Dogwood Curates Food Carts for All

The newly revamped and relocated Dogwood at the Pine Shed just opened its doors in February, offering tasty cocktails and a wide variety of tasty food options for any palate. The carefully curated food carts include Mexican, Vietnamese and Dominican cuisines, along with unique sandwiches, pizza, wings and crepes. With warmer weather ahead, the tasty offerings invite hungry (and thirsty) crowds to the growing area along Second Street in Bend’s Makers District.

‘Wich Doctor Credit: Julianna LaFollette

‘Wich Doctor Sandwich Co.

This sandwich shop packs a punch for those looking for an elevated spin on a classic. With over 40 combined years in the restaurant business, owners Brenda and Cody Gimbel decided to start a food cart last May.

The two formed their menu after their favorite flavors and tastes, while making as much as they can from scratch, smoking their own meats and sourcing ingredients from local farms when they can.

While the cart has about four staple sandwiches that stay on the menu, they have a rotating seasonal sandwich and sides.

“We just want to do good food, but a little more affordable and available to everybody,” said Cody. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

On a Wing & a Crepe Credit: Julianna LaFollette

On a Wing & a Crêpe

Stephan Lavigne opened his food cart in August and just moved to the lot at Dogwood a few weeks ago. Previously, Lavigne was at the lot at Ponch’s Place on the east side of Bend. With his first venture into the food industry, he wanted to combine two culinary delights – wings and crepes.

The wings are served with a wide variety of sauces, from sticky gochujang and Jamaican Jerk to chipotle honey. Lavigne said he makes the wings extra crispy and adds lots of sauce. The authentic French crepes come savory, with options like ham and swiss, or sweet, like the Nutella and Strawberries. Closed Mondays.

Dinky Dau

This unique food cart keeps it simple with Banh Mi, rice bowls and other Asian-inspired items. The Bahn Mi, a traditional Vietnamese sandwich, is a popular street food that’s usually served with savory meats and pickled vegetables.

Customers simply pick their protein then choose whether they want a sandwich or a rice bowl with unique toppings. Closed Mondays.

The Dominican Food Truck

The first food truck offering Dominican cuisine in Bend has a blend of authentic Dominican dishes as well as American favorites with a tropical twist. Customers can enjoy traditional dishes, including empanadas and chicharron, and other favorites, like burgers, sandwiches and sides such as tostones, fries, yuca, rice or beans. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Sopa

The Sopa Mexican food truck opened in 2019 and serves up authentic Mexican cuisine. The cart has fresh and handmade organic tortillas, as well as burritos, and fresh salads and bowls. While its specialty is the Jalisco-style beef birria, the menu has something for everyone, with a range of beef, fish and veggie options. Closed Mondays.

Stone Pine Pizza

This pizza place operates from Tuesday through Sunday and serves its food up till 10pm, offering a tasty snack for those enjoying evening cocktails at Dogwood’s indoor bar. Closed Mondays.

This article appears in Source Weekly May 15, 2025.