Philly’s Colorful New Pizza Place Cerveau Isn’t Just for the Kids | Eater Philly

"Designed with bright colors, wild patterns, and a whimsical interior splashed in orange and blue, this new pizza spot from chef Joe Hunter (formerly of Pizza Brain) feels like a kid’s birthday party and “screams” family pizza night or a friend get-together, with long picnic tables that easily accommodate larger groups and would suit a birthday party perfectly. Pizzas with thin crusts and plenty of toppings are the main event, with the simpler cheese pie, called a Plain Jane, and the pepperoni standing out as favorites, while the crab rangoon pie disappoints with too much cream cheese and not enough flavor. Snacks such as charred broccolini and butternut squash nicely round out the meal for anyone wanting vegetables, and although there are entrees like roasted half-chicken and hanger steak, they feel unnecessary when the pizza is that good. The menu is rounded out with beer, wine, cocktails, and plenty of nonalcoholic options, plus sides like baskets of fries and marinated vegetables, and there’s also a solid lunch lineup of Italian sandwiches, soups, and salads that makes this a great choice for a weekend lunch with friends or for sneaking out of work early on a Friday." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme