Food trucks return to Winnipeg streets, but fewer than previous years [Video]

Food trucks are back on Winnipeg streets, but people might see fewer options this summer.

Mikky’s was parked on Broadway Thursday afternoon serving up fan favourites to the lunch crowd.

“Probably the first time in maybe 10 years (that we’re) out in the first week of April,” said owner Dan Campbell.

He said it’s been a tough go in recent years dealing with the pandemic and road construction, to rising food and gas prices.

“We’re holding our own. Fortunately, for my sake, there’s not a lot of competition on Broadway. If there was five or ten trucks to go all year, we would all be starving.”

It’s a similar story for Goldie’s Fries over in the Exchange District.

“The weather has been Fantastic. So we got an early start, but really, I’m very blessed,” said Darryl Leiman, the owner of Goldie’s Fries.

While there are a number of food truck …