Kaki Lima

Street vendors are part of everyday life—quick meals, familiar faces, small conversations on the way to work or home. They feed students, office workers, families, and anyone who needs something warm, affordable, and easy to grab. In many neighborhoods, they’re not just “a place to buy food.” They’re part of the street’s routine.

But most of the time, we only notice the food. We don’t notice the early mornings, the long hours, the rent for a small spot, the cost of ingredients that keep rising, or the quiet pressure of making enough money before the day ends. We don’t notice how much effort goes into keeping a cart clean, showing up every day, and staying friendly—even when you’re tired.

This website is a simple archive of street vendors. Each post is a short introduction: who the vendor is, what they sell, where they usually work, and what their day looks like. Sometimes it’s one photo and a few paragraphs. Sometimes it’s a longer story. The point is to make the vendor easier to find and easier to support—without overcomplicating it.

This isn’t a “food delivery” project and it’s not a marketplace. It’s a storytelling space that focuses on the people behind the carts. The stories here are meant to be practical and respectful: clear details, real context, and honest writing. The goal is not to romanticize street life, but to document it properly—so these vendors don’t stay invisible.

You can help in simple ways. If you live nearby, you can visit and buy directly. If you’re far away, you can still help by sharing a story with a friend, reposting a vendor profile, or supporting the project so more stories can be documented and published. Even small support matters, especially when it’s consistent.

If you want to start reading, go to Vendors.
If you want to support the work—by sharing, donating, or collaborating—go to Support.

Why this exists?

Street vendors are everywhere, but their stories rarely stay in one place. This site is a way to document them with care, so they’re easier to find, easier to support, and properly remembered. 

Know a great street vendor?

Send us their name, location, what they sell, and (if possible) a photo.
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