Pizza

[Redliner]

Originally Posted by Ruttiger

If there's one thing I miss from my days living across from Elliston Park it's the proximity to Atlas Pizza.

On that note, what are people's other recommendations for good Greek-style pizza? I enjoy Paul's, Top's, Crispy Crust, Eddie's Nest, Olive Grove, Jon's (though the last two are hit and miss in my experience). What other spots does this group enjoy? We're in McKenzie Towne so that factors in as well.

It's pretty far from McKenzie town, but Spiros on 17th Ave serves up a great pizza.

Monza Pizza in Ogden is worth a try too.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Redliner

It's pretty far from McKenzie town, but Spiros on 17th Ave serves up a great pizza.

I think the story is Spiros begat Sophies- which might be somewhat closer to the South part of the city.

https://sophiespizza.ca/feel-good-greek-style/

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Calgary14

Why would they change the cheese? Cut costs?

I would imagine. It's possible they lost a supplier or something, but with the quality dip I'd imagine it was cost.

[Tron_fdc]

Originally Posted by troutman

I think the story is Spiros begat Sophies- which might be somewhat closer to the South part of the city.

https://sophiespizza.ca/feel-good-greek-style/

To this day Sophie’s makes the best gluten free Hawaiian and banana pepper pizza I’ve ever had. It’s better than their regular Hawaiian which I found to be weird. They make a really good pie.

[_Q_]

Sophie's is pretty much our standard Friday night pizza spot now. It's so good.

[MRCboicgy]

Sub their pepperoni for the ham, and that's been my go-to at Sophies since it opened.


Expensive but worth it.

[Calgary14]

For anyone looking for a quick meal that kids will love - naan bread is highly underrated for a DIY pizza

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Calgary14

For anyone looking for a quick meal that kids will love - naan bread is highly underrated for a DIY pizza

+1 - grocery store naan bread - restaurant naan bread is too floppy

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Calgary14

For anyone looking for a quick meal that kids will love - naan bread is highly underrated for a DIY pizza

7 years ago I spent a week on the Filipino island Boracay, and there was a pizza shop run by an Australian dude on the roof of a grocery store. He specialized in Naan pizza, and to this day it's still one of the best pizza's I've ever had. So if you're ever on that island and the owner is still there I highly recommend checking it out

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Calgary14

For anyone looking for a quick meal that kids will love - naan bread is highly underrated for a DIY pizza

Grocery store naan bread is far superior than any grocery store pizza crust and is definitely the way to go when you want to make a quick "ready in under 20 mins" personal pizza.

[Ruttiger]

Originally Posted by Calgary14

For anyone looking for a quick meal that kids will love - naan bread is highly underrated for a DIY pizza

Interesting. Our kid loves naan but won't eat homemade pizza. Worth a try. Curious which will be the dominant trait that wins out.

[LIP MAN]

Originally Posted by Ruttiger

If there's one thing I miss from my days living across from Elliston Park it's the proximity to Atlas Pizza.

On that note, what are people's other recommendations for good Greek-style pizza? I enjoy Paul's, Top's, Crispy Crust, Eddie's Nest, Olive Grove, Jon's (though the last two are hit and miss in my experience). What other spots does this group enjoy? We're in McKenzie Towne so that factors in as well.

Not sure about that area, but Sammy’s is south and good pizza. I prefer the Bannister location, good stuff. Not close at all, but Niko’s pizza is great if you’re ever near the beltline. Others mentioned Spiros. Michael’s makes a mean pie as well.

[Jay's Beagle]

Couldnt agree more about Niko's. It super cheesy. Its a nice treat for my wife and I.

We have tried Jon and Connie's - I was a fan although my wife not so much. Her complaint was that it was greasy. We both agreed though their wings we pretty darn good.

[monkeyman]

Originally Posted by troutman

I think the story is Spiros begat Sophies- which might be somewhat closer to the South part of the city.

https://sophiespizza.ca/feel-good-greek-style/

If I'm not mistaken. At one time Spiros allowed the owners of Sophies to use the Spiros name. The owners of Sophies then tried to register the name as their own and open additional Spiros locations. The owner of Spiros objected and took the owner of Sophies to court to get them to stop using the Spiros name. Spiros won. I could be mistaken or have some of the facts mixed up.
They're both good pizza, but I prefer Spiros.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by monkeyman

If I'm not mistaken. At one time Spiros allowed the owners of Sophies to use the Spiros name. The owners of Sophies then tried to register the name as their own and open additional Spiros locations. The owner of Spiros objected and took the owner of Sophies to court to get them to stop using the Spiros name. Spiros won. I could be mistaken or have some of the facts mixed up.
They're both good pizza, but I prefer Spiros.

https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abqb/do...ocompletePos=2

[InglewoodFan]

Just ordered Sophie's tonight after recommendations in the thread. I'd put it at mid-range. Atlas & Sammy's are better to me. Will have to try Spiro's now.

[Cappy]

Anna’s island pizza at spiros is top notch if you are into that kind of thing

[undercoverbrother]

Went to Pink Door the other night.

I wasn't a fan, but my daughter was pushing hard for it.

I got the:

CALAVERA
slow roasted pork carnita, avocado + chipotle crema, cilantro, roasted jalapeno, pineapple, mozzarella, cotija cheese

Honestly it was a solid pie. Hot, sweet, tasty.

Really good.

My wife got here regular:

YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE
blackened sirloin, caramelized onions, crispy fried onion, gorgonzola, pickled fresno chile, cajun butter, mozzarella,

I hate gorgonzola, she loves it.

[DoubleK]

Anyone tried Toto's down by Lukes in Bridgeland?

We are trying it on Friday.

[Ruttiger]

Finally tried Pink Door Pizza last night. Had the Nashville North and was pleasantly surprised. I'm firmly in the "chicken doesn't belong on pizza" camp but made an exception for this one and didn't regret it. Will be back for more.