Our visit to the Back Lot was horrible! The bar service was disastrous! The 2 drinks we were able…read moreto order were made incorrect. One was a Gypsy vodka and cranberry juice, don't know what the tender put in it, but it was not cranberry juice. Asked for a replacement, was told he didn't make the drink, he was the only tender there! The second drink he made was a mule, it took him 15 minutes to make it, then couldn't figure out how to charge the credit card. Our party of 9 then left. The tender told us it was his second night, shame on the owners for leaving someone so incapable running their business. Not only did this poor choice loose business for the Back Lot Bar, but for West Coast sliders, we were all going to get good there. Only gave one star because it wouldn't let me give none. The good I did get at West Coast was 5 stars!

Great food, great beer, great music and great service. It was all around a great experience.read more

This is a food truck in a complex of other food trucks and a bar called The Back Lot. I got a…read moreveggie goat wrap (completely vegetarian). It had grilled zucchini, portabella mushrooms, peppers, onion, cilantro, Persian cucumber, grilled tomatoes, Hoisin sauce and melted goat cheese. It tasted good but was extremely small. The dish was $10 plus tax.

Jessie is amazing and the food is unfailingly fabulous! I crave the Veggie Goat, and look forward…read moreto it every time we return. In fact, winters are long without Grill Chasers to enjoy. Okay, winters are long anyway, but missing this food makes it even worse!

A hidden gem in Charlevoix! We were so glad we stumbled on this food truck when looking for a place…read moreto grab lunch. We opted for the loaded tots, classic cheddar, and Carolina BBQ mac and cheese. Everything is fresh and made to order -- with generous portions for sharing. This isn't artificial mac and cheese, it's the real deal! Wholeheartedly recommend if you are in the area. You won't be disappointed!

We heard it was amazing Mac-n-cheese and huge portions. Grabbed a couple orders and hit the park…read more First off, it was super oily. It was not creamy, just oily. Pretty gross. Secondly, it was very bland. I make homemade Mac-n-cheese for my kids all the time, and they both told me mine was better. For $8, I can make a way better batch AND use good cheese like smoked Gouda and some yummy Parmesan or something. Pass this up and go and get yourself some pork belly and fries from the other food truck

Brisket wad incredibly tender, flavorful, and not fatty! Wow! A must do!…read more Blue cheese, jalapeño coleslaw was fantastic too. Thanks! James

Food was delicious. The service was quick and friendly. Love the design and originality of the food…read moretruck. Chef Adam was awesome! Went to the elder brewery location, ambiance was great in there.

Very good but I feel it would be nicer if you use that indoor building I think you will make mom…read moremoney in the winter and you could even turn it into a drive thru

10/10 customer service, taste and vibes. The street tacos were flavorful and textured perfectly. I…read moregot the roasted pork street taco and the potato street taco. This will be my new go-to taco place when I'm in the area! My husband tried the burrito bowl and loved it! He also tried their own brew (Golden Boy) and said it was fantastic!

Island Grillers is a food truck located in the Charlevoix branch of The Back Lot, a collection of…read morefood trucks and a bar with a great view of Lake Charlevoix. There was a steady number of people getting food from Island Grillers, and I was excited to try it out. #20 Jerk Chicken ($19.50) - The Jerk Chicken takes around 30 minutes after ordering to come out. It seems to be cooked fresh as it was steaming when we picked up the box. The chicken itself, consisting of a leg quarter, is super tender and falls off the bone easily. There are some crispy bits from the chicken being charred on the grill and the fat/skin is rendered well. The char is quite good - I normally don't eat the cartilage on the end of the drumstick, but here, it's nicely charred and chewy, a nice departure from the tenderness of the meat. The jerk seasoning/sauce applied is a bit on the sweet side, almost like a tomatoey sweet BBQ sauce. There's just the barest hint of scotch bonnet heat - to be honest, if you didn't tell me this was jerk chicken, I might not have been able to guess it. Still, the chicken is quite delicious even if it's not the most "jerk". On the side, we got a salad, red beans & rice, and a dinner roll. The salad is simple, but with plenty of halved grape tomatoes, diced bell peppers, cucumber, and romaine lettuce dressed in a very sweet red dressing. Both the rice and red beans are cooked a bit on the hard side and give a nice bite in contrast to the tender chicken. Be careful eating - they cook the herbs/spices inside, so you can find full allspice berries and stems of thyme mixed throughout. The dinner roll is quite interesting. It's a commercial roll, but it's covered with butter and spices and then grilled, giving the exterior somewhat of a crust and a nice flavor. It comes sliced in half, and it's perfect for mopping up the dregs of jerk sauce after finishing the chicken. Note: Island Grillers charges an 8.5% fee for credit card transactions, which is the highest I have ever seen. If you go inside the bar building up the stairs there's a station where you can get complimentary sparkling or still water. The bathrooms are also in that area, two larger rooms per gender. Overall I enjoyed the food at Island Grillers and I can definitely recommend this food truck if you stop by The Back Lot.

We had the Jamaican jerk chicken wrap it was absolutely amazing…read moreThe cook is from Jamaica and comes up here during the summer season and it it just as good as going to a resort or an island food stand. Top notch

Awesome food truck, tacos are killer, but she has added a "North of the border menu" now has…read moresliders, loaded fries, wings, burritos and nachos, sandwiches!

Best Mexican food you could ever dream of, everything was fresh and made right there in front of…read moreyou, HUGE menu to choose from, vegan and gluten free available too!! The salsa is to die for highly recommend the pulled pork tacos, best pork I have ever eaten. The staff is so friendly definitely makes you feel welcome. High quality food low prices, nothing beats it

This is a drive thru only restaurant but please don't let that stop you from eating here. It was…read moreabsolutely delicious! They do have a few picnic tables outside if the weather permits but this was phenomenal. Food was made fresh and was served hot!

Outstanding food! Everything was delicious, took my right back to Southern California taco stands!read more

What a unique design and food service design!…read more The Back Lot is the perfect summer spot, lots of outdoor seating and indoor seating, great menu and great drinks! The vibe is chill, the breeze coming in from the open door layout is so nice to be able to enjoy the weather without direct sunlight. The food truck style setup is a nice change from a normal restaurant. The food is packed with deliciousness - plentiful portions and the flavor is just outstanding!

The lamb tacos are to die for... I could eat them every…read moresingle day... Jalapeño margaritas are delicious too.

These are the best tacos I've ever had from a food truck! They were sold out of their fish taco,…read morebut the crispy shrimp taco is a must have! We also had their roasted chicken, and pork street taco which were also pretty good, but nothing compared to the shrimp taco. Their chorizo Rangoon's were also a must have! It came with a sweet lime syrup sauce that was absolutely delicious! The service was fast and the staff were very nice. It's a cool spot to grab drinks and amazing tacos!

Very cute tego spot located in the same space as the brewery. I chose this place cause they had…read morevegan options, there is a separate vegan menu. I've tried both vegan tacos and they were delicious, with slight preference on the smoked potato one. My husband had the chilaquiles taco and street taco delux, and he also enjoyed his. The only problem was that they are very small for the price, so it definetly didn't satisfy our hunger. W decided to split a vegan crunchwrap and that was the hit of the entire meal. Very good. Combined with one of the home made salsa, it was awesome. We also had a couple of beers, and this was a great but expensive meal. For that reason it won't be our frequent spot to visit.