Rita B.
Yelp
I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. But, lots of great pizza in the area, so I only now got there for lunch.
First, I want to commend the servers - both were friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Because I always am hungry and pizza takes a little while, I ordered a salad and a half order of bread sticks with marinara sauce. You have 3 salad choices: Antipasta (sic), Vegetarian antipasta, or Andy's Ultimate Antipasta Salad. The Andy's has additions of pepperoni, ham, olives, tomatoes, green peppers and olives to the basic version (with tomatoes and salami).
The bread sticks were disappointingly doughy to me. Like the accompanying marinara sauce, not horrible, but not compelling. Still - they come fast and are something to munch on while eating (a half order is 3 bread sticks and a full is 6).
The Andy's Ultimate Antipasta Salad has gotten such good reviews (on-line and from family) and I was looking forward to it. We shared a small (there are 4 sizes, starting at mini and going to large). Looking at it, I was happy - lots of meat chopped small, good crisp lettuce and veggies, and a circle of pepperoni around the bowl. We were given tongs to serve ourselves and a little pitcher of an Italian-esque dressing. Everything was SO cold that there was no discernible flavor. Might be better as a take out. And definitely needed some acid - either some pepperoncini peppers or a sharper dressing. To me it was bland. They did one really good thing - they layered the ingredients through the salad, they were not just plopped on top.
By this time, I didn't have high hopes for the pizza. We had ordered the small deep-dish square version with additions of sausage and green peppers. I was aware they serve a "Detroit" style deep dish (as opposed to the VERY different Chicago or Sicilian styles).
I liked it.
The edges had climbed up the sides just a little, giving some very thin tendrils of cheese and dough that almost felt fried to a crunch. The pizza dough was tender, but chewy (probably the same as the bread sticks, but it works better here). The toppings were not generous - the sausage was nicely sprinkled over the top, but the green pepper was one sliver per slice. I wanted more. But, all in all, I liked the chew of this pie and I loved the fact that the tomato sauce was ladled over the top. Nice moistness. Also the pizza was not overly cheesy, which is a huge plus to me. Felt light, but satisfying.
I had been wishing that they had a "deluxe" or "special" version instead of having to get a plain pizza and add ingredients. When I asked (later), I was told that they do have one. But, on their menu, it is listed under "House Specials" below a pasta combination meal. And, it isn't called out as pizza - just as a small or large Special. Hmm. Menu could use work - there is no definition of what the salads are composed of, what the style of pizza is, and how big the sizes of salads or appetizers are.
Ambiance is clean and modern. There are 2 levels - lower has booths and small tables, upper has tables. Nothing really to look at here, though. The restrooms are very clean and have nice decor. There is a small outside dining area for the summer. Beer and wine are available (and they include New Belgium beers).
So, I'm saying A-OK. Probably go back for the deep dish again sometime. Or try one of their well priced lunch deals. Glad I went.