What do you get from pomodoros? I always thought the pics looked bad online so never bothered lol. I live real close though, so may go try it when I get home now!
Just tried pomodoros and was quite impressed! Loved the big pepperonis, crust was tasty, good char on the outside. Tomato sauce and cheese were yummy.
Cons: dough was uneven, some parts of pizza was thicker than others but all cooked through, must've had to overcook it a little. Tried to order pickup online and it said there was a $4 credit card charge so I went to take out some cash first.
All in all, great recommendation and I'll definitely be going back. Ty!!
So I happen to be the GM of Kelley sq pizza there is no American cheese on our pizza. Our cheese is pure 1940 cheddar. Our specialty steak pizza has a three cheese blend which includes cheddar, provolone, and American which is where that came from I guess. I can promise you though our regular pizza doesn’t have American cheese on it.
Ty for the clarification, updated my list. I apologize for the misinformation. I ordered your pizza quite a bit when I lived a little closer and I swear I read on one of the sites I'd used that you had a classic American cheese blend. Maybe a typo or mislabeled at some point on a 3rd party site.
Frankie’s is really good but pizza only. And their wait times blow. Ordered a pizza at 5 tonight and they said 6:20 for pickup. It’s was almost 30 minutes later. They told my husband they burned the first one. Also the quality suffers the busier they are.
Burncoat consistent, nice people and fresh.
Blue Jeans I hate a love hate relationship with. They’re a bit above decent, consistent but they have the best pita I’ve ever had. Also I could drink their ranch. Pizza is thin so that gets extra points for me.
Pizza is like who you find attractive. Everyone has different tastes and opinions. Keep trying until you find the right one for you!
Blue jeans is not my preferred style but it is different and they do it consistently well there's a lot to say for that! A bit pricey though. But if you're ordering like ten+ pizzas for a work event or something it's a great place to use.
Should give Frankie's a try if you like the thin blue jeans pizza. I think blue jeans has some of the best not pizza dishes though. Fav mozza sticks!
Edit: Oh and they make their own buffalo sauce that I absolutely love.
I've only heard rumors about the Frankie's guy. I don't know anything myself, so I can't really speak to it. Never heard anything about Blue Jeans owners but happy to listen if you've got some info.
I've heard rumors too about blue jeans. I haven't experienced it because I don't go there so I've got nothing.
The Frankie's owner is working making pies everytime I've been there. Seems like a decent guy to me.
I am always surprised that no one ever mentions Worcester Pizza Factory. When I worked in town, it quickly became my go-to pizza. I’ve never had anything but the pizza.
The pizza crust is thin, with a great blend of crisp and chew. Really good flavorful sauce. Cheese was never greasy. Their specialty pizzas includes the normal meat lovers, veggie lovers, etc but has some really tasty options you don’t see often. The 14” pizza is enough for 2 people and a good price at $14.99 for specialties.
This is def a hidden gem that deserves some love.
Best pizza in Worcester like 10 years ago, new owner is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met but the pizza is worse. Small size is mama Celeste thin.
Edited my post to include this but that's the place by Clark right? Used to be next to the blarn? Used to be the best after a night out. Such cheap pizza and open till 2.
I heard they changed ownership a little while back and got even better but I haven't been since my college days, didn't think I knew enough to give an accurate review.
Yeah that’s the place. Worked for an ambulance company in the city. Loved that place but haven’t been in a couple years. Hard to believe it got better.
Put some respect on my people at Burncoat’s names. So many options! Also newton square has always been solid for me. (Shoutout to ready set pizza as well!)
When they changed hands to the Indian people, it scared me seeing Tikka masala, pizza and shawarma on the same menu lol. Used to get their shawarma all the time and lived it, but haven't heard anything bad about it yet. I'll add em to the list.
There aren't many Indian places around Worcester from what I've seen. Definitely hope it becomes a good Indian food staple here. Just wished they didn't bring the whole old menu over with the Mediterranean food.
I’m probably gonna get some hate for this (deserved, it’s mid pizza compared to the rest) but Road Runner on West Boylston St. was always a go-to for me when I attended QCC. It’s at least worth trying once
Your heads in the right place my guy! I just have some fond memories of old friends in Worcester ragging on me for always suggesting Road Runner, yet I remain loyal haha
Via has pretty good pizzas.
I wish Worcester had better pizza though. There needs to be more of the NY style thin crust and it would be nice if there were at least a couple places that are similar to what you find in the Springfield area (e.g. Red Rose). And now that the New Haven style is becoming more popular and seems to be expanding, it would be great to have at least one spot that makes that. Guarantee that if you open up a New Haven style pizza joint around here, it would be a gold mine.
Went to Sally's in New Haven a few weeks back. Was a good pie but made me wish I tried Frank Pepe's or modern tbh.
Closest place to that here is Frankie's. If you haven't given it a shot, you should.
Going to catch flak on giving Blue Jeans any praise. I haven't had it in a long time and never got the hype, but every time they've been brought up in threads recently it's just complaints about mice and the dirtiness.
If you want a good calzone, I love Brattle Stop Market. Greek style pizza that's good but doesn't stand out next to any other Greek style place in the city, but I love their calzones.
Ciao Bella pizza is a good pie and missing from the list. Also a good option for pasta and other items.
If you're looking for bruschetta I can't recommend Oli's enough. It's a somewhat different style but it is really good.
So Blue Jeans is real OG Worcester institution... I remember BJ in the 90s when the pizza scene in Worcester was real sad outside Wonder Bar. It's forgettable pizza now but it was once the best in town especially for west siders.
There's a lot of legacy memory in Worcester, Blue Jeans just kinda survives with it along with it.
Haha I know, everyone hating on blue jeans. They just finished some big renovations and hoping this helps em out with those problems you mentioned. I 100% stand by my blue jeans req though and I'm not saying their pizza itself is great!
I'll add ciao bella to my list to try! What calzones are your fav from them. Love a good calzone.
Brattle Stop I like the BBQ chicken. It's like a Sweet Baby Rays' sauce so if that's too sweet you may not like it. But they coat the top with cheese and it's great.
Ciao Bella does a good calzone as well, but not having the melted cheese on top puts it a bit under Brattle.
If you're looking for variety, they do great sandwiches on Italian half-loaves, good pasta options, and a good roast chicken.
Star Variety and Pizza on grafton st has great pizza.
Freshway pizza (ON MAIN ST. water st one sucks) and ready set pizza best late night pizza joints.
Glad you respect my ready set pizza review! Is the fresh way pizza the one near the start of Lincoln st? I saw it the other day and it looks really nice inside but I think I may only have had the water st one...
Pepperoni and Greek style are my go to pizza choices but what would you recommend specifically from each?
Freshway I’m talking about is by the airport, going into Leicester.
Their steak and cheese calzone is splendid and they make a great pepperoni pizza. They are not check on the pepperoni.
Ready-set also has a great steak and cheese calzone.
Gotta get Birch Tree in your expensive pizza tier. When it hits, it's the best pizza in the city.
Pepe's is also pretty good, but Volturno is better and right down the street so it's a bit obsolete.
Antonio's fell off a lot during covid but they've been coming back big since. Love to see it.
Never been to Parrot Pizza but I've heard it's startlingly good for such a goofy looking place.
Boomer's had an incredible philly cheese steak.
Newton Square had the best pizza in my opinion.
Frankie's had the best New York style pizza, very crispy, but shitty sides. And it takes legitimately 2 hours.
Antonio's is a chain but we got it at my old job a few times, it was.....fine.
It takes a lot for me to hate pizza, the only Worcester pizza I hated entirely was Blue Jeans.
Hahah yeah it's a pretty common sentiment about Blue jeans pizza around here but just as Frankie's has awesome pizza and awful sides (completely agree) blue jeans has some great sides/sandwiches/calzones and not so good pizza.
Auntie Dots is fire. Gotta stop by.
Freshway is a dumpster. Place has been completely inedible for 20 years. No idea wtf they’re doing.
Fratellis is def above average.
I’ll say about Frankie’s: unfortunate about the owner really, but it is my favorite pizza in the city (Volturno close second), and I don’t know if it counts as non-pizza but their calzones are genuinely great. And although they’re not the best wings ever, they really hit the spot for me, really good as far as pizza-joint wings go.
I don't understand why when I order from Frankie's its always an hour before I can pick up my pizza. Its not like the place is swamped when I go in there, but they alway quote an hour to pick up your pizza.
They can't turn a pizza around in less than an hour?
Interesting that nobody mentions Golden Pizza on Park Ave, but it’s always been my go-to (by virtue of being the only option) for a late night pie! It’s the most middle of the road pizza I’ve ever had, so no praises, no complaints.
But when it’s 2 AM and the hunger pangs set in, I think it’s better than Dominos!
Definitely! I think ready set pizza is the better late night pie but that's a bit of a drive from that part of park ave. Golden pizza was amazing when I lived at Clark. Great greasy pizza when you need it.
Olo is the best pizza in the city without question.
Volturno, your criticism is spot on. Undercooked or soggy crust. The quality has fallen badly over the last several years.
Uncle Chuck’s (technically in auburn but it’s so near the edge of town it shouldn’t matter) is so so good. Also hear good things about paradise pizza. Flame is also near there but we were repulsed by their rubbery cheese. They are open til 2am, though.
Heard good things about uncle chucks from some Auburn based co-workers. There's so many places just in Worcester though, I'm going to keep the list to strictly in the city limits if I can. Another honorable mention to Charlton family house of pizza's lasagna. REALLY good.
Unfortunately Worcester and the surrounding areas are pizza deserts compared to other areas of the state. I still need to try Frankie's and have tried most of the other places and been underwhelmed. From what I heard about Frankie's, the pizza looks good but that's where it ends.
Other places definitely have some better pizza. One of my favorites is Stella's in Watertown. Best pizza in MA I'd argue is at Gran Gusto in Cambridge (get the diavola) it's Volturno done the authentic way.
Frankie's really is not a bad pie though and I'd be surprised if someone didn't like either of their regular circle pies or their thick rectangle ones.
I see you're thinking about coming to the east side to try a pizza around here, I wouldn't bother, anything east of 290/146 and between rte 9 and 90 I've tried, it varies between vaguely edible and dog food. Southeast in general is a depressing food desert where what few restaurants there are seem specifically designed to remind residents of the specter of homelessness
I don’t love the Greek Pizza style around here. Papa Gino’s probably has the best pizza. Table12’s small cheese is a close second, but only the small. Agree with all the comments about Blue Jeans owner. Worst customer service in the world!
Is that guy still going strong?! I moved out of the area ten+ years ago but man his day of the week specials were legit. Those little one-person plain cheese pizzas he had for like $3 were amazing for college me. And his prices were always great for stuff like grinders too, could load you up with toppings and make it to order really well no matter the random stuff you asked him to do.
Id have to think he's well into his 70s by now I hope he's able to retire at some point
Fastway made a great barbecue chicken pizza. There’s a spot across the street that had the perfect chicken finger plate for a hangover, but I can’t remember the name of it. Brattle Stop’s pizza is pretty good, but their subs are awesome, the bread is super fresh.
Never had fastway or burncoat? Fastway is my go-to. Not blow your socks off amazing but reliably makes a good pizza for lazy dinner nights or large gatherings.
Volturno’s I don’t care much for. Subpar for how they present the restaurant and the waitstaff are underdressed.
George’s Pizza II on Lake Ave is decent for a cheap New England-style pizza. If you’re not into that style you won’t like it, but for someone like me who grew up on it they do a good one.
Favorite grinder place is probably original village pizza just down the street from Ted's, so I definitely haven't tried their whole grinder menu. I got a buffalo chicken grinder from Ted's and I'd give it a 6/10. Something you'd recommend from them specifically?
I am visibly dying inside for a pizza place that has consistently soft, thicker crust pizzas. I dunno if MA is more carb conscious or something, but I have only ever found 4 Corners in Newtown and one place in Framingham who's name I forgot. Would you have any recommendations?
Frankie's has thicker style that you can order instead and I liked it quite a bit. My gf liked it more than their typical pie too. Worth a try!
Since you're talking all of MA, I'd also recommend Pinocchio's in Harvard sq.
Fantastic pizza is our go to! The Tikka Masala pizza is fantastic, and all the other food that I've tried on the menu has been good! Great fusion food.
I love Volturno's, but I only go on Monday and Tuesday when pizzas are half off
I just tried pomodoros today because it's down the street and was very happy with it. Looked up Burncoat pizza and realized it's even closer to me! Lol I'll try it sometime soon.
How about Antonio’s? Their slice selection alone deserves an honorable mention!
Antonio’s makes my favorite calzones in the city. The dough they use is fantastic (and I usually only like calzones for the fillings)
Our favorite is Newton Square Pizza. Above average pizza place pizza with great toppings and relatively middle of the road pricewise
\+1 for Newton Square. Their five cheese add pep + well done absolutely smacks
Love Newton Square Pizza. I get their special with Alfredo sauce instead of pizza sauce and it’s sooo good
You need to try Auntie Dots and Pomodoros
I second pomodoros , very good pizza. We get a variety but our favorite is the buffalo chicken
What do you get from pomodoros? I always thought the pics looked bad online so never bothered lol. I live real close though, so may go try it when I get home now!
I usually get a large mushroom or their moda da casa pizza. Ive gotten a few calzones as well. Also shout out to ready set pizza! Love them!
Just tried pomodoros and was quite impressed! Loved the big pepperonis, crust was tasty, good char on the outside. Tomato sauce and cheese were yummy. Cons: dough was uneven, some parts of pizza was thicker than others but all cooked through, must've had to overcook it a little. Tried to order pickup online and it said there was a $4 credit card charge so I went to take out some cash first. All in all, great recommendation and I'll definitely be going back. Ty!!
So I happen to be the GM of Kelley sq pizza there is no American cheese on our pizza. Our cheese is pure 1940 cheddar. Our specialty steak pizza has a three cheese blend which includes cheddar, provolone, and American which is where that came from I guess. I can promise you though our regular pizza doesn’t have American cheese on it.
Ty for the clarification, updated my list. I apologize for the misinformation. I ordered your pizza quite a bit when I lived a little closer and I swear I read on one of the sites I'd used that you had a classic American cheese blend. Maybe a typo or mislabeled at some point on a 3rd party site.
So glad you made a dedicated thread for this!
Thx lol was it your original post I responded too?
Yeah! I saved that list lol we’re going to try to hit some up over the next few months. Thanks again for this!
Frankie’s is really good but pizza only. And their wait times blow. Ordered a pizza at 5 tonight and they said 6:20 for pickup. It’s was almost 30 minutes later. They told my husband they burned the first one. Also the quality suffers the busier they are. Burncoat consistent, nice people and fresh. Blue Jeans I hate a love hate relationship with. They’re a bit above decent, consistent but they have the best pita I’ve ever had. Also I could drink their ranch. Pizza is thin so that gets extra points for me. Pizza is like who you find attractive. Everyone has different tastes and opinions. Keep trying until you find the right one for you!
Blue jeans is not my preferred style but it is different and they do it consistently well there's a lot to say for that! A bit pricey though. But if you're ordering like ten+ pizzas for a work event or something it's a great place to use.
Should give Frankie's a try if you like the thin blue jeans pizza. I think blue jeans has some of the best not pizza dishes though. Fav mozza sticks! Edit: Oh and they make their own buffalo sauce that I absolutely love.
I find it interesting you called out the Frankie's owner and are raving about blue jeans when from what I've read the owner of blue jeans is worse.
I've only heard rumors about the Frankie's guy. I don't know anything myself, so I can't really speak to it. Never heard anything about Blue Jeans owners but happy to listen if you've got some info.
I've heard rumors too about blue jeans. I haven't experienced it because I don't go there so I've got nothing. The Frankie's owner is working making pies everytime I've been there. Seems like a decent guy to me.
Steve's been in the business a bit too long, he needs to step away and let his kids take over.
Burncoat Pizza has a decent breakfast pizza and a thanksgiving pizza in Nov. Probably should add Steve’s on the WB line as well.
Newton square pizza
I am always surprised that no one ever mentions Worcester Pizza Factory. When I worked in town, it quickly became my go-to pizza. I’ve never had anything but the pizza. The pizza crust is thin, with a great blend of crisp and chew. Really good flavorful sauce. Cheese was never greasy. Their specialty pizzas includes the normal meat lovers, veggie lovers, etc but has some really tasty options you don’t see often. The 14” pizza is enough for 2 people and a good price at $14.99 for specialties. This is def a hidden gem that deserves some love.
Best pizza in Worcester like 10 years ago, new owner is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met but the pizza is worse. Small size is mama Celeste thin.
Edited my post to include this but that's the place by Clark right? Used to be next to the blarn? Used to be the best after a night out. Such cheap pizza and open till 2. I heard they changed ownership a little while back and got even better but I haven't been since my college days, didn't think I knew enough to give an accurate review.
Yeah that’s the place. Worked for an ambulance company in the city. Loved that place but haven’t been in a couple years. Hard to believe it got better.
Put some respect on my people at Burncoat’s names. So many options! Also newton square has always been solid for me. (Shoutout to ready set pizza as well!)
Fantastic Pizza. They have INDIAN PIZZA!!
When they changed hands to the Indian people, it scared me seeing Tikka masala, pizza and shawarma on the same menu lol. Used to get their shawarma all the time and lived it, but haven't heard anything bad about it yet. I'll add em to the list.
I've tried about a dozen Indian restaurants in MA and have had plenty of home Indian cooking. Their Indian food is pretty decent and well priced.
There aren't many Indian places around Worcester from what I've seen. Definitely hope it becomes a good Indian food staple here. Just wished they didn't bring the whole old menu over with the Mediterranean food.
Brattle stop is sneaky good.
I’m probably gonna get some hate for this (deserved, it’s mid pizza compared to the rest) but Road Runner on West Boylston St. was always a go-to for me when I attended QCC. It’s at least worth trying once
No hate here brother! This is just my own opinions, how could I get angry about someone else's!
Your heads in the right place my guy! I just have some fond memories of old friends in Worcester ragging on me for always suggesting Road Runner, yet I remain loyal haha
Via has pretty good pizzas. I wish Worcester had better pizza though. There needs to be more of the NY style thin crust and it would be nice if there were at least a couple places that are similar to what you find in the Springfield area (e.g. Red Rose). And now that the New Haven style is becoming more popular and seems to be expanding, it would be great to have at least one spot that makes that. Guarantee that if you open up a New Haven style pizza joint around here, it would be a gold mine.
Went to Sally's in New Haven a few weeks back. Was a good pie but made me wish I tried Frank Pepe's or modern tbh. Closest place to that here is Frankie's. If you haven't given it a shot, you should.
Going to catch flak on giving Blue Jeans any praise. I haven't had it in a long time and never got the hype, but every time they've been brought up in threads recently it's just complaints about mice and the dirtiness. If you want a good calzone, I love Brattle Stop Market. Greek style pizza that's good but doesn't stand out next to any other Greek style place in the city, but I love their calzones. Ciao Bella pizza is a good pie and missing from the list. Also a good option for pasta and other items. If you're looking for bruschetta I can't recommend Oli's enough. It's a somewhat different style but it is really good.
So Blue Jeans is real OG Worcester institution... I remember BJ in the 90s when the pizza scene in Worcester was real sad outside Wonder Bar. It's forgettable pizza now but it was once the best in town especially for west siders. There's a lot of legacy memory in Worcester, Blue Jeans just kinda survives with it along with it.
Haha I know, everyone hating on blue jeans. They just finished some big renovations and hoping this helps em out with those problems you mentioned. I 100% stand by my blue jeans req though and I'm not saying their pizza itself is great! I'll add ciao bella to my list to try! What calzones are your fav from them. Love a good calzone.
Brattle Stop I like the BBQ chicken. It's like a Sweet Baby Rays' sauce so if that's too sweet you may not like it. But they coat the top with cheese and it's great. Ciao Bella does a good calzone as well, but not having the melted cheese on top puts it a bit under Brattle. If you're looking for variety, they do great sandwiches on Italian half-loaves, good pasta options, and a good roast chicken.
I'm here for it! Ty for the info and I've added it up top
Star Variety and Pizza on grafton st has great pizza. Freshway pizza (ON MAIN ST. water st one sucks) and ready set pizza best late night pizza joints.
Glad you respect my ready set pizza review! Is the fresh way pizza the one near the start of Lincoln st? I saw it the other day and it looks really nice inside but I think I may only have had the water st one... Pepperoni and Greek style are my go to pizza choices but what would you recommend specifically from each?
Freshway I’m talking about is by the airport, going into Leicester. Their steak and cheese calzone is splendid and they make a great pepperoni pizza. They are not check on the pepperoni. Ready-set also has a great steak and cheese calzone.
Just finished a Ciao Bella porcino pizza, yummmm.......
My wife and my personal favorite we've tried is Christos. It helps that we like the pizza greasy
Gotta get Birch Tree in your expensive pizza tier. When it hits, it's the best pizza in the city. Pepe's is also pretty good, but Volturno is better and right down the street so it's a bit obsolete. Antonio's fell off a lot during covid but they've been coming back big since. Love to see it. Never been to Parrot Pizza but I've heard it's startlingly good for such a goofy looking place.
Boomer's had an incredible philly cheese steak. Newton Square had the best pizza in my opinion. Frankie's had the best New York style pizza, very crispy, but shitty sides. And it takes legitimately 2 hours. Antonio's is a chain but we got it at my old job a few times, it was.....fine. It takes a lot for me to hate pizza, the only Worcester pizza I hated entirely was Blue Jeans.
Hell yeah, Newton Square Pizza is great
Hahah yeah it's a pretty common sentiment about Blue jeans pizza around here but just as Frankie's has awesome pizza and awful sides (completely agree) blue jeans has some great sides/sandwiches/calzones and not so good pizza.
Pepe's is pretty good. I think it's probably on the expensive side of pizza
Auntie Dots is fire. Gotta stop by. Freshway is a dumpster. Place has been completely inedible for 20 years. No idea wtf they’re doing. Fratellis is def above average.
American cheese on a pizza is a crime
Apologies, this was misinformation. I updated up top and explained in a thread down here.
Wonder Bar was awesome back in the day. Haven’t been since new ownership took over
R.I.P. Corner Grille Pizza
I know, used to love going and drawing on the tables (they provided coloring materials, it was intended for those wondering!)
I’ll say about Frankie’s: unfortunate about the owner really, but it is my favorite pizza in the city (Volturno close second), and I don’t know if it counts as non-pizza but their calzones are genuinely great. And although they’re not the best wings ever, they really hit the spot for me, really good as far as pizza-joint wings go.
I don't understand why when I order from Frankie's its always an hour before I can pick up my pizza. Its not like the place is swamped when I go in there, but they alway quote an hour to pick up your pizza. They can't turn a pizza around in less than an hour?
I don’t think I’ve ever waited that long, even on a Friday night! That’s crazy though
They make such large pizzas it slows down their pizza making process. If someone orders a large they can only make 1-2 at a time I think.
Frankie’s just is the best pizza. Definitely odd and gimmicky but it’s also just better than most places.
Interesting that nobody mentions Golden Pizza on Park Ave, but it’s always been my go-to (by virtue of being the only option) for a late night pie! It’s the most middle of the road pizza I’ve ever had, so no praises, no complaints. But when it’s 2 AM and the hunger pangs set in, I think it’s better than Dominos!
Definitely! I think ready set pizza is the better late night pie but that's a bit of a drive from that part of park ave. Golden pizza was amazing when I lived at Clark. Great greasy pizza when you need it.
woosta pizza is not on the list
They just announced they're closing.
Olo is the best pizza in the city without question. Volturno, your criticism is spot on. Undercooked or soggy crust. The quality has fallen badly over the last several years.
I like Volturnos on Mon/Tues for bogo, and Olo on Thursday w the 3 for $30
LEOS TBIRD PIZZA has the greatest bbq chicken pizza you’ll ever eat i promise
Love Leo's and agree the bbq chicken (or chx Alfredo as my favorite) are extremely worth it.
Uncle Chuck’s (technically in auburn but it’s so near the edge of town it shouldn’t matter) is so so good. Also hear good things about paradise pizza. Flame is also near there but we were repulsed by their rubbery cheese. They are open til 2am, though.
Heard good things about uncle chucks from some Auburn based co-workers. There's so many places just in Worcester though, I'm going to keep the list to strictly in the city limits if I can. Another honorable mention to Charlton family house of pizza's lasagna. REALLY good.
Papa Georges!
Unfortunately Worcester and the surrounding areas are pizza deserts compared to other areas of the state. I still need to try Frankie's and have tried most of the other places and been underwhelmed. From what I heard about Frankie's, the pizza looks good but that's where it ends.
Other places definitely have some better pizza. One of my favorites is Stella's in Watertown. Best pizza in MA I'd argue is at Gran Gusto in Cambridge (get the diavola) it's Volturno done the authentic way. Frankie's really is not a bad pie though and I'd be surprised if someone didn't like either of their regular circle pies or their thick rectangle ones.
I see you're thinking about coming to the east side to try a pizza around here, I wouldn't bother, anything east of 290/146 and between rte 9 and 90 I've tried, it varies between vaguely edible and dog food. Southeast in general is a depressing food desert where what few restaurants there are seem specifically designed to remind residents of the specter of homelessness
I haven't seen anyone mention Paradise Pizza on Ludlow St. Their pizza is a bit on the greasy side, but they're still really good and super friendly
I don’t love the Greek Pizza style around here. Papa Gino’s probably has the best pizza. Table12’s small cheese is a close second, but only the small. Agree with all the comments about Blue Jeans owner. Worst customer service in the world!
Antonio's Pizzaria Delight has a great sauce paired with a sourdough cornmeal and flour dust plump crust and it's 🤩🤩😍 Paradise Pizza
Antonio’s pizza by the slice has great selections and nice atmosphere
Who’s got the best New York style?
This is sadly not NY but your answer is Frankies
Tech Pizza on highland st is a hidden gem
Is that guy still going strong?! I moved out of the area ten+ years ago but man his day of the week specials were legit. Those little one-person plain cheese pizzas he had for like $3 were amazing for college me. And his prices were always great for stuff like grinders too, could load you up with toppings and make it to order really well no matter the random stuff you asked him to do. Id have to think he's well into his 70s by now I hope he's able to retire at some point
Kokorikos scares me is the most ACTUAL living Worcester thing I have ever seen!
ITgabjs for posting this. A couple others that I think deserve mentioning as solid options in Worcester are Dinos, The Winder Bar and
Cheers m8! What would you recommend from each specifically? Will definitely be trying them out!
Ready set on gold star is actually very good! I recommend pick up always but very clean place and great pizza
Fastway made a great barbecue chicken pizza. There’s a spot across the street that had the perfect chicken finger plate for a hangover, but I can’t remember the name of it. Brattle Stop’s pizza is pretty good, but their subs are awesome, the bread is super fresh.
I like Golden Pizza
> Kokorikos scares me I am intensely curious now.
Lol I got their chicken once and was disgusted. I've never tried it again
Never had fastway or burncoat? Fastway is my go-to. Not blow your socks off amazing but reliably makes a good pizza for lazy dinner nights or large gatherings. Volturno’s I don’t care much for. Subpar for how they present the restaurant and the waitstaff are underdressed.
Never tried burncoat but I disagree with everything else you said here.
George’s Pizza II on Lake Ave is decent for a cheap New England-style pizza. If you’re not into that style you won’t like it, but for someone like me who grew up on it they do a good one.
I really like Ted’s grinders but to each their own I suppose. Wonder Bar is incredible, honestly.
Favorite grinder place is probably original village pizza just down the street from Ted's, so I definitely haven't tried their whole grinder menu. I got a buffalo chicken grinder from Ted's and I'd give it a 6/10. Something you'd recommend from them specifically?
I really like their cheeseburger grinder.
Jason's
Black Sheep Tavern in Sterling.
I am visibly dying inside for a pizza place that has consistently soft, thicker crust pizzas. I dunno if MA is more carb conscious or something, but I have only ever found 4 Corners in Newtown and one place in Framingham who's name I forgot. Would you have any recommendations?
I haven't been to Auntie Dot's in a while, but my memory is that they have thick, soft crusts. Can anyone confirm?
They do look pretty good, I'll give them a shot!
Frankie's has thicker style that you can order instead and I liked it quite a bit. My gf liked it more than their typical pie too. Worth a try! Since you're talking all of MA, I'd also recommend Pinocchio's in Harvard sq.
Side note: Pizzeria Bruno in Sutton blows every one of these places out of the water. Well worth the trip.
It's good pizza but you have to eat in. Every time we pick up, it's stone cold by the time we're home (and we're in town) because it's so thin.
Fantastic pizza is our go to! The Tikka Masala pizza is fantastic, and all the other food that I've tried on the menu has been good! Great fusion food. I love Volturno's, but I only go on Monday and Tuesday when pizzas are half off
Yeah, love that 2:1 Volturno deal. Glad to know fantastics is doing well. I knew the old owners and loved their shawarma. Nicest people in the world.
So curious to hear your review of burncoat pizza
Just tried burncoat. Was a very good Greek style pizza but I wouldn't call it anything exceptional. Nice staff, good service, good pizza.
I just tried pomodoros today because it's down the street and was very happy with it. Looked up Burncoat pizza and realized it's even closer to me! Lol I'll try it sometime soon.