At Papi Queso, this laid-back food truck turned staple in Optimist Hall serves up gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches loaded with creative toppings and sides like tomato soup.
"Walk through Optimist Hall, the two-year-old food hall in a historic former mill, and you’ll get a capsule tour of today’s Charlotte: Businesses like the Dumpling Lady and Papi Queso that started as food trucks have opened permanent spots." - Kathleen Purvis
"Papi Queso, a beloved food truck with a permanent location at Optimist Hall, doesn't serve your neighborhood diner's grilled cheese. Here, the sandwich is gussied up with the likes of mac 'n' cheese, pulled pork, bourbon onions, wild mushrooms, and white truffle spread. Even the cheeses go beyond the ordinary; think, fontina and Gruyère. It's all about the sandwiches here; though limited sides include fries, pickles, and tomato soup. Stop here to fuel up before embarking on a brewery crawl." - Nancy DePalma
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