ABOUT

We’re Jessy and Vinnie - the faces behind Runaway Kitchen. We started chasing our food truck dream in March 2020, right as the world was shutting down. No formal kitchen experience, just a lot of heart, a little stubbornness, and a serious love of good food.

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We poured everything we had into building our food truck, affectionately named "Leaf" by one of our favorite little customers, and somehow, against all odds, Runaway Kitchen became so much more than we ever imagined. What started as a "what did we just get ourselves into?" moment has turned into something we can’t imagine our lives without: a community, a calling, and a real passion for serving up high-quality food at honest prices.

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We’re a little obsessed (in the best way) with the details:
Perfectly smashed patties, melty cheese, butter-toasted buns, crispy fries, and burgers wrapped up just right. We hand-grind our chuck and brisket in-house, scratch-make our Runaway Sauce, and pick every piece of produce ourselves - because we believe details matter.

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Our goal? Serve up the best smashburger in the Northwest - every single time. One (or both) of us is always behind the grill, so if you stop by, make sure to say hi.

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In 2023, we opened our first stationary location, known as the Salem Spot. You’ll find us there three days a week, slinging burgers, fries, shakes, cocktails, and running monthly specials - and most weekends, we’re still out on the road doing what we love. Bring your family, bring your friends; we can’t wait to feed you.