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OT: Best Pizza in CT

jibsey said:
You are a pizza snob, but I ask what are the exotic ingredients that differ that much? We’re talking flour, yeast, a bit of sauce on some, cheese and toppings. I don’t think we are talking about Bonanza vs Ruth Chris here but it’s JMO.
But I do “tune up” Costco pizza at home to make it better. And yes I’ve had Pepe’s, Sally’s, Ernie’s….,,
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Yes. You’re talking about exactly Bonanza vs Ruth Chris.

Any mom and pop shop in CT is better than Costco. 100%.
 
Deepster said:
Yes. You’re talking about exactly Bonanza vs Ruth Chris.

Any mom and pop shop in CT is better than Costco. 100%.
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I generally go with the comparison of an Olive Garden "breadstick" vs a good bakery baguette.

That said, I bet you could find a place in CT that's inferior to Costco, but not in New Haven or Fairfield counties.
 
jibsey said:
Yup. Just went to their order site. It listed $38 for an 18” pepperoni pie. Maybe value isn’t the issue and I know prices aren’t what they used to be but 2 large pizzas for $80? Is it worth $60 more than 2 of the same size and type from Costco? ( yes I just got one and it was great).
Without the discounts you got are you still going to order from them?
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I just went to Ceres in Manhattan last weekend and paid $40 for a large cheese and $52 for a large cheese with vodka sauce. Welcome to NYC! It was really great pizza though.

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HooperScooper said:
I just went to Ceres in Manhattan last weekend and paid $40 for a large cheese and $52 for a large cheese with vodka sauce. Welcome to NYC! It was really great pizza though.

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Even if one accepts NYC pricing, adding $12 to sub vodka sauce for red pizza sauce is absurd. I could even deal with a $12 upcharge if it were for speck, or artichokes, or something similar, but the incremental cost of making vodka sauce vs red pizza sauce is literally pennies for the amount you get. That's usurious.
 
jibsey said:
You are a pizza snob, but I ask what are the exotic ingredients that differ that much? We’re talking flour, yeast, a bit of sauce on some, cheese and toppings. I don’t think we are talking about Bonanza vs Ruth Chris here but it’s JMO.
But I do “tune up” Costco pizza at home to make it better. And yes I’ve had Pepe’s, Sally’s, Ernie’s….,,
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You say pizza snob like it’s an insult 😀
 
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In a pinch I grab a slice from Whole Foods. It’s not high quality but I’m in pizza starved Central Florida and Pepe’s is two hours away, I’m proud to be called a pizza snob.
 
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HCCForever said:
In a pinch I grab a slice from Whole Foods. It’s not high quality but I’m in pizza starved Central g Florida and Peoe’s is two hours away, I’m proud to be called a pizza snob.
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I can easily believe WF pizza is the best pizza in a ton of places where they have stores - if they're all using the same recipe as the store near me. I'll grab a slice or two for lunch at least once a month. I've got a probably a dozen pizza shops within a mile of my house, and WF beats them all. Their crust is more CT than PA. Actually worth eating on its own.

As an aside to @jibsey, my wife was not born or raised a pizza snob. And while the pizza choices right near me aren't good presently (we had a great one nearby till Covid), we do have some pretty decent places around Pittsburgh. We went to one last weekend (Slice on Broadway) and she said, "This brings back my faith for pizza in Pittsburgh", and said the char reminded her of Pepe's. We're known for underbaked crust, too-sweet sauce, and way too much cheese (almost always provolone/mozz blend). Slice would be a step below the best from NH, but it's pretty good. If I could only get her to accept Colony, she'd be the perfect pizza partner.
 
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The thread is titled Best Pizza in CT, and people feel the need to mention any fourth rate crappy pizza that they come accross.
 
Huskybass said:
Go have pizza just about anywhere in Bristol and you will find that your statement is incorrect.
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You know??... you're right. 15 greek pizza places in Bristol and one of the only Neopolitan places, Chunky Tomato is the best one in town.
 
Thank you to whoever recommended Bartone’s in Derby! NH style thin crust. Well worth the hour drive from my place. Had the sausage and yellow onion pie and left happy. Parking isn’t great, but doesn’t matter.

Can anyone provide intel regarding de legna a nolo in NH and / or Good old days in newtown? On the hit list, but long drives and don’t want to waste trips.
 
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I can't believe there is a 387 page thread on such a mediocre food. You people have obviously never had Indian or Mediterranean food. Much better than pizza.
 
Yesterday my wife and I went to a mom & pop Greek place nearby. Had a great meal. They also have a takeout bakery. I got myself a spicy tomato and feta phyllo tart. Best thing I've eaten this year.

Know what else is made primarily of dough, cheese and tomato?
 
Al Czervik said:
Thank you to whoever recommended Bartone’s in Derby! NH style thin crust. Well worth the hour drive from my place. Had the sausage and yellow onion pie and left happy. Parking isn’t great, but doesn’t matter.

Can anyone provide intel regarding de legna a nolo in NH and / or Good old days in newtown? On the hit list, but long drives and don’t want to waste trips.
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I grew up in Newtown. Good Ole Days is quite good, although it doesn't look like much. Sneaky good.
 
I was swinging by New Haven so I called ahead and told Sally’s. I need a sausage pizza in 20 minutes. It was early, so no wait.

I figured I would try the sausage since I always get the pepperoni and my plan was to take it home. But when I put it in the trunk, there was no way I couldn’t try a slice. It was cold out and the pizza was piping hot.

I ended up having four slices on the way home with the paper plate on my lap.

Modern was my favorite, but on this day it was Sally’s.

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TheShot1990 said:
I was swinging by New Haven so I called ahead and told Sally’s. I need a sausage pizza in 20 minutes. It was early, so no wait.

I figured I would try the sausage since I always get the pepperoni and my plan was to take it home. But when I put it in the trunk, there was no way I couldn’t try a slice. It was cold out and the pizza was piping hot.

I ended up having four slices on the way home with the paper plate on my lap.

Modern was my favorite, but on this day it was Sally’s.

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Sally’s is the best. Unless sometimes when it’s wicked overrated.
 
I’m surprised that this thread was started a while ago and I have not seen it. I only read a couple of pages but will backtrack as I’m a pizza fan. I saw that Whole Foods was mentioned. For Connecticut people a new WF recently opened one in Cheshire. This Saturday I actually went to check out the store and noticed their pizza. To me it looked nasty and I would never buy a slice or a whole pie. Costco was brought up as well. I live in Waterbury and am at the store often. Like many others I will buy a slice if hungry or a whole pizza to take home as a quick meal because it’s affordable. However, Costco pizza has no flavor. No spice in their sauce.

Of the Top 5 pizza locations in Connecticut I have only been to two locations. Pepe’s in New Haven as well as their location in my city. Plus, Sally’s. but this was a long time ago and it was very good. This shows that I need to drive the 35 minutes to New Haven and try the others. That I will look forward today’s.

If anyone thinks that pizza in Italy is better I beg to differ. I know that everyone has their preference. I happen to like a thicker crust over a thin slice. So this debate will continue. Enjoy eating.
 
TheShot1990 said:
I was swinging by New Haven so I called ahead and told Sally’s. I need a sausage pizza in 20 minutes. It was early, so no wait.

I figured I would try the sausage since I always get the pepperoni and my plan was to take it home. But when I put it in the trunk, there was no way I couldn’t try a slice. It was cold out and the pizza was piping hot.

I ended up having four slices on the way home with the paper plate on my lap.

Modern was my favorite, but on this day it was Sally’s.

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The driving with your knees talent somehow always comes back to you.
 
TheShot1990 said:
I was swinging by New Haven so I called ahead and told Sally’s. I need a sausage pizza in 20 minutes. It was early, so no wait.

I figured I would try the sausage since I always get the pepperoni and my plan was to take it home. But when I put it in the trunk, there was no way I couldn’t try a slice. It was cold out and the pizza was piping hot.

I ended up having four slices on the way home with the paper plate on my lap.

Modern was my favorite, but on this day it was Sally’s.

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Can Sally’s do it without the burn’t crust? Why? Because it tastes burnt.
 
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TheShot1990 said:
I was swinging by New Haven so I called ahead and told Sally’s. I need a sausage pizza in 20 minutes. It was early, so no wait.

I figured I would try the sausage since I always get the pepperoni and my plan was to take it home. But when I put it in the trunk, there was no way I couldn’t try a slice. It was cold out and the pizza was piping hot.

I ended up having four slices on the way home with the paper plate on my lap.

Modern was my favorite, but on this day it was Sally’s.

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So thats how they do sausage there, eh? How was the flavor? I usually don’t like huge slices, let alone hockey pucks like that lol I grew up on a place that did the more shredded, Greco style sausage. But I am of a similar vein. Modern is the go-to in that it’s the most consistent… but when Sally’s is hitting (and it isn’t always), it’s probably the best
 
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