When: July 16, 1:15pm
Where: Trent University, Peterborough (map)
Companions: Heather & Pat
Exterior: When I first started at Trent in January and saw this chip truck, I thought that there was no way this was a good location. Reggie's is located 200m off the main road and thus only visible to people who are actually going into the university. As the spring went on, I watched them build a permanent deck and install 8 picnic tables, and continued to wonder about the economic viability of the operation. However, as soon as the chip truck opened for the season, there was a permanent lineup with multiple cars and bikes in the parking lot. I failed to take into account two factors. First, the riverside bike path that runs right by Reggie's, providing a steady stream of bike and pedestrian traffic. Second, there are essentially zero other food options open at Trent during the summer. When we went at 1:15 (well after the normal lunch hour), there was a long line of people from all demographics. Luckily, the chip truck is well set up to handle the traffic, with lots of parking, dumpsters, recycling and even a Port-a-Potty.
Witty t-shirts: The staff wore shirts saying "Quest for the Holy Grill" and "Good Grills Gone Wild"
Menu: Extensive. Burgers, fries, poutine, sweet potato fries, etc.
Condiments: Many. Ketchup, vinegar, salt, hot sauces, cajun sprinkles, etc. Additionally, the sweet potato fries come with a choice of dipping sauces.
The Food: We got fries, poutine, sweet potato fries with Cajun dipping sauce and a cheeseburger, plus two drinks for $18.45 total. The fries were pretty good: crispy, medium cut, not too greasy and we were given a generous portion. They're cooked in canola oil, which Pat pointed out may be healthier, but lacks the depth of flavour of a meat-based oil. The poutine was not great, with its main downfall being a lack of flavour in the gravy and a lack of salt overall. It is made with real cheese curd, a point in its favour.
The highlights were the sweet potato fries and the cheeseburger. The sweet potato fries were very tasty, and a nice addition to the usual chip truck menu. The Cajun dipping sauce was especially good: spicy and sweet. It barely lasted through our small sweet potato fries, so if you're going to get a larger size, you might consider investing in an extra container of the sauce (65 cents). The cheeseburger was juicy and well-cooked with real, melty cheese. We would have liked a whole wheat option for the bun, especially considering the proximity to the discerning university crowd.
This was a great chip truck experience, enhanced by Blue Rodeo playing on the CD player inside the truck. Is there a better soundtrack for Canadian chip trucks than Blue Rodeo?
Where: Trent University, Peterborough (map)
Companions: Heather & Pat
Exterior: When I first started at Trent in January and saw this chip truck, I thought that there was no way this was a good location. Reggie's is located 200m off the main road and thus only visible to people who are actually going into the university. As the spring went on, I watched them build a permanent deck and install 8 picnic tables, and continued to wonder about the economic viability of the operation. However, as soon as the chip truck opened for the season, there was a permanent lineup with multiple cars and bikes in the parking lot. I failed to take into account two factors. First, the riverside bike path that runs right by Reggie's, providing a steady stream of bike and pedestrian traffic. Second, there are essentially zero other food options open at Trent during the summer. When we went at 1:15 (well after the normal lunch hour), there was a long line of people from all demographics. Luckily, the chip truck is well set up to handle the traffic, with lots of parking, dumpsters, recycling and even a Port-a-Potty.Witty t-shirts: The staff wore shirts saying "Quest for the Holy Grill" and "Good Grills Gone Wild"
Menu: Extensive. Burgers, fries, poutine, sweet potato fries, etc.
Condiments: Many. Ketchup, vinegar, salt, hot sauces, cajun sprinkles, etc. Additionally, the sweet potato fries come with a choice of dipping sauces.
The Food: We got fries, poutine, sweet potato fries with Cajun dipping sauce and a cheeseburger, plus two drinks for $18.45 total. The fries were pretty good: crispy, medium cut, not too greasy and we were given a generous portion. They're cooked in canola oil, which Pat pointed out may be healthier, but lacks the depth of flavour of a meat-based oil. The poutine was not great, with its main downfall being a lack of flavour in the gravy and a lack of salt overall. It is made with real cheese curd, a point in its favour.
The highlights were the sweet potato fries and the cheeseburger. The sweet potato fries were very tasty, and a nice addition to the usual chip truck menu. The Cajun dipping sauce was especially good: spicy and sweet. It barely lasted through our small sweet potato fries, so if you're going to get a larger size, you might consider investing in an extra container of the sauce (65 cents). The cheeseburger was juicy and well-cooked with real, melty cheese. We would have liked a whole wheat option for the bun, especially considering the proximity to the discerning university crowd.This was a great chip truck experience, enhanced by Blue Rodeo playing on the CD player inside the truck. Is there a better soundtrack for Canadian chip trucks than Blue Rodeo?
