I will preface this by saying I didn't order a pizza. That being said I ordered the grilled cheese…read morewhich touted mozzarella, pesto, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes on sourdough. I opted for the garlic fries upcharge, bringing my total to $19.00. Somehow I justified it because I like these toppings and these toppings weirdly weren't available on a pizza. Or at least I didn't see it via the phone based ordering system. Yes, that's right, this is all of the future check with wrist bands and pour your own beer situation. Don't look for a paper menu, they ain't here. My sandwich wasn't a grilled cheese. It was basically pesto toast with large sun-dried tomatoes and scraps of mozzarella. Baby spinach was just missing. I did inquire to the host (perchance the only actual employee?) and he did talk to the kitchen and I guess they were out. With that information I turned to my friend Robert and said, "You know why we have servers? So they can let you know they're 86 spinach." I suppose I would have adjusted my order had I known this too. What's nuts is, they have ingredients to make a better grilled cheese. I mean, step one: add cheese. Why not mix the ricotta and pesto together and then add like havarti or something that may actually melt and have flavor. The sun-dried tomatoes should be sliced smaller. The garlic fries were fine, but also could have had more flavor. Robert's and neighboring table's pizza looked fine. Is it better than any other place offering Detroit style pizza? Hard to say. I guess I'm not in a hurry to go back. The kind host did make an adjustment to my bill for lack of spinach--but having a server would have prevented that being necessary.

I was heading home hungry when I passed Elephant & Co, a restaurant I had on my radar for months…read more It was way past lunch and well before dinner, so I was surprised by the steady stream of customers in this pizza/tap/game room, a difficult genre to define. Upon entering, the staffer explained the set-up to enjoy a variety of beers, poured and priced by the volume. Located at the back of the restaurant, customers can select beer flavors and serve themselves, no bartender needed. A tab is started and charged based on usage, tracked through the wristband provided to you. I ordered over mobile via a QR code, selecting pretzel sticks with beer cheese dip and a large, Detroit-style pizza. The soft pretzels were tender with a lovely crusty exterior. I inhaled the first pretzel since it was past lunchtime, savoring the salty, cheesy bites. I must admit, the pretzels' saltiness temporarily affected my taste buds because the pizza had little flavor, even with the pepperoni, sausage, and olives. I definitely did not taste the hot honey drizzle. I want to praise the light, airy crust. For a deep dish pizza, it did not sit heavy in my tummy. I also appreciated that the pizza was served on a rack, to allow air circulation and to prevent sogginess. The space was dark and had both large communal tables and smaller, intimate tables. This allowed for larger groups to enjoy community beyond a friend group. The other plus is the board games that are available to pass the time while enjoying various beers.

Best. Pizza. Ever. The salad dressing is amazing too!! I…read moredon't usually eat "Detroit style" but I crave this pizza. They need better, friendlier WS for sure. And a better parking lot AF though.

Louis is the best Detroit style pizza in Metro Detroit…read more The crust is soft and doughy in the best way possible but still retains a nice crunch on the edge, the amount of cheese is generous, and the toppings are almost marinaded in the deliciously sweet pizza sauce. The result is a mouthwatering pie-like pizza that you're not getting anywhere else. If you want a lot of topping options, Louis isn't for you, it's far more limited than competitors, but I would argue they perfect the basics. The interior is charming in a straight out of the 1970s sort of way. The dining area can get pretty loud but the noise level is friendly and it's great being in a full restaurant surrounded by other people having a good time. There's a strong community feeling you don't get in sterile, corporate chains or local takeout spots. Despite my overwhelming praise for the pizzas they make, I also have to be honest. In the most charitable way possible, I hope that they can take some of their much deserved recent success and reinvest it back into the business because the front of house staff is regularly in over their heads. You can safely add 15 minutes to whatever time they quote you when placing your order. I had one order that was close to 30 minutes late and another that was missing all the extra sauces. As a result, pickup orders are very frustrating. The other criticism I have is that the parking lot is very crowded and routinely spills out into the surrounding streets. The lot size is limited, so not much they can do but they could work with the city to repave the lot and color label certain areas. I hope more people check out Louis. It is a gem.

They have re-opened, prices have increased understandably, but the quality is not the same. I…read moreordered garlic rolls, extra garlic and got no garlic and burnt re heated hard rolls. Pizza was ok, but not the same. They also charged me a fee to use their website to order.

We just ordered. Took over an hour to arrive, was delivered via DoorDash. 75.00 for 2 pizzas and…read moregarlic knots. Pizza was cold and dry. No extra cheese that was ordered. Knots were dry, cold and hard. I have had better frozen pizza than this. I will never order from here again. And for those who won't believe w I had to pay 75.00 for this, screen shot attached. Zero Stars!

The vegetarian minestrone was delicious. My companion enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs. All…read morethe food was good! Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. However, it's not cozy inside. We were seated by a drafty window. We were cold! The inside is not cozy. I would return to eat outdoors.

The atmosphere was great and the food was amazing, which made this experience especially…read moredisappointing due to the service. There was another couple seated next to us, and after 20 minutes, no server had come to take our order. We eventually had to call someone over for assistance. The woman who helped us was very kind and said she wasn't actually our server, but was more than happy to take our order anyway--which we appreciated. Unfortunately, we saw our assigned server more when it came time to cash out than we did before or during the meal. That lack of attention really took away from what could have been a great dining experience. I've dined at Bigalora before and have never experienced such a long wait just to place an order. Because of this visit, I won't be back anytime soon.

The vegan pizza is really tasty I love the cashew cheese and tofu bacon and pepperoni options. We…read morereally were impressed as a vegan and a vegan mom it's hard to find accommodations for me and the kiddos that are fun and tasty this one really was great !

Pie sci offer unique ingredients and combination like tofu bacon, fig , sweet potato, and etc. They…read morehave vegan ingredients too. I was skeptical at some of the combination but it turns out good. Their pepperoni pizza remind me old Papa John. 2000s Papa John's. Which is very good.

This will be a regular spot for me!…read more Service, space and drinks were all excellent. The pizza dough is scrumptious (those who follow me know I'm picky about dough). The drink menu is extensive and definitely warrants more than one visit to try all of the ones you want. Great place for a group or if you want some quiet space to yourself. Looking forward to my next time.

We returned to Mother Handsome's one morning recently for coffee and a pastry after a nearly 2 yr…read morehiatus and a bit of disappointment. Wow. The space, service, coffee and fresh pastries were stunning! Ample free parking is available out back. The interior was open, inviting, comfortable and clean. Music was low volume and conducive to companion conversation. Our coffee was excellent. We enjoyed a rich, dark chocolate brownie with our beverages. Delicious. Price point is moderately high, but the quietude and quality experience were worth it to this reviewer.

Great pizza says this Chicago pizza aficionado! Crust isn't too thin or too thick! The sauce is…read moreflavorful and lots of it. The toppings are generous! Not Aurelios, but good!

Stopped in for dinner while downtown. The place reminded me of college-times and would be perfect…read morefor anyone drinking in Royal Oak in their 20s as it serves pizza by the slice. We ordered calzones which were surprisingly good and nicely presented. The restaurant was not very busy but I'm guessing they have a later night crowd. Service was fast, and would be faster if we ordered something pre-made, but I'm glad I went with my custom option as it was delicious.

It's funny how we went to wow this was amazing to man this was barely edible. We thought we had…read morefound our new favorite place but next order was just bad, almost to the point of inedible. Greasy and just honestly bad :(

Pizzano's has great, fresh pizza at a very affordable price. They are quick, and have very friendly…read moreemployees. They're basic cheese pizza is delicious, and their 1 topping take out pizza is a great value.