Pizza

[Calgary14]

Gus's Pizza next to Foothills Hospital is awesome

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Insufficient Funds

Tried Connie and John's on the weekend. Had the detroit style pepperoni and it was the bomb. Highly recommend.

I didn't care for it the first time.

Might need to give it another try.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Calgary14

Gus's Pizza next to Foothills Hospital is awesome

At one time in my life I worked in that professional building. Gus' Pizza was amazing then (late 90's early 00's).

I am happy to hear it is still as good as ever!

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Standard pineapple "Hawaiian" is nasty, but if you mix in a spicy component then you are onto something yummy.

Spicy sauce makes it amazing but I think it's more important that the pineapple gets cooked on top of the cheese so it caramelizes. Too many places put it under the cheese where it's just mushy and bland and makes the pizza soggy.

Originally Posted by ballin

For me, if we are having Hawaiian pizza it's gotta have feta on it. Idk what it is but hot damn do I like it.

Salty and sweet is a great combination. That's why it gets paired with ham so often.

[you&me]

Originally Posted by Jacks

Spicy sauce makes it amazing but I think it's more important that the pineapple gets cooked on top of the cheese so it caramelizes. Too many places put it under the cheese where it's just mushy and bland and makes the pizza soggy.



Salty and sweet is a great combination. That's why it gets paired with ham so often.

Spiros' "Anna's Island" pizza is grilled chicken, pineapple and chilli tomato sauce... Like you say, the sweet and spicy is very good, and dare I say, better than a normal Hawaiian.

[btimbit]

One of my favs is simply Hawaiian with Jalapenos thrown on as well

[Cappy]

Most chain pizza places have bland Hawaiian pizzas. Bland sauce and cheap ingredients so i can see why people hate it.

However, good pizza places that understand the nuances of putting sweet/salty/spicy on a pizza can turn a hawaiian into the best pizza on the menu.

Spiros Anna's Island is delightful. Posto's pineapple jalapeno is amazing

[the_only_turek_fan]

Inglewood Pizza does a good tomato, jalapenos, and pineapple pizza!

[ben voyonsdonc]

I can see why pizza places tend to keep Hawaiian pizza bland - it's probably one of the safer bets for kids along with cheese pizza. I don't mind Hawaiian - it's ok and I'll eat it if it is ordered but it isn't my go to.

[toonmaster]

Just say no to Gus's.

One and only time there and it was soggy and tasted of deli meat. Yuck.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

I had the same experience as toonmaster with Gus's. Just wasn't very good. Papa Nikolas is my go-to now.

[Insufficient Funds]

Inglewood Pizza is better than Gus's in my experience with Greek style pizza in the city. Spiros being the best in my opinion.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by Insufficient Funds

Inglewood Pizza is better than Gus's in my experience with Greek style pizza in the city. Spiros being the best in my opinion.

YES!!!!! Sooooo good.

I also love Sammy's

[the_only_turek_fan]

Another good spot is Michael's by the Calgary Tower. It's a bit of a hole in the wall,but the deep dish is excellent and the patio views are great.

[Psytic]

I like The Mash Pizza's Spicy Hawaiian. Ham, jalapeños, red onions, and bacon, pineapple and they brown the cheese with the toppings under the cheese like pub style pizza. Its actually still relatively thin and not doughy as well which makes it even better.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Psytic

I like The Mash Pizza's Spicy Hawaiian. Ham, jalapeños, red onions, and bacon, pineapple and they brown the cheese with the toppings under the cheese like pub style pizza. Its actually still relatively thin and not doughy as well which makes it even better.

I got a gift card for their for my B-day.

I'll have to hit it up and order this exact pizza.

[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Another good spot is Michael's by the Calgary Tower. It's a bit of a hole in the wall,but the deep dish is excellent and the patio views are great.

wait, Michael's has a upstairs patio?

Our office used to be nearby so we'd always order pizza, never dined in, so did not realize there was an upstairs to the place.

Good pizza as well

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Another good spot is Michael's by the Calgary Tower. It's a bit of a hole in the wall,but the deep dish is excellent and the patio views are great.

Oooh. I might have to try this. Is it ok as take out or better to get in the restaurant?

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Oooh. I might have to try this. Is it ok as take out or better to get in the restaurant?

Take out is fine. They have the best gluten free crust in the city, as well.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Take out is fine. They have the best gluten free crust in the city, as well.

Gluten-free, much like anything with pineapple on it, is not pizza.