We used to love this place but the last few times going there the quality and customer service has been on a decline. Today was the final straw. We got there at 4:30 on a Friday night and got seated right away, right next to the server station. We waited there for more than 10 minutes for someone to acknowledge our presence. Even though there were multiple servers walking past us and ignoring us we were trying to stick it out. It wasn't until a few of the servers decided to chat in the server station that was within arms reach of us and look right at us and make eye contact did we decide that we were done with Alibi for good. The server finally made an attempt to do his job when he saw us get up and walk out. Too little too late. read more

We ordered three large pizzas and a party antipasto salad from Alibi for carry out for my father in-law's birthday. Two pizzas had pepperoni and mushrooms and one had pepperoni, green peppers and onions. All of the pizzas were mediocre at best. I gave two stars instead of one because they had a separate carry out entrance in the back of their restaurant, which was super convenient, the salad had fresh ingredients and it was massive, and the crust on the pizza was pretty good. Outside of these items though, the pizza was a joke. We are lucky enough to live in Metro-Detroit where there are plenty of great places to eat and a plethora of pizza places to choose from, which is why I believe their pizzas were mediocre at best. I honestly don't understand why people hype up their pizzas-they were rubbish-not even as good as a pizza from Little Caesar's. When you buy a pizza from Little Caesar's, you're getting what you pay for. A Hot-N-Ready pepperoni pizza from Little Caesar's has basic ingredients with lots of pepperoni, which fills you up and you eat it "hot and ready" and that makes for a great value. But, the pizzas from Alibi were not a great value. They were $13.75 each for the two topping pizzas and $15.25 for the three topping pizza. For that much money, I would have expected some amazing pies like I have eaten at Crispelli's. The pizza sauce was dry and tasted mainly like tomato paste, so maybe that's all they put on the pizza dough-tomato paste. I wonder if they call it pizza paste and not pizza sauce. The cheese was okay, but the pepperonis were thin and burnt to a crisp on the pizza that had green peppers and onions on it...tons of tiny pieces of green peppers and onions on it and they were smothered among the cheese. We could barely taste them. The other problem is that each slice of that pizza had two pepperonis. Why did you guys go light on the meat? You ripped us off in an effort cut costs. I understand that some people like burnt pepperonis, but why were the pepperonis protected by mushrooms on the other pizzas in an effort to prevent them from getting burnt and not protected on the pizza with green peppers and onions? Also, the mushrooms seemed like they came from a can, which is a huge no-no in my opinion. No self-respecting chef would use canned items of any kind, except for sliced pineapple, when they serve their guests food, so canned mushrooms have no place on a pizza. Canned food has no place whatsoever at a place like Alibi, which is marketed as a restaurant that has "famous pizza" and it features "a full bodied menu of great cuisine." The worst thing about the whole scenario was that nothing about the three pizzas tasted fresh. Yes, the crust was pretty good, but the poor sauce and toppings overshadow the crust. Needless to say, we won't be eating any of Alibi's pizzas ever again. Alibi is possibly another example of a restaurant in Metro-Detroit that opened a long time ago, gained customers who loved the atmosphere and the location and maybe the food, and the customers made it a tradition to keep coming back. The customers possibly stay in love with this place because of the nostalgia that it gives them when they eat here and they overlook the fact that the food is not as good as the prices would make them think. I can't talk about the service because we got carry out, but I hope that their servers haven't fallen into the trap of apathy like their cooks. It seems like that's what happened to the cooks based on the mediocrity of the pizzas we ate. It was as if the cooks could care less about making great pizzas for us and whoever is making the sauce, I sure hope they actually taste the finished product before they put it on the line to put on pizzas. Furthermore, if they had done some quality control, then a manager could have seen that that sauce was dry and added water or another ingredient to keep it saucy and not pasty. The pizza sauce is really one of the make or break parts of a pizza. read more

Pizza, hot bread sticks and a cold draft! Awesome. I've been coming to Alibi since the early 80's. It's changed but the food is the same. Portions are a bit smaller but it's warm and fills you up. We love the salad dressing that comes on the antipasto. We enjoy coming here a few times a month. read more

two small pizzas with pepperoni, one coke, two cups of chili, and one small Greek salad was $65 with tip. will never go back.

I have been coming to the Alibi for years, I can remember as a kid when it was an old house serving pizza, burgers and sandwich's. It is now a very nice building with carryout in the back. Pizza is still their speciality, but the rest of the menu is very strong especially the ribs. Beer is cold and the drinks are mixed well, servers are friendly and helpful. This is casual dining for families and dates. We visit it about once a month. read more

We've dined in a few times, but get take out mostly. PIzza & bread is GREAT! I consider it a treat as we go here when we take a break from the local chains. Always busy in the evenings, it's worth the wait! read more

First time here -- the pizza is great. But I ordered the clam chowder and it would have been good if they didn't ruin it by over salting it. So many restaurants ruin their food by putting a ton of salt in it. read more

Alibi - Mushroom and pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Troy, Michigan

My fiancé and I were introduced to Alibi about a year ago after moving to Troy and we are in love! We've only ate in the restaurant once and the experience was good. Even though it was super busy our food came out quickly and our server was attentive - made sure our drinks were full. We usually do take out and even though it's usually a bit of a wait, they stay true to the time and always deliver great pizza! AND THE BREADSTICKS - out of this world! Alibi is our favorite pizza spot and we will continue to come back! read more

I would give the alibi a 5 star for it's pizza! I decided to try a different dish as a carry out. Boy, did I make a bad choice. I chose the stuffed shells and they were truly awful. My guess is that they were frozen and then reheated. The pasta was hard to cut, and the stuffing had no flavor. The dish wasn't even hot. Stick with what you know on this menu read more

Review is pizza only (well and antipasto salad). Some of the best pizza around. Them and Buddy's. Awesome pepperoni here. One of the few places I make sure to visit when I'm back in MI. Antipasto salad is good too. Pepperonie&Mushroom.lover - out. read more

This was my first time visiting Alibi and I would visit again for their pizza alone. I was there with two other people and the restaurant was not very busy. The service was not great. It took an extremely long time to get out drink orders taken and then to order our food. We ordered two pizzas, breadsticks, and the Greek salad. All was very tasty and full of flavor. The breadsticks were a little on the salty side but were super fresh with perfect texture. The cups with water had something floating in the glass and when I asked for a new glass the server was not pleasant. I was brought another dirty glass. I think I'll order carryout if I choose to visit again. read more

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By far the best pizza & Greek salad in the Detroit metro area. Really have not had anything else there so can't comment. Staff in especially friendly, efficient and accommodating. read more

The best pizza and greek salad around. Even a few days old and a 5 hour car ride back to Chicago the leftovers were eaten and still delicious. this is always a "must stop"when in Metro Detroit read more

Before I even knew what a foodie was, there were certain places that food maybe just tasted better than others. The Alibi was my first memorable experience with "adult food" taste. As a teenager it was like you had to come to the Alibi to experience sophisticated taste, at an age when sophisticated tastes were pretty much anything beyond the neighborhood Wendy's. You can definitely fill yourself up on great pizza and beer. The best part about the whole thing was that everything was dark and painted black so there definitely was a moodier vibe when you came in, like it was something special. Great atmosphere. A pretty unique restaurant feel especially in suburbia. read more

4 & 1/2 actually. The Alibi is the type of place that I am DYING to hate. EVERYONE loves this place/pizza (well, except for some ex employees I seem to know) Dark wood and tight tables....decent service. And, I am, by nature a contrarian of sorts (pretentious way to say that I am a huge dick about certain things=) At any rate, really love this pizza. Between the crust, sauce, and roni goo cups, it just seems to be a magical interaction that I have never had anywhere else. The Caesar salad tasted like someone accidentally ladled a honey mustard ounce or two before they realized it was a caesar......doesn't matter. The bread sticks and pizza are not Detroit style but they are definitely an institution around here. If you have never gotten wheel here, stop procrastinating....damn good stuff. read more

This was a very excellent lunch choice. The Troy Colt chicken sandwich was delicious. The spinach and mushrooms used in this sandwich were obviously fresh and you can taste the various ingredients. Will order this again Our waiter, Brandon. Was friendly and knowledgeable. Very good experience. read more

I tried the pizza and bread sticks the price was good for the amount of food you get. Both were above average food then places around. This place is a sit down family joint with good value. The staff was friendly and fast. read more

Alibi - Dining room - Pizza Near Me - Troy, Michigan

This place speaks for itself. There is a reason why they don't have coupons and they are always busy during dinner. The pizza is great and if you like antipasto salad it is also great! We have always had pleasant waitresses and the other staff is also very nice. Great food, great service, and great prices. read more

Stopped in randomly for lunch. I did an Antipasto and New York Strip. The salad was crisp and fresh. My server Cheryl was a delightful. Friendly, knowledgeable. A great place that I will return to often read more

BEST. PIZZA. EVER. I'd give 10 stars if I could. The breadsticks will pull you out of a bad day. Crafted by the pizza goddess herself. The stars were aligned when alibi was born. Thank you. read more

Overall, the experience was pretty, not bad, but not very memorable. Part of it may have had to do with the loud obnoxious crowd that we got stuck next to, but part of it was that the food was just decent. Although the soup was very good, the pasta I could have made better in my kitchen at home, and with better products. If you are going to the Alibi to meet friends for a few (or many) drinks and watch a sports game in the bar, that seems to be more of the style, at least it was when we were there. read more

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I love Alibi and I love that their menu has a lot to offer; there are so many things to choose from other than pizza !! I rarely eat pizza because I never crave it. I was introduced to Alibi by the owner of where I used to work. During meetings, sometimes they would order pizza and a Greek salad for us. The vinaigrette dressing for the salad is sooo good. The pizza is also really really good. If you've never tried Alibi before, give it a try!!! I will be making a visit here soon and I can't wait! read more

Best pizza I have ever had, even though it's pricey worth the price. The first meal I requested in the hospital after my first baby!

I have been going to Alibi since I was very tiny. We grew up around the corner and got it every Friday for family pizza night. I am a square pizza fan by far... But if I had to get a round my first choice would be Alibi. Get the breadsticks, anti pasta salad, and pizza. Can't go wrong. Service is what it is. You may be waiting bit for your Za. But it is worth it. read more

Food was delicious. It was just my hubby and I. I had prime rib. It was tender and cooked to perfection. I was jealous of all the tables around us enjoying their amazing looking pizza! But since it was date night... Taking the kids back for pizza!! read more

Bread is so delicious! The crust is fluffy, soft and chewy, with crunch to it. I love the cheese pizza; it has a lot of mozzarella and perfect sauce. The bread side order is also excellent, warm and fluffy with the right amount of oil. read more

Third generation I have been going there for 45 years food is still good. I know people who come from 15 miles away to eat here. Pizza is always good just a hint we always get double cut the pieces can be big there in antipasto salad is always a mainstay the dressing is Awesome. You can't go warm cozy warm please greet Service even better food read more

Such a great place with some of the best pizza I've ever had. Make sure to get there early because it fills up quick! The rest of their menu items are good, but the pizza is the best! read more

The best pizza hands down. Service was great and the pizza was even better. Will visit every time in the area.

Ok. Took a chance on the Alibi with it's 3.5 Yelp rating largely because it was close. Thinking...ok..just get food and get it over... Far from it. Can't understand the 3.5 rating. Food was great, beer was great ( founders poet in a chilled mug, yes had me there), atmosphere and vibe we're great, and prices were reasonable. Even Jim Kozlowski agrees! But what put it over the top was...Jeanne...Jeanne is not a desert or a drink...Jeanne is THE bartender. And she is excellent in every since of the word. Thanks for the excellence! I'll be back. Giving them a whopping 5.0 to get them where they should be. Go to the bar.. and ask for Jeanne...and a Poet! read more

Dog friendly! Wow! I love my dog. I put a vest on my dog and without question I could take the dog into the restaurant. I could see one couple complaining. I spoke to a manager later and he affirmed a policy of dog friendly. Next week I am going back and taking my friends. A couple of them have emotional support animals. Most of them have dogs, one has a cat. We are going to have our emotional support Christmas party at Alibi! They get it. The service was slow, the food was okay. I cut the tip back because of the slow service. I wanted a bowl of water for my dog. read more

Very good pizza that's what I always get when I come here It's very good and you can get more than one topping which I absolutely love very much so a lot. This place is clean and very spacious for large parties which is great even for people dining alone because you have lots of legroom. The view is amazing and the parking lot is very great Love it definitely would come back and tell my friends and family read more

My Favorite PIZZA place! I have only even gotten the pizza beacsue i love it soo much! we also get the hot bread sticks which are amazing! perfect with butter on them! (Sometimes i will stop here just to get bread sticks on my way home from work!) we also get the greek salad which is also good! the dressing is more of an oil than creamy(But thats ok i like both!) read more

Ok, first time there, and was pleasantly surprised. We had a large group of 27. Managment did what they could to accomodate us on a busy day. The server we had was great, no complaints there. We ordered Pizza, Antipasto Salad and breadsticks. I will give the salad and breadsticks 5 stars, really good. I was not as crazy about the pizza as some, but none the less it was still very good. All in all a good experience, and would recommend the Alibi. read more

I must say this place is very average to below average for a pizza place. To start we had a large party. At around 6:20 my family was told everyone must be present to be seated but "once we were all there we be seated right away". Even known 7 out of 9 were present, they all had to wait. Of course, I was the unfortunate person stuck in traffic holding up the whole party. I wanted to not even go at this point so they did not have to wait for me. Once I get there (about 6:50) a different person gives us a buzzer and we wait 15-20 more minute. Truthfully, if the original person would of told the whole truth about the process we would gone somewhere else. Also, on a side note one of the party member did call ahead to see if they take reservations for large parties and they do not which is fine. Although, they could mention at this point all party member had to be present to seated then we would of picked a later time. So we sit down, waiting for something special since we all had to be present and nothing happen....but the waitress was very kind and did a good job even known she had quite of few tables. To start we orders an apps and salad. Anti-pasta was good, but the sampler was generic and small (3 chicken tenders, 3 fried mushroom and I believe 3 or 4 moz sticks). Also I ordered french onion soup. It was burnt but once you got pass the black parts it was ok nothing special. I am not a fan of burnt cheese. Finally the main event. The whole group order pizzas of different sizes except one person order the salmon. The pizza was also pretty dull. There just was nothing that stood out about it. I know they make it fresh but for some reason it reminded me of frozen pizza. Mine was pretty salty too, which I did not understand. As for the salmon it was blood red raw, the staff was very sorry thou and took it off the bill. So all in all it was a some what of poor experience. I think if the start would been better the rest of the evening would of had a different feel to it. Do not think I would ever go back but it was not completely inedible so I did not give one star. If you are looking for a good family pizza place I would said Buddies' or even your local delivery place is way better. read more

The food is always great however I could have done without the extremely rude Hostess. Very simple request. A booth in the bar side. Now at the time we came in their were 3 empty boots. We were told 5 minutes. Somehow 2 groups came in off the street and were seated before us. No call in reservations mind you. When I asked "are we next" I got an apology with attitude. When we finally got seated 20 minutes later I got a lot of attitude. Not a good experience. read more

Not the best pizza I have ever had but considering it's not loaded with 5000 calories, and prices are reasonable I would definitely take this over Buddy's pizza or alot of other places especially if you do not like your crust caked with butter. Not alot of healthy meat toppings, but fast friendly service and the ingredients they do have are top notch. Will definitely eat here again read more

First time there and we have lived in Michigan 4 years. Thought the pizza was great! We are Originally from Chicago so we know our pizza. So far this is my favorite Michigan pizza! One of the pizzas slid off the stand and fell on the ground. My kids were sad that they would not get to eat anymore pizza, but the waitress Rose brought another one to us in a matter of minutes! Breadsticks were great too! read more

We came in about 10 minutes early with only four people and we didn't know, this lady was unlocking the door and she goes "you guys are 10 minutes early so you going to have to wait at a table because nobody's here." She said it in a insanely rude voice my whole family looked at each other disgusted and we went and sat down. They didn't offer us water or anything and all the waitresses walked around with a frown on her face I met one girl who was training that actually had a smile before that when we walked in and sat down the lady that was being rude was looking at us talking and laughing we all thought she was talking about us. Five minutes later there were people waking in and they were nice as can be to them, I found that really rude and would not recommend ! Their water tasted like tap water and was not good I would rate this place a one star I was very dissatisfied on the customer service and they gave us a very bad table and over all was bad would not recommend. read more

I was so excited to try Alibi for the first time since I have heard so many wonderful things about the place. My experience took 3 hours since the restaurant was very busy during the dinner rush. The downfall is that letting a new server on the floor on his day 1. Roman mentioned at the beginning that this was his first day and it shows. It took him 15 mins to put in our drink order and another 10 mins to get our drinks. Our food did not show up together and most of the items were missing some ingredients. The appetizer showed up with the entrees and that was a hour and half from ordering. I also had to ask for the pizza I ordered since it did not show up. Unfortunately, I had Roman box it up to go as it was close to closing time by the time we received our food. We had to get our own refills and took 15 mins to get our check. I was really excited to try the pizza for the first time. I just hope the MOD didn't diminish Roman's confidence on his first day, as he just threw him to the wolves. He kept using the excuse of being new and it was busy, but most costumers, they can't accept that excuse. I know I can't tell my clients that. read more