Petok Culinary Experiences — Restaurant in Petoskey

I’ve had nothing but great experiences with this food truck, and after this past weekend, I seriously can’t stop thinking about it.

I recently went gluten-free, so eating out has been kind of stressful, especially while traveling. My sister and I were in the Petoskey area for a fantasy-themed ball (which was already such a fun trip), and I was honestly worried I wouldn’t be able to find anything safe, or actually good, to eat. But this food truck completely proved me wrong.

We ended up going all three days we were in town because it was just that good.

On day one, we tried the pineapple chicken fried rice. It’s $25, but the portion is huge, like a full tray, and it was absolutely packed with flavor. My sister and I split it, and we still had leftovers. Honestly, we probably both could’ve eaten off of it for two to three meals each. It’s that generous, and it’s that good.

Day two was all about trying more, so we went back for smashburgers and picked up a brownie, millionsre bar, banana bread, and a Rice Krispie treat. The burgers were juicy and full of flavor, and I have to take a second to talk about those gluten-free buns. Not only did they taste amazing, soft, fresh, and not dry, but they actually held together. If you eat gluten-free, you know how rare that is. These didn’t crumble or fall apart after picking them up. They stayed intact the entire time, which made for such a better, and less messy, eating experience.

The desserts were also great, rich, satisfying, and you’d never know they were gluten-free. Just really well done.

Before we headed home on day three, we stopped by one last time so I could grab the potato roti and another round of pineapple fried rice to take with me for lunch. The potato roti was topped with tender pulled pork and a perfectly cooked egg, and I loved that he asked how I wanted my egg done. That kind of personal touch really stood out. Everything is made from scratch, including the fried rice, and you can taste the difference. It’s fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Even when I reheated the leftovers the next day, they still tasted just as amazing.

The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, and you can really tell they care deeply about what they do. This isn’t just quick food, it’s thoughtful, handmade, and filled with love.

If you’re anywhere near Petoskey, make the trip. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, this place is seriously worth checking out. I’ll absolutely be back any time I’m...

We are visiting from Ludington with the first meal stop being Petok Food Truck. Both of us are gluten-free, so this was on our must-do list. The menu looked good... even if prices seemed kind of high. We didn't care because a 100% certified gluten-free food truck is a luxury to us. So we were willing to support that mission even if it was an expensive meal. Showed up and ordered. Alex was super nice and answered all our questions. It's just a few minutes to prep our order, so he offered to bring it to the car (it was windy out, so didn't want to sit outside in the cafe area.) When he brought the food out, we absolutely couldn't believe our eyes: catering trays 12" x 9" x 3"deep FULL of food! Easily two or three meals for each of us!! Knowing this was all SAFE TO EAT was value enough, but the extra touch of being home made by Chef Alex, wonderful flavors and the serving size (which is not explained well on the menu) made this a highlight of our trip. Pics here show what we ordered. Just amazing. Bringing his corporate chef experience here from Hawaii and Miami at well-known, high-end hotels, this town is fortunate to have him here. I've read other reviews and acknowledge that everyone will have their own experience. But I want to remind everyone that this is his vision and he has never had his own gig before... he came up with this idea after moving here and cooking for his elderly grandparents who were at their respective end of life stages and being fed total crap food. Chef Alex is changing the eating landscape here in Petoskey, and you can tell his heart is in it. Fixing some issues along the way is par for the course. As long as he's listening and making improvements, the Petok Food Truck has a bright future.

PS: I've never met Alex before tonight. This info is from our brief conversation where I simply asked him some questions. Everyone around us has a story, and Alex seems to be an open book....

Oh my gosh— Petok Culinary Experiences is 100% an amazing Gluten Free heaven. Super-friendly and genuine service.

As a life-long Celiac, it is refreshing to be able to actually taste that the food is made with love and a lot of consideration. It’s beautiful AND delicious!

I stopped for sweets, but definitely need to go back for a meal. All the treats were 5⭐️ spectacular, but I have to say that the Millionaire bar was the best thing I’ve eaten since… forever, and I’ll definitely be dreaming about it. P.S Even my non-gf husband was blown away by how good it all was, and casually mentioned that he’d ‘love to crush an entire pan’ of the...