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My opinion of Great Canadian Pizza hasn't really changed over the years. Every time I visit, I leave thinking the same thing - "could have been better".
If I were to rate this place solely on the service and restaurant itself, it would be a four-star joint easily. I just visited today to grab a slice on a lunch break and met someone (the owner's wife?) who was very friendly and wanted to converse about some of the local festivals. Likewise, the establishment is clean and somewhat sparse, but it has a nice vibe to it and is usually quiet outside the busy periods.
The pizza, however, is underwhelming in virtually every aspect. I paid $10 for two "quarter-size" slices, which consisted of more bread than anything else. It looks visually appealing from a distance, but you bite into it and find that there isn't much there. Despite wolfing down two of these (a deluxe and Hawaiian), I still felt hungry.
I've always been the type to suggest shopping and buying from local vendors whenever I can help it, but I feel like this isn't the best value for the money. I could walk down the street and get three slices from Pizza Pizza for the same price, or walk the same distance over to Amadio's and get a huge pizza with more than enough slices for sub-$20.
I see why Great Canadian has stayed in business for so long. It's the de facto hangout for the kids from Mentor College, who walk a block down and flood the place at lunchtime. And yes, there is a certain value if you're in a hurry and in the area.
That said, I feel like there are better options for the money in the immediate area.
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