Food Trucks & Beer Garden at CosmoFEST

Local, Independent, Craft Beer

Nickel Brook has been one of the leading players in the Ontario craft beer movement since 2005. They've consistently brewed Award Winning beers like Naughty Neighbour APA and Head Stock IPA, and a huge selection of seasonal and one-off speciality beers. Their brewers combine all-natural ingredients, innovative new recipes and a depth of technical expertise to create amazing beer.

With taprooms in both Burlington and Etobicoke, Nickel Brook loves creating a community atmosphere while serving their delicious creations. They are excited to bring their same rockin' energy and extensive knowledge to CosmoFEST as the masters of the Beer Garden.

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No Bad Daze — EASY-GOIN' LAGER

No Bad Daze is a bright and refreshing Lager that's perfect for any occasion. Subtle hop aromas and a lightly malted body create a perfectly balanced, super crisp beer. An easy-drinking brew for easy-goin' days.

LIGHT | CRISP | GOOD VIBES

473 ml Can l ABV: 4.3% l Pour Colour: Honey

Cause & Effect — STEADY BLONDE ALE

Gratifying notes of toasted grain, malt, and subtle floral hops unite in a crisp and refreshing steady blonde ale. It’s an easy-drinking, go-to brew with a satisfying smooth finish.

MELLOW | SUNSHINE | BISCUIT

473 ml Can | ABV: 4.7% | Pour Colour: Golden Yellow

Head Stock — WEST COAST-STYLE IPA

A bold and loud West Coast-style India Pale Ale, Head Stock rocks a catchy melody of pine and grapefruit notes that perfectly harmonize with undertones of refreshing hop bitterness.

PINE | CITRUS | CLASSIC

473 ml Can | ABV: 7% | Pour Colour: Marmalade

Wicked Awesome — NEW ENGLAND-STYLE IPA

The name says it all. A hopped-up and ferociously hazy New England-style India Pale Ale, Wicked Awesome is a tropical juice-bomb you’ll definitely want to sink your teeth into.

JUICY | TROPICAL | FUZZY PEACH

473 ml Can | ABV: 6.5% | Pour Colour: Orange Juice

Naughty Neighbour — AMERICAN-STYLE PALE ALE

Soaring notes of citrus and pine sparkle on a thirst-quenching malt backdrop. The American-style pale ale is daringly different, but fearlessly familiar. Stay reckless, be brave.

CRUSHABLE | CITRUS | FREEDOM

473 ml Can | ABV: 4.9% | Pour Colour: Lemon Drop

Black Light — ALL NIGHT STOUT

Velvety notes of dark chocolate and roasty coffee make Black Light a silky-smooth all-night stout. Perfect for fireside star gazing.

TOASTED | CHOCOLATE | MOLASSES

473 ml Can | ABV: 4.5% | Pour Colour: Chocolate Mocha

ZAP! — PINK LEMONADE SOUR

This otherworldly version of ZAP! Sour IPA beams with zippy citrus flavours thanks to the addition of fresh lemon zest and pink guava.

ZINGY | LEMON | BREEZE

473 ml Can | ABV: 5.6% | Pour Colour: Pink Lemonade

Jam Stand — RASPBERRY SOUR WITH VANILLA & HIBISCUS

Vibrant aromas of vanilla and bumble berry pie are met with notes of gooey raspberry jam and a tart finish. Bright, floral, and juicy.

FRESH | JAMMY | GOODNESS

473 ml | 4.0% ABV | Pour Colour: Cherry Blaster

West Avenue's Heritage Dry Cider

This cider finishes dry, displaying aromas of elderflower and stone fruit, with lingering notes of green apple and passionruit on the palate.

473 ml Can | ABV:6.5%

Paloma — AGAVE SPIRIT COCKTAIL

Freshly squeezed Grapefruit juice is the first wave to hit you in this effervescent ready-to-drink paloma cocktail. Perfectly complimented with blood orange/lime juice and agave liqueur.

GRAPEFRUIT | CITRUS | AGAVE

355 ml Can | ABV: 7%

Babbling Brook’s Root Beer

Naughty Nick’s Ginger Beer

Craft brewed in the traditional method, based on authentic recipes, using all-natural, pure ingredients and cane sugar. Locally sourced lemon, ginger, or cinnamon and anise used in every batch.

Non-Alcoholic | 341 ml Bottle

Naples-Style Pizza with On-Board Wood Burning Oven

A returning favourite to CosmoFEST, Bestia is Toronto's first truck with an on-board wood burning oven. Serving up Naples-style pizzas along with rustic roasted meat sandwiches, and sweet specialties, their famous black truck is an iconic staple of the Toronto food truck scene. These wood-fired Neapolitan pies, are best eaten folded in half for minimal dripping. A daily sandwich comes on a pizza-dough roll with fillings like prosciutto, fior di latte and arugula.

That's right, we are talking a fully functioning micro-pizzeria, complete with marble-slab countertops and a wood-burning oven. The truck can be found roaming the city’s north end and is a perfect fit for CosmoFEST.

Flavours of Africa

We are excited to welcome Biggy's Grill to our "food truck festival" at CosmoFEST! Biggy's Grill is a Halal restaurant in Stouffville featuring East African food and recipes, grilled meats, and flavourful appetizers.

Menu

• Homemade burgers

• Seasoned grilled beef short ribs

• Beef Mishkaki (seasoned grilled beef skewers)

• Fresh cut fries

Serving the Comfort of Home

Offering sandwiches (peameal, chicken, brisket, and roasted portobello mushroom), poutine, and moose balls.

Established in 2015 by Danielle, the Great Canadian Food Truck aims to serve good people with good eats. Danielle recruited her family and friends to help her fulfill her lifetime dream with the ambition of representing Canada from coast to coast. Combine watching Canadian bands at CosmoFEST with some homestyle comfort food for an authentic bit of summer Canadiana. You gotta try the moose balls — mashed potato and cheese curd crispy balls, deep fried and smothered in gravy!

The Best Fast-Food in Richmond Hill

Offering steak sandwiches, poutine varieties, and burgers.

Open since October 2019, this sleek wooden and warm restaurant space is not just another of those burger joints. It is on a mission to be the best fast-food restaurant in Richmond Hill. Their food trucks have the same mission, accommodating all sorts of hunger, their masterfully crafted meals include gourmet cheeseburgers, signature Philly steak sandwiches, light and tasty veggie options as well as the brand-new innovative pizza line! Visit them at CosmoFEST to devour the creatively concocted first-class Gourmet Cheeseburger and find out why you won’t ever need to search “burger places near me” ever again.

Authentic Mexican Bakery

In 2009, Violeta and Adalberto arrived in Canada to open the first authentic Mexican Bakery in Toronto. Pancho's Bakery has been setting the churro standard in Toronto ever since. Pancho’s Bakery has expanded to 2 locations, created their own brand “I Love Churros”, and also a clothing and accessories line. Now, Pancho’s Bakery has branched out beyond their brick-and-mortar bakeries to a food truck. Come try tasty, authentic Mexican churros or some delicious empanadas at their food truck window at CosmoFEST.

Vietnamese and Mexican Fusion

Offering Vietnamese Mexican fusion flare from award winning banh mi tacos to fries supremes, sammies, snacks, and more. Vegetarian options are available.

Los Vietnamita Taqueria is best known for its award-winning banh mi tacos, served on a large pastry shell layered with lettuce, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and cilantro. Owner Kevin Chiu describes them as "more like a pastry that is buttery and toasty on the outside and soft on the inside." Whether it be handcrafted sandwiches, fries supreme, rice boxes, churros, egg rolls , or a variety of Mexican sodas, Los Vietnamita Taqueria is ready to intrigue CosmoFEST goers to a unique fusion of culinary cultures.

Complete Ice Cream Stand on Wheels

Mister Softee was founded by William Conway and James Conway in 1956 in Philadelphia and is one of the largest franchisers of soft ice cream in North America, with about 350 franchisees operating. The headquarters have been in Runnemede, New Jersey since 1958. It is still run by the Conway family, co-owned by cousins Jim Conway Jr. and John Conway.

Family owned, proudly operated. There is no better treat for our guests at CosmoFEST on a hot summer day then the nostalgic Mister Softee truck.

The Taste and Spice of Jamaica

Pimento Jerk Jamaican BBQ is serving up only the best in Jamaican BBQ like jerk and jackfruit sandwiches, rice bowls, salads, and so much more. Their Toronto based food truck offers the authentic flavour of Jamaican BBQ. They believe in great service and quality food. Their unique menu offers creations that have something for everyone. Including vegan, gluten-free, halal, keto, and just simple deliciousness.

They have a mission to share the true taste of Jamaica in a contemporary way. Come by and feel the heat of the Caribbean at CosmoFEST.

Ultimate Comfort Food

Road Grill is another successful food truck run by our friends at Grill Gate specializing in grilled meats. They offer delectable treats like chicken schnitzel sandwiches, Nashville chicken sandwiches, bacon chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers, fries, poutine and more. There's a special place in our hearts at CosmoFEST for some classic comfort food, and we think you'll feel the same way once you tase Road Grill.

Sweet Hydration in a Big Lemon

This speciality food truck sells fresh lemonade in five real fruit flavours from a kiosk that looks like big giant lemon! You simply can't miss it. A festival staple for generations, the big lemon acts both as a hydration and meet-up point for all attendees at CosmoFEST. Their operation also produces very little waste because everything they sell customers is compostable.

Classic Canadian Comfort Food

The Ultimate Food Truck has been serving up classic Canadian comfort foods since 2005. Catch them catering to the masses at some of the city's biggest festivals all summer long. They wouldn't miss CosmoFEST if they tried!

While they specialize in meat and BBQ, they do also offer vegetarian options such as, crispy cauliflower poutine, classic poutine in vegetarian gravy, cheese fries, and veggie dogs. Their potatoes are fresh cut never frozen cheese curds are from Quebec.

Tiki-Hut Fresh Fruit Smoothies

Tropic Love specializes in serving fresh fruit smoothies from a tiki-hut style bar. Each smoothie is blended with ice and served in the fruit shell. All of their smoothies are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free. This colourful attraction offers healthy alternatives for event-goers that are nutritious, delicious, and fun.

With their outstanding customer service they will create an immersive tropical experience for all ages to enjoy at CosmoFEST.