Obviously restrict merchants to zones so we don’t clutter up nice areas, but I dig street vendors. Living in Mexico a lot especially Tijuana where I know jogging a mile radius out from Caesars who has the best selection or price on whatever.
You walk all day and need a quick change of t-shirt or socks? I got you!
Getting cold need a sweater? Done!
A horchata, stack of fresh mini pancakes, a belt, bottle of cologne, phone battery, cup of corn, sunglasses, underwear for your gf? Easy!
Anything you want. You get to know them and it’s fun to just say hello everyday they’re all nice people trying to make a living. 70% of my purchases the past year is from street carts.
Respect the hustle and support the raw dog entrepreneurship over buying from the same 5 overpriced corporate slop stores all the time.