I maintain my prior rating of 4 stars for the global SPRO experience; the drinks while delicious, are a bit overpriced, and not all of them are hits. I've tried many of them at this point, particularly the non-coffee based ones (milk teas and matchas) and my favorite so far is the Fifty Shades. It's great both iced and hot but runs me $7.50 with almond milk, which is pretty steep!
However my bf and I have also had the opportunity to try more of their food and have discovered some newfound favorites. I think the key is to make sure to eat the food when it's freshly prepared, so what's supposed to be hot is hot and what's supposed to be crispy stays crispy. Thus this does not make for the best takeout or delivery experience; in true foodtruck fashion, you should definitely take the time to eat SPRO's delicious grub on the spot. There's always plenty of outdoor, COVID-friendly seating at the Spark Social arena, so why not?! Your only enemy is parking.
I've ordered the Umami Bomb multiple times which is avocado toast with an Asian twist: topped with furikake and salmon roe. The combination is surprisingly delicious and salty, but you should already be a fan of fish eggs and seaweed. The bread is also thick and delightfully crispy on the outside but firm and soft on the inside. I daresay it's my favorite variation of avocado toast that I have tried in SF. I think high-end Korean or Japanese restaurants in the Bay should collaborate with SPRO to feature this dish as bar bites on their menus--it'd be such a hit. The portion is on the smaller side but for $13 it's a really satisfying brunch option that won't break the bank.
My vegetarian boyfriend is also OBSESSED with the Veggie Tales sandwich ($13), which is chock full of colorful greens and egg salad. Most vegetarian sandwiches lack protein so this is a great, filling offering. He also loves the BBQ sauce that gives it tons of flavor; personally I'm more partial to the white miso spread they use on their country club sandwich but to each their own.
I tried the Blueberry mochi waffle ($11), which was not soggy this time around because I was able to consume it as soon as it was made. I also think the fresh strawberries in the actual batter contributed to the sogginess of the Strawberry Guava mochi waffle, which is a problem the Blueberry didn't have as much. I also much prefer the syrup on the side instead of the powdered sugar topping, and they are super nice about this swap if you ask!
Lastly, we noticed a side menu posted on the truck offering creme brûlée and I had to try the Ube Pandan version. It was very decadent and creamy. Delicious and with a perfect crunch top. I didn't enjoy it so much that I'd spend $11 on it again, especially since it's something you should enjoy on the spot and in one sitting, but it was definitely a "treat yourself" moment and if you love ube, I recommend trying it at least once.
One thing that absolutely tickles me is that they have a dog menu featuring a carnivore entrée, herbivore entrée, and smoothie option. I don't have my own dog but if I did I'd spoil the crap out of them here. Please bring your dog and give them extra scratches for me! read more