I actually just heard a radio advertisement telling people to come to Pizza Hut and dine, so perhaps they're bringing it back? I use to love going to Pizza Hut as a kid and getting one of those personal pan pizzas. Use to get a coupon for one after reading like 5 books or something.
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I actually just heard a radio advertisement telling people to come to Pizza Hut and dine, so perhaps they're bringing it back? I use to love going to Pizza Hut as a kid and getting one of those personal pan pizzas. Use to get a coupon for one after reading like 5 books or something.
It used to be. I'm not going to say they drastically changed their recipe. There are definitely some inconsistencies to how it used to taste.
Most of the Pizza Huts near me are dine-in. Problem is, that really isn't big any longer for any pizza place.
They can't bring back what never went away.
AstroNut325
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If Blaze Pizza counts that gets my vote. Else Pizza Hut and Little Ceasers.
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Forgot to mention Round Table. WWorst is Papa Johns.
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Forgot to mention Round Table. WWorst is Papa Johns.
eddfromtheriver
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Peter Piper's pan pizza... *rubs stomach*, and i much prefer them over fancy "Italian Style" pizzas... *barfs*
legacyzero
Banned
Domino's is the GOAT.
It's not even close. It's so much better in regards to the other chain pizza places mentioned.
I even like it better than some "authentic" pizza places.
Digital Snake
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Jets Pizza, BBQ chicken or BLT pizzas are too good.
(Little bias because I work there, but I stand by it.)
(Little bias because I work there, but I stand by it.)
Plain Papa Ginos right out of the oven is better than any chain pizza ever. It's not even that their toppings are bad or anything just that their best pizza is a hot fresh slice of plain.
Ignatz Mouse
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All this hate for Pizza Hut, when it's the only chain Pizza I really like. I like the crisp crust and the burn the hell out of it, which I like.
But I never eat chain pizza, and I'm gluten free now, so this is all moot.
But I never eat chain pizza, and I'm gluten free now, so this is all moot.
manzoman96
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Costco aint that bad.
I love you guys. There are many reasons to spend some time in New England: Schools, museums, sports, heoin etc. But mostly Papa Gino's. So, so good.
Poor reading comprehension makes me laugh.
He never said nation wide. Also some of the pizza places he listed are not nation wide.
Really, WTF do you think mainstream means?
illmatic24
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I think I'd agree with this. Of the main three out of Dominos, Pizza Hut and Papa John's, I think I like Pizza Hut the most... but only for their pan and stuffed crust pizza. The actual pizza portion of the stuffed crust isn't that good because it's so thin but the stuffed crust is so good that it makes up for it. I'm a sucker for cheese though. And I've always enjoyed their pan pizza. Everything else is pretty meh to me. I think their traditional regular pizzas are probably on par with Dominos. They're fairly similar in my opinion.
For Dominos, like others have said, their specialties are pretty nice. But I like their semi-new medium homemade pan pizzas. They taste good to me. I actually used to really like their old version of the pan pizza but I think they did away with those when they introduced the homemade version.
Papa John's is good and they use good ingredients. It's solid pizza but the taste doesn't wow me or anything is the best way I can put it. I never order it over the other two but maybe I should give it more of a chance. I just never find myself thinking "man, I can really go for some Papa John's right now." It's good but never has that effect on me. Dominos has sales and coupons pretty often though so I normally go with them.
Came to post this. Donato's is awesome, I wish we had one in the South. When I lived in Cleveland they were everywhere.
Why is it cut like that? Seems insane.
Its called party cut or something like that. They did this with every pizza I ever had in Buffalo.
Happy to see Jet's get some love in here. They do a very solid "Detroit-style" deep dish and have maintained their quality admirably as they've grown. It's my favorite chain pizza by far.
Pro-tip: Get the 8 corner pizza to maximize caramelized crunchy deliciousness in every slice.
This is happening tomorrow now. Thanks GAF.
Pro-tip: Get the 8 corner pizza to maximize caramelized crunchy deliciousness in every slice.
This is happening tomorrow now. Thanks GAF.
Vercetti84
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$10 to the first person to drink the garlic butter that comes with the papa johns pizza
HuskerDutheDu
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There's one near me with a lunch buffet. I go there once every six months when I wanna eat gross pizza and a lot of it.
Barsinister
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I never see this chain mentioned in any pizza thread. Me and Ed's Pizza. Love that one.
Costco makes a pretty damn reasonable deep dish, both in price and taste. Their regular take and bake pizzas are good as well. Especially when the pepperoni pizzas are on sale for $5.99, or however much it is.
Otherwise, for chain? It's gonna probably be a Pizza Hut taco pizza or a chicken garlic from Papa Murphy's. Pepperoni Topperstix from Topper's are fucking amazing as hell
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Holy shitballs. I just finished my strength and aerobic workout and I could down this in one sitting. I actually started salivating when I saw this. Time for bed before the workout was all for naught.
Otherwise, for chain? It's gonna probably be a Pizza Hut taco pizza or a chicken garlic from Papa Murphy's. Pepperoni Topperstix from Topper's are fucking amazing as hell
when drunk or high
Holy shitballs. I just finished my strength and aerobic workout and I could down this in one sitting. I actually started salivating when I saw this. Time for bed before the workout was all for naught.
Opinionatedfish
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Over here, it's Papa Johns.
Dominos is eh. Little Caesar's is meh. Pizza Hut is garbage. My Aunt and Uncle loved CiCi's Pizza. I think they might secretly be terrorists.
But we like the non national chains like Mellow Mushroom, Jimano's, and Cosmos.
Looking forward to that Jet's opening up in Littleton.
Also, the sauce that comes with Papa Johns. Sometimes, I save those and use them on microwave burritos. Yeah. You put the burrito in for about 30 seconds, take it out and then put a little garlic sauce, a little pizza sauce, and then top it with shredded cheese. Pop it back in for about a minute and you're golden.
Yissssss......
Dominos is eh. Little Caesar's is meh. Pizza Hut is garbage. My Aunt and Uncle loved CiCi's Pizza. I think they might secretly be terrorists.
But we like the non national chains like Mellow Mushroom, Jimano's, and Cosmos.
Looking forward to that Jet's opening up in Littleton.
Also, the sauce that comes with Papa Johns. Sometimes, I save those and use them on microwave burritos. Yeah. You put the burrito in for about 30 seconds, take it out and then put a little garlic sauce, a little pizza sauce, and then top it with shredded cheese. Pop it back in for about a minute and you're golden.
Yissssss......
Reading through a lot of the early returns in this thread, I feel like some sort of bizarro human because I usually enjoy Pizza Hut pretty decently (especially their breadsticks, if you get a good amount of whatever that magical seasoning is on them), and I find Papa Johns to be really plain and overrated.
As far as "chain" pizza places go, I think it's still pretty local around Michigan, but Dolly's Pizza is pretty good as well. I'd probably put it around par with something like Jets, and maybe a touch higher than Hungry Howies.
As far as "chain" pizza places go, I think it's still pretty local around Michigan, but Dolly's Pizza is pretty good as well. I'd probably put it around par with something like Jets, and maybe a touch higher than Hungry Howies.
pizzapizza64
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Marco's is the only good chain pizza, imho.
Warm Machine
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Panago in Canada. Love that tropical sauce.
BUNTING1243
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Fuck all y'all Sbarro haters, I still get excited when I see one in an airport. It's not fantastic, sure, but I remember loving it when I was a kid at the mall and it's still pretty decent if you drown it in cheese, garlic powder, and oregano
Anyway, the best local chain for me is Escape From New York (Bay Area). San Francisco isn't great for pizza, but this reminds me of home in a way no where else here does and the pesto pizza is fantastic.
Mainstream-wise, Costco's pizza is pretty rad, and I like Domino's for delivery. I can get into some Pizza Hut if I'm in the mood to become a salty ball of self-loathing. There's a Round Table near my school that is pretty decent, but I've had mixed experiences with other locations.
Anyway, the best local chain for me is Escape From New York (Bay Area). San Francisco isn't great for pizza, but this reminds me of home in a way no where else here does and the pesto pizza is fantastic.
Mainstream-wise, Costco's pizza is pretty rad, and I like Domino's for delivery. I can get into some Pizza Hut if I'm in the mood to become a salty ball of self-loathing. There's a Round Table near my school that is pretty decent, but I've had mixed experiences with other locations.
Pizza My Heart exists in South to Central California and it owns. It's a little expensive, a meal with a salad and drink costs 8 bucks but it's completely worth it. A slice is like 1/6 of a pizza total and they give you all the spices and stuff you could ever want.
If you want a cheap lunch, Safeway will give you a huge slice for $2.50 and it will be totally decent.
If you want a cheap lunch, Safeway will give you a huge slice for $2.50 and it will be totally decent.
Laieon
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Domino's and Pizza Hut are tied for the best mainstream pizza.
Papa John's is by far the worst. I've gotten food poisoning from them twice, I'll never eat them again.
Little Ceaser's isn't that great, but I'll eat it if it's available.
Oh yeah, forgot about their pizza. Both Costco and Sam's have excellent pizza.
At the end of the day, Pizza is Pizza. Outside of Papa John's, I don't think I've ever had a bad one.
Papa John's is by far the worst. I've gotten food poisoning from them twice, I'll never eat them again.
Little Ceaser's isn't that great, but I'll eat it if it's available.
Oh yeah, forgot about their pizza. Both Costco and Sam's have excellent pizza.
At the end of the day, Pizza is Pizza. Outside of Papa John's, I don't think I've ever had a bad one.
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