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Truck Stop: Pitruco Pizza

Pitruco Pizza What's to eat: Wood-fired, bubble-crusted, 11-inch pizzas - a steal at $9 or less. These pies are arguably the best in town. Find it: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at 440 N. Broad St.; Tuesdays and Thursdays at the northeast corner of 33rd and Arch;

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What's to eat: Wood-fired, bubble-crusted, 11-inch pizzas - a steal at $9 or less. These pies are arguably the best in town.

Find it: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at 440 N. Broad St.; Tuesdays and Thursdays at the northeast corner of 33rd and Arch; Wednesdays and Fridays at LOVE Park.

Look for: A red-and-white trailer hitched to a black F-150. Online: www.pitrucopizza.com.

Twitter: @PitrucoPizza.

Call ahead: 484-602-5454.

Around for: Four months.

Deal: Three guys with the perfect pie, pizza, baked in a 750-degree-plus oven.

Most popular: classic tomato, basil, mozz on the margherita ($8).

Second-most popular: Esposito's sausage meatballs with onions, mushrooms and béchamel ($8.50).

Our fave: Roasted eggplant with peppers, fresh ricotta and nearly sweet garlic ($8). Wait: Less than 10 minutes.

Pay: Credit cards accepted.

Secret: Arrive early to score a freshly baked loaf of bread for $1.50.