The Cheese Stands Alone

Ok, so I know that's the cheesiest (pun intended) title ever, but I couldn't resist.


If you're on a diet, just stop reading now, because the temptation of visiting The Grilled Cheeserie will be too much for you to withstand. Mobile food trucks are a new (and exciting!) trend throughout Nashville, and I first heard about The Grilled Cheeserie through Twitter (my main source of information). The idea of grilled cheese on wheels got me really excited.  My good feelings involving grilled cheese begin back in my childhood when every Sunday night my mom would make my brothers and I a grilled cheese with a Kraft single, Campbell's tomato soup, and apple slices. Since those days, grilled cheese in my mind has become a comfort food.

The grilled cheese sandwiches served up in the truck are far from the Kraft single days, and feature local and gourmet ingredients.  The menu always has the option of "Make Your Own Melt" where the eater has a choice of cheeses, bread, and other additional toppings like avocado, grilled onions, tomatoes, fried egg, and various deli meats.  They also have classic grilled cheeses like a Croque Madam or more unique sandwiches like "The Caliente," which features avocado, chorizo, queso fresco and other really delicious things. The menu also includes tomato soup and a changing selection of (really good) pudding.  You can also grab seasoned tots, kettle chips, and cane sugar pop (or soda for those of you who don't know what pop is) from the side of the truck.

They also serve their "Melt of the Moment," which is pretty self-explanatory.  I've partaken in the Thanksgiving sandwich which was piled high with turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and of course, cheese.  Last week I had the amazing privilege of trying the Mac and Cheese Sandwich  with pimentos and Benton's Bacon Bits.  It is one of the most amazing things I have ever placed in my mouth.


There is obviously no permanent location for this deliverer of grilled cheese goodness, but you can check out their schedule on their Facebook page, and rumor has it they will be launching a new website soon that will include contests and giveaways.  And then there's always their Twitter page, which is frequently updated, and includes fun offers like free tomato soup on rainy days or a free side of tots when you eat your order on the lawn where they are parked.  They also have a number (88000) you can text "CHEESE" to and find out their current location.  And because they're cool like that, you can often find them at popular locations like Musicians Corner or Movies in the Park in Centennial Park.