With the recent demise (though a positive one for the proprietors) of Far From Home Cafe, I’m looking for a new favorite food truck/cart in Center City to fill the void. First up among the contenders: Christo’s Falafel cart.
To describe Christo’s as just a food cart or falafel vendor does no justice to the entire experience. Located on the northeast corner of 20th and Market, Christo’s is sometimes there and sometimes not there during weekday lunch. Its proprietor, Gus, doesn’t exactly post on Twitter (if he knew what it was) what his appearance schedule is. The first thing you’ll notice about the cart is the massive line that forms when it does show. Actually, let me take that back. The first observation you’ll have is the irresistable aroma from the charcoal grill billowing towards Market Street. I’m not sure if it was intentional or not, but because the 20th and Market Street corridor is extremely windy, even on hot summer days, the cart’s placement on the corner is perfect for catching the downwind breeze towards Market Street pedestrians. If it was, the guy is a genius. On each of my visits, there would be passers-by who would ask the folks in line about the cart and what was being served.
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