Please come to this restaurant if you are in the Cincinnati area!…read more First, I wish to state that I am not from Ohio and that this is my first time eating at Two Cities, but this restaurant might be my favorite pizza shop going forward. Second, I only had two of the items on the menu but so many of the other options on the menu looked amazing as well. This Two Cities was built inside the old city hall of Mason, with Mason being a cozy little town in of itself. The restaurant smells amazing upon entering, course it would because they cook their food fresh. It's even got a little ramp that leads down to the main seating area for mobility impaired persons. My first minor issue with this Two Cities was that the booth I was sitting at was slightly raised by a literal step, which nearly made me trip while exiting the booth because I hardly noticed getting into the booth due to my height (6'3 at the time of writing review). There are other booths though that are not raised, so an opinion is to be based of where you are seated. My waitress was really kind and offered a helpful opinion when I was deciding on which pizza to get after being seated by a host. The waitress also allowed me to put in my order all at once (drink, appetizer, and entree). The appetizer (garlic parmesan fries) arrived fast and were undoubtedly scrumptious; the fries were a near perfect mix of crunchy and soft with the shredded parmesan and minced garlic adding extra flavor. Their ranch is also superb. I got the 13" Rhythm Road Pizza (which I shared with someone. I could not eat half of a deep dish pizza alone) and it was something else. Most importantly, it had MASHED POTATO on it instead of a traditional pizza sauce and notably, chipotle aioli drizzled on top (there are more toppings, of course, but they're more normal toppings). Unfortunately, the pizza slices were unevenly sliced, leading to inconsistent slice size and the toppings slide off the pizza easily when scooped up with the provided pizza spatula, all minot grievances of course. The only true complaint I had with this Two Cities was that my waitress did not actively seek out to refill my glass when it was empty. I will say that my drink was not close to the edge for her to see, but it was within view from any view of the table. There were a relatively high number of customers in the restaurant for the time I was there (about an hour before closing), so I don't hold it against her for not noticing. The cups were average size, so I wasn't exactly dying of thirst while dining. The music inside was of good taste and was at a very respectable volume. The other patrons were also well mannered and I had no need to raise my voice to speak to my dining buddy. The final thing I wish to add to this review is how nice the bathroom was. They were very clean, had two urinals (short and tall), one wheelchair accessible stall, nice smelling soap, a simple water control handle, a foot doorhandle, and MOUTHWASH. This is only public building I have ever been in that has offered complementary mouthwash, let alone a bathroom. This could be an Ohio or Midwest exclusive thing, but I enjoyed using the mouthwash nonetheless.

Stop by and follow my Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/BaldWhiteGuyReviews…read more Two Cities Pizza 202 W. Main Street, Mason, Ohio Day two of the great Ohio Collegiate travel expedition, and the Mrs. found a new pizza joint to try. We fired up the GPS and headed south to Mason, Ohio. Now, when I think of Mason, I usually think of big fancy houses, snooty HOAs, and Kings Island. But driving in? It totally gave me Washington C.H. vibes. Nice ranch-style homes, some with the neighbor's car chilling on blocks in the yard. Honestly? It was refreshing. Looks like they have all classes of people coexisting. It was comfortable, zero pretentiousness, and normal. Passed the vibe check, no cap. Let's talk about Two Cities Pizza Co. The concept is genius: Two friends wanted to spark the great pizza debate (New York Style vs. Chicago Deep Dish) under one roof. Why fight when you can just eat both? A true bipartisan solution this country desperately needs. The Vibe: They took over the Historic City Hall building downtown and it's incredible. Tons of character. They have plenty of outdoor seating--you know, for the psychopaths who enjoy eating outside during the 7 minutes in Ohio when it's not 100 degrees with 200% humidity or 32 below zero. But hey, if sweating in your pepperoni is your thing, it's there. Inside, the decor is on point, with air conditioning. They've got a wall that looks like the Wrigley Field ivy, subway-themed restrooms complete with the overhead transit handles (DO NOT TOUCH THE HANDLES ), and even fake pigeons up in the rafters. It's definitely giving main character energy. Great tunes playing too--Billy Joel, Chicago. Huge booths. Friendly staff. Shout out to Ivy. The Menu & The Grub: Cold beer and pizza. Name a better duo. I'll wait. They have everything: wings, calzones, and NY specialty pizzas with... mashed potatoes? Wait, what? They also offer cauliflower crust and non-dairy cheese for our friends who can't handle lactose. Here's what we shoveled down: Bootleg Bread: Basic cheesy bread but baked with garlic and herbs. The crust was great, and the cheese was thick and substantial. Very good! Perfect seasoning. NY Style Pepperoni: Delicious, exactly what you expect. A reliable classic. #Boring Bull and Bear Calzone: Stuffed with pepperoni, bacon, mozzarella, parm, and garlic. The crust was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Spot on. BUT here's the controversy... It came with their self-proclaimed "Famous Ranch Dressing." Look, I know people will fight literal wars over ranch in the Midwest, but I wasn't a fan. It had a strong Worcestershire vibe to it. A little too aggressive for my taste. Good for some, not for me. (The chunky "red sauce" was absolutely awesome, though!) The Plot Twist: A very nice surprise--they brought us a totally FREE order of New York Funnel Cake Donuts. Didn't ask, didn't pay. Maybe because it was our first visit? Or maybe they just respect the bald head. Either way, fried, tossed in cinnamon and powdered sugar, they tasted exactly like the county fair. Absolutely bussin'. Ask for them by name! The BaldWhiteGuy Rating: ‍‍‍‍: 4 out of 5 Bald Heads. Lost one head because I was severely disappointed in the "Famous Ranch". But heck if you like it, you can purchase a bottle. I will be making another trip to try out the Chicago Style Pizza. If you're near Kings Island, it's worth a stop. Great prices, great food. Tell them the Bald Guy sent you! DO ME A SOLID: If you chuckled, snorted, or aggressively disagreed with my ranch take, hit that LIKE button, SHARE this post with your pizza-loving friends, and FOLLOW the page so my kids think I'm internet-relevant. #OldMan #BaldWhiteGuyReviews #TwoCitiesPizza #OhioEats #PizzaDebate "Support local. Roast gently. Laugh often. Nobody gets a free pass... including me."

I've been going to Lucy Blue for years. I used to love to get their lunch special when they were on…read moreMain Street in OTR. Their salads are incredible and their pizza is like a warm hug. Love their food, love the family that owns the business!

Really good pizza. Love it. Steak Hoagies are good…read more Garlic bread is quite tasty. Yes I am aware it is not in the menu . Albeit if one asks nice they will make it for you. Friendly polite staff..

Pretty quick to order a slice! The area gets congested as there was a long line and lots of people…read morewaiting for their slices/pies. I ordered pepp. They put your slice in the oven to warm then they call your name once it's ready. Prices aren't bad for the slice. Under $6. It's NY style. Really delicious!

Keep it short an sweet like the guys working the counter that day…read more Good pep pizza and cheese slice but it was kinda of chewy. Better option for bigger slice and experience is Goodfellas.

The taste of the pizza is really good here and they have a great dough recipe. There are a few…read morethings i would change in order of importance to me: 1. The table heights and the relationship to the chair heights are all very strange/uncomfortable. I believe the lower round tables are adjustable, so it could be fixed on those but there is no place to sit other than the bar thats not oddly uncomfortable. 2. The process to get food and drinks is a bit back and forth. Mostly the drinks. You have to get your fountain soda from the bar, but the fountain machine is over by where you order pizza. Would make a lot more sense if the bar just sold alcohol, and the pizza place sold the fountain glasses. 3. A little short on beer selection for such a big place but what was there is good so not sure if this is a complaint or observation. It's probably just that the bar is so huge and the tap wall is just not matching the vibe. 4. My pizza was on the borderline of undercooked. I would just gather up all the pizza cooks and implement a new rule. Check the bottom of the pie. If it's as blonde as Pamela Anderson on Baywatch, stick it back in. I will be back, it's better than some places i have been, just needs a few tweaks.

The pizza here is not my fav, but it's consistent and VALUE! Large slices (think NYC style) and…read morecreative pies. The service is usually good and the ambiance is casual.

I gotta give props to AI for coming across this restaurant. I asked what's the best pizza that I…read morecan order off Uber eats and fireside came up so I figured I'd give it a shot. I would say most of the time for at least the last decade whenever I order pizza after two slices, I feel super bloated and I need to take a nap. That was certainly not the case when I ate fireside. This caused me to do a bit more research and I found out the big difference is and how long they let the dough, I guess, rest so the enzymes and sugars can do their work. It goes to show paying a couple of extra bucks for quality makes a huge difference in your experience. Your stomach will thank you in the long run. I had the meats pizza and the pesto sauce was also exceptional. I don't care what kind of buy one get one free deal. I can get from any other joints in Cincinnati. I'm sticking with these guys in the future.

Amazing pizza, very good salad, and super polite service. What a great neighborhood spot…read more We went for lunch the other day, but they had some awesome looking happy hour deals too.

Yeah, be careful y'all I found a screw nut in my pizza tonight . Wow!!! I don't know how to feel…read moreabout this

First time eating from this restaurant. I ordered a medium…read moremeat lovers pizza and it was cooked perfectly. I wish I would have went to the restaurant instead of using DoorDash as DoorDash just left it outside and didn't let me know when it was dropped off. Will definitely be ordering from here again!

Great pizza, even better cocktail's from their great bartenders who provide great service , I have…read morenever had a bad drink there with fair prices for bourbon pours and cocktails in a beautiful historic building .

This is a review on the food that was ordered while we were at the speakeasy above the pizzeria…read more We ordered a caprese salad and the Vinny pie while upstairs at the speakeasy on a slow Thursday afternoon. The gentleman who brought us our caprese salad, didn't directly say anything to us, but instead spoke only to the bartender (as he placed the salad in front of us) and told him not to place any more orders for caprese. He seemed inconvenienced by our order and more interested in his smoke break. We were surprised at the presentation and at the lack of flavor but assumed that the pizza would be amazing! based on what we had read and heard - but were incredibly disappointed. The pizza was flavorless and Incredibly greasy. Our impression is that this must be a great location for college students or those who have enjoyed their drinking experience and need some grease to sober them up and don't mind what they are eating. We were very let down in our experience and the lack of professionalism from the employee who seemed to think that since he was in the speakeasy, he didn't need to be professional.

We pass their Springdale Rd location every week on our way to indoor soccer at Soccer City. I've…read moreread lots of folks say it's a top pizza in the city. This past week i had no dinner planned, so I thought I'd check it this place out. It's fine. It's a step above Papa John's or Dominoes. It's not top level pizza, but you won't be disappointed. Here's why. We ordered a large pepperoni, garlic bread and large house salad. The salad was a good value, but disappointing. First, this place seems like a spot that would have some good house dressings. Instead we got two tin foil Marzeeti ranch cups akin to what our local jail population is served. The lettuce is just bagged shredded iceberg. Hard pass on this next time. The garlic bread is their hoagie bun, lightly coasted with some garlic spread. It's pretty blah, but only $2.50. It came with a cup of marinara, which was good for dipping. The pizza. Ah, the pizza. The dough is fantastic. It's thin, it's chewy, it's lightly charred. It's the best part of the pizza, as it should be. The sauce, toppings and cheese are there, the quantity sufficient, the quality OK, but all together just average. Granted we just got the pepperoni, so some of their other toppings might elevate their pizza. In summary I think the hype behind this place is grounded in the usual insular west siders protecting and promoting one of their own. Overall im not unhappy for trying this place out, just not hyped to try it again.

This is our 'go to' pizza and wing place. I love the garlic parmesan wings. The pizza are the…read morebest. Hubby normally gets heartburn from pizza sauce but not theirs. And the crust is perfect. The staff is always friendly. Definitely recommend