Long gone are those office arguments about whether to order pizza or sandwiches. ClusterTruck, the national food delivery chain, opened its Cleveland location in December. It comes with more than 100 dishes on its wide-ranging menu — think breakfast, vegetarian, Mexican and Asian — that are guaranteed to spend less than six minutes in transit. “Sometimes people think, If you make that many things, they must all be terrible, but that’s not true,” says CEO and co-founder Chris Baggot. “People love the variety.” We test-drove a few options off the menu.
1. The Mug Cuban ($9.73)
This sandwich is as heavy as it is hearty. Barbecue smoked pork and ham are kept separate by thick cuts of bacon. The only things on this buttered hoagie roll other than pig are Swiss cheese and a few pickles — a welcomed but slightly tangy reprieve from the meat. Like the pickles, the stone-ground mustard opposite the mayo-covered bun added a bit of flavor and texture but left us wanting much more to balance everything out. The only way we’d order this again is if it was sandwiched between a run and a nap. // Dillon Stewart
2. Johnny Marzetti ($10)
More spaghetti than creamy macaroni and cheese, this ode to the Columbus-inspired baked casserole comes with a layer of browned-just-right jack and cheddar cheese on top. We sliced into the pasta party to discover tender elbow macaroni cradled by savory marinara sauce and ground beef, but weren’t fans of the massive pieces of tomatoes dotting the tinfoil pan. It’s filling, but not as comfy as that classic mac. // Kim Schneider
3. Veggie Tacos ($7.16)
These three tacos are the meal vegetarians dream of from a delivery service. Marinated mushrooms and tofu are topped with onion, red pepper, lettuce and some purple cabbage that gives a perfect crunch inside fresh, hard tortilla shells. The accompanying sides of salsa, pico de gallo and guacamole let us spice up our lunch as we see fit. Our only beef? We’d prefer smaller pieces of tofu so we can easily nab a little bit of the silky protein in each bite. But for under $8, you get a lot of meat-free bang for your buck. // Abby Burton
4. Bacon PB&J Burger ($10.02)
If this sandwich sounds like your middle school lunch wrapped around a burger, you’re not far off. But for the most part, the Bacon PB&J Burger works. It’s not the first time we’ve paired melty peanut butter with patties for a fast-casual take on a peanut sauce (thank Rocky River-classic Bearden’s for that). But the thin spread of Sriracha grape jelly elevates the combo by adding a subtle sweetness reminiscent of a honey barbecue sauce, tempering the earthiness of the peanut butter. Pack it in a lunchbox if you feel nostalgic. // Lee McKinstry
