There's already a cornucopia of on-campus food options for starving students, but a trend that keeps on rolling, food trucks have continued to appear around campus. Perhaps to fill a niche market, or to offer yet another alternative to eating around the University, the food trucks are here to stay, and students are thankful to have an option different from the norm. "It doesn't taste like campus food, that's the thing," said Shuji Miller, junior in pre-mathematics education. Grilled Cheezy A gourmet spin on an American tradition, the signature grilled cheese sandwiches offered here include ingredients such as buffalo chicken, caramelized onions, pineapple and six full-flavored types of cheese. Grilled Cheezy delivers exactly what students want at some of the most affordable prices on campus. Smooth N Groove A hip-hop inspired all-natural smoothie truck that strives to make you feel good through fresh fruit smoothies and an upbeat atmosphere. "You might have failed a test, but when you walk by the Smoothie truck you gonna feel a little better," said Smooth N Groove founder and manager Keon Davis. General Lee Offering hot and fresh Asian cuisine to students around campus like Korean, Thai and Hibachi courses with chicken, pork and veggies. Side orders of pot-stickers and egg rolls are also available, all for less than $8. Overall Pops A new venture from the Opelika-based gourmet coffee bar and Southern eatery, the Overall Company's popsicle cart next to the Student Center bus stop gives students the opportunity to cool down with all-natural popsicle flavors such as chocolate caramel and peach & creme, all made from locally sourced dairy farms. Plans are being made to open an Overall Company food truck of their own at some point later in the fall. "Were going to offer coffee and pops, and make espresso drinks and possibly some food," said co-founder Laura Pritchard. The trucks rotate locations weekly, keeping the variety going and offering new options to people on campus. Trucks are chosen to come on campus because of their ability to provide options in areas of food the school cannot.
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