That new pizza spot on Whyte Ave surprised me big time

I finally tried that new Neapolitan place on Whyte Ave last Friday, the one that took over the old tattoo shop spot. I went in thinking it was gonna be overhyped but honestly the crust was perfection, light and bubbly with just the right char. The margherita was $18 which felt a bit steep but the sauce actually tasted like real tomatoes, not the sugary stuff. My only complaint was the wait time, we stood outside for 40 minutes even on a weekday. Is it just me or does Edmonton need more spots like this that aren't trying to be fancy chain places? Anyone else been and know if they do takeout in a reasonable time?

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patricia_wells14d ago

Oh they definitely do takeout but you gotta order ahead online, I called in and they told me it cuts the wait down to like 15 minutes. And it's not Neapolitan technically, it's more of a Roman style since the crust is airy but crispier on the bottom.

palmer.zara14d ago

Oh come on, is the pizza style really that important? I mean I get it's good to know what you're eating @patricia_wells but calling it Roman vs Neapolitan just feels like splitting hairs to me. The online ordering tip is solid though, I've done that at a few places and it does save you from standing around waiting. At the end of the day it's still flat bread with cheese and sauce, you know?

ryan_clark409d ago

You said "flat bread with cheese and sauce" but that's like saying all cars are just metal boxes with wheels. The texture difference between a Roman crust and a Neapolitan one is huge. A Neapolitan gets all floppy and wet in the middle, Roman stays crispy all the way through. Makes a big difference when you're eating it.