Sitka, once the capital of Russian Alaska and a popular stop on Inside Passage cruises, saw a surge of tourists last summer. The city closed its main street to cars to accommodate the crowds and made way for food trucks, carts, and stands, creating a lively festival atmosphere. Food trucks have become a growing trend in Alaska’s port towns, providing a more affordable and efficient dining option for cruise ship passengers with limited time in each port.
The appeal of food trucks in Alaska is their ability to offer local flavor and celebrate the state’s ingredients while catering to the outdoor experience that draws people to the region. With the cost of living being high in Alaska, prices at food trucks may be slightly higher than in other parts of the country. However, they still offer a more convenient and unique dining experience compared to traditional restaurants.
For the upcoming 2023 cruise season, Alaska cruise authorities expect a record-breaking 1.65 million passengers. While Anchorage also has a thriving food truck scene, the following popular cruise stops along the coast provide a locally grown culinary trail for visitors.
Ketchikan, often the first stop in Alaska for northbound Inside Passage cruises, becomes bustling with the arrival of cruise ships. Passengers will find food stalls on the cruise dock, as well as more food truck options within walking distance. Chicke Chicke Bang Bang, known for its mouthwatering chicken sandwiches, and The Food Truck, offering shrimp and grits and rib-eye banh mi po’ boys, are among the popular choices.
Sitka, with its population doubling during the tourist season, has embraced the food truck trend by closing its main street to foot traffic on busy cruise ship days. Enoki Eatery serves Japanese-inspired comfort food like smoked salmon musubi and steamed buns, while The Fresh Fish offers poke, chowder, and ceviche. Other notable food trucks in Sitka include Ashmo’s, serving locally caught fish dishes, and Blumen Dogs, known for creative hot dog variations.
Juneau, the state capital, has a long-standing tradition of food carts and trucks. Deckhand Dave’s, located a few blocks from the cruise pier, is a popular spot for fish tacos. The food truck yard also houses other vendors like the Alaskan Crepe Escape and a cotton candy maker. Visitors can also indulge in Filipino barbecue from Bernadette’s or try the two-fisted burgers from Pucker Wilson’s.
Food trucks in Alaska provide a convenient and flavorful dining experience for cruise ship passengers exploring the state’s coastal towns.
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