If you or someone you travel with has alpha-gal syndrome, After Bite Kitchen in Branson West is the rare place where you can order anything on the menu. Jessica and Casey run this bright red food truck at Lera Family Farm on Highway 76, and every dish they serve is alpha-gal safe. They opened in late May 2026, and they built the menu so the rest of the table eats just as happily.

Here is the story behind the truck, what I would order, and how to fold a stop at After Bite Kitchen into a Branson West day.

What Is After Bite Kitchen?

After Bite Kitchen is a family-run, alpha-gal friendly food truck parked at Lera Family Farm, 8616 State Highway 76 in Branson West. On Google it goes by its full name, Jessica and Casey’s After Bite Kitchen Alpha Gal Friendly Food Trailer. The window opens at 9 a.m. with breakfast dishes like pancakes and keeps cooking until 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

The menu covers a lot of ground for one trailer: pancakes, chicken sandwiches, shrimp tacos, and weekend specials that change from time to time. One rule ties it all together. Every item is alpha-gal safe, so a guest with the allergy can point at anything on the board.

The Story Behind the Truck: A Diagnosis and a Family Dinner Table

A few years ago, Casey was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome. The CDC describes it as a serious, potentially life-threatening allergy and tickborne disease. People with it react to red meat and other products made from mammals. Most reported U.S. cases come from the South, East and Central states, where lone star ticks are most common.

Eating out got hard fast. Jessica and Casey struggled to find restaurants that were safe for him, and at home it took trial and error to learn which products they could use. One swap at a time, they replaced ingredients made from mammals so the family could at least share the same dinner at home.

Then something happened they did not expect. The food was good. Jessica and the kids, who do not have alpha-gal, never felt like they were eating allergy food. That became the idea behind the truck: feed people with alpha-gal, and show everyone else that safe food does not have to be bland.

What Should You Order at After Bite Kitchen?

My own must-order list is short and easy to remember:

The fried onion rings.

The chicken sandwich.

The banana bread. Do not leave without it.

Beyond my picks, reviewers rave about the emu burger (emu is a bird, not a mammal), Caribbean shrimp soft tacos with mango salsa, chicken salad, and cookies that one guest says taste just like the traditional recipe. Weekend specials rotate, so check the board when you walk up.

Watch our TikTok visit with Jessica and Casey at the truck:

What Is the Vibe Like?

Relaxed, open-air, and made for lingering. After Bite Kitchen serves from its red trailer, and the seating is outdoors at Lera Family Farm. There is plenty of room for a big group, a couple, or one hungry traveler on their own. It is a kid-friendly stop, and the farm setting makes it an easy one.

The farm does a lot of the work. It is a small gathering place with food trucks, a coffee shop, a bakery, and shopping, plus a farm-themed play area for kids. One note for dog owners: pets are not allowed at Lera Family Farm, so plan to leave your pup at your rental.

The other half of the vibe is the people. Guests without the allergy praise the flavor. Guests with it describe the relief of ordering without a long list of questions.

Where Is After Bite Kitchen and When Is It Open?

Finding this Branson West food truck is easy: it is at Lera Family Farm, 8616 State Highway 76, Branson West, MO 65737. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closed Sunday and Monday (hours verified September 23, 2026). Food truck hours can shift with the season and the weather, so call (417) 294-3733 before a long drive.

Make a Branson West Day of It

Highway 76 through Branson West makes an easy day. Start with pancakes at the truck, then head to Silver Dollar City, a short drive away on Highway 76. Or keep it slow: order lunch, grab a table in the sun, and let the kids burn off energy in the farm’s play area.

You will also find Lala’s Street Food, a Mexican-American street food stand, at the same farm. Only After Bite Kitchen builds its whole menu to be alpha-gal safe, though, so guests with the allergy should order from the red truck. For more places to eat around town, browse our Branson Dining & Shopping Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions About After Bite Kitchen

Where is After Bite Kitchen located?

It is a food truck at Lera Family Farm, 8616 State Highway 76, Branson West, Missouri 65737. The farm sits right on Highway 76, a short drive from Silver Dollar City, so it is easy to add to a day on the west side of Branson. Look for the bright red trailer. Seating is outdoors on the farm grounds, with room for groups, couples, and solo diners. On Google, search for Jessica and Casey’s After Bite Kitchen to pull up directions.

What are After Bite Kitchen’s hours?

The truck is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. These hours were verified on September 23, 2026. Food truck schedules can change with the season, the weather, or a sold-out special, so call (417) 294-3733 before you make a long drive. Mornings are the time for breakfast dishes like pancakes, and the weekend specials change from time to time, so ask at the window what is cooking that day.

Is everything at After Bite Kitchen alpha-gal safe?

Yes. Jessica and Casey built an alpha-gal safe menu from top to bottom, because Casey has alpha-gal syndrome himself and helps cook for guests like him. That means someone with the allergy can order anything on the board instead of hunting for the one safe item. Reactions differ from person to person, so if your sensitivity is severe, ask at the window about specific ingredients. Guests describe Jessica and Casey as friendly and knowledgeable, so do not hesitate to ask.

Is After Bite Kitchen kid-friendly and pet-friendly?

Yes, it is kid-friendly. Families can spread out at the outdoor tables, and Lera Family Farm has a farm-themed play area for kids, which makes a meal here easy with little ones. The recipes started as family dinners that Jessica and her kids enjoyed right alongside Casey, so the menu is built for family tastes. Pets are a different story. Pets are not allowed at Lera Family Farm, so leave your dog at your vacation rental before you head over.

Who owns After Bite Kitchen?

After Bite Kitchen is owned by Jessica and Casey, a married couple who opened the food truck in late May 2026. Casey was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome a few years ago, and the couple learned by trial and error which products were safe for him. Those home-kitchen experiments became the menu. Casey helps prepare food for guests who share his diagnosis, and Jessica, who does not have alpha-gal, makes sure every dish is one the whole family enjoys.

After Bite Kitchen is what happens when a family refuses to let a diagnosis shrink the dinner table. Bring the friend who always checks the ingredients, and bring the friend who just wants great onion rings. Both will leave happy.

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