The Palate by Chef Will

The meals by Chef Will are absolutely superb. Even a carnivore like me was more than satisfied with the blackened portobellos over rice which was amazingly good. Curried lentils were good too. Don’t forget to try the various teas. Worth the wait!

What a gem! Fresh food made to order. No processed or frozen substitutes. Serving sizes and pricing are very generous. Chef was kind and welcoming. He said it would take some time to prep my food because he was going to caramelize the plantains. They were perfect 👌 After ordering, I went into the mill building to eat at the indoor tables (it was December). It's a beautiful location with several art studios and a record store.

Healthy, flavorful, and made with love 🌱 The Palate by Chef Will never disappoints. Vegan comfort done right!”

Let me start by saying, I eat meat. However this has got to be the best food truck in North Alabama. I had the highly recommended Blackened Portobello Pepper Steak over Rice and the Berry Seamoss. The fried cornbread pancakes were outstanding! Just be sure to go when you aren't in a hurry. They get a line fast.

Absolutely delicious - tried the spinach dip wrap, the portabello wrap, and the pineapple T. All of it was so good. As others have said, Chef goes at his own pace so it can be a bit of a wait but totally worth it. Huge portions, wonderful food, good vibes.

We recently ate here for the second time while visiting Lowe Mill. We had a giant plate of collard greens, beans, rice, fried plantain, avocado, and cornbread pancakes as well as a potobello wrap that comes with corn chips. Everything was absolutely delicious (especially the portobello wrap and the cornbread!), and the servings are huge! We did have to wait a while for our food even though there wasn't a line, so don't come here if you're in a hurry. Prices aren't posted but iirc the plates were $15 each. Beautiful Lowe Mill provides free parking, clean restrooms, and outdoor tables nearby. We had a lovely visit exploring the local artists' studios and enjoying a delicious meal. My only complaint is I wish they'd consider a more sustainable alternative to the styrofoam packaging.

I am rating this with a caveat...exceptional food but slow service. I really wanted to give Chef Will the Palate 5 stars for service. I cannot based on how slow the service is. My friend placed our orders and unfortunately it was over an hour before our food was ready. Moving on, the food was delicious and the ingredients were fresh (perhaps the reason it took so long). I got a quinoa bowl and there was enough to eat for lunch the following day. The prices are reasonable and the food is good for you. If you don't mind the wait, check them out.

This shouldn’t say restaurant when it’s a food truck 😕 I was listening for live music, there was none. My gps lead me to the opposite side of the art building and I had to walk all the way to the other side. I finally found the colorful truck, but it could definitely use some updates on the signage. NONTHELESS the food was great! Chef Will prepared every meal by himself. There were 2 people in front of me so ended up waiting at least 15-20 minutes so be prepared (although some of his regular patrons behind me said his family sometimes comes to help). I’m glad there was a table and chairs in front of the truck. I got the blackened portobello pepper steak (mushroom) over rice plate, the black bean nachos, and the mango madness. All very well portioned and flavorful! Unbeknownst to me, the food truck sat outside of an art gallery building so I got a 2 for 1 🙂‍↔️ Glad to have the experience coming from out of town.