Spartanburg Food Truck Expands Menu with Savory Options

Carnival Cravings

The owners of Aspen Street Sweets are hitting the road with a new concept this month. Ryan and Natalie Smith’s new food truck, AJ’s Street Kravz, will feature both the carnival-inspired treats of Aspen Street Sweets and a new savory menu. The new truck is named after the couple’s sons Avery and Jordan, like their first truck is named after daughter Aspen. AJ’s Street Kravz sees them going into the food truck business full-time with the help of co-operator Autumn Hughes and manager Tina Evans.

“I’ve seen this grow from 2016 when we sat right here in a shaved ice trailer,” Ryan said. “I just can’t wait to see what’s next.”

Menu Highlights

While Aspen Street Sweets is a dessert-focused food truck, AJ’s Street Kravz is catering to the lunch and dinner crowd. The new menu includes smash burgers, five flavors of milkshakes, mini funnel cakes, hand-scooped ice cream, and hand-breaded chicken tenders. Their son Avery’s favorite food, chicken tenders, will also be featured in a creative dish the Smiths are sure will be a hit — chicken and funnels, served sweet with a maple strawberry drizzle or savory with barbecue sauce. “It’s delicious,” Natalie said.

Where to Find AJ’s Street Kravz

AJ’s Street Kravz, like Aspen Street Sweets, is planned to be an appointment-only food truck operating in Spartanburg and Greenville counties. Its grand opening will take place from 5-9 p.m. March 30 at Keg & Cellar (5844 Reidville Road, Moore) with the full menu available and a champagne toast.

“It’s going to be a party,” Ryan said. “And we didn’t plan it like this, but ironically, it’s Avery’s birthday the next day.” One or both of their trucks will be at many of the upcoming events in downtown Spartanburg, including Spring Fling, Red, White and Boom, Hub City Hog Fest, and the Juneteenth festival. AJ’s Street Kravz will also be a regular at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park in Simpsonville.

Fans can keep an eye on their upcoming stops by following Aspen Street Sweets on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, or AJ’s Street Kravz on Facebook.