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    Montese's

    3.4 (57 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Rock hard Ham Stromboli, some meat sauce, pepperoni pizza doused in Parmesan and garlic powder for taste. Ugh.
    Anne R.

    Update: we gave them another try (and another, and another). The staff has been very helpful each time. They ask what kind of pizza we would like to request. It has been night and day since the first time we tried them and I'm glad we came back. Now that we've had their fresh pizzas, their dough is very good. Even my picky eater eats the crust. The water still tastes like plastic. That knocked off a star. Otherwise, great value!

    Cheese, "white", and pepperoni pizza on the lunch buffet
    PitBull D.

    Came here today for the pizza buffet...luncheon price for month of may is an amazing $4.99, and that includes salad, pasta dishes, and dessert. Usually it's $6.95. I gather they have a menu, but at lunch it's all about the buffet. There are several pizza choices, white pizza, Hawaiian, pepperoni, sausage, cheese, deluxe, veggie, etc. The two soups were minestrone and Italian wedding. There were a few cakes and chocolate chip cookies for desserts. Salad bar was also pretty good. The pasta dishes were spaghetti and another "tube" type pasta with ricotta and tomato, melted mozarella on top. I pretty much stuck with Italian wedding soup which was very good, and pizza. The pizza was about 3 on a scale of 5. My main "fault" with it was that it seemed a bit undercooked, but I'd rather have it that way than cardboard. I just wish they could find the balance that Anthony's seems to find for thin crust pizza. Overall it's the best value around the area for lunch. Pix posted. ON A RETURN VISIT, I saw that they had BBQ chicken pizza and Peanut Butter and Jelly pizza on the buffet...I suppose some folks like that stuff, but I don't

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    10 months ago

    Another awesome dining experience! I highly recommend their Sicilian pizza! It arrived exactly as I had ordered and was delicious!

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    Awesome place! You get to request your own pizza/pizza toppings! I I recommend the Big Mac pizza and the Taco pizza! Absolutely amazing!

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    Very friendly staff. Salad bar was fresh and super crisp. Pasta and pizza were fantastic. Best meal for the money in a long, long time!!

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    6 years ago

    Great place to eat when you need a quick bite of pizza and salad at an affordable price. The staff is friendly. Locally owned.

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    Great food, check out the the paninis and the buffet. Reminds me of an old school pizza parlor. Great for kids.

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    Great pizza, salad, pasta ,and deserts my daughter loves it here

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    Free Range Cafe

    Free Range Cafe

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    13.5 mi

    I've stopped in at Free Range Cafe regularly since it opened, and I've really appreciated having a…read morespot like this in the area. It can be difficult to find gluten free options and they always deliver good food. However, there definitely seem to have been some changes recently--not sure if it's new management, perhaps multiple factors. I'm excited to see some new additions to the menu, and any period of change is bound to come with some hiccups, but the use of generative AI is a HUGE concern for me. The environmental impact of generative AI is well-known, and that seems to be at odds with the values of Free Range which emphasizes local, fresh food and being more environmentally friendly. However, on my most recent visit, AI-generated merch was available for sale, as well as AI-generated coloring pages for kids. Some of the text on recent social media posts also has hallmarks of AI generation. There are many free coloring pages available online, and it could be really cool to see a collaboration with a local artist for merch designs instead. Free Range Cafe is a place I've always really enjoyed, and their food is still delicious. I want to continue coming here, so I hope that management can take these concerns into consideration as they move in their new direction.

    Representing 2023, F is for Free Range Cafe. I was here in Hagerstown for work travel in May 2023…read more It was bittersweet as they had switched to online so it would be the last time having work travel there. Even if I'd be Hagerstown for some reason, I'd either be on the freeway or downtown area at best. This is on the north side of town, so unsure when or if I'd ever be back. On my way to my work travel, the rail was coming which might mean I'd be waiting 10 minutes, so I decided to pop in here for lunch. Staff was very nice. I asked several questions about the menu, and they were helpful. I got a grain chicken bowl with rice, Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, & more. It was excellent. The place was clean with plenty of room to seat and enjoy my nice meal. They had a beautiful water jug, which I enjoyed water in my courtesy water cup. Overall, it was an excellent experience with the outstanding bowl. I'd come back if ever back over here.

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    Spiced Black

    Spiced Black

    4.7
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    73.3 mi
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    If Chipotle had a soulful, culturally rich cousin... it would be Spice Black. Period…read more I've been seeing this place all over social media, so when I found myself in the area, I had to see what the hype was about. First off, parking is easy. It's in a shopping center, so nothing stressful there, and the restaurant itself is easy to spot. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was how clean, polished, and classy everything looked. Even though it was busy, it didn't feel chaotic. The staff immediately greeted me and asked if it was my first time which I appreciated. They didn't just rush me through the line; they actually took time to explain the menu, how the bowls are built, and offered samples. That alone made the experience feel welcoming and intentional. Now let's get into the FOOD. Everything looked fresh. They have about four rice options (which is already a win), and I went with the pineapple coconut rice. For my protein, I chose grilled chicken, but they also offer shrimp, salmon, and even a mushroom option for vegetarians and honestly, the mushrooms looked so good I almost switched. For my added sides, I kept it simple because I really wanted to taste everything. Collard greens and sweet potatoes. But they also had plantains, and okra....real deal soul food options. Then you get into the fresh toppings. Slaws, carrots, pickled veggies. I kept it light. I finished my bowl with collard green pesto (which intrigued me, and I'm glad I tried it) and added an étouffée sauce over my rice... and listen!!!!! That combo? Chef's kiss. I grabbed a tropical punch juice, and just like everything else, it tasted fresh and well-made. Let me say this clearly: the food is a 10/10. If you're someone who will give Chipotle chance after chance, then you absolutely owe it to yourself to try Spice Black. 10/10. Worth your money. Worth the hype. Worth the experience.

    This is a small restaurant that has minimal seating. But its cozy and allows you to pop in and…read moreenjoy your meal by yourself or with a few friends. The restaurant is nicely decorated with vibrant colors and very clean. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food was okay. Not bad and just good in my opinion. Its not rave worthy but its still good. I would come back and try other options. This is still a good healthier option oppose to the many of terrible choices we have to choose from, this beats most unhealthy fast foods restaurants. For that reason I would return to try other food options. If you like chickpeas then this is your meal, Im not so it threw off the salad to me. I would have preferred chicken. Honestly, everything came together nicely as one salad, nothing was over powering. I'm just not a fan of chickpeas. They do have an option for shrimp but dont eat bottom feeders so that wasn't an option for me. My tastebuds are much different from yours so I would still give it a try. You might like it a little more than me. Its still a fairly good meal.

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