Chuck Wagon on the N1/R132

Carawaystick · 17-06-2009 5:04pm

thejem wrote: »

ate out of it a few good few years back and it was tasty as hell, but it think it is coming under server pressure from the road works.
heard the construction was to do with the new metro line, but thought that was too far north!!

would hate to see it moved from there, keep the good fight going!!!!

The construction is to do with a water main.
Can't beat a soda there, but you do have to wait alright...

PWEI · 17-06-2009 7:29pm

Where exactly is it on the N1? Is it before the turnoff off for Lusk?

Davy · 17-06-2009 7:38pm

PWEI wrote: »

Where exactly is it on the N1? Is it before the turnoff off for Lusk?

Yes, its a few hundred metres from blakes cross

Sparky84 · 18-06-2009 9:34pm

The one at the back of the airport isnt as good as The Chuck Wagon. We use to ring in our order and then collect it. Saved a bit of time queing.

Wishbone Ash · 18-06-2009 9:55pm

Davy wrote: »

Whats the one at the back of the airport like compared to the N1 wagon?

Never tried it but its fairly busy anytime i pass, lots of trucks stop there, or people watching planes seem to pull in there

BACKSTABBER wrote: »

its not bad , only ate there once or twice .
the chuck wagon on the N1 is better I think though,
it has won awards for the last 5 years running from the Bridgestone Guide.

Davy wrote: »

Ye, could never fault the one on the N1. Not up that way as much as i used too though

PWEI wrote: »

Where exactly is it on the N1? Is it before the turnoff off for Lusk?

Apologies for being pedantic lads but it ceased to be the N1 in 2003 - it's the R132 since then.

Davy · 18-06-2009 9:56pm

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Apologies for being pedantic lads but it ceased to be the N1 in 2003 - it's the R132 since then.

CHANGE THE THREAD TITLE THEN!!!!!

Wishbone Ash · 18-06-2009 9:58pm

Davy wrote: »

CHANGE THE THREAD TITLE THEN!!!!!

Only a mod can do that!

Dub13 · 18-06-2009 11:06pm

Davy wrote: »

CHANGE THE THREAD TITLE THEN!!!!!

Done.

Davy · 18-06-2009 11:08pm

lol,,,glad you left the N1 their,, im sure everyone knows where the R132 is :rolleyes:

Morpheus · 22-09-2009 10:09am

is it still there?

Sparky84 · 22-09-2009 10:14am

Sure is. Still going strong and food as good as ever.

digo995 · 26-01-2010 2:49am

where abouts is it?? im coming from malahide???

sgarvan · 26-01-2010 9:02am

digo995 wrote: »

where abouts is it?? im coming from malahide???

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=53.491854,-6.19625&daddr=R127&hl=en&geocode=%3BFdc4MAMdPHSh_w&mra=mi&mrsp=0,1&sz=16&sll=53.493114,-6.195259&sspn=0.005936,0.01929&ie=UTF8&ll=53.493114,-6.195259&spn=0.023744,0.077162&t=h&z=14

Wishbone Ash · 26-01-2010 10:49am

sgarvan wrote: »

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=53.491854,-6.19625&daddr=R127&hl=en&geocode=%3BFdc4MAMdPHSh_w&mra=mi&mrsp=0,1&sz=16&sll=53.493114,-6.195259&sspn=0.005936,0.01929&ie=UTF8&ll=53.493114,-6.195259&spn=0.023744,0.077162&t=h&z=14

Google maps have several mistakes around there (same on Sat Nav)!

It should read R132 not R127. The R127 is the Blake's Cross/Lusk/Skerries road.
Further up the R132 is labelled as the R129. The R129 is the R132 to Ballyboughal road.
Another part of the R132 is misnamed 'Turvey Avenue' and the real Turvey Avenue is labelled as the R126 which is the Hearse Road (Lissenhall to Donabate/Portrane).

dixierip · 17-02-2010 4:00pm

Another thumbs up for the chuck wagon. A real treat!

laraido · 27-02-2010 11:37am

I'm parked where the Chuck Wagon usually is, and no sign. I am literally gagging for a soda bread with everything on it. Suppose they must be on hols?anyone know?

sharkman · 27-02-2010 11:45am

Give them a ring +353 (85) 198 2105.

giant_midget · 02-03-2010 2:58am

Have found that the chuckwagon has gone to the dogs as of late...

2 or 3 pensioners in no hurry at all to make you a soda, why should it take so long to make something so simple...Even if you are there by yourself it still takes ages...

More often i have got mouldy dry sausages and water/salty rashers..complete waste of money...If you want a nice fry go to the cafe over from the new AIB in balbriggan, they are quick, lovely and cheap..beats the chuckwagon hands down!

Mona Lott · 02-03-2010 12:04pm

jesusinaglanza wrote: »

More often i have got mouldy dry sausages and water/salty rashers..complete waste of money...If you want a nice fry go to the cafe over from the new AIB in balbriggan, they are quick, lovely and cheap..beats the chuckwagon hands down!

go search back some threads and you'll the opposite! I tried this new place, nice and bright, but sadly it didn't live up to my expectations (yet I know of a couple who eat every saturday and wouldn't try anywhere else)

The Coffee Pot down Main Street is still the original and the best

dcr22B · 22-11-2010 5:12pm

Chuck Wagon was robbed this afternoon. My colleague's mother works there and she was extremely shook. Can't understand how something like that could happen on such a busy road :mad:

Martron · 22-11-2010 7:15pm

sure you would not even notice if it was getting robbed. i never look at it when i pass. let a lone recognise anything dodgy at it.

hope they did not get too mucha nd nobody was hurt

Cassidy28 · 24-11-2010 7:00pm

The chuck wagon should be moved out ot that area now it is situated in a very dangerous position,of late i have seen a number of near misses,with people being nearly knocked down

Martron · 24-11-2010 9:00pm

yeah the middle of the roundabout would be safer than where it is now.

thats the merge point too so matter of time before it gets hit i reckon. not many spots around there though but i would imagine when that industrial area opens there might be a spot in there for it.

SeaSide · 24-11-2010 10:03pm

was there not a court case where fingal coco tried to force them to move on. this might be another attempt to squeeze them out this time

Martron · 24-11-2010 11:22pm

ha i doubt they widened a road to force them out.

i always wondered how they were allowed stop essentially in a hard shoulder.

hate to see them pushed somewhere else. but i dont think they can safely stay where they are.

Shay Vader · 03-01-2011 3:29am

dcr22B wrote: »

Chuck Wagon was robbed this afternoon. My colleague's mother works there and she was extremely shook. Can't understand how something like that could happen on such a busy road :mad:

Everyone is fine thankfully.In nearly 30 years of business we've never had any incidents though unfortunately we are not immune to scum:mad:.I've just recently read this thread and am delighted to see the support we have far and wide though can i just mention that we go through rigourous Health and Safety checks twice a year and keep to all food safety standards.And no we don't store food in Horseboxes!We're still trying for a new ,safer location though the developer of the land has gone into liqiudation so the goals have been moved again on us.We're determined to keep going and all your support has been much appreciated.The future?,watch this space.

P.S Its freshly cooked food, thats why it takes longer and is the reason why we're still in business.

tubos · 05-01-2011 1:15pm

Just had a chuck wagon last week, first for a while, but better than ever. However, getting safe parking is getting a lot tougher, there is not room for more than a few cars or one large truck!! I hope the chuck can get a new safer home nearby!

dcr22B · 05-01-2011 2:25pm

Shay Vader wrote: »

though the developer of the land has gone into liqiudation so the goals have been moved again on us.

So that explains why they haven't painted the lines on the approach to the roundabout from Blake's Cross!

billyhead · 05-01-2011 4:52pm

Lads,

Nver been to the chuck wagon. Just wondering what you would recommned I get for dinner if tempted. Do they sell freshly made melas etc

The Hill Billy · 05-01-2011 5:34pm

Soda farl with bacon, sausage, egg, onions & burger.

Carawaystick · 06-01-2011 1:34am

Hill Billy wrote: »

Soda farl with bacon, sausage, egg, onions & burger.

Which is pretty much all they do, but they do it so well.

snickerpuss · 08-01-2011 2:27am

Going to have to go and find this now!

eh i dunno · 08-01-2011 6:31pm

snickerpuss wrote: »

Going to have to go and find this now!

Coming from Dublin on the M1 take the turn off for Skerries/Lusk/Rush. Head up ramp to roundabout and take 3rd exit. Straight thru next 3 roundabouts and its 200 yards up on the left hand side. Enjoy

sirpsycho · 29-09-2011 1:19pm

Visited the Chuck Wagon recently after a few years break.

Soda farl with sausage, egg and bacon with a little onion and red sauce washed down with a 750ml bottle of water. Needed a sleep after it! Soooo tasty though.

Kintarō Hattori · 01-10-2011 11:55am

Hmnn hehe I don't have a car so would have to cycle for this. Is it pretty much always there? I'd hate to cycle that far only to find that it's irregular.

Davy · 01-10-2011 12:14pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Hmnn hehe I don't have a car so would have to cycle for this. Is it pretty much always there? I'd hate to cycle that far only to find that it's irregular.

Not their sundays iirc. I dont think they start as early as they used too, but should be open by 9am.

Esel · 02-10-2011 3:00am

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Hmnn hehe I don't have a car......

OK, technically, maybe..... Good heart attack food though.

Morlock · 14-09-2012 3:41pm

Its September 2012 and I have two questions " Is it still Open ? and are they in the Same place or near by ? I went here a lot when I was driven the trucks, and a mug of Tea , breakfast Soda Farl with everything, I also loved their hot dogs, not the american Style orange things in boiled water, no real big super quinn style sausages, split down the middle and fried on the hot plate with lots of fried onions, mustard and Red or brown sauce depending on the mood.

I am officially starving now !!

GristlyEnd · 14-09-2012 3:48pm

Yes they are still about in the new spot discussed above. I see them every morning heading to work. I think they leave earlier in the evenings though.

sharkman · 15-09-2012 9:38pm

https://maps.google.ie/?ll=53.509948,-6.192116&spn=0.001732,0.005284&t=h&z=18

newcavanman · 03-12-2022 11:29pm

Just came across this thread. I can confirm the Chuck Wagon is still open . I call in most weeks and Bernie runs a great place. All the food is freshly cooked . It might be an old fashioned menu but its all the better for it. If you've nevrr tried it, treat yourself

the_amazing_raisin · 04-12-2022 4:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119954228#Comment_119954228

Where is it exactly? I'm always up for a roadside diner that's dedicated to spreading heart disease 😋

Wishbone Ash · 04-12-2022 8:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119955851#Comment_119955851

About 500m north of Blake's Cross on the left slightly off the road in a fenced off car park.

(PS - it's not a diner - it's a take away wagon. You have to eat in your vehicle, at the picnic tables or bring your food away.)

It's CASH ONLY also.

Dr.MickKiller · 18-12-2022 11:09pm

I didn’t think much of this place. I got a farl with sausage, bacon and egg.

The farl was burnt. I was wondering what the really bitter taste was and then I checked, it was black. The sausages were like rubber. Not a great experience.

Can’t recommend unfortunately.