Had lunch at Fantasy Pizza And Salads on Friday afternoon. Ordered the Lunch Special, which comes with two Cheese Slices and a soda.
Quality
Growing up on NY-style Pizza, I'm picky, but also appreciate the simple things. And while Fantasy Pizza And Salads, may not be able to compete in New York, they definitely stand out in South Florida. I have to compliment the crust, which was near perfect. On larger slices there is often an urge to throw on too much sauce and cheese leaving the crust soggy. Here they spread the ingredients well and when it came out of the oven it was soft yet crispy. The cheese was not my favorite, but it was well distributed. The sauce was solid with just a little bit of sweetness. For a place that I stopped into on a whim, they throughly impressed me. And considering the prices for the Lunch Special, it was a great deal.
Quantity
The slices were large, but not massive. About the size of a standard paper plate. Two and a drink made for the perfect size lunch.
Value
Tough to complain about two Cheese Slices and a soda for just $5. But even when there aren't specials, the menu still seemed very affordable.
Ambiance
Fantasy Pizza And Salad is located in Pembroke Pines within a large strip mall complex. Honestly I try to avoid these complexes because it tends to be a headache finding any of the smaller stores or restaurants hidden within the space. Luckily I spotted this restaurant from the road and just needed to find a nearby parking spot. The space itself was a casual sports-themed pizzeria. When you enter they have a row of booths on the left and then displays of pizza and the ovens on the right. The walls are lined with sports memorabilia for South Florida teams. They had a few televisions at different corners as well as a spot for a large screen. But even with televisions, pizza, and beer, this would not really be a spot I would recommend watching a game. In the background they were playing sports radio, but during my visit switched it over to classic rock.
Crowd
There were about ten people in the store and each one seemed to be taking advantage of the Lunch Special. It is a good amount of food for a low price, so it is not hard to see why this would make it a good lunch spot. I also got the impression that this casual spot would be popular for families looking for cheap, but good pizza their kids would enjoy.
Service
There were two people working behind the counter and they were friendly and fast. Before sitting down, one ran out to clean off my table, and they had my slices out to me quickly. They also offered me a to-go cup in case I wanted to bring a soda out with me.
Parking
Found in one of the massive strip malls in Pembroke Pines, there are tons of spaces in the shared parking lot.
Extra
Fantasy Pizza And Salads is simple, but good. Solid pizza, affordable prices, and friendly service. I would absolutely stop by for the Lunch Special again when in the area. read more