Recently, &Lobster "rolled into" to my neighborhood. Their truck makes the rounds in the Charleston area, so whether you're in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville, or in between, you'll find it at a neighborhood, brewery, or wine bar near you.
&Lobster (And Lobster) accepts walkups, but prefers pre-orders. Preorders open on the day of service, and I placed my order around 4:30 PM for a 5:45 PM pick up. The rustic, authentic, wooden design feels fancier than a food truck, and my order was ready at the promised time.
I had the Connecticut roll with a side of peanut ginger slaw. The bread was buttery and didn't fall apart, and the lobster itself was flavorful, seasoned, and plentiful. Every bite of my roll was full of lobster, and I was sad to finish that last bite. The peanut ginger slaw was similar to a traditional coleslaw, but not as sweet and with hints of peanut toward the end.
&Lobster prices are based on market price, which changes based on supply and demand. However, I received an excellent value for what I paid ($22). Not only does the roll include a side dish, but I got a high-quality food item and supported a local business. Plus, I didn't have to leave my neighborhood and deal with traffic!
It can be tough to fork over a bit more cash for dinner, especially from a food truck. However, I don't mind paying for quality and highly recommend splurging on this truck.
I hope &Lobster continues to visit during the summer food truck season. I love Connecticut style (warm) rolls, and I want to try the orzo pasta side dish next time. The truck also offers a salad if you're counting carbs or a quesadilla if you're not feeling a roll, and crab if you don't want lobster. read more