When it comes to Connecticut apizza, conventional wisdom says there are three bucket-list spots you must try: Frank Pepe, Moderna, and Sally's. We managed to hit Frank Pepe's and Sally's on our New England summer holiday, and Sally's was easily the best of the two. While the Connecticut style overall didn't entirely meet the massive hype for me, my daughter absolutely loved it--in fact, Sally's was her single best bite of the entire trip! The only reason it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 is that while it was very good, it wasn't earth-shattering, nor did it quite reach the heights of places like L'Industrie in NYC. We ordered the burrata pizza, half pepperoni. The sauce was packed with flavor, the burrata is always a total hit, and the pepperoni cupped perfectly to hold all those rich, flavorful oils. The crust was great--charred beautifully on the edges but a little moist and wiggly in the middle, heavily reminding me of Da Michele in Napoli. They also conveniently provide red pepper flakes, oregano, and Parmesan on the side so you can fix it up to taste. The ambiance is classic and cozy. It's a smaller establishment with booth-style tables lining both sides of the room. Because indoor seating is limited, you should absolutely expect to wait in a long line unless you plan ahead. We lucked out by timing our visit right between the lunch and dinner rush, meaning we snagged a spot in their dedicated parking lot and were seated immediately with zero wait. To top it off, the service was incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming from the moment we walked through the door. The amazing staff kept us constantly updated on our pies and created a genuinely fun, happy atmosphere throughout the meal. It's easily the best pizza we had in New England! read more

Sally's Apizza - Burrata with 1/2 pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Mid, sellout tourist pizza. I never had a good pizza from Sally's even before they sold out and took the corporate path like pepes. No pizza is worth a 2+ hour wait in line wrapped around several blocks. In response to people complaining about the way the staff talks to you - its just the way they talk. Connecticut people and Italians have a natural abrasive tone that you can't take super personally. I think the vast majority of negative comments are from out of towners but as a lifelong Connecticut native, I never was a fan. Pizza is always unappetizing and tasteless. Modern any day. read more

10/10 on everything. Service was so friendly and helpful. We felt welcomed the minute we arrived. We ordered a plain cheese and burrata pizza!!! Both were amazing. Best pizza we have ever had!! That sauce A must stop while in the area!!!! read more

Ok. I get it. This is what top-tier pizza tases like. Everything you've heard about New Haven, specifically Sally's is 100% true. Nothing disappointed and out of the five pies that we ordered, the rosemary potato was the star of the show, but the sausage and onion was not far behind either. The way they char the crust is delicious and like no other pizza spot I've ever been to. I will definitely be back again. read more

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Worth the wait. Stopped in for lunch with family of 5. Waited 40min to be seated on a Saturday around 1pm; they were busy! Usually not crazy about honey pizza but my wife loves so we got a pie; well turns out we all loved it so much we killed it right away lol Customer service was pleasant and the atmosphere was so cool with big screen TV's!!! Right outside the restaurant they have a hall of fame basketball jersey and spot to take cool pictures with partner or kids! Check them out. read more

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Very busy and be ready to wait, but try it once if you can! The pizza is east coast thin with that crunch factor a good pie needs. read more

Sally's Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Came here with a group of 5 during my first trip to Connecticut for work, and it was a great introduction to a local New Haven pizzeria. We arrived right as they were about to open and were seated immediately, which was much appreciated since the place was busy--people waiting outside in line to get a seat the whole time we were there. Service was friendly and efficient throughout the meal. We ordered the mozzarella and tomato pie, the potato and rosemary pie, and the cannoli pie for dessert. The mozzarella and tomato pie was classic and delicious with fresh flavors, while the potato and rosemary pie was an interesting combo. Super crispy, savory, and something different. The cannoli pie was a good sized, shareable slice a great way to end the meal. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that everything was very good, but not quite mind-blowing. Still, definitely worth visiting since the dine-in vibe was so chill and full of history. read more

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One of my favorite pizza places and it is rich in history. The crust is excellent thin crust with a slight char from the coal fired oven. The first bite bends off the slice, but after that bite, it's crunchy and firm. The sauce is the standout here as the pie has covered and then the toppings follow. It is not over cheesed so I you like it that way, you will have to specify. The pepperoni cups as it should as they collect the flavorful oils. The cherry peppers have a decent amount of spice and the mushrooms are fresh. They do have pepper flakes, oregano, and Parmesan on the side. Expect to wait in line unless you get there before opening time. They also have a parking lot for Sally's customers only. read more

Sally's Apizza - Pepperoni mushroom with half hot cherry peppers...amazing! - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Came to town for work and had to try the holy trinity of pizza, this was stop 2. Now compared to the others, I think this was favorite. I waited on a Tuesday night around 6:30 for about 45 minutes in the freezing cold 40 degree weather with no jacket. It was so worth the wait. Pizza I opted for was the half meatball & hot cherry peppers and also the original. It was so good, lots of flavor and tasted with nice char underneath. The original was good, but I needed to dress it with parm cheese, garlic and oregano. I did that after I tried a slice without it. It was still really good. 9.5/10. I washed it down with the white birch beer and finished with the cannoli cake. You have too. But the cannoli cake here, good, wasn't my fav. The one at FP was better. But hands down my fav pizza spot in NH. The staff was nice and efficient with serving me. Wait the 45 minutes... even in the freezing cold. It's worth it. read more

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- Another popular pizza spot with a small private lot that's almost always full; when we arrived at 3:45pm on Pi Day 2026, there was already a line of customers outside--we ended up waiting about 40 minutes to be seated - Smaller establishment with booth-style tables lining both sides of the restaurant; a bit tight, but not uncomfortable - Amazing staff--very friendly and attentive throughout our meal; kept us updated on the status of our pies and contributed to a genuinely happy, fun atmosphere - Pizzas were very good--served hot and fresh with a thin, chewy crust, though ours had a touch more char than we prefer; mozz and tomato pie had a nicely tangy sauce; original clam was loaded with tender chopped clams, though it was a bit light on that briny clam flavor read more

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Stopped by this place for lunch and tried the potato rosemary with bacon and the Calabrian stinger pizza. The Calabrian definitely was the better of the two pizzas with great flavor. The potato pizza was ok. It just a little lighter than what I usually prefer since I like pizzas with more bold flavors and meat. Really like the pizzas overall the service was excellent and the food came out in about 10 minutes. Definitely recommended this spot, it's easily in my top 5 pizza places in New Haven. read more

Sally's Apizza - Menu - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Worth the hype for sure! We got three Large pizzas: the Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce Pie, New Haven Original Clam Pie, and Basil Burrata. It was perfect for 5 people. All had thin crispy crusts with a nice char. Wonderful, varied flavors between the pizzas. We also got the Gassosa and White Birch Beer (non-alcoholic). The Gassosa tasted like a more natural Sprite whereas the Birch Beer tasted like licorice. We were the last ones to enter at around 8:50. +1 for our server for comping our drinks too! read more

Sally's Apizza - Menu as of 5/24/26 - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Sally's Pizza - New Haven, CT We waited in line for about 30 minutes, and honestly, it was totally worth it! I've tried pizza all around Connecticut, and I have to say--this one is definitely my favorite so far. We grabbed the classic mozzarella and also tried the baked potato slice. While the baked potato was interesting, I definitely preferred the classic cheese--it's just that good. Highly recommend if you're in the area and don't mind a short wait for some seriously amazing pizza. read more

Sally's Apizza - Cheese - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Friends so wanted to check this place out, so I joined the adventure. Great Spot, Pie and Server Service. Well Worth it. read more

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I had really high expectations since this was apparently one of the famous pizza places in New Haven. The online ordering was easy and I got a meatball pizza and a salad. There was a line, so I was glad I ordered online and everything looked good and was very hot. I would say the pizza just overall lacked flavor. The edges were almost burnt as well. While the size of the small pizza was really large, the flavor just wasn't there. The salad was honestly better. read more

Sally's Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I finally tried Sallys! What an experience it was! Recently, I did a pizza tour in New Haven for my birthday. Sally's was our second stop. We came in the afternoon mid February and had maybe a 30 minute wait outside. They certainly have a system down. Once seated, we decided to have some of Sallys very own red wine. It was better than I expected! We had to try the traditional Apizza with no toppings and boy it did not disappoint! The rich but not sweet sauce was one of the best I've ever had. My fiance rated Sallys as his top of our pizza tour. It was certainly at the top of my list too! Make sure to peak at all of the pics of the famous people that have stopped in Sallys. It was an experience to remember and the pizza is top notch! read more

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I got a small basil burrata ($22) and it was ready for takeout after 45 mins. The pizza was thin, saucy and delicious. The crust had a good char and the tomato sauce was sweet. The oil and cheese mixed really well together. This was definitely the best pizza crust/dough texture I've had on a pizza! Definitely understand the hype when it comes the pizza in this area! Overall fantastic pizza! read more

Sally's Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Whether im staying nearby or driving through this is a must stop. The tomato pie is to die for. It has the right amount of acidity and tartness to go with the crispy thing crust. Its a favorite for me and my family. read more

Sally's Apizza - Tomato pie - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Best pizza in New Haven. Tried Sally's, Modern, and Pepe's and that's the order I would rank the famous 3. Don't know if I would say it's the best pizza I've ever had but top 3 for sure read more

New Haven pizza is very type of pie specific. Pepe's has the best clam and I love their summer pie. But for your basic plain cheese - its Sally's all the way. People complain about the amount of cheese. Pizza isnt supposed to be an inch layer think of cheese on dough. Its not a cheese delivery mechanism. Its a balance of flavors and textures, and no one does it as well as Sally's. read more

THE GOOD ---------------- + Some of the best pizza out there, ANYWHERE! ++++ Small Mozzerella and Tomato Pie - If you like your pizza on the charred side and super duper crispy, you'll love this! Their signature pie is as thin, crispy and delicious as it gets with its tangy, tomato flavor. ++++ Small New Haven Original Clams Pie - Solid. Can't say it's on the level of a Pepe's clam pie, but still flavorful. Love the coal oven char on it and razor thin crust. ++++ House Salad - Was very simple with romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, shaved parmesan and Italian vinaigrette, but it was perfect and jussst what we needed before devouring 2 small pies. + Service was TOP, TOP notch all around and as welcoming as there is anywhere. ++++ ALL of the employees were very courteous and you can tell by their friendly demeanors that they absolutely loved doing their jobs there. This is not an exaggeration at all. Every waiter was REALLY, REALLLLY friendly. ++++ Our waiter saw me taking photos of their kitchen and offered to ask his boss to let me get closer to their coal oven for pics ... AND his boss immediately brought me closer to the action and opened the piping hot oven just for me! Then he engaged in convo with me even though it was extremely busy. To say that I was appreciative of their hospitality is an understatement. + Old school interior, but much more spacious than I expected with plenty of booths inside - in fact, all of the tables are booths. + Private parking lot to the side of the restaurant had plenty of turnover in spots constantly, so it was super easy to find parking in there. However, I'm sure as it gets closer to peak dining times, it could get jam-packed. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We came by on a chilly March Saturday afternoon and hopped on the line at 3:40 PM and, surprisingly, didn't have to wait until our hair had turned gray! Despite the line being about 25-30 people deep, we ONLY waited a manageable 40 minutes, although there were probably about 6-7 parties ahead. CONCLUSION -------------------- = If you come here on a weekend, it's best to visit during "off-peak" times if you don't want to wait an eternity - meaning you'll probably have to eat at a time you typically don't eat lunch or dinner, like before 11:30 AM or 2:30-5:00 PM. Personally, it's a small trade-off for some of the best pizza you'll everrrrr have. Any other times and you might be looking at possibly a 1 hour plus wait. read more

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even though we were there at about 11:30 AM on a Sunday there was still a 40 minute wait to just be prepared for that. Pizza is not bad. The cross is definitely on the fluffy side. The clam pizza is pretty mild in terms of seafood taste. read more

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Completely worth the hype when it comes to Little Italy in New Haven. This place was worth every second we waited in line to be seated which was about an hour. I was not disappointed in the slightest as the pizza tastes amazing and incredibly fresh. While I am not always a fan of thin pizza, this was particularly delicious in its own right. Additionally, the area was inviting and inside I did not feel rushed despite the long line outside. It is clear the deep history of the restaurant by looking at the decor inside. I will absolutely be back next trip to New Haven. read more

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Waited over an hour outside in line and then additional 45 minutes inside for our pizzas - the line outside moved pretty slowly due to the buildup inside with dine in and takeout orders. I thought I would really like the Tomato Sauce Pie but it was more plain than I had thought and wished there was more to the sauce, though it is very fresh. But I really enjoyed the Calabrian Stinger, which felt more like a city slice than a New Haven style especially with all the strong flavored toppings. read more

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Ordered for pick up and took a while. It doesn't look good but it tasted really good. People seemed to love it. read more

Sally's Apizza - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

After hearing about the hype for Sally's Apizza, I have to say it did live up to the hype. Even on a cold fall day, the line kept getting longer out the door, but for good reason. The Calabrian stinger was such a good pick, and I loved the sturdiness of the crust. It's the type of pizza where you won't have to worry about it being too floppy, and your toppings will stay on as you eat it. The inside of the restaurant was SO cozy and it felt so nostalgic. I love the decor inside which preserved so much of Sally's history. I'd say worth the wait!! read more

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Dave Portnoy was wrong about this place. This place has a rating of a 9.6 not a 9.4 as Dave stated !!! Sally's is absolutely Flippin phenomenal delicious, over the top, old school classic restaurant went for lunch on a Tuesday jampacked, waiting outside in the cold for 20 minutes but with a fast turnover well worth the weight in the winter time my first time visiting did not disappoint at the original location here highly recommend to go ....if I lived there I would probably gain 300 pounds and would eat their easily once or twice a week !!! The service absolutely the fastest on the planet pizzas coming out left and right , fast fast fast .. the smell in there alone is outrageous!! if you're on a diet it is just fine. Just Go with a friend and just smell. The free smells !!!!! the history of that place and the atmosphere is just awesome no frills just plain awesome I destroyed a whole large pizza myself! read more

Sally's Apizza - Cheese pizza ,the Gold standard!! Don't add any toppings to enjoy its flavor to the fullest!! - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Had a very weird interaction when we first walked in. We came on a Sunday early around 10:50 am. We were able to get free street parking down the road. When we entered we waited to be seated but we were unsure where to wait or who to talk to. I asked someone wearing Sally's shirt and he just didn't respond and walked away. We were very confused and finally somebody came and took us to a table. Just very awkward and not very friendly. But the rest of our visit was lovely! Waitress was super nice and helpful. I ordered the potato and rosemary pizza and loved it! I like white pizzas and this one was very fun! Love the crust, a great thickness. Potatoes and rosemary worked very well together. The pizza was a good size and I was able to bring leftovers home for another meal. Price seemed fair ~$19 for a small pizza. Would definitely come back! read more

Sally's Apizza - Potato and Rosemary Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Updated review based on dine in experience. Pizza came out nice and hot. Crust was crispy and chewy. Highly recommend dining at the restaurant if you can stand to wait in line. Very good pizza but I still prefer the sauce at Pepe's, although the crust is better at Sally's. This time we ordered half tomato, half pepperoni. Still a long wait outside for a table, and then it took about an hour to get our pizza once ordered. We were in town for the Yale Harvard game so I'm guessing that they were inundated with take out orders. read more

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Definitely get the Calabrian Stinger and maybe the Clam and Garlic if you've never had it before. The Calabrian Stinger was jammy, spicy and delicious. Clam and Garlic was a good average pizza, but I thought the lack of sauce made the dough a little bit tougher than I would've liked! I love the cozy interior of the place and I think the pizza would go well with beer. Be prepared to wait at least an hour for your pizza if you're dining in and if not more if you don't get a table immediately! read more

Sally's Apizza - Calabrian Stinger - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Worth the hour and a half wait! New Haven style is the best style of pizza on earth. I will definitely go out of my way to have this pizza again ! read more

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Literally can't believe I waited in line in the heat for 2 hours and then another 30-40min in the restaurant itself for the food to come. Probably the last time I'm doing that. The pizza here is good but shocked by how high Dave Portnoy rated it compared to other arguably better spots. Wish there was more clam on my pizza and less charred spots. Ambiance was an old fashioned pizza shop style. read more

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Stopped by on our roadtrip and heard Sally's was the place! We went around 8pm on a Wednesday, but still had to wait in line - I can't even imagine how long you would have to wait if you came during the weekend. It only took around 15 minutes until we were seated. We ordered the mozzarella and tomato sauce pie and the white clam pie. I've never had a clam pie before, but was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! The crust was thin, the flavors were delicious, and overall enjoyed both pies. read more

Sally's Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Here's what went well: Kay C's service was friendly, attentive, and great engagement without being overbearing. The potato & rosemary pizza was also overall unique and delicious (only notes there was the crust could've been crispier? Given the cheese and sliced potato & onion toppings. We loved the interior and sat at the booth with the Ol' Blue Eyes, meaning it was the boss table lol! Super homey comfy and pizza joint vibes. Things that drove the score lower: we understand it was dinner time on Saturday night (6:00), but it was about 45min waiting outside and once we got seated, we knew our order and gave it quick, and we were told it would be another 45min to get our pizza because they were backed up. Now that is 1 hour 90 min before any food. It's understandable dinner time is busy, but Sally has been Apizza-ing since 1938. The traditional tomato & muzzo pie was well executed, meaning nice char, crunchy crust, but the ratio of sauce:cheese was mostly sauce. Had to dump a lot of grated cheese. It's a personal preference I like at least an even balance or more on the cheesy side. read more

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New Haven style pizza at its finest. Came to Sally's Apizza solo and after about 30 minutes of waiting in line, I got lucky and was able to skip ahead when a single seat opened up. Definitely worked out. Or else I would have waited another hour. I ordered a small mozzarella and tomato classic pie, half with pepperoni. Crust was thin with a nice char on the bottom, just the right amount of chew. Sauce tasted fresh, a little sweet but not too much, and the cheese was spread just enough to let it come through. The half pepperoni added that crispy, salty bite that balanced it all out. It's the kind of pizza that doesn't need anything fancy, it's just done right. Super clean flavors, no grease bomb, and you can tell the oven has been putting in work for decade, hence the long lines. Also grabbed a Foxon Park cream soda to go with it. Cold, smooth, and not too sweet. It just fits with this kind of pizza. Doesn't feel right drinking anything else. The place gets busy, but the vibe is relaxed once you're in. Super old school pizza place feel. Service was excellent. Highly highly recommend. read more

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For the most part Sally's Apizza lives up to the hype. Sadly, hype brings a flock of people waiting to eat there. It's great that they've got a parking lot, but it's tiny so you're probably gonna have to look for street parking. My party of 2 waited about 40-ish minutes to be seated on a random Wednesday around 12:30PM. We ordered tomato & mozzarella, potato & rosemary, and white clam pies. My favorite is a toss up between the clam and the potato pies but I'd probably lean potato just because of how unique it is. All of the pies had great, thin crust with a good char to it. If you're looking up reviews for Sally's you've probably already read a bunch of rave reviews. It's certainly worth trying. I'd love to come back, but next time I'm in New Haven I'll probably give one of the other well-known spots a try. read more

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I don't know what everyone is trippin out on below. This pizza was an experience of its own. Where in the world can you get pies like this but in New Haven! They truly set the standard to what pizza is and should be like. Today was one of those days where we were on a historical food tour. A truly memorable one. And Sally's Apizza was on that list. 2 hour wait? Not a chance, seems like many of the people complaining visited during a weekend. Lucky me, I came in on a Wednesday approximately 2:30. Pizza was in front of me by 3pm. Also I knew what I was getting myself into. So if I had to wait, big whoop. Grow up people. You're not the queen of England, or the prince of Dubai. Salvatore aka Sally Consiglio was born in 1915 and in 1938 Sally's Apizza was a born and a force to be reckoned with. Purchased by his mother, Filomena. They created a historical pizzeria with their iconic coal fired oven and family recipes. Icons like Frank Sinatra fell in love with the place. Years later in todays era it this still a place where hearts are filled. Bellies too! So we came in for some good ol' famous NEW HAVEN style pizza! Boy was I excited. Been hearing about that crunch, that well toasted pie and that super delicious sauce! After ordering our food and over hearing the family business was sold, but still overlooked by the original family. I was ready to feast on the epic pie. We ordered a house salad and large Mozz and Sauce pie with a few sodas. Keep it original and staff kept it professional! Need to mention you're sitting in an old school restaurant, with decor dating back to when ya motha and pops were born! Finally the food has arrived, salad was a hit! Refreshing and that olive oil and tomatoes were delicious! Love tomatoes! Then it was time for that glorious pie! Man it was beautiful. Just what I had dreamt of. Slightly charred, uber thin, the tomato essence trailing our senses. And the flavor! That's flavor! Perfect crust, under carriage. I am truly healed at this moment. What a time to be alive! What an amazing meal. Thank you Sally's Apizza. Can't wait to return again. read more

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Waited +1hr for some of the best pizza we've ever had. The sauce held more flavor than any pizza I've had in the past, the char on the crust added flavor but not a burnt taste, overall well worth the wait to make an 'event' out of it. Lots of people were picking up takeout as we waited in line, when we come back we will be doing the same. read more

really good pizza! wouldn't say my favorite style, but it was nice. sauce was savory. staff was friendly. we ordered mushroom bacon and it was good. canoli pie good as well. only downside is the incredible wait to be seated and for pizza to arrive. whole experience took about 2.5 hours. it's def worth trying at least once. pizza itself 7/10 read more

Finally made it to Sally's. It was the last of the "big ones" in New Haven that I hadn't been to. We placed an order for a small pizza, half mozzarella, and half mozzarella and sausage. Ordered it online for pickup and went down to get it. How was it? Tad disappointed, honestly. Small Half Sausage Pizza- The pizza looked beautiful. Vibrant red tomatoes, nicely sliced disks of sausage. I couldn't wait to dig in. Once I did though, meh. Couple things wrong with it. First of all, for ordering mozzarella on a pizza, they sure don't put a lot on it. Saw way more sauce than cheese. Second, the bottom of the pizza wasn't really charred that great and it had a layer of flour on it. Like a barrier between the dough and the oven. It was weird. Lastly, when I took a bite, the sauce or something on the pizza had a "soapy" aftertaste. Both my Brother and I tasted it, so I know it wasn't just me "trippin". We finished the pizza as to not waste food, but that soapy taste threw the enjoyment out the window. Hoping that this was a "one off". If not, Sally's must have dropped off the side of the map from the good old glory days and reviews of the past. I still would come back though to see if it was just the "one off". If I had the same experience as this time though, that would be it. Much better pizza to be had around these parts. read more

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