HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — While many families gathered around home-cooked meals Thursday, City Cafe Diner welcomed a steady stream of customers on Christmas Day, remaining one of the few restaurants open in Huntsville for the holiday.
Lines stretched out the door as diners arrived seeking everything from a full holiday meal to a quick dessert before family gatherings. The restaurant, which has served the community since 2012, has remained open on Christmas every year since it opened.
Owner Costa Papaevangelou said customers have come to expect the diner’s Christmas service…