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Marion's Piazza
1320 N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH
https://marionspiazza.com
I have driven past Marion's for years on the way to the Mall at Fairfield Commons, the movies, or whatever, and I have never stopped. I've read plenty of people raving online about how "awesome" it is. Heck, they're even "Dayton's #1 Pizza" (self-proclaimed, naturally ).
So, after a long day of visiting our youngest at college, dropping half my paycheck at Sam's Club and Walmart to restock her dorm fridge, embarking on a 7-mile hike around campus looking at stuff, and 6 hours of travel time... we were starving. My wife said, "Let's try Marion's in Beavercreek."
Pizza? I'm in. We are basically pizza professionals, plus it's fresh content for the page. #DoubleScore
We walked in and immediately got lost.
We must have entered through the wrong door because we stood there looking as confused as a boomer trying to navigate TikTok.
We were staring at what looked like a gas station cooler filled with sodas, beers, and hard ciders. After our two semi-educated brains collided, we walked down to a counter with a good view of the kitchen where an army of teenagers was violently assembling pizzas. Saw a cash register and put 2 and 2 together on our very own.
A nice young lady acknowledged us, and I just confessed: "We've never been here, how does this work?"
She explained; You order your food in this line, and pay. Then, you migrate over to the "bar" area (those gas station coolers), wait in another line, and pay for your drinks separately.
It's a totally segregated system for food and beverages. Umm what?
We ordered a large (13") pepperoni. Half mushroom, half banana peppers (my toxic trait).
Slid a few feet to the left for drinks.
I asked for a draft Michelob Ultra.
Turns out they don't have Ultra on draft. No Ultra on draft... on the Lord's day?! Fine.
I asked for a Bud Light draft. I watched the barmaid pour my beer into a plastic mug... and it was Miller Lite.
Honestly?
I'm choosing peace today. I just drank the Miller Lite.
My safe space is sitting down with a cold beer, whatever the brand. Not worth the hassle.
Now, my wife has an unhealthy obsession with extra pizza sauce. So, I asked for a container of extra sauce.
You would have thought I asked for the nuclear launch codes. The girl asked if I wanted it "warmed up." I said yes (apparently the wrong answer). She warned me it would take 3-4 minutes. I watched this girl open a giant metal can, scoop out raw, basic tomato paste into a tin, and send it on a 4-minute spiritual journey through the pizza oven. Boom. "Sauce." #HERO
Let's talk about the pizza. I have friends who have hyped this place up for years. Honestly... I wasn't impressed. If this truly is Dayton's #1 Pizza, let's send some thoughts and prayers to Dayton.
The crust was actually pretty good--crunchy, thin, and loaded with toppings. Favor.......Basic, nothing to brag about. Could have used a parmesan or red pepper kick......
But the tables inside? Naked. Just salt and pepper. No parmesan cheese. No red pepper flakes.
Eating pizza without shaky cheese feels like a hate crime against Italian culture, but okay.
Customer service is basically non-existent. You order at two different counters, pay at two different counters, pick up your own food, fetch your own refills, and clean up your own mess. Paper plates, small enough for one pizza square.
Look, I'm all for personal responsibility, but if I wanted to do chores, I'd have just gone home.
3 out of 5 Bald Heads
PROS:
* Crispy Thin Crust
* Affordable
* Massive seating area (very clean and nice!)
* Awesome arcade room for the kids
CONS:
* Just very... basic. Could have done better at home
* Confusing ordering dynamic
* NO PARMESAN OR RED PEPPER FLAKES
* Total lack of table service
The Verdict: If I was locked in Beavercreek and this was the only option, I would happily eat it again and support a local business. But I ain't making a road trip just to eat here when I have amazing local pizza back home in the WCH.
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