Pizza

[Zad Fnark]

Love Rocky's. They use good sausage.

 

Thirsty Pagan has blazing fire sausage.

[adamb100]

On the frozen pizza side, I’m a big fan of Bellatora. The sauce tends to be a little zesty, which is something I like. My go to cheap frozen pizza is Jacks, but they have some serious quality issues. I have to examine the pizza in grocery stores to see if it’ll be a good one or not.

 

In terms of Pizza restaurants, I’m still sad Fratellis in West Allis closed. They made a great pizza. Also a big fan of Classic Slice in Bay View, and Papa Luigis in Cudahy.

[LouisEly]

My teenage son works at Rockys, so it's a little surprising we don't get it more. Their pizza is quite good, but not one you want to have leftover.

How do you reheat? It takes a while, but about 3-4 minutes on low power (3) in the microwave does the trick if you don't want to wait for a toaster oven to heat up to reheat it.

 

Because the slices are so thick, sometimes I've had to eat the edges then put the middle back in the microwave for a minute.

[FVBrewerFan]

My teenage son works at Rockys, so it's a little surprising we don't get it more. Their pizza is quite good, but not one you want to have leftover.

How do you reheat? It takes a while, but about 3-4 minutes on low power (3) in the microwave does the trick if you don't want to wait for a toaster oven to heat up to reheat it.

 

Because the slices are so thick, sometimes I've had to eat the edges then put the middle back in the microwave for a minute.

 

Pro tip. Cut each square of Rockys in half, reheats much more evenly.

[trwi7]

I get the time component but pizza reheated in the microwave is gross.

[Daubs]

Anybody ever tried Jet's pizza? It's Detroit style. I've never pulled the trigger because we have a lot of independent options but I'm curious how it is.

 

For the last two years, this is the only pizza my family has ordered out. Their Turbo crust seasoning is awesome.

[homer]

I get the time component but pizza reheated in the microwave is gross.

 

Yeah I just...can't. If I reheat I use the oven.

[MrTPlush]

I’m behind:

 

1) There are select pizzas I don’t mind microwaved up...and prefer it for reheating purposes. However, I usually prefer a pizza oven for reheating.

 

2) I also have an Ooni, Karu to be exact. I enjoy it and it’s pretty rewarding if you get serious with 24+ hour dough proofs.

 

3) I literally didn’t know Rockys was an actual pizza place that would have its own building and not just some random mall food court pizza until a year or two ago. I grew up in the Eau Claire area and there was one in the mall food court. Only time I ever saw one so I assumed it was a food court chain. I actually just moved and live a mile from one...haven’t gone to it yet. Excited to order a fresh one and see how it tastes, only ever had the single slices off the warmer. I also didn’t know it was mainly Wisconsin based until about 40 minutes ago when I looked it up.

[AKCheesehead]

Nice call by Zad re: Thirsty Pagan. If you're in Sup town, that place has really good pizza and pretty decent beer too. It's somewhat hippie, though, in case that kind of vibe is off-putting to you.

 

I learned about Ooni from this thread this thread today and have added that to my list of life goals.

 

As far as reheating goes, I agree oven or toaster oven does a better job, however I generally don't care and will use the microwave. Leftover pizza for me is all about a fast easy breakfast. I prefer it not to be cold out of the fridge though, the cheese just isn't right. If I know I'm going to eat it the next day I don't even bother to refrigerate it and it's pretty decent for me just luke warm.

[CheezWizHed]

Anybody ever tried Jet's pizza? It's Detroit style. I've never pulled the trigger because we have a lot of independent options but I'm curious how it is.

 

I've heard of NY style and Chicago style... but what is Detroit style? Tastes like defeat?

[MrTPlush]

Anybody ever tried Jet's pizza? It's Detroit style. I've never pulled the trigger because we have a lot of independent options but I'm curious how it is.

 

I've heard of NY style and Chicago style... but what is Detroit style? Tastes like defeat?

 

There is St Louis style pizza too...specifically involving provel cheese.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Anybody ever tried Jet's pizza? It's Detroit style. I've never pulled the trigger because we have a lot of independent options but I'm curious how it is.

 

I've heard of NY style and Chicago style... but what is Detroit style? Tastes like defeat?

 

There is St Louis style pizza too...specifically involving provel cheese.

 

I bet that pizza thinks it's WAY better than the other pizzas, too.

[TURBO]

I get the time component but pizza reheated in the microwave is gross.

 

Yeah, never reheat in the microwave, I'd eat it cold before I would consider that idea. Actually, I like cold pizza for breakfast...

[CheezWizHed]

There is St Louis style pizza too...specifically involving provel cheese.

 

I bet that pizza thinks it's WAY better than the other pizzas, too.

 

But the recipe is unwritten...

[logan82]

How is that pizza place in Ripon now? The one across from the first Marcus Theaters. Roadhouse I think?

[Brewers Numbers]

I get the time component but pizza reheated in the microwave is gross.

 

Yeah, never reheat in the microwave, I'd eat it cold before I would consider that idea. Actually, I like cold pizza for breakfast...

Skillet works well.

[MrTPlush]

If it is a pizza that was originally a softer chewy crust I will microwave it. Honestly tastes better that way versus reheating in a pizza oven. There is a place in my small hometown and it is definitely better reheated in a microwave. The crust is not really intended to be crispy and for that reason keeping it soft in a microwave is the way to go.

 

Now Pizza Hut thin crust, definitely hitting up the pizza oven with it. The outer crust being a crunchy cracker is 99% of what makes it amazing. Ruining that crisp in a microwave is nasty.

 

I can do thin crust pizza cold, but not a fatter crust and I’m not sure how people do it. The consistency of the dough is terrible cold. Closest comparison would be a bread loaf 3 weeks past it’s best by date. I can’t stand the the cheese on such a pizza cold either. Just not my thing.

[GAME05]

There is St Louis style pizza too...specifically involving provel cheese.

 

I bet that pizza thinks it's WAY better than the other pizzas, too.

 

But the recipe is unwritten...

 

 

There's just a certain way pizza is supposed to be made. Anything else would be disrespectful to pizza. If my son is hungry, what am I supposed to tell him?

[TURBO]

I can do thin crust pizza cold, but not a fatter crust and I’m not sure how people do it. The consistency of the dough is terrible cold. Closest comparison would be a bread loaf 3 weeks past it’s best by date. I can’t stand the the cheese on such a pizza cold either. Just not my thing.

 

agreed 100%!

[CheezWizHed]

 

I bet that pizza thinks it's WAY better than the other pizzas, too.

 

But the recipe is unwritten...

 

 

There's just a certain way pizza is supposed to be made. Anything else would be disrespectful to pizza. If my son is hungry, what am I supposed to tell him?

 

If you make the perfect pizza pie and savor the smell too long, you shall be pelted with a tomato. And for goodness sake...ensure your apron is tied properly. Anything less is uncivilized.

[Baldkin]

Anybody ever tried Jet's pizza? It's Detroit style. I've never pulled the trigger because we have a lot of independent options but I'm curious how it is.

 

I've heard of NY style and Chicago style... but what is Detroit style? Tastes like defeat?

 

It's pan pizza, Rocky Rococo style.

 

 

As for pizza for breakfast:

 

[CheezWizHed]

Anybody ever tried Jet's pizza? It's Detroit style. I've never pulled the trigger because we have a lot of independent options but I'm curious how it is.

 

I've heard of NY style and Chicago style... but what is Detroit style? Tastes like defeat?

 

It's pan pizza, Rocky Rococo style.

 

Odd. I've been in Detroit many times and never heard this. When I think pizza, I certainly don't think Detroit...

[LouisEly]

How is that pizza place in Ripon now? The one across from the first Marcus Theaters. Roadhouse I think?

Oh man... that brings back memories. I grew up about 10 miles from there. Vague recollections as a kid. A good friend of mine got married in Ripon (both times) and I think that's the last time I've been there, but that was a good 20+ years ago. I've only ever been to the old downtown location.

 

It's pan pizza, Rocky Rococo style.

 

Technically, Rocky's is Sicilian-style. But yeah, Detroit-style is thicker crust, similar to Rocky's.

 

If it is a pizza that was originally a softer chewy crust I will microwave it. Honestly tastes better that way versus reheating in a pizza oven.

 

Agreed 100% - that's why I like Rocky's reheated. Honestly, I prefer a softer crust, and if you reheat on low power in a microwave it tastes just as good.

[wallus]

How is that pizza place in Ripon now? The one across from the first Marcus Theaters. Roadhouse I think?

 

My sister lives and got married in Ripon so she had her rehearsal there. The pizza is above average for sure.

[JosephC]

I just ordered a Jet's pizza. It is a bit different than Rocky's as they prepare the crust so it becomes crispy when it's baked. So about the same thickness as Rocky's, but the bottom of Rocky's crust is softer while the bottom layer of Jet's crust is more crispy/crunchy. I think I prefer Rocky's whole wheat crust, but I'd take the Jet's crust if it's being compared to Rocky's normal white crust.

 

The other thing with Jet's is they run the cheese right to the end of the pizza so it caramelizes against the baking pan. Seems like lots of people really love this. Jet's offers an 8-corner pizza which I've had before and it looks like they just throw two small pizzas in the same box. But if you like the caramelized cheese on the edge, the 8-corner pizza results in every piece being a corner piece so the customer gets two edges on every slice.

 

Jet's is pretty good but I'd probably still lean Rocky's just because I think their actual toppings are still the best among the chains. I've a sausage, mushroom, onion guy and I think Rocky's has the best sausage, mushrooms and onions of all the chains. They get a lot of complaints about the "doughy" crust and I agree with that but that problem seems to be minimalized if the customer gets a whole pie and orders it on the whole wheat crust. I'd go as far as saying that Rocky's whole wheat crust is a necessity.

 

But a note to anyone who wants to try Jet's because they want to try a real Detroit-style pizza. While Jet's has the Detroit style crust, they do not put the sauce on top as is standard with Detroit style pizza (just like the deep dish Chicago style). Also, many traditional Detroit style joints put the sauce on top but don't spread it evenly, they just put 4 or 5 big gobs of sauce on there so the customer can spread it how they like and have the option to easily remove excess sauce if it's too much for them. Personally, I like this because I really like a Chicago style every now and then but sometimes the amount of sauce can just be overwhelming. It's nice to be able to remove some of the sauce without having to dig back through it to reclaim some of the toppings to put back on the pizza.

 

Jet's is good, definitely worth a try to see if you like it. I very much doubt there would be many people out there who are so turned off by it that it would immediately find it's way in the garbage can.