Not exactly speedy, but really good food. Tried this at a special event recently. Proprietor is very friendly and conversant as long as it's not terribly busy. The salsiccia panini is one of their best. Pasta portions are surprisingly generous but not overdone with excessive amounts of sauce. The paninis are easy to eat while standing around, as the ciabatta bread is "sturdy" and doesn't get soggy and fragile from the sauces. I haven't tried their cannoli yet, but it's next on my list of things to try. read more

Writing this review on behalf of my husband. Thanks Speedy Panini for the gift of vomit. We can no longer sell our car now due to chicken panini vomit stench that won't come out no matter what was tried. After eating from your food truck parked in front of a business center, not 1, not 2, but 3 people fell ill from your food. My husband could barely drive home without vomiting profusely all over himself without control to stop. He came home wet, and not the sexy kind. Not sure if one of your employees decided hand washing wasn't important or if you're using expired meat, but either way, very unacceptable. Stay away people! This place is one bite away from an all night toilet party. read more

Now that I've their food a few times, I can say that I do love their paninis. Their Italian ciabatta bread is what makes it good. My favorites are: 1. Prosciutto with mozzarella, tomato, and fig confit 2. Caprese 3. Vegetarian Grab a panini, Pellegrino and a cannoli and I'm satisfied! Sometimes, I just wish that their food would come out quicker. read more

I'm no panini expert, but 7 bucks for a sandwich seems a bit steep. Sure its a panini and its not pre-packaged sandwiches from corner liquor store. You know the ones in the cooler on the shelf avove the 40s. Just saying. The price is a bit steep and food trucks are about good food with good value. Not entirely sure if that's true for the food truck trend in general. And that's what this is...a trend. I'm sure some trucks will make it when the whole thing implodes. Its the copycats and the clones that will take the hit. That said, I'm sure Speedy Panini will make it by. But for that to happen, these cats need to tune their game. The vegeterano I got seemed to be more 'grilled' rather than pressed. Nothing spectacular, but ordinary with eggplant, red pepper and tomatoes. Its really the art of the press that makes the panini. The sandwich I got just seemed warmed between the sides. It made the cibata stale as it cooled and was tough and gritty on the roof of the mouth. Enjoy these warm. What I don't get is that its vegetarian and shouldn't command the the same price as the meatball or other protein sandwiches. Doesn't make sense. Like I said, I don't know what the going price for paninis are these days. My favorite spot charges at least 2 more than SP. That said, my favorite place is also a brick and mortar and provides seating and tables. read more

I was able to check this truck out for my first time when they were in Palo Alto. I ordered the Popette - their signature meatball panini (meatball, marinara sauce, provolone cheese & basil) for $7. I've had a bad experience with meatball sandwiches from the past from Subway, but Speedy Panini's meatball panini was a piece of heaven! Even after driving back to my office the bread was still warm and not soggy. Since it was my first time at the truck, the owner (at least I think he's the owner) gave me a free canoli. Very friendly customer service and definitely some BOMB A$$ food! Will possibly try their chicken panini next time. read more

Speedy Panini - Popette (meatball, marinara sauce, provolone cheese & basil) - Food Trucks Near Me

I'm glad that I didn't read the most recent reviews before trying food from this truck. This truck comes to my workplace about once a month and this was my first time trying it. I ordered the prosciutto panini, which comes with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and fig confit. It was DELICIOUS! The bread was fresh and lightly crispy on the outside; slightly soft on the inside. The flavors really complimented each other and danced on my tastebuds! Even the mixed spring greens salad with balsamic dressing was fresh and was a generous portion. This delicious sandwich set me back a penny shy of $12, but was worth it to me! My co-worker, who is from Italy, enjoyed her vegetariano panini with fries and enjoyed it too. We will definitely order from this truck again! read more

I'm glad they were at Circus Bella over the weekend! I couldn't decide between the Polpette, Prosciutto, and Caprese, they all looked so good! But I ended up choosing the Polpette and I'm glad I did. The bread was nice and crunchy but still soft, the sauce had flavor, the meatballs were filling, and the cheese stretched out for days! I would have tried one of the other choices later but that one panini got me really full, but I'll definitely try it next time :) read more

I actually had Speedy's today, in San Bruno. Yum-my. The Caprese Sandwich was so good! The flavors blended together perfectly and the bread was just right. Well sized sandwich, too. This itis is trying to win, but I keep swatting it away. The guys running the truck were so nice and friendly. I could have stood there and chatted longer, but I only had a half hour for lunch. If you the see Speedy Panini truck, make a point to go over and check them out! read more

Tip #1: I thought I hated cannolis, until I came here. Good things really do come in small packages. +1 star Tip #2: Ask for your panini "extra toasted" for extra tastiness. I need to start tracking what days this truck sits in the parking lot behind my office in Palo Alto, so I can conveniently "forget" to bring lunch. read more

#1 Highlight of my order here- my friends and I guessed that the guy taking our order was high on something really good lol. #2 highlight- the sandwiches were sooo good! I just wish that they sliced the sausage in half because it kept rolling inbetween my sandwich bread. read more

Super yummy and friendly staff! My favorite here is the vegetarian(o) and my husband likes the prosciutto. Really, all the options are delicious. As are the fries and cannoli! I recommend going here for a yummy lunch option when you can. read more

Wow, what great Paninis. I initially wanted to try the Grandma's Lasagna but apparently it was sold out, so OK Panini it is. I tried two of their sandwiches. 1st Panini: Salsiccia Signature Homemade Italian sausage roasted bell peppers & spicy pecorino cheese. The sandwich was pretty tasty with a bite of spiciness. 2nd Panini:Polpette mammas recipe meatball, marinara sauce, provolone cheese & basil. I don't like meatball sandwiches (thinking Subway) but this was really good! The guy said it was the closest thing that tasted like their lasagna. Wow, if that's what their lasagna tastes like, then I need to come over and pay a visit to "Grandma" more often. As the Terminator would say "I'll Be Back!" read more

When I saw their menu, I was very excited to try their paninis instead of eating my normal healthy lunch. The Pollo looked very tasty. However, when I took that first bite, it was not as expected. The chicken was very dry and difficult to digest and chew. The mushrooms and tomato/pesto sauce was great but the chicken was just too dry. If it was tender and juicy, it would've been an excellent dish but it ended up failing my expectations all together. Would I try this place again? Probably not but I'd stay away from the chicken and try a different dish. Cheers. read more

When I was young (a long time ago, indeed), my Italian grandmother used to spend all day making sauce, and there were always meatballs, peppers, onions, lasagna, the whole thing. Enter Graziano, one of the nicest guys you'll come across in or out of a food truck, from Sicily to the Bay Area with about as comfortable a mobile Italian menu as you'll find. Not for nothing, any panini on the menu (or the lasagna, but my heart belongs to that Salsiccia) will bring a smile to your face, and if you have a chance you can double that with a chat with a fine Italian. And take the cannoli. read more

I would believe they commonly have the shortest line out of all the food trucks as paninis are not so intriguing as far as the often exotic fusion-y food truck fare goes, but even with the smaller crowds the Speedy Panini staff seem a bit overwhelmed and disorganized. For example, I received $2 back in change instead of $12, so I had to call attention to that; also, they gave me the wrong chicken panini the first time they called my number up. The panini was not the best I've had either, merely decent. "Juicy" is not the typical adjective I would think to possibly associate with sandwiches, but there was a lot of liquid from I believe the mushrooms that caused this sandwich to be just that. It filled me up and at $8--no tax if you pay by cash rather than card--was cheaper than most modern food truck lunches, but I would opt for the tasty sandwiches at the grocery store close to work over Speedy Panini the next time the craving strikes. read more

Speedy Panini - Chicken panini - Food Trucks Near Me

Speedy Panini recently showed up at the local school's Halloween event, and I wasn't even going to give them a try after seeing "Italian Gourmet," because I really thought that meant soggy noodles and maybe a splash of tasteless sauce. Wow, was I ever wrong. This place serves a hell of a panini - so good in fact that I bought a second to take home. I tried both the caprese and fig and prosciutto and both were outstanding! The caprese was fresh, bright and full of creamy mozzarella goodness. The other had fig and prosciutto... do I need to say anything more? The bread was a very flavorful treat even when I finished it the next morning. Serving sizes were generous and I can recommend them and definitely look forward to running into their truck again. read more

Feels like it comes from a microwave. They do the food truck at my work but the sandwiches feel pre-made as they will not remove items from them. Rather eat from McDonald's Value Menu. read more

**** Update ***** I tried the lasagna. It was too salty (and I eat pretty salty). It was an average sized piece, about half of the box. But for $9 I expected something on the side, like a little salad or chips. ----------------- I had the pollo (chicken with mushrooms on ciabatta bread) and was not impressed. The bread was too hard and dry. The chicken was shredded and juicy but the sandwich was messy to eat because juice from the mushrooms and chicken was leaking from the wax paper. I might try a different sandwich but only if the bread is softer. read more

Had a special 4 cheese ravioli today and it was quite delicious with a good portion of 5 large raviolis covered in an alfredo sauce. Mmmmmmm good. I have enjoyed the lasagne in the past and found it quite tasty as well. I also enjoy the meatball panini. Good stuff on this truck and very friendly service. read more

this is for the lasagna which is the only thing I've tried from them. The portion was very generous and the sauce is not like the typical italian american restaurant tomato sauce. It reminded me of the lasagna my sicilian uncle used to make back in Jersey City using home made tomato sauce. read more

Speedy Panini - lasagna - Food Trucks Near Me

It's the bomb baby! Havent seen the truck around for a bit, but ate here a couple times down in Palo Alto! Pollo Panini is awesome, portobello mushrooms off a truck? And the spread??? Can I get the recipe? Maybe the freshest tasting food I have ever had from a food truck, looking forward to trying the Prosciutto Prosciutto next time around! Also, the folks working there are real friendly and actually seem excited to be stuck in a tiny truck. read more

2/1/16 (update): Just wanted to write a quick update on an item that I felt was improved... 1. Pollo $8: Today's was very yummy. In my last review I noted that the chicken was dry, and thin, and there wasn't much of it. But..... well, it's still dry and thin, but they doubled down on the chicken. I don't remember exactly how much was in the previous sandwich, but this one had at least 2 large pieces, so though they were thin, it was still a lot of chicken in total. So is 2x dry chicken actually a good thing?--well, I guess that's arguable, but I will say overall the sandwich was delicious. The bread was crispy on the outside, but still soft and moist. And they used a TON of olive oil and pesto, so despite the dry chicken the sandwich still tastes quite moist. A ton of flavor in there. And they did not skimp on the tomatoes and high quality mozzarella, which I really appreciated. I got a salad in case, but actually I'm full now... great amount of food for $8. If only the chicken was cooked well... 7/10 2. Misto (salad): Too full to eat it right now so it's sitting unopened on my desk right now. Well, anyway, it's a container of lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and dressing. That's it I think. Pretty basic. #truck #italian #chickensandwich #panini #sandwich read more

THE BEST!!! GREAT FOOD!! GREAT GUYS! Awesome panini's and delicious lasagna - the real deal! Find them on Twitter to see their location for the day... read more

Super yummi panini - too many choices to decide, but I went with Pollo (anything mushrooms for me!). There were definitely plenty of mushrooms! Next time I will try Salsiccia. Now, the best part - dolce. Awesome cannolli! Wish they'd had a cannolli stand close to my home, as great cannolli are not easy to find on the peninsula. Give them a try! Friendly service too! What a mood booster on a Monday afternoon. Thank you, Speedy Panini. Come back soon! read more

Very slow. Not at all speedy. The guy who took the orders just seemed annoyed with people ordering.

I'm pretty picky about food trucks, since I'm lucky enough to live in an area which has plenty of competition in that arena, and I get to try many of them. I really liked this one for two main reasons: 1) the food was excellent, and 2) the service put a smile on my face. I suspect the man taking orders today was the owner, as he seemed to be in charge, and spoke with an Italian accent, Italian to the chef. He was outrageously flirtatious with the ladies, but not in a bad way - I found it charming and entertaining! Reminded me of my time in Italy. I ordered the gnocchi with the funghi sauce, and it was sublime. Texture, aroma, flavors...I wouldn't change a thing. Also, the "Sexy fries", hilariously named, are excellent specimens of curly fries. Haven't tried anything else, but will go back next time this truck is nearby! read more

I am currently suffering from a mild food coma after eating delicious lasagna from Speedy Panini food truck. You know it's good stuff when (a) the guy is Italian (b) the truck is blasting Andrea Bocelli and (c) you ask for a side salad (not on the menu) and they give you a giant caprese salad for $3. Oh, and there's eggs in my lasagna!!! read more

Had the chicken panini at the earthquakes game and it was delicious! The sandwich came out nice and hot and full of flavor. The staff of this truck is also very very nice. Double thumbs up for having limonata. Would highly recommend these guys :) read more

Food truck stopped by close to work. I had the special a fried chicken breast with provolone and jalapeño sauce. It was cooked to perfection and the curly fries were great. The portion was large enough to share for lite eaters. read more

Do yourself a favor and even if your sense are overloaded and your nose and belly lead you elsewhere at your local truck hub, at least stop here for the cannoli. I lived in Italy for 6 months and never experienced the freshness and flavor like one off the truck. Buono! read more

Ok Yelpers...these guys are the REAL DEAL. Excellent, excellent red sauce; yummy polpette (meatballs)...I like my meatballs with a higher beef to pork ratio, but as they are from the South of Italy, I can tell you the recipe is dead-on. To the reviewer who was disappointed by the hard ciabatta roll...that's because they're serving you the entire Acme ciabatta roll--good quality and not skimping on price! She was probably expecting a sliced Pugliese type grilled sandwich--delicious also, but they are trying to serve you something heartier and the bread has to stand up to that...you can't put a homemade salsicce or polpette on floppy bread...come on people!!! But I digress...my husband's sandwich had the aforementioned polpette and rockin' red sauce, generous provolone cheese...and FRESH BASIL LEAVES!!! That's right. And they keep the basil in a bunch, out of the heat of the "kitchen," on the front seat of the truck...my husband took a picture and when I get the time I will upload it. This food made me miss Italy : ( Can't wait to try the cannoli. Grazie mille, ragazzi!!! Susan and Olivio (Pleasanton) read more

This food truck crew did a fabulous job at our outdoor bocce ball school event on Friday evening. Showed up right on time, very easy to work with, and accommodating. Lots of fresh salads, to die for pastas, and sandwiches for our group of 70 people to choose from. Helped our group with set up and stuck around for clean up. We will be using Speedy Panini again! read more

I really liked this food truck, they had a good prosciutto panini with the fig jam was really awesome. I also thought their cannolis were a lot better than most places I've had in the Bay Area. However, the last time I went looking for them they were a no show despite their Tweet. Kind of a disappointment when you walk all the way to them to find no food truck... read more

Prosciutto with fig and basil for lunch. DELICIOUS from a truck. Nice size and great Acme bread! The guys running the truck are also super sweet. read more

Really really nice guys so I feel bad writing a not-so-good review, but I just want to be honest. I got the prosciutoo panini and as the yelp rating says for 2 stars - meh, I've experienced better. The bread was really hard and partially burnt. The sandwich also didn't really incoporate together well b/c it turns out they toast the bread on the grill and then add the meat and cheese which they microwaved onto it. Normally when I see ppl make paninis they put the sandwich together and stick the whole thing on a panini press. Unfortunately just not a really good panini sandwich in my book. I also got the $1.50 cannoli and that was ok - very small, about the size of your finger, but it was a good little sweet snack. read more

I have had two of the paninis off this truck and look forward to the days that they are near me in the bay area. I recommend getting the Salsiccia. All of their paninis are made with AMAZING Ciabbatta bread and the ingredients are fresh. read more

Speedy panini indeed. Fast and friendly service. The Polpette Panini was delicious (they use Acme bread) and the cannoli was outstanding.

Finally, a food truck without an Asian twist. I tried the signature Italian sausage sandwich, which was decent, but enhanced with pickled chili peppers that I threw onto it. The cannoli had great filling as well (pistachios and chocolate chips). I definitely wouldn't mind trying one of their other sandwiches next time or maybe even the pasta or lasagna specials. If you're getting tired of all the Asian/Mexican fusion food trucks out there, this would be the truck to try. read more

The polpette (meatball) is pretty damn good as far as meatball sandwiches go. The meat is tasty and the right texture/makeup, the sauce is hearty with just the right amount and the bread compliments the ingredients well. I would recommend a better to go option since the sandwich only came half wrapped in brown paper which fell apart after taking it back to the office. I suppose meatball sandwiches are supposed to be messy. I would order this again, but am excited to try the chicken as well. read more

Wow! Awesome. This food is really delicious and the guys are friendly and fun. I had the special home made sausage panini and it was really good, plus I took home the meatball for later. This food reminds me of Italian I used to have on the east coast (where they knew how to make it... more Italians there, I guess). Try this, you will like it. read more