I grew up in Birmingham Alabama in the seventies and eighties and I remember the Travis food truck back then and it was all lovely! The burgers were great the Franks are great and though I've never tried the veggie burger my father has even though he has passed away he told me that it was awesome so I've got to try it. Fast food is going to trash but this fast food has not gone to nothing but higher Heights it still exactly how I remembered it. I was just talking with my daughter just now and asked her if she had ever had a Travis, when I was young we called it the TRAVIS BEARBURGER back in those days everything was BEAR FRANKS BEAR BEEF FRANKS. The animal bear is not an ingredient it was a Chicago style that Travis made famous! I can't wait to go and when I do I'll give pictures and a much better review read more

Travis Chicago style is the old standby in Birmingham. Always consistent, always quick, always friendly, you get the idea. I've seen them in various parts of town so chances are you've seen them around the Birmingham area at least once or twice. Known for their burgers and polish dogs the menu serves up delicious food that's saucy and fresh. They even have some vegan options for you. My go to is the polish dog that comes with a welcomed large polish sausage, onions and peppers drenched in their special sauce. The polish sausage is thick and seasoned with garlic. The hot dog bun and everything in between is a must try! read more

Travis Chicago Style - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is one of those food trucks that really exemplifies what food trucks are supposed to be all about. Big portions of familiar, messy, delicious things, a compact menu, and quick friendly service. It has been around for so long that it's something of an anchor of the local food truck scene, and those who've eaten anything from it probably all hope it sticks around for a long time. It's meat-forward. Big polish sausage dogs covered in chili/debris/perfectly sautéed onions, burgers that are dripping with goodness and heavy when you pick them up. Fries that are always crisp and piping hot. Long term consistent execution. As sure a thing as you're gonna get from a truck. If you see it, and you're hungry, consider yourself blessed. read more

Travis Chicago Style - Polish sausage dog. - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Mr. Travis is a legend around these parts, that's why I can't believe that I have never reviewed his truck! His food (for the most part) is consistently delicious as he obviously knows what he's doing-he's been doing it for 50+ years! I opt for the polish sausage with cheese, the Bear burger or the loaded fries. This is not a date night, "I want to eat cute kinda meal". This is a big-back, we've been married awhile now and "you know I'm about to throw down kinda meal"! Lol! Service with a smile and the food comes out quicker than most other trucks. I prefer going to the white truck when Mr Travis is on it versus the red truck that parks at Saturn. There's a difference that only old school Travis fans will understand. Both are good but it's a difference, plus you get to see a legend and pioneer of food trucks at work! Follow his FB page to see where he's located or call the number listed and ask where he will be. Trust me...you won't regret it! read more

Travis Chicago Style - Polish sausage, add cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I haven't been in a while, but Travis, but Travis. The food is so good! The Bear Burger, the Polish Sausage is grand.... In size and taste!

Best burger and service i've ever had thank you! it didn't take long either. good prices for the size as well. read more

Travis Chicago Style - no extra condiments needed - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

It's a Friday night , after having a few drinks. You get Travis, right ?! The food truck is a fixture in front of Saturn ... in Avondale. I placed my order with a nice gentleman. Food didn't take long at all. There was a little mix up with my order but was quickly resolved. I was so ready to tear into this polish dog! It wasn't as good as I remembered. Way toooo much sauce and extremely too many onions. I didn't love it and didn't care to eat it all. I've always been a fan of Travis. If you never experienced it, I think you should give it a shot. read more

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Fast and friendly service is a given upon each and every visit. Whether you are hungry at the moment or need a prepared lunch for the next day you had Best get you a 'Bear Burger's with the works. Big enough for one with a hefty appetite or has been known to be shared on a rare occasion. Depends on how well liked the other person is at the moment. Haha! Always have additional options of bagged chips and soda or water to complete your order. read more

Travis Chicago Style - Bear Burger - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Never had food from a food truck before. A friend of mine recommended Travis food truck. Travis truck usually comes to the main hospital at UAB, where the green awning is on Wednesdays. I was told to try the foot long , Polish sausage loaded ground beef with onions, bell peppers and their special sauce, so I ordered it. They were friendly and sociable. To my surprise the sausage was delicious the ground beef was juicy and seasoned and the bell peppers and onions were grilled and flavorful. I also decided to do some French fries and it was crunchy and delicious. I was always skeptical about food trucks because I thought they didn't wash their hands. However, my friend told me that the truck had a sink where they wash their hands. I felt better after receiving that information. I enjoyed the food. It was reasonably priced. I would try them again. read more

This is the first Bear Burger I've had since Travis used to have a brick and mortar off 3rd Ave West. The burger was just as I remembered, big! Seriously, the patty is huge and big enough for two. I got mine all the way, including the special sauce, cheese, and grilled onions. I got it to go, which is a no-no because when I got home the bun was a little moist, but all in all it was a good buy at $10 plus the chips. The truck seems to have a permanent place on 41st Street in the Avondale neighborhood. The service was fast and there was no line, only because it's a Wednesday night. I've seen people stand in line for at least 30 minutes and it's worth the wait. read more

We've eaten here several times. I'm not sure why I haven't reviewed Travis's food truck. Travis was at Secret Stages last weekend so I had to get a burger. Travis makes everything to order so there was about a 15 minute wait, which I was okay with. I'll wait for fresh, hot food. The burger was good, but it was missing that ground beef sauce I am accustomed to. My husband mentioned it, too. Our food was delicious so we'll stop by his food truck again. read more

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***WARNING*** Had a total fat kid moment. My eyes were waaaaay bigger than my stomach and the Grizzly Polar Bear Burger I ordered was even bigger! If you want a burger, a BURGER BURGER, Uncle Travis got it! Travis Chicago Style food truck is a staple in Birmingham and if you get a chance to meet him, he's commonly referred to as 'Uncle Travis." Listen, do yourself a favor and take my advice, if you and your people are having a night on the town and need something to soak up those um, "beverages," find Travis and his food truck near Avondale near Saturn. And you do not go to Travis for aesthetics and eating to be cute... this is about FLAVOR & Love! Now please understand, if you choose to have a fat kid moment like me, you may need to find a few family or friends to help you eat it, that thang is H-U-G-E! I was waiting in line, and all I saw was a mountain with a bun on top and sauce just running off being wrapped in foil, I'm so serious! Just for clarity, this is NOT one of those "Oh I'll eat this right quick" type of burgers, and unless you're part anaconda, your mouth isn't stretching wide enough to take a single bite of the complete burger... not happening. And please be advised, this is NOT a "try to eat it on the way" kinda burger... you gotta get ALL the way comfortable to eat this, I'm talking about, it's "Thanksgiving-we-about-to-pray-over-the-food" kinda comfortable. And weight? You can dumbbell curl it, but IT IS GOOD! Travis Chicago Style offers the "Bear Burger" (single patty w/ a slice of cheese and mustard), the "Grizzly Bear Burger" (dual patties w/ 2 slices of cheese and mustard), the "Polar Bear Burger" (single patty with 3 slices of cheese + a Polish sausage and mustard), and the "Grizzly Polar Bear Burger" (dual patties w/ 4 slices of cheese + Polish sausage and mustard), all topped onions, bell peppers, and Special Sauce! *faints* The onions and peppers are cooked on a flat grill WITH crumbled ground beef... I was COOKED! I ate that burger for 3 days and looked like I was in my third trimester, but my belly was happy. *Chris Tucker voice* "And you know this...Man!" Shout to Uncle Travis!!! read more

This food truck is super conveniently located, as it is right outside my favorite bar, Saturn. I always love to get the veggie burger, which is always delicious and perfectly sauced. The burgers are reminiscent of a sloppy joe but in burger form, which I love. This is incredibly exciting as I find it rather difficult to find a good veggie burger. Service is always exceptionally speedy, and food is always out within 10-15 minutes of ordering. Food is also allowed back into the bar, making this spot even better. read more

Amazing! I tried both the burger and the polish sausage with everything on each and they were both SO delicious. And huge! Probably one of the best burgers I've had. Would definitely recommend. And great customer service too! read more

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I've been eating the polish sausage for years. My husband a bass player died 4 years ago and he loved the polish sausage too He would drive to find Travis after gigs. read more

Best hot dog I've ever had!!! The food truck is located outside of Saturn and we stopped and got a hotdog before we went in and they were so good had to go back to get a second (and third) when we left. They were the sweetest guys ever and joked around with us the whole time we sat outside. I HIGHLY recommend!! read more

Travis Chicago Style - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

If you're in the Avondale area at one of the night spots and need a bite to eat, give Travis Chicago Style food truck a try. The menu is very limited. The only options are burgers and polish sausages with one vegetarian option. I ordered a Bear Burger. It was good but probably not something I would order on a regular basis. However, its perfect for late night eating after a few cocktails.The owner was fast and efficient. No complaints. read more

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Perfect late night food truck between Avondale brewing and Saturn. Sauced and seasoned burgers and polish dawgs but they are well worth the 10 minute wait. read more

Food is amazing service is a little slow don't go if you're pressed for time.. Ambiance is a food truck and it's an order and go.

This is the definition of Food Porn My daughter and her husband took me to 41st St while I was visiting Bham last week. I was introduced to what can only be explained as the hot dog I've spent my life looking for. As a hot dog lover my daughter told me I had to try Travis and omg I'm so glad she did. This is a taste explosion and will be the standard all other dogs are compared to from now on. The care and love for his customers comes out in that amazing sauce. This is definitely a must have when visiting the Birmingham/Avondale area. I'm already back in Missouri knowing my first stop next time I'm in town will be to this Amazing food truck. Thank you for doing what you do. read more

Travis Chicago Style - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

What can I say but OMG his burgers are so good they're sinful and will make you slap yo mama silly Yes they're that good!

WOW, what a surprise. Just when you thought there was nothing else you could do with a hamburger along comes these guys, !Travis Chicago Style'. They keep it simple and serve 2 items, a giant hamburger and a polish sausage. I ordered the hamburger. It came smothered in grilled onions, peppers and a special sauce. It was messy but oh so good. My motto in these situations is, if it is that good then wear it proudly. If you see this food truck around give it a try. But you better bring an appetite. read more

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Good but not great overall. Portion size is huge. Like a college basketball player, 1 and DONE! read more

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I visited the food truck near by where I lived. 5 minutes after we paid we got our food so I'm guessing they have it ready and warming. I got the polish sausage with everything on it and it was good and the sausage was huge. You get good quality and quantity for the price. read more

Just delicious and flavorful! I ordered a polish sausage and could only eat half of it. The last little bit tasted just as good the next day. I will say that because it's so big, it is a little hard to eat so bring napkins, but that shouldn't stop you. I definitely want to go back when I'm in the area. The menu is simple: burger, beef frank, polish sausage, and a veggie burger. We got there around 6pm and he was late setting up, but we went inside Saturn to grab a drink and he had our food ready in 20 minutes. read more

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I started eating and said oh my let me review this wonderful meal before it's gone. I split half of a bear burger and half of a bear polish sausage with my mom and it was absolutely delicious. I was like mom you like it but silently thinking can I have my half back. Priced just about right for the amount you get with just the right amount of fixings. He has pay options of cash, card and cashapp. The wait was not too long, a little under 20 minutes and he had a lot of customers before and after me. read more

Travis Chicago Style - Travis Bear Burger and Bear Polish Sausage. - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

On the outside this may seem like just any street food vendor but Travis changes the game. All of his food is cooked right in front of you with care and while he may not have every condiment or topping for your burger or hot dog what he does have is phenomenal. His Bear Burger while messy was definitely worth it and came out fast be sure to get napkins. I would suggest adding side options such as chips or drinks! read more

Travis Chicago Style - The bear burger - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This week I decided to try Travis Chicago Style food truck. It's located in Avondale which is still pretty close to the downtown Birmingham area. I ordered the polish sausage with everything on it and I can say it did not disappoint! The polish sausage was huge and I was only able to finish half of it. Though the menu has limited food options, I heard from multiple people that everything is good. My wait time was about 15 minutes which I was fine with since everything is made to order. The cook was very nice and the customer service was great. Overall I recommend this spot to anyone looking for a good polish sausage or burger. read more

This guy is super nice and working it every weekend outside of Saturn. Stop by and have a polish sausage or a hamburger. He will grill it right in front of you! read more

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Since I've been in Birmingham, I've been told I need to try a Travis Burger and/or Polish dog. Well, I've finally had the chance to taste both and I was impressed. Although I'm not a huge burger fan, I was definitely impressed. It's a simple burger made of ground chuck, but the seasoning, sautéed onions, and barbecue sauce made it so flavorful. The polish dog was also delicious and can be enjoyed with or without condiments. I got barbecue sauce and sautéed onions on mine. This food stand is typically located in Avondale on Friday and Saturday nights (maybe Thursdays too but I'm not sure) next to Saturn. There's also a food truck that can be found throughout the city. Catch them when you can! read more

Travis Chicago Style - Travis Burger - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

For this week, I decided to go eat at Travis Chicago Style. This is located in Avondale, and it is super convenient. What is so great about the location is that it is super close to downtown Birmingham. Their menu consisted of hotdogs and burgers. I decided to get the hot dog from their menu. When we first got there, there were customers ahead of us so we were expecting there to be a wait. Fortunately, there was not a wait. The cook making the food was very quick and we did not have to wait long at all. The hot dog itself was pretty good also. It had many different types of ingredients and seemed fresh. The cook was also super nice and attentive. When it comes to a lot of things, the service is also important. The service here was great! Overall, I enjoyed my experience there and I would go here again. read more

Top 3 burger in the US and i will fight you if you disagree. I'm working more words so Yelp let's me give this truck 5 stars. Deserves 6 stars. read more

Always great food and customer service Travis has been doing his thing now his son is doing the exact same thing came all the way from Houston, TX to get his food and still great as usual but I will say this they need to remember the regular customers and keep certain things they way they are because that's what regular customers know them for. Put them bell peppers back on y'all stuff cause when I lived here years ago that's how it was but the son told me recently that a lot of people don't like them i said to him well I had been coming to this truck 20+ years and I know hundreds of people that prefer the old way better even if it's on the side I'm okay with that so upon request you can just cook it with mine and I'm good. I understand you have to change with the times but some things just shouldn't change. read more

This was a very interesting take on a hotdog and apparently hamburgers as well. First time to visit as they visited my employer by food truck. The dog itself was pretty good. Sautéed onions and bell peppers on a grill can never go wrong! It's 5 bucks but you are full from it so I feel you get your money's worth. I didn't try any of the sides as the menu is limited but based on pics I saw from yelp they are definitely good at what they do! The only thing I didn't like was the pay options. Seems like they only wanted to take cash for some reason which I don't normally carry much luckily I did have 10 in pocket so I got to try them! Glad I didn't miss out, like I said an interesting take on a hot dog. read more

Travis Chicago Style - Polish sausage - Food Trucks Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I just stopped by here after a late night at Avondale to try out this food truck. It was conveniently located in front of Saturn and has great reviews, so it seemed like a good option. After waiting for the people in front of us, we walked up to the window to be told that they closed at 1 am and they just served their last burgers. According to their website and yelp page, they close at 2 am. Beyond that, they clearly served food to a police officer after as we were walking away. I don't normally leave such poor reviews, but being refused service is frustrating. I am not inclined to go back here to actually try the food. read more

I love the polish sausage from here. Wish they still had the bear fries they were definitely one of the reasons I use to stop by the truck.

Quick service, great bear burger!! Large quantity that will for sure leave you full and satisfied. Owner was very kind and hardworking!

Amazing food, service was so friendly. Definitely coming back here after some evening drinks!

30 years ago, I lived around the corner from this restaurant. I would order often. THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT! Then I moved to Baton Rouge LA. EVERY time I visited home, I FOUND Travis and had a Bear Burger! I followed him to the flea market and now as a food truck. read more

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On a shopping trip to Walmart, I saw the Travis Food truck and decided to stop by and try their famous Bear burger and Polish dog.. Yes both for me!!! Which I ate half of each within two meals..(in case ya'll were wondering) So the wait was longer than normal since there were a few people in front. It seems that they only take so many orders at a time and make us wait (minus a star). I got my food after waiting over 30 minutes in the cold winter day. So once I got home couldn't wait and open both to do the taste test. I was definitely not disappointed and worth the wait. The meat on the bear burger was seasoned and grilled to perfection. As for the polish dog, it was the best dog I have ever had, so much flavor with the peppers and onions. Both had the ground beef on top with the special sauce which made them very meaty (this is a meat lover meal). I just could not finish both in one seating, so save half of both on my next meal. This is something I would not order on a regular basis but will indulge on them once in a while when ever I see their truck. read more

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