OT: Best Pizza in CT

[Calhoun's Court]

Is Papa Gino's still around CT.? I always thought that was by far the best chain pizza back in the day, I legit thought it was pretty good.

One up by Bradley airport next to the Bradley Bowl.

 

[Robertelamin]

Before UConn renovated the Student Union there was a small Papa Gino's where you could get small personal pizzas to go with points. It was run by the same dining services people that ran Bookworms and the other cafes on campus.

 

[Danzz]

I do.

I actually enjoy the Casserole plate when Im in Chicago. Its not really Pizza, but its tasty. I love how they use an entire disk of Sausage in in the Pie so there is not even a millimeter of a bite that doesnt have Sausage in it.

Was at Lou Malnatis this past summer. Was great.

In Michigan where I work there is a place that makes an out fricking standing deep dish. Like better than all but a couple/few I had in Chicago.

Downstairs at Gino's on Rush is good too.

 

[Rocktheworld]

The Church's Chicken of pizza

Never have and never will, as someone said, debase myself by eating that crap. One of the few places where even on commercials you can tell the product is awful

 

[Waquoit]

Is Papa Gino's still around CT.? I always thought that was by far the best chain pizza back in the day, I legit thought it was pretty good.

There's one up near Bradley still. I like their cheese.

 

[boog204]

One up by Bradley airport next to the Bradley Bowl.

A thousand years ago I used to go to the one at the New London Mall which may or not still exist (the mall and pizza). Wasn't there one at that sketchy Eastbrook Mall thing near UConn? That was the last time I had it.

AW, I know your taste buds are well, special, but you really get down with Pizza Hut wings? I feel like the only time I've done the Hut was when they had the pizza buffet when I was in high school. Even then it was purely the spirit of competition and not taste that fueled the trip.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Great now I'm getting Pizza Hut ads

 

[August_West]

Hut wingz bro! Clip the coupon!

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Papa Johns and Papa Gino's are where it's at. Papa Gino's might just be a Massachusetts thing not sure... Both are nasty, but I love them.

There’s a papa Gino’s in Vernon. Thought it was the best when I was 5.

 

[RichZ]

I have a general rule for stopping at unknown pizza places. It has worked flawlessly in CT.
Choose one that has a neon sign spelling out APIZZA.
That's it. Beyond that, you're on your own

 

[RichZ]

I see their commercials but have maybe only seen a single restaurant in all of CT.

There's one in Derby. Kid of behind Taco Bell on Division St.

 

[Kitaman]

Its cheese and ketchup on bread.

 

[kobe]

rather watch the last 11 minutes of the Nevada game on repeat than eat that garbage

 

[Guapo]

rather watch the last 11 minutes of the Nevada game on repeat than eat that garbage

I think you meant to post this on the skyline chili thread

 

[UconnU]

There's one in Derby. Kid of behind Taco Bell on Division St.

Had pizza at Roseland in Derby one time. Easily one of the best pies I've ever had. The sauce was unbelievable.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Pizza Hut delivers. (most, not all, but most)

and they have Wing Street!

Hut Wings are lit .

Is Wing Street actually good? Heard bad reviews before.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

You can get better pizza for 99 cents at Cumberland Farms

 

[Rocktheworld]

rather watch the last 11 minutes of the Nevada game on repeat than eat that garbage

Just think of how many pizzas you could get from there with $32 though

Enough food for at least a week right there

 

[Rocktheworld]

Greek pizza can be avoided if you follow one rule. If it doesn't have an Italian name keep driving. Names like Olympic or Athena are dead giveaways but be suspicious of any name that doesn't sound Italian. There are exceptions to be sure but you are safer if you follow the Italian name rule.

What about ambiguously ethnic names like Tommy’s? Could be Irish or Italian

And honestly some of the better Boston spots I found in my three years there were named Steve’s and Beauty’s (not that’s saying a lot; most pizza in Boston is crap)

 

[storrsroars]

as long is it isnt a Greek monstrosity.

I am going to run for state representative on a 2 issue platform of legal weed (I dont puff myself, but it should still be legal ;we need the tax $), and making greek pizza illegal so it doesnt water down our state batting average.

#MCGA

We do not have Greek pizza in Pittsburgh. I've been out here 16 years now and after 10 years I managed to convince myself that I missed Greek pizza. So on a return trip I stopped in at Hope Pizza and got one. I'm good for another few years.

I'm actually OK with it once a decade but don't call it pizza either. It's gluttony. I think one could eat 3 Colony hot oil pizzas and still be short of the calories and fat in a medium Greek pizza.

 

[storrsroars]

I live by a simple rule: If a pizza place offers wings, you may have a shot at decent wings because a monkey could make decent wings, but you'll not find great pizza. I really haven't found exceptions to that.

 

[Danzz]

What about ambiguously ethnic names like Tommy’s? Could be Irish or Italian

And honestly some of the better Boston spots I found in my three years there were named Steve’s and Beauty’s (not that’s saying a lot; most pizza in Boston is crap)

There are plenty of exceptions but if you don't know stick with Italian names. That said I once had an outstanding pizza in Manhattan at a place called Goldberg's Pizzeria. Still pizzerias with Italian names are safer unless you have other information.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Had Little Caesar’s a few times in KC when I lived there. It was much better 20 years ago than it is now. Still not good mind you, but better.

Papa Gino’s can make a nice pizza. It depends on the flunky teenager making it that day. But I’ll take it over most of the “Greek” places. The British Beer Company may make the best pizza in my town. Sad but true (except they have BOGO pizza on Tuesday). Great tap list.

Pizza Hut can also be decent, but you have to know what to order among the 3000 options. Hint: not pan. They all went out of business around here a few years back.

 

[Walker11]

The only good Greek pie I gave ever had was at Beverly's in Black Rock, but that one was especially good, provided you know what to order.

 

[auggie22]

What about ambiguously ethnic names like Tommy’s? Could be Irish or Italian

And honestly some of the better Boston spots I found in my three years there were named Steve’s and Beauty’s (not that’s saying a lot; most pizza in Boston is crap)

You are not saying that Little Stevie’s is good are you?