OT: Best Pizza in CT

[gtcam]

A young KryHavok drank Piels, which really sucked (but wasn't as bad as whatever that p!$$water bars around SCSU served), and he never found issue drinking Rolling Rock that went down much easier.

served Hulls Pilsner at the Keg House in mid 70s

 

[Deepster]

Portnoy has a thing against sprinkle cheese on pizza in general

It really is amazing the influence he has on pizza sales when he's a culinary moron. He constantly calls basil "oregano" and margherita pizza "napolitano". His only comment on sauce is whether is has "tang" or not. But good on him, he's created an empire.

 

[huskyjawz]

It really is amazing the influence he has on pizza sales when he's a culinary moron. He constantly calls basil "oregano" and margherita pizza "napolitano". His only comment on sauce is whether is has "tang" or not. But good on him, he's created an empire.

And he gets the pizza steaming in a box before he judges it, which is the worst thing you could possibly do.

 

[HooperScooper]

It really is amazing the influence he has on pizza sales when he's a culinary moron. He constantly calls basil "oregano" and margherita pizza "napolitano". His only comment on sauce is whether is has "tang" or not. But good on him, he's created an empire.

It is crazy how much influence he has but I generally agree with him on how good a pizza a place makes. He's turned us on to a few pizza places over the years (my son follows him, not me) that I would have never known about. And he's not a culinary expert so nobody should take his comments like that. He's not a food critic judging French cuisine. He's telling us how he liked a pizza. Nothing more.

 

[storrsroars]

It is crazy how much influence he has but I generally agree with him on how good a pizza a place makes. He's turned us on to a few pizza places over the years (my son follows him, not me) that I would have never known about. And he's not a culinary expert so nobody should take his comments like that. He's not a food critic judging French cuisine. He's telling us how he liked a pizza. Nothing more.

That said, it's fortunate for most of us here that he prefers NH style to others, so the recs are more useful than not outside of CT (and same pretty much holds for Colony fans, although outside of MA/NJ you won't find much similar).

 

[Waquoit]

It really is amazing the influence he has on pizza sales when he's a culinary moron. He constantly calls basil "oregano" and margherita pizza "napolitano". His only comment on sauce is whether is has "tang" or not. But good on him, he's created an empire.

His audience is big on tang.

 

[August_West]

Are you Markinson?

"Markinsons dead, there is no Markinson"

 

[imno1]

His audience is big on tang.

The Tang is overrated in IKansas

 

[I Bleed Blue]

I love this. That must have been a lot of fun. I am a huge Modern fan. It drives me crazy when people who eat New Haven Pizza will state something like, "I love Sally's. Pepe's is garbage." I know taste is subjective but truthfully, Modern, Sally's, Pepe's, Mondo's etc are all friggin delicious. You might have a preference based on your experience but you give me any of those Pizzas and I am a very happy man.

100%! All good pies. It was a great night

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Is that michael angelos on route 34? If so one of my favorites

Shunpike Rd in Rocky Hill

 

[boog204]

Shunpike Rd in Rocky Hill

Ohhhh, that one. The pizza there is sometimes fantastic. Sometimes not. Whole place/vibe there, though, just skeeves me out. Have worked in RH for over 20 years and I've heard things.

 

[boog204]

It really is amazing the influence he has on pizza sales when he's a culinary moron. He constantly calls basil "oregano" and margherita pizza "napolitano". His only comment on sauce is whether is has "tang" or not. But good on him, he's created an empire.

It's amazing the influence on everything that he has had when he's just a moron in general. But 'merica.

Still, I watch his videos and have used the app to see how "Dave scored it" at times when looking for pizza in random places. I posted above that I'll be in NYC tomorrow night and got some rec's. I then cross referenced those with One Bite. I'll say I've more or less agreed with his scores for the most part. Still think Modern and Pepe's are much better than Sally's but whatever...

 

[Alum86]

Ohhhh, that one. The pizza there is sometimes fantastic. Sometimes not. Whole place/vibe there, though, just skeeves me out. Have worked in RH for over 20 years and I've heard things.

Agree. There are many excellent pizza places/restaurants in the tri town (RH/Ngtn,Weth) area. Michaelangelos pizza is one, though the decor/ambiance is shaky at best, diveish at least. LOL

 

[Dabutlerdidit]

I’m taking my son to the UConn game tomorrow… his first time in Connecticut. In Fairfield area, need best pizza spots. (I’m not gonna look through that monster thread of 1000 posts just need a quick poll)

 

[formerlurker]

Pick the right spot because he'll be disappointed if you're headed to the game tomorrow.

 

[2014DualCs]

The fact that Planet Pizza is on here made me laugh out loud

Voted Sally's. Cannot go wrong there.

Pepe's is #2 but do NOT order delivery from there. I've tried original, Fairfield, and Danbury Pepe's and think anything but the original spot lacks quality so take that into account.

If you're into thin crust and heat, Colony Grill hot oil pizza isn't too bad either (again... eat there for best taste).

 

[dvegas]

Spicy Sow at Nauti Dolphin is great, but overall, its Pepes. Glad you didn't list Colony, it's an abomination

 

[formerlurker]

The fact that Planet Pizza is on here made me laugh out loud

Voted Sally's. Cannot go wrong there.

Pepe's is #2 but do NOT order delivery from there. I've tried original, Fairfield, and Danbury Pepe's and think anything but the original spot lacks quality so take that into account.

If you're into thin crust and heat, Colony Grill hot oil pizza isn't too bad either (again... eat there for best taste).

FYI: Original Sally's is closed until the end of the month for maintenance on their oven so definitely got to Fairfield location if that's the final choice.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Voted Other (Modern).

Been a few years so not sure if this still holds, but I preferred Modern over Pepe’s/Sally’s and it was much easier to get into.

 

[HooperScooper]

Voted Other (Modern).

Been a few years so not sure if this still holds, but I preferred Modern over Pepe’s/Sally’s and it was much easier to get into.

Even though Sally's in New Haven is closed right now, just an FYI that matches your point. My son was in New Haven a few weeks ago and called Sally's around 4:30 to order a pizza. He was told the pizza would be ready in 4 hours. Crazy. Modern never seems to have waits like that.

 

[bendm]

IMO Pepe's and Sally's are in a tier of their own. Wooster St is a pilgrimage every pizza lover must make. plus you can get dessert at Libby's pastry shop down the block afterwards.

edit- i tried modern multiple times and the crust was always too soft/droopy it never had the same char you get at pepe's/sally's

 

[husky99]

No modern? Weak

 

[shizzle787]

Sallys in Fairfield blows. They all stink in Fairfield, but Pepe’s is probably the best of those.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Grigg Street Pizza off Greenwich Avenue. Thought it was good to very good but not in the top tier of NYC slices I've had. Id def get it again but dealing with the avenue traffic and crowd would put me off a bit. I think Glenville or Pizza Post would still give it a run but out of convenience, give me a Riko's hot oil or sausage pie anyday

 

[upstater]

Even though Sally's in New Haven is closed right now, just an FYI that matches your point. My son was in New Haven a few weeks ago and called Sally's around 4:30 to order a pizza. He was told the pizza would be ready in 4 hours. Crazy. Modern never seems to have waits like that.

A few weeks ago over the holidays Modern had a 1 hr and 20 minute wait for seating. I like their $5 craft beer waiting in line so I stuck it out.

Use the Sally's App if you're ordering ahead.

It's not so much that Sally's is backed up for takeout. It's really that they limit the orders they'll make for takeout in 15 minute intervals. So they'll only make 5 pizzas in that time. If 100 people want takeout at Sally's you'll be waiting until midnight.