Good Truckin’ reemerges in REO Town

Good Truckin’ Diner’s departure from its original location in REO Town must have stung for those who live nearby, but as of Thursday (Nov. 5), they can rejoice at the business’ return to their side of town in the form of Good Truckin’ REO Bites — and we can all rejoice in exploring the new favorites this fresh venture brings. 

REO Bites offers breakfast sandwiches, subs, tacos and hot dogs, as well as an ice cream menu with soft serve, shakes and floats. As much as a spaghetti taco or a pimento cheese and bacon jam hot dog intrigued me, I was (and always am) in the mood for a big sandwich. I was torn between the Bodega, with chopped beef and cheese sauce, and the Jalapeno Business, with turkey, provolone and poblano aioli. However, I had a suspicion that the turkey might be actual roast turkey instead of deli slices, so I took a leap of faith. 

The toasted hoagie did, in fact, come with a generous portion of roast turkey, topped with the aforementioned provolone and aioli as well as candied jalapeno, tomato and lettuce. The bread was a little on the limp side, but everything it held was delicious. The turkey was thick-cut, flavorful and juicy, and the sweet-and-spicy jalapeños were the perfect contrast to the rich and smoky poblano sauce, with the abundance of melty provolone tying everything together. 

I hope REO Bites eventually adds fries to its menu, but for now it does have chips, in addition to house-made mac and cheese and coleslaw. The sandwich was definitely more than satisfying on its own, though, and if you have to go back to work after ordering one, I’d recommend saving half for later, lest you succumb to sleepiness. You aren’t in Old Town on a Sunday, after all. You’re in REO Town, and it’s 11:30 a.m. on a Tuesday. A Faygo float won’t hurt, though. 

Good Truckin’ continues to impress in new Old Town digs