ranks, and people just can't get enough. Perhaps the longest lines you may ever wait in, Roxy's has done something so right. Although they only have a handful of options when it comes to making your grilled cheese sandwich, none of the options will disappoint (the Green Muenster is not only a favorite, but its name is super clever).

Cookie Monstah
Photo credit: The Cookie Monstah (Facebook)

Cookie Monstah
Food Truck/Locations Vary
Back Bay
(617) 615-6595
www.thecookiemonstah.com

Who doesn't like cookies?! Who doesn't like ice cream? The Cookie Monstah food truck combines the two into unique sandwiches you have to experience. If you're lucky enough to spot one of these food trucks, you'll want to sprint to the line. No worries, the scent of freshly baked chocolate cookies will keep you occupied while you wait. Whether you want a cookie to go or you want to try one of their creations (The Salty Dog is a favorite -- It's made of salted caramel cookies and totally turtle ice cream), you will not be disappointed. What a treat!

Mei Mei
(Photo Credit: Mei Mei)

Mei Mei Street Kitchen
Food Truck/Locations Vary
(857) 250-4959
www.meimeiboston.com

The seasonal food truck operation is in full swing! The Mei Mei Street Kitchen truck is in a different location each day of the week. You can check their website for specifics. Serving up some of the finest street grub of Chinese-American fare, Mei Mei's offers some really interesting and tasty items to grab and go. Visitors love their scallion pancake sandwiches which are made with ham or turkey. A meal from Mei Mei's food truck will run you about $12.

Related: Boston's Best Omelets

Chicken And Rice Guys
Food Truck and Pop-Up Locations
Prudential Center
(617) 903-8538
cnrguys.com

With various locations in Boston, the Chicken And Rice Guys know what they're doing. This team of street food professionals have nailed down the quick bite with their set-up. They start with a rice plate consisting of seasoned rice, pita and lettuce. You then choose your filling, chicken, gyro, tofu or a combo, and then add a sauce. Oh, and there are extras too (baklava!).

Food Truck
Clover Food Truck in Boston

Clover
Locations Vary
Longwood Medical Center, Dewey Square
www.cloverfoodlab.com

This company prides itself on making fast food fresh. The Clover website says, "We try to keep everything very simple, but very careful. If you eat with us for breakfast you know that we're making the soup or salads in the morning and prepping for lunch. We don't make ketchup. We don't make Mayonnaise. We make just about everything else every day."

Related: Boston's Best Hangout Spots After Bars Close

Boston-based writer Effie Orfanides keeps up with all of the latest happenings in her city. She loves eating at Boston's hotspots, having drinks at the trendiest bars, and enjoying all that Boston has to offer. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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