Fantastic, original pizza.
Also, forget the negative reviews you see here. This place is an icon. My dad and his brother hung out here when they were in high school, and they're in their 60s now. I've been eating here since I was a kid, and it's still amazing, almost every time. They ship their pizza across the country to people who can't get back here to have one in person.
And that "grumpy old man" mentioned by the other review is Joe and he's the kind of guy who comes around and gives you a wink and a pat on the shoulder, asking how your food is. People like Joe are one-of-a-kind.
About the pizza. First, the crust on this pizza is amazing. Crispy and robust enough to match up to what's on top of it, which is their delicious, garlicky sauce, a mountain of toppings and cheese with oregano mixed in. To the other review who said there was too much sauce, well maybe for some, but you can ask for light sauce, too.
The sausage is a course dry grind, and clumps together in spots of heaven. And they don't count pepperoni in this place as they do in the chains. They grab a handful and spread those babies out. The charcoal peppers are a key ingredient on any pizza here. They're the fire-roasted kind, and you can't get them at most other pizza places. Thank God for whoever first put them on a pizza because now, I don't get one without them.
The other reviewer who said he likes his toppings on top, they'll put the pepperoni on top if you want. They'll cook your pizza to order. They'll give you thin crust. They'll "brick it" (set the pizza it on hot bricks to make the crust extra crispy). They will cook it well done. Whatever, don't be afraid to ask for it.
If you're going for the first time, ask the server for some suggestions. If you can, you should go with people who know this place well. Yeah, they don't take credit cards, but they've been there for 50 years and don't need to because it's packed every weekend regardless. Just hit an ATM on your way.
About the rest of the menu, I've never had a reason to order anything but the pizza here (which would be like ordering a turkey sandwich at a Jewish deli when the pastrami/corned beef are sitting right there, staring you in the face). I will get an occasional spinach salad (with warm chunks of pancetta, balsamic dressing, roasted red peppers, olives, zucchini and tomatoes). However, my friends do love their pasta dishes, so that's something.
If you're expecting to get in and get out, you'll be disappointed. But you can always call ahead and order your pizzas for a certain time. They'll have them ready for you. Also, you can order them frozen or half-baked, if you want to cook one on your own at home. I've done this many times, and they come out, almost as good as in the restaurant.
And to the California reviewer, who said Wooster has no good pizza to people who've had any "great" pizza on either coast or in Italy, well, that's cool. Whenever I see a review like that, I always check out the person's other reviews. Just read her other reviews of Wooster businesses.
Here's an excerpt from her Buehler's review: "Perhaps if you live in Wooster, OH, your tastes don't get far beyond mac & cheese and red meat?" Awwww.... Someone needs a hug. read more