Primi Panini and Espresso

I’m really not blown away by this little cart, but it’s hard to hate it when the people who run it are so friendly. The price is great for a food cart (you get a side or a drink), and the sandwiches are actually better than they look. That said, they look awful, like something I would have thrown together after a long night studying in college. Hint, guys: don’t advertise with pictures that look like shit (at least they’re honest, I guess).
It’s tempting to knock this down to 2 stars, but it’s a good cart if you’re on a budget, and there aren’t enough of those.

x2 on the lack of reviews — i love this joint! always a friendly face to take my order, and really tough to beat the $ 5 panini & chips/​soda special; i’m partial to the roast beef. i love my portland food carts and this place keeps me coming back again and again!

What the, how am I only the second review? It seems like food carts get left out of Unilocal if they don’t make headlines, and that’s unfortunate. This little unassuming cart has earned a place on my top 5 favorite lunch spots, and here is why:
$ 5 gets you a huge, filling panini and your choice of chips or soda. (this might be the best bang for your buck at the Alder Food Carts)
They accept credit cards and don’t charge a fee. They might be the only food cart who doesn’t, at least the only one I’ve found. Rad.
The turkey pesto panini is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. I ask for no red onion and to go light on the sauce, and it has become a perfect $ 5 investment in my contentment for the rest of my workday.
Now, I can’t vouch for the coffee or breakfast stuff as I’ve never tried either because of my work schedule. but if you’re around here for lunch, you’d be doing your tummy, mood, and wallet a favor.

We ate a Greek Veg Panini for a late breakfast at this food truck that was just OK. The Cappuccino made with Lavazza beans lacked body and flavor. Very disappointing especially when I paid Starbucks prices for it. I wouldn’t come back here,