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| - Really impressed by Blaze. I'd waited a while to give this place a shot, even though I live less than a mile away, but I'm glad I made the lunchtime trip on a whim. My only previous experience with "fast-fired" pizza was at a PizzaRev located in Henderson. I felt like it was just alright compared to what I'd heard, so I was hoping that the reviews here weren't just hype, and they definitely weren't!
Highlights:
- The menu. Their suggested/specialty pizza menu has a good variety of tastes and serves as a helpful framework for exploring their options when you're a first-timer, like I was.
-The dough. So, this is pretty much always going to be a preference thing, but I lean towards softer, thicker crusts when given the choice. The default crust here was a perfect balance between thin & crispy and doughy.
- The pricing. I like simple pricing, so Blaze is right up my alley. $7.95 for as many toppings as you want. That's hard to beat.
- The drizzles. At the end, you can add a complimentary drizzle over your pizza, and I was pleasantly surprised by how many options for drizzles there were! A great way to finish off the perfect pie :)
- The space. I went during prime lunch rush time on a Wednesday and there was plenty of seating and the line paced really quickly.
Stuff that wasn't my jam:
- If you're indecisive or a first-timer, you may feel a little rushed. The staff doesn't really make you feel that way, but with how fast the line moves, you may want to wait to step in line until you've got a good idea of where you at least want to start.
- The seating area, while spacious and well set-up, looks to be geared towards bigger groups. So if you come solo or with a friend for a quick lunch, you might end up taking a big table and feeling bad about it when a family walks by.
- Parking. There's just not a ton of spaces near the entrance. Granted, there's plenty of spots nearby, the ones right in front of Blaze are mostly handicapped spots. So, unless you've got that pass hanging from your rear view mirror, expect to walk a bit.
Overall, I loved my lunch at Blaze. Decent price, great taste, and great service from the staff. I'll definitely be back!
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