Pizza Charly

Pizza Charly is a narrow family takeaway window at 24 Rue des Feuillants in Noailles, in Marseille's 1st arrondissement, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It has sold pizza by the slice since 1962 and is regarded as the cheapest hot snack in the Noailles market quarter, a short walk from the Vieux-Port and the Marché des Capucins. The cuisine is Marseille-style pizza, sold al taglio (by the slice) from a counter rather than at tables. One guide quotes EUR 1 (about $1.15) a slice, EUR 2 (about $2.30) a half pizza and EUR 4-6 (about $5-7) a whole pizza, which makes the shop one of the least expensive meals in the city. The signature local order is the anchovy version without cheese, a style common in Marseille pizza shops. The shop is small and informal, with a window and counter, and customers eat standing or in the street. The atmosphere is quick, practical and busy, with casual dress, a clientele of market shoppers, students and workers, and street noise from the surrounding lanes. There is no sit-down dining and no wine or beverage programme, so visitors typically buy a drink from a nearby shop. Hours conflict between sources: one guide gives daily 11:00 to 23:00, and the tourism listing gives 09:00 to 24:00, so confirming locally is advisable. No reservations are taken; customers use the takeaway window, and the telephone number is +33 9 84 20 79 62 for orders, with the website at pizzacharly.com. The best time is mid-morning on a market day after browsing the Marché des Capucins, when the shop is busy but queues move quickly. Step-free access is straightforward at the street-level window, although the narrow pavement can be crowded. The shop is useful for budget travellers who want a quick, authentic bite between visits to the old port, the Belsunce streets and the Noailles spice and grocery shops.