The Big Top Burger
$12Double smash, aged cheddar, Circus sauce.
5.0 · 60+ reviews Cash only Veg options
Step right up.
Lunch is served.
Circus Truck has been Ithaca's lunchtime main event for years — massive burgers, hearty pasta, killer sandwiches, and the kind of comfort food that makes you skip class.
720 W Green St, Ithaca
Lunch · Mon–Sat
Find us
720 W Green St Ithaca, NY 14850
Call ahead
(607) 229-5198
Cash only
Bring cash — no cards on the truck. ATM nearby.
The lineup
Featured favorites
A taste of what Ithaca keeps coming back for. See the full lineup on our menu.
Penne alla Vodka
$11Creamy tomato-vodka, parm, fresh basil. Veg.
Carnival Chicken
$12Buttermilk fried chicken, slaw, hot honey.
This week under the tent
Daily Specials
A rotating headliner every day of the week. Specials and availability may vary — call ahead to confirm.
Monday
The Big Top Burger
Double-stack smash burger, aged cheddar, special sauce, hand-cut fries.
Tuesday
Penne alla Vodka
Creamy tomato-vodka sauce, parmesan, fresh basil. Vegetarian.
Wednesday
Ringmaster Reuben
House corned beef, swiss, kraut, Russian dressing on griddled rye.
Thursday
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi, three cheeses, truffle oil, toasted breadcrumbs. Vegetarian.
Friday
Carnival Chicken Sandwich
Crispy buttermilk chicken, slaw, pickles, hot honey on brioche.
A local landmark
An Ithaca lunch tradition.
For years, Circus Truck has been the West End's favorite lunch stop. Students, faculty, contractors, and the curious crowd around our window for the kind of generous, made-with-care food that turns first-timers into regulars.
Everything is made fresh on the truck. The portions are huge, the prices are honest, and there's always something vegetarian on the board.
5.0 from Ithaca.
60+ reviews from locals, students, and visitors.
"Best lunch in Ithaca, hands down. The Big Top burger is enormous and the fries are perfect. Worth every penny."
"I've been eating here for years. Massive portions, super friendly crew, and the vodka pasta is shockingly good for a food truck."
"So many vegetarian options! The veggie carnival burger and truffle mac are both amazing. Don't forget to bring cash."
Come hungry. Leave happy.
Pull up to 720 W Green Street this week. Bring cash. Don't bring a small appetite.