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| - Buddha Pie is better than many other pizza options in this area but I do not think it is one of the best pizzas in the city. One of the biggest downfalls to the Buddha Pie pizza is the crust, it just does not seem right. I have eaten pizzas all over Italy and in Toronto and just don't think this crust is up to snuff. It's better than, say, Pizza Pizza, or one of the chains, but it is not as good as it could easily be. The canned tomatoes, although imported from Italy, are a big problem for me, especially when used when fresh tomatoes are available. The tomatoes, to me, taste like canned tomatoes, a bit tinny and acidic, not fresh. If they were made into a sauce, this might bring out some of the sweetness in them. They also make the pizza a bit soggy, letting them drain a bit before using them may help this problem too.
Buddha Pie has its issues, but the owner seems extraordinarily pleasant, and the pizza, although not perfect, is better than the average take-out, especially in High Park, which often feels like the bermuda triangle of take-out options.
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