Roasted & Toasted Food Truck Review 

For my meal, I opted for the San Fran panini and the Tumerically Great smoothie. The panini was $10.50 and perfectly grilled, containing sweet peppers, kale, cheese, avocado, and housemade sun dried tomato pesto. This panini was extremely flavorful—each component made its presence known. The bread itself was chewy and soft, and the sweet peppers added a bit of a tangy kick to the dish. The cheese was melty, gooey, and palatable, which leaves your taste buds eager for more. This is one of those foods that you’d really like to replicate at home, even though you know you won’t truly get the same outcome. I think this is a good choice for any vegetarians looking for a dish from Roasted and Toasted. The only downside to this meal was that it was somewhat greasy and maybe messy at times—definitely make sure to have napkins near!

The Tumerically Great smoothie cost $7.50, and it was a rejuvenating accompaniment to this panini. It consisted of mango, banana, turmeric, ginger, coconut, and milk. This smoothie was creamy and rich in taste, with the mango and banana adding a subtly sweet flavor. It had a smooth and somewhat thick consistency, and each sip was packed with an addictive freshness. The turmeric definitely stands out, but it refrains from overriding the drink and instead adds to a great blend of flavor. There were also a variety of options regarding milk, such as oat and almond, for those who may not enjoy cow milk. 

The customer service was great. The caterer was extremely friendly and attentive; you could tell he cared a lot about his cooking. Eating from Roasted and Toasted was a great experience that takes you through a journey of many different flavors while also maintaining a constant feeling of bliss. This truck is a great place to eat if you’re looking for a quick bite during an IEA show! 

The placid lucidity of waking up, getting ready and awaiting a new approach to the day is something all too familiar to many boarders. As a recipient of this constant dealing of life, my days tend to feel the same. A similarly endless boredom stays behind me, especially on weekdays where the schedule is virtually the exact same everyday. Because of this, I feel that I give up the prospect of an exciting experience, or even just a new interaction, almost daily. Despite these expectations now being a freeform habit of mine, changing just enough, yet so little in actuality, my outlook on my present days changed when I was granted the opportunity to change up my breakfast for the day. Although the time made it serve as more of a brunch, the idea stayed still in my mind, prolonging itself enough to make it a probable thought, later resulting in the calculated impulse that was ordering from Roasted and Toasted. Describing this venture as an impulse may be an exaggeration. It was thoroughly planned out in advance (for the purpose of this article). However, no prior notice could have prepared me for the acute flavors and delicious arrays presented by Roasted and Toasted. 

The day started with the beautifully loving and organized remembrance service for John Henry Waller, something that set my day off right. After hearing such individual words from so many different people who had their synonymous love for him in common, I felt that I only received a small part of the world’s beauty in that moment. Not only did I want to go outside to experience something other than my dorm room, but my plans aligned perfectly with the IEA show’s date. After the service concluded, I met up with Chrisette to journey to the food trucks described to us. We were confused at first, but eventually realized that the IEA show was the prelude to our jointly awaited orders. Soon after the show finished, we made our way to the inconspicuous location that was introduced by the aromatic smell from the Roasted and Toasted food truck. We were able to make our orders in a moment’s time; since neither of us are coffee people, we tried the options most friendly to us. 

I decided to order an açaí bowl, $10, and a Belgian waffle, $9.50. Although I had experienced the sensory propitiation that was eating these items before, I felt as if I truly ate them for the first time after eating them from Roasted and Toasted. To start with the açaí bowl, my first item, the presentation of the food stood out the most to me. Its amassed assembly was not only pleasing to the eye, but an inviting treat and introduction to the meal. To sum up a range of diffuse thoughts, the açaí bowl was amazing. All of the toppings reinforced the reminder that I’ve only felt this way from eating this specific food from Roasted and Toasted. From the granola’s intrinsic earthiness brought out by the cinnamon and fresh seasonal fruit, to the caramel and whipped cream complimented by the coconut flakes submerged underneath— it was certainly the first time I’ve had whipped cream with an açaí bowl, and it certainly won’t be the last. My second and last item was their Fall Festival Waffle, a Belgian liege waffle adorned with grilled apples, powdered sugar and the familiar cinnamon, caramel drizzle and whipped cream. This waffle was my favorite breakfast item I had throughout the entirety of January. Even though the frigid winter managed to dampen its warm welcome, everything from the subtleties of the toppings to the plain waffle itself emerged with the removal of its temperate front. Although delicious, the powdered sugar proved to be more messy than I thought, so watch out for that if you decide to order the same thing. 

To sum things up, their seasonal waffle was a joy to experience during a time where consistency felt extreme, especially with breakfast. Even the fall flavored items can be enjoyed during various seasons with the aid of colder items to balance it out. After reading this review, I hope you will at least consider ordering from Roasted and Toasted, while simultaneously showing up for the equestrians at Chatham Hall, as well as yourself. Everyone needs a surprise once in a while, and the culinary change of scenery that is Roasted and Toasted’s food is nothing short of amazing.