Christos’ Falafels (Philadelphia, PA)

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Christos’ Falafels (Philadelphia, PA)

20th St & Market St.

In this episode of VendrTV, Dan visits with Gus of Christos’ Falafels in Philadelphia, PA.

Christos’ Falafels can be found at 20th and Market in Philadelphia, and is open weekdays. Get there early because he prepares limited quantities of food, and there’s usually a long line.

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http://suikafineart.com Suikagirl1

Another one out of the park and into the street, guys! You never fail to make this foodie ready to travel and visit these places…

Thanks again for another great episode!
http://andyjacobson.com Andy Jacobson

Ouch! Had a falafel in NYC today. After seeing this I wish I’d been in Philli.
http://pizzapartyonline.com Bear Silber

@Suikagirl1 – So true. Great job Dan!

I love this guy. I liked the tulips and the hanging boombox. How much time do you typically spend with each vendor? Just one lunch service? How much coordination and correspondence happens beforehand?
f.larocca

It is very close to Mama’s vegetarian, but is it better? I will see for myself.
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LarryD

That looks good. Gus puts his heart into it, so I got to try it next time.
Nikko

Incredible Flavor! Smokey Grilled Chicken, Crispy and tender.
Falafel is nutty, and crunchy and LOADED with Garlic!
Sides are good. Some days better than others. Random.
Pita and Platter both $10.? Slightly pricey, but this some of the best
food you’ll find anywhere in the City and worth it if you consider
what lunch costs these days.
Awesome! You won’t forget it and you’ll come back,
but don’t plan on making any new friends for a few days…
GARLiC!!!!
maddy

dan!! right on! thanks for turning me on to VendrTV – you’ve got a great thing going and tastes great, too!
love from your chapterhouse friend
Anne

I love the shows Dan! I have converted my friends into ‘Vendy TV-ists’! You now have a small following ‘down under’. We just wish we could eat some of the food!
Lots of love from Australia.
Anne
Amanda W.

Somehow I missed the past 4 episodes. Good work! This is one of my favorites for sure. Gus is an awesome character for tv and seems full of life. His food looks delicious too.
Nykki

hey guys! love the shows, im definitely going to hit them when im in NY or NJ! i visited this vendor yesterday and i remember when you told me about this show dan so i looked it up. im the girl in the blue that you filmed…and im stuffing my face as always. lol. good luck on your next projects!
Gene De Lisa

It costs more than most lunch trucks but it is well worth it. In the middle of the winter there will be a line. The food is that good. There have been times when I was eating in a foodier-than-thou restaurant and wish I was eating his food instead.

And you get a bit of a show – “gus” is quite a character.
Ryan

I have this guy’s food almost weekly and it’s a real bummer when he’s not there. Luckily it doesn’t happen very often. I like the fact that while I don’t have a choice as to what is available, I have never been disappointed by what I got. Very few chefs can say that.
Nina

SO DELICIOUS. There was a side of granny smith apples and jicama today… it was salivating. Thanks for all the street food tips; I never would have known this cart existed!!! I’m going to try the Jamaican one next week! Do more philly episodes! please.

Daniel Delaney

Will do Nina! Stay tuned, I think there’s a Philly episode coming out in two weeks.

Leigh Anne

Christos’ is absolutely BRILLIANT food. A good friend introduced me to his cart a few weeks ago and the whole experience — the fabulous charcoal-fired cart, Gus, and the food itself — definitely made my entire day. A must for those in and around Philadelphia. So glad to see Gus featured here! Great job, Dan and company!
Neek

I waited nearly 30m for him to set up his cart
Only for him to REFUSE to sell me 2 platters,
Because he claimed he must serve everyone in line
one platter before I can get a second?! I’ve seen him sell multiple
Platters plenty of times…

I’ve been going to his cart for 5 years,
And he knows me. He treats people
Like garbage and gets away with it
Because his food tastes good? No more.

Don’t put up with this guy’s horrible attitude for a plate of
Overcooked chicken and burnt falafel that has way too much
Garlic.

You don’t know what he puts in his dishes and he wont tell
You. You don’t have to take abuse to eat good food,
Go elsewhere

Daniel Delaney

Oh man! That’s horrible. But you know – I disagree. I think the food is stellar and all you’re describing is just part of the experience. It’s why he’s famous! It’s his segmentation.

Neek

DD, the food is excellent at times, other times its just pretty good.
Call it what you like but it was a bad experience for me today,
and i’m a regular customer of his and i’ve always told people
to go to him!

What happens the day he puts peanuts or fish in your platter and
you’re alergic? you think he’ll give you your money back or may
you a special order?You can forget it! The guy makes some delicious food, but he’s a horrible business man and a pretty crappy individual as well.
nittanylion

Gus is passionate about his food. It said something about his food when 99% of people love his creation which is different everyday…chef's choice. It is rare that people will wait 30 to 45 mins in line for a street vendor…with that said, it is proven that his food is well worth your time in line. Oh the falafel and chicken and everything else is oh sooo good!!

Dan I love your show!! You opened up my taste buds to all these amazing street vendors. Please do more vendors from Philly!
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Daniel Delaney

Not sure… Generally around this time.

Darrin

Not worth the price anymore. Gus tried to charge 14 dollars for the platter today. That pretty much knocks me out financially. Really Gus? No sign stating a price increase? No prices posted in the first place? So I get to wait in line for the half hour only to be turned away and directed to a MAC machine? Let’s face it. The guy is a chauvenist, egomanaical, control freak. As wonderful as his food may be, it’s just not worth the time and effort anymore. I’m also done listening to this guy rant about how he doesn’t like America. I’ve had nothing but pleasant conversation with him up until now. I’m really shocked and upset to be turned away after being a loyal 3 year customer. I’m also fed up with seeing pretty girls get discounts and long converstations while I’m stuck in line.
Maria

I used to work at 20th and Market and LOVED his falaffel sandwiches! I live in Canada now and miss his food! I have yet to find anyone who makes such great falaffels! Oh yeah, I was young and pretty and got held up in line waiting cause he wanted to talk to me a long time, so I started sending my guy friends to get me my lunch:) MISS YOU GUS!
The Fah-King

Go to the new falafel cart across the street by Starbucks….$3 for a gyro/falafel and $5 for a platter with soda