BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Sandwich truck Aimee Owenz opening in ex-Tony’s lot

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(Photos courtesy Aimee Owenz)

After Tony’s Market announced its impending closure in August, we learned a food truck with Cuban sandwiches was on the way to its lot, which already hosts a Mexican-food truck. The sandwich truck’s owner then turned up in a comment thread on another food story, and promised to update us when she was ready to open. Now, after soft-opening last weekend, the Aimee Owenz truck will officially open tomorrow. Proprietor Jenn tells WSB, “We are tentatively planning to be open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am-7 pm. We are working on our website and will be adding DoorDash too.” In the meantime, here’s the menu. And here’s a photo of their Cuban sandwich:

The Aimee Owenz truck is on the east side of the lot at 35th/Barton.

P.S. We asked Jenn about the truck’s name: “It’s mine and my brother’s middle names and while we were waiting for the city approval for our truck, our mom unexpectedly passed away. We feel even more proud to honor her. She liked the way Aimee was spelled and Owenz is a family name, so in a serendipitous way she named it.”

Andrew October 14, 2024 (12:20 pm)

I happened to stop by the new food truck yesterday, their opening day. I was actually on my way to the Deli Mart on 35th Barton for a sandwich, but saw the new truck and pulled over to check it out. I got the “Owenz Sandwich”. While it was being made, I was offered a sample of “boiled peanuts” which I’ve never heard of before. Apparently a big deal in the south? Anyway, they were delicious! Tastes completly different than a peanut! More like a nuttier edemame than a peanut. Really good.The sandwich was great! I was worried it’d be too much like Paseo which are enormous and impossible to eat without making a huge mess. This sandwich was more on the dainty side, but just how I like it! Seasoning was perfect, and the quality of the hogie was top notch.Get a chance to give them a try! I will be back.

Aimee Owenz October 14, 2024 (3:03 pm)

Thank you so much, looking forward to make you another delicious sandwich! Glad you like that peanuts!
- Patrick October 14, 2024 (11:48 pm)
  
  Aimee,
  
  You have boiled peanuts? As someone whose childhood was spent in rural North Florida in the 80’s and whose parents would routinely buy boiled peanuts off the side of the road. This pleases me and brings back memories. Are they extra salty and soggy? I must come down and buy some….Mmmmmm
  - Aimee Owenz October 15, 2024 (11:23 am)
    
    Looking forward to meeting you,!

Jason October 14, 2024 (12:23 pm)

Looks good! I will stop by soon. Love more Dash options too.

Aimee Owenz October 14, 2024 (3:03 pm)

Can’t wait to see you!

Charlie October 14, 2024 (12:24 pm)

SO excited to see vegetarian options with tofu! So many veggie sandwiches around here are missing protein options. Can’t wait to try these!

Aimee Owenz October 14, 2024 (3:06 pm)

Thank you! We are excited to share the delicious vegetarian options too.

HKBB October 14, 2024 (1:08 pm)

I agree with Charlie, I can’t wait to try all of the veggie options, and my husband is a big fan of a Cuban sandwich!

Aimee Owenz October 14, 2024 (3:08 pm)

We can’t wait to make them for you!

anonyme October 14, 2024 (1:47 pm)

I heard from a customer at Deli Mart that the Tony’s corner will become home to multiple food trucks. Such a great idea for this area, as we have so few restaurants/amenities! I was also told that the Mexican truck already in place is very good, so will be trying that soon.

Aimee Owenz October 14, 2024 (3:09 pm)

Happy to be in the neighborhood!!

A-Red October 14, 2024 (5:48 pm)

Wait. That’s a truck?

WSB October 14, 2024 (5:55 pm)

“Food truck” is a general term that also covers food trailers.

Noots October 15, 2024 (1:35 pm)

Awesome! Would love to see a covered area with tables next to the trucks. Maybe inside the existing Tony’s canopy?

Justin October 16, 2024 (9:07 am)

We need a banhmi sandwich shop. 3 dollars sandwiches! Like little Saigon on caphill. The subshop in da village is killer.

WSB October 16, 2024 (3:35 pm)

There is one, just steps away at 35th/Henderson, Banh Mi XO. Don’t know anything about the prices or comparison but just walked by it today and noted they’re now serving pho too!
momosmom October 16, 2024 (3:59 pm)

Bahn Mi XO on 35th they have very good sandwiches and salad bowls, haven’t tried anything else yet! I hope sitting down…their sandwiches are $9.25 and salad bowls are $14.95 and up

Toddy Dyer October 16, 2024 (2:12 pm)

I just visited this fantastic new food truck and had The Mediterranean – it was incredible! The sandwich truck fills a hole that we desperately needed in West Seattle – friendly service (you will remember Jen from when she was at Uptown Espresso) and delish healthy options served with chips and even a little sweet mint! Make sure you try the boiled peanuts and ask about the name – it lovingly honors their mom. Wishing them huge success and so happy ti have Aimee Owenz in the hood!

Aimee Owenz October 17, 2024 (2:30 pm)

Thank you so much for the amazing review! ❤️ I’m so happy you loved your sandwich. We can’t wait to see you again. Thanks for sharing the word!

Keith October 18, 2024 (3:57 pm)

I visited on Wednesday and had an absolutely delightful experience from your warm greeting to the two delicious sandwiches I was able to get three lunches out of. The Cuban is amazing, grilled to perfection — and the second half reheated perfectly next day in the toaster oven wrapped in tin foil. The Owenz (steak sandwich) was also delicious — ate the first half as you made it on Day #1 and that was wonderful. On Day #3, I decided to experiment a bit. I added cheddar and baked it open-faced, then adding lettuce and tomato (since I had all three ingredients sitting around, needing to be eaten) and let’s just say, that collaboration created an absolutely life changing culinary experience. So enjoying your creations as is, or slightly remixed, I am so thrilled to have you as a new A+ lunch destination in West Seattle!