LAKEVILLE — A local Scooby Doo inspired food truck business is serving up chicken Mozambique tacos, smash burgers, lettuce wraps and a twist on your favorite meals.
Augie’s Food Truck, located at 13 Harding St. Lakeville, is one truck you won’t miss. It’s a kid’s childhood dream, from the bright green and blue paint job to the large flowers.
With the weekly specials of something new and hand-stuffed birria tacos, Augie’s Food Truck might be a new place to try.
The owner Austin Bickford, 27, of Raynham, is paying homage to a family member who died as a child. They shared a profound love for Shaggy and Scooby Doo. From Tuesday to Saturday, his “Mystery Machine” is parked behind Muckey’s Liquor store.
Before owning a food truck, Bickford experimented with cooking during COVID-19 and posted the results on social media. The growing popularity created a fan base who were hungry and eager to try his creations.
The a Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School graduate thought to himself, “Maybe I could sell plates from home.” So, he did a test run with close friends and family and made over $200. To the young business owner, he knew food could be his ticket to a fresh start.