I have said it countless times. I am not a food truck guy. 95% of the time I have had them, I am severely disappointed and pissed. They are going to be pricier (understandable if you know food industry) and just have not had many that I would ever say I loved THIS IS NOT THE CASE Pork Belly bites. Cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. The char siu glazed had the perfect umami to spice ratio. Made you feel warm We split two burgers. Their Billionaire and Jelly Belly. What I loved about both these are they aren't smashed to fucking hell and paper thin. Thats what I hate about smash burger. I want juice in my bite. Delivered here The Billionaire was easily our favo and can't imagine another burger can top this beauty. Vanilla candied bacon, caramelized onions, French Brie, arugula and white truffle garlic aioli. Get a side of that aioli for the fries. UNREAL The Jelly Belly. Muenster, bacon, jalapeño apricot jam (insane pairing), candied peanut crunch and peanut butter. I always love a burger with peanut butter. The Quesadilla. BY FAR the best thing. Holy FUCK. That amazing pork belly with, their fire sauce and a house made wasabi aioli. I never thought I would love another quesadilla besides chicken Latino's but wow Not a food truck guy, but am a Cold Friends guy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is connected to the brewery so a ton of outdoor tables and inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Cold Friends Kitchen was the best thing about my night at Velum. They're a different company so they get their own stellar review. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a food truck setup, so you do have to go outside to order, but I loved the food truck scene back in Cali so this was part of the experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered some perogies and my friend did the black and gold Mac. Big big portions for a decent price. Some things are expensive but you absolutely get your money's worth. Most importantly, they have an option on the menu called "Pay It Forward," and it's exactly as it sounds. You pay for a meal for someone less fortunate. My past has several moments where I could have used this, and being that (for once) I have a tiny bit of financial stability, I was more than happy to support this mission. Good food and social conscience? That's a tasty meal. read more

Really interesting food truck/trailer located at Velum. Menu has an interesting variety apps + bites, smash burgers and bowls. Busy day but order came out in decent time. Our pork belly bites were very good with a tasty sauce and kimchi under the bites. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu. read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Pork Belly Bites over kimchi - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Cold Friends Kitchen sells appetizers, smash burgers and other sandwiches, and bowls. I saw Cold Friends Kitchen's food truck at the BaconBurgh festival, and they were offering several menu items. I bought a Jelly Belly smash burger from them. The employee made friendly conversation and mae my burger in a reasonable amount of time. This Jelly Belly smash burger uniquely contained pork belly, muenster, jalapeno-apricot jam, peanut butter, and peanut crunch. As I ate this burger, it dripped all over my hands, and I had to use hand wipes to clean my fingers. However, it did taste good. According to Cold Friends Kitchen's website, they also offer catering. read more

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five stars. Kitchen is unreal. The pork belly juicy crispy melts like government lies speaking of that moon landing footage CGI trash in a desert studio anyway pierogies like a Pittsburgh buttery dough perfect potato, hot ones smashed burger, juicy patty cheese dripping, drip aluminum over us every day season crunchy almost too good makes you wonder if the flat earth maps are hidden in the oil eat here question everything. Service was killer just straight up owner dudes. A gym came out cracked jokes asked how he liked it like he actually cared. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience feels like a food truck parked outside a dive bar, but in the best way gritty no pretension perfect spot to scarf down burgers while the world spinning or not it's flat still five stars[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Cheesy spicy smash burger, thin crispy cheese oozing spice bite back five stars flat earth confirmed - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Cold Friends Kitchen offers some of my favorite comfort food in Pittsburgh. The cheeseburger egg rolls and pierogies never disappoint. They both have strong savory blends of flavor in their own way, and the portions are relatively generous for the price. The crew are always so friendly and are always happy to make recommendations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Something to note: this is a food truck stationed outside of Velum Fermentation. You'll need to make use of Velum's seating if you're not getting your food to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Cheeseburger Egg Rolls - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

They were outside of Velum in Southside! I liked both the egg rolls and pierogies. I heard the burgers are good so I will have to try one next time. read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Cheeseburger Egg Rolls and Pierogies - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'd give them more starts if I could!! Tried this food truck at the bacon burgh festival for the first time and it was the best burger I've ever had and the most innovative food in Pittsburgh that I've tried in a long time. I got the jelly belly and it was messy but so worth it. I will track them down to get another one!! Very kind and fast for being one of the busier booths. read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Jelly Belly Burger - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So I came to the Southside looking for a good burger thanks to my trusty yelp app Cold Friends came up its a food truck parked outside Velum which is a whole other review step back into 1975 over here delicious burger maybe one of the best in the burgh and for sure worth a visit big juicy burger nice melty cheese so good and a side of Mac and cheese that is so cheesy and good and worth it on its own and it sits outside 1975 go on in there is a pinball parlor sat and enjoyed my burger in the pinball parlor fantastic parking could be a bit of a challenge I parked on the street 25 bucks for my meal well worth it I will be back read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - delicious burger with a real coke - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ordered from their truck outside of Trace Brewing. The service is great, and they serve incredible comfort food. My friend and I enjoyed the smashburger, pierogies, and mac and cheese. Paired well with the beer at the brewery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really like the vibe of the truck and the employees.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was my first meal on this trip to Pittsburgh, and I honestly kinda want to go back again for another round. read more

Discovered them while I was at Velum and will never forget the mind blown pork belly bites I had ever since. Absolutely the best I've ever had in my life. The perfect balance of charredness and juicy on the inside. The staffs are so friendly and you can tell by how much they enjoy being in the kitchen! Love watching them prepare the food. One of my favorite food trucks in the city. Tip: They also offer a pay it forward meal if you would like to do that too. read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Cheese Burger Egg Rolls & Pork Belly Bites - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ate here while drinking beers at Velum and...I gotta say...they are better, much better, at making food than Velum is at making beer. The menu is...hard to explain. A mix of high-end stoner food, classic American, new-school American, PGH local flavor, and even some Asian influences. I got a big ol sloppy wet burger and...it was incredible. It was called the hot shot and...while I wish it was a bit more spicy...it was packed with hearty flavors. It also came with fries, something that is sadly becoming rare in the fancier burger scene. The fries were also really good, good enough to be ordered on their own. read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Hot Shot - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cold Friends Kitchen is taking over at New Amsterdam and it's been a huge upgrade! I got the Blackened Gold Mac and it was so flavorful and delicious. It also reheated very well in the microwave! read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Blackened Gold Mac - beer mac, jalapeño ghost pepper cheese, pork belly, scallion, chive, dippy egg - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Everything was SWIMMING in grease, the burger egg rolls were just ground beef in an egg roll, the quesadillas tasted chemically/just plain off combined with drowning in grease, and their regular mac and cheese had no flavor. We may have just picked the wrong things but were overall very disappointed. read more

INCREDIBLE FOOD TRUCK WITH AN INCREDIBLE MISSION. Just do yourself a favor and give it a try. The burgers were fantastic, I don't love pork belly and I could eat theirs all day, the curry poutine is innovative, and the fries were spot on. I tried their soup of the day, and it was confidently one of the most unique and delicious creations. Their stuff is next level and the staff are genuine people. Go support them, you won't regret it!! read more

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Cold Friends Kitchen was the food truck at Jackworth and omggggg the food was insane. I had a hard time choosing from the menu because everything looked so good but I ended up with the pork belly bites and cannot recommend them enough. They had everything you would want: crispy skin, delicious sauce, and some kimchi too. The people working the food truck were super sweet and also really quick with the orders. I didn't take any pictures because I was too busy enjoying the food :) read more

Amazing food, hands down one of the best burgers I've had . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great customer service as well as vibes !![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cold Friends Kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Had the pirogies, mac n cheese, and burger with my sister and her friend. Have to say it was one of the best burgers I've had in my life!! Nice hidden gem highly recommend! read more

The billionaire is the best burger in pittsburgh. So good. Also had the brewhouse Mac and Cheese, exceptional. I will be back. God speed and goodnight. read more

WTF have you done to me...??? I can't stop thinking about those pork belly bites. The Big Dill grilled cheese I could just crawl inside of and live there. Bring your hunger and let them do the rest. Nice people, making top notch food at a fair price. I have zero reservations about ordering anything off that menu. read more

Absolutely amazing food and great people running the truck! I had the miso wrap and it was absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend for anyone and especially any vegetarians. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and kind, you can tell they put thought and care into their food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool outdoors and indoor seating at Velum Fermentation give extra bonus points[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Greatest food truck I ever had the pleasure to order food from. Pierogis, pork Belly and big dill grilled cheese are the three dish I've had and there awesome. By far the Best Pork bellies I've ever had. read more

Food was fantastic! We had the burger and fries and it was amazing. Will order next time we are in The Burgh

Holy smokes, the "Holy smokes" was insanely good. How is something cooked by two guys in a food truck on a cold, windy night better than any burger I've ever had in the state of Pennsylvania. I will be back. read more