• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer

NC Triangle Dining Food Blog

The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill

  • Home
    • Blog
  • Best Restaurants and Bars
    • The Best Restaurants in Raleigh, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Durham, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Cary – Apex, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Chapel Hill – Carrboro, NC
    • Best Food Specials and Deals in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
    • The Best Bars and Lounges in Raleigh, NC
    • The Best Bars and Lounges in Durham, NC
  • News
    • Coming Soon to the Triangle – New Restaurants and Bars
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Cary and Morrisville
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Durham
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh
    • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2022 Edition
    • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2021
  • Index of Reviews
    • Cary – Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Chapel Hill and Carrboro – Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Durham Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Raleigh Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • NC Video Reviews
    • Travel Reviews
  • Food Photos
    • Food Event Photos
  • About
    • NCTD Blogger- Ron Wen
    • NC Triangle Dining Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog Policy
    • Working with NC Triangle Dining
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog and Social Media Statistics
  • Home
    • Blog
  • Best Restaurants and Bars
    • The Best Restaurants in Raleigh, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Durham, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Cary – Apex, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Chapel Hill – Carrboro, NC
    • Best Food Specials and Deals in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
    • The Best Bars and Lounges in Raleigh, NC
    • The Best Bars and Lounges in Durham, NC
  • News
    • Coming Soon to the Triangle – New Restaurants and Bars
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Cary and Morrisville
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Durham
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh
    • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2022 Edition
    • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2021
  • Index of Reviews
    • Cary – Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Chapel Hill and Carrboro – Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Durham Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Raleigh Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • NC Video Reviews
    • Travel Reviews
  • Food Photos
    • Food Event Photos
  • About
    • NCTD Blogger- Ron Wen
    • NC Triangle Dining Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog Policy
    • Working with NC Triangle Dining
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog and Social Media Statistics

First Take: American Meltdown for Cheesy Food Truck Goodness

Home » Restaurant & Bar Reviews » Raleigh » First Take: American Meltdown for Cheesy Food Truck Goodness
October 1, 2013 by Ron Wen
American Meltdown food truck in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining
American Meltdown food truck in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

I’m pretty certain if I ever became a vegetarian it would be more like a cheese-atarian.  Without the protein and savory goodness of meat, warm oozing cheese would make for a great substitute!  And the food truck, American Meltdown food truck is all about the cheese.  I’ve had the chance to hit up American Meltdown a couple of times.  They’re often at the Raleigh Wine Shop for special events but not sure where their typical hangout is.  Looking at their schedule, they seem to move all over the Triangle which is good for any cheesy fans.

Carolina burger from American Meltdown food truck in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining
Carolina burger from American Meltdown food truck in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

American Meltdown typically does fancy cheese-meat combo sandwiches.  I’ve done their Carolina burger (pork, bacon with pimiento) on a lovely sesame bun and recently tried their Alsatian bratwurst.  The Carolina burger was a favorite, full of melty cheese and meat.  I had a total mess on my hands but it was worth it.  The Alsatian brat was a bit of a mix.  A well-grilled sausage with a couple of pieces of dry bacon and a slice of meunster (non-melted).  Paired with the over-toasted bun, it wasn’t an impressive sandwich and needed some sauce or something to counteract the dryness of the ingredients.  American Meltdown does use very good ingredients, including the locally made Farmhand Sausage so their medium-sized sandwiches typically run about $7.  But I have to confess, I’m not a big fan of Farmhand Sausage which I wish, wasn’t the case…

Alsatian brat from American Meltdown food truck in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining
Alsatian brat from American Meltdown food truck in Raleigh, NC Triangle Dining

While American Meltdown delivers pretty decent food and sandwiches, the one area where it falls short is turn-around time.  Both times I’ve eaten with them it’s taken probably about 20 minutes with not a particularly big crowd.  Given the menu is typically only about 4 – 6 items, I scratch my head on this one.  But in the end, the niggles and hassles of eating with a food truck is part of the whole deal so American Meltdown still works out ok in my book.  Who knows what visit three will bring but I’ve got my fingers crossed.  Cause it’s hard to go wrong with locally sourced meat and cheese from the grill, bon appetit!

 

American Meltdown Food Truck

Raleigh, NC

 

American Meltdown Menu

Related

Category: Food Truck, Raleigh, Restaurant & Bar ReviewsTag: Food Truck, Sandwiches
Previous Post:Baker’s Dozen Donuts in Raleigh-Cary for Delicious and Affordable Donuts
Next Post:Stanbury in Raleigh for High-Class Neighborhood Eats

Sidebar

Subscribe to NC Triangle Dining

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

New Reviews!

  • Northside Bistro & Cocktails, Raleigh – For a Casual but Upscale Meal
  • Tesoro in Carrboro for an Intimate and Delicious Taste of Italian Cuisine
  • Dashi, Durham – Doing Japanese Eats and Ramen from Top to Bottom
  • Rush Hour Karting RTP in Morrsville – When You Feel the Need for Electric Speed

Categories

Inspiration

“Do a little better each day.”

– Thomas Keller, French Laundry

Popular Posts

Copyright © 2023 · NC Triangle Dining Food Blog · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme