It was 5 p.m. on a sunny August afternoon and Rhonda Ramph of Webster had been patiently ready for her dinner order since 3:30 p.m.
She had occurred upon the Cousins Maine Lobster meals truck, which was parked behind the Abbott’s Frozen Custard on Empire Boulevard in Webster that day, and made a u-turn to hitch the road. She had heard raves concerning the truck, which bought its massive break on the tv present “Shark Tank,” from her aunt. Its principal attraction is 2 sorts of lobster rolls, however it additionally tucks lobster right into a quesadilla, grilled cheese, tacos and extra. Its Rochester-based truck hit the road in June; virtually two months later, the crowds persist.
Ramph was excited for a style of the lobster rolls and blueberry soda she had loved on a go to to Maine, and was taking the lengthy wait in stride. “It is a wonderful day,” she mentioned with a smile.
Close to her, Stephanie Lambe of Penfield was assured her wait can be comparatively fast. It was her fourth go to to the truck ― “as a result of it is scrumptious” ― and she or he knew the drill. “The traces are all the time like this,” she mentioned.
How was it?
I, too, ordered from the Cousins Maine Lobster meals truck that day; it was my first go to. I logged into the app at 11:35 a.m., 5 minutes after it went dwell. The earliest out there pickup time was at 1:42 p.m., two hours later. I chosen 5 p.m.
I opted for the Connecticut lobster roll; the lobster is tossed with butter and lemon and served heat on a grilled New England roll. The fee is $20.95, and varied combos can be found.
My title was referred to as at 5:15 and I dug in at residence. The buttery toasted roll held a beneficiant quantity of excellent sized chunks of lobster. To my palate, the lobster wasn’t as succulent and candy as some I’ve had, however was commendable for a lobster roll that price $21 and got here off a meals truck serving hordes of individuals. I might say the identical concerning the bisque.
And lest you assume $21 is pricey for a lobster roll, another costs round city:
∎ Lila’s, within the Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown, has a “market worth” for its Connecticut-style lobster roll; it was about $35 once I referred to as final week.
∎ The fantastic eating restaurant Velvet Belly serves the same model lobster roll for $34, together with fries.
∎ Captain Jim’s, the superb fish market on East Most important Avenue, normally serves its lobster roll chilly, however will make a heat one with butter upon request. That’ll run round $27 ― $30 if you would like fries.
∎ Founders Cafe in downtown Rochester serves its lobster roll chilly on a mattress of Romaine, with celery salt and a wedge of lemon, on a toasted, buttered scorching canine bun for $18.95.
What to know when you go
In the event you go, here is the way to make your expedition to Cousins Maine Lobster a comparatively fast one:
∎ Obtain the Cousins Maine Lobster app.
∎ Order your meal proper when the truck opens for the day; the app accepts orders solely throughout working hours. You possibly can select a pickup time later within the day, if you want.
∎ Whenever you arrive on the truck to choose up an app order, you do not want to examine in on the pickup window, however you may should be inside earshot to listen to your title referred to as.
∎ Take note of offers on the app; I bought a free lobster bisque in honor of my birthday.
∎ Money and main bank cards are accepted.
∎ A 15% gratuity is added routinely except you alter it.
The place to seek out the Cousins Maine Lobster meals truck within the Rochester space
Listed here are a number of locations you will discover the Cousins Maine Lobster truck within the Rochester space in August and September. Examine the Fb occasions or the Cousins Maine Lobster app to verify particulars.
∎ CountryMax, 4875 Lake Highway South, Brockport: 11:30 a.m. to six:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
∎ Finger Lakes Premium Outlets, 655 Route 318, Waterloo: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 21.
∎ Fairport Brewing Company, 99 S. Most important St., Fairport: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 23.
∎ Frequentem Brewing Company, 254 S. Most important St., Canandaigua: Midday to eight p.m. Aug. 25.
∎ East Ave. Community Market Days, 1050 East Ave., Rochester: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 28.
∎ CountryMax, 4160 Veterans Memorial Dr, Batavia: 11:30 a.m. to six:30 p.m. Aug. 29.
∎ 24th Annual Operation Patriot Ride & Concert, 50 Seashore Ave., Rochester: Midday to five p.m. Sept. 7.
∎ 20 Deep Winery, 187 Mendon Ionia Highway, Mendon: 11 a.m. to six p.m. Sept. 8.
∎ The Local On The Lake, 4135 Lake Highway, Williamson: Midday to 7 p.m. Sept. 15.
∎ Blue Toad Hard Cider, 900 Jefferson Highway Constructing 9, Henrietta: 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20.
∎ CountryMax, 4101 Lakeville Highway, Geneseo: 11:30 a.m. to six:30 p.m. Sept. 25.
Tracy Schuhmacher covers Rochester’s foods and drinks scene. Discover one thing open or shut in your neighborhood? Ship tricks to tracys@gannett.com.
This text initially appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Cousins Maine Lobster food truck drawing big crowds in Rochester NY
