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| - Stopped by this place after grabbing a post-work beer the week it opened. Given that the place had only been open less than one week, I expected a few hiccups or maybe some strangeness in the way things were working. For instance, we weren't allowed to sit outside because the cafe permits weren't put in yet. But no big deal, I'm here for the pizza. I walked in and at the "front desk" there was a guy at an ipad and two customers talking to him. I assumed this was some sort of host deal but it turns out you have to order at this ipad dude and then take your seat. Not my favorite, but again not entirely a hindrance to my enjoyment. I ordered a pretty simple pizza, something like a margherita, and a bread/infused olive oil plate. The bread and olive oil came pretty immediately, which was nice to snack on while we waited for the pizza. It was a little light on the bread, giving only three pieces between my friend and I, but it tasted pretty good. The pizza arrived soon after and I have to say it wasn't bad. It was a tad bit bland in my opinion but everything was really fresh and the crust had a good crunch to the outside. When I can go to a place like Manolo's or Pizza M and get a pizza just this size or bigger for about the same price it brings in a lot of competition. Then again both of those places are all the way over in Urbana and there isn't another pizza place in downtown Champaign, so maybe it doesn't matter for most people. All in all, not my favorite pizza place in town but definitely one I'll be giving another visit. One comment though, I really hate the inside of this place. It's extremely bright and there are just a number of large tables with chairs in the middle of the room. Not a very comfortable/interesting atmosphere and something I think could be improved. Just a thought.
P.S. I've noticed recently people sitting outside so that's a plus!
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