Excellent halal street food truck with standout smash burgers and over-rice platters at great prices, but lines and occasional inconsistency/safety complaints warrant caution.
Up A Notch delivers exceptional food quality with standout smash burgers and well-spiced chicken that justify its loyal following and strong value proposition. However, credible food safety concerns including reported foodborne illness and hygiene lapses and inconsistent execution with documented slowdowns and quality variation prevent a higher grade. As a late-night food truck in Park Slope, it excels at what it is—satisfying, affordable street food with friendly service—but the safety issues create meaningful hesitation.
One caveat: Waits can stretch 10-15 minutes or more during rush and events