Toronto has a lot of fabulous, upscale pizza spots (Libretto, etc.) and dozens of takeout chains. But unless you're craving a quick slice or a gourmet meal, Olympic pizza hits the spot for down-home delicious pizza.
Olympic may look a little sketchy, but it's a successful family-run place that's been around for years. My father-in-law used to go there religiously while in med school and I think he still fantasizes about their meatball and chicken sandwiches
The food is simply prepared - nothing fancy, few extras - but everything just tastes really good. Salads are fresh and crunchy. The pizza crust is crisp on the outside and super chewy on the inside - just perfect. Pies are saucy and generous. Kind of like what I always imagined the pizza tasted like in that 1980s movie Mystic Pizza. (C'mon, it was a good movie!) The sandwiches are also really tasty.
Two big thumbs up for this place. It's true, service can sometimes be slow (although sometimes it's great), but the pies are divine.
Vegetarian Score: 7.5/10. Average for a pizza place. Vegans will have a hard time.