Don't worry - I won't start this review out with that terribly hackneyed phrase " I really wanted to like this place but..." - hehe.
After an IKEA visit, I remembered Ryan G said that this place had the best NY Style pizza in Charlotte. It was an easy decision to stop in before heading on to some breweries.
The pizza looked and smelled great. I ordered the pepperoni and plain. In a day and age where people are trying to cut back on sodas, I wanted a cup of water. Sorry, we only sell bottles. But there's a soda fountain right behind me that has a water dispenser?? Poor form in my book - charge me for the cup if you have to... Or if you had beer, I would have bought a beer.
I will admit the pizza was really good. It was pretty authentic. I like it when there's a little crispness to the crust after a quick reheat.
The not so good part is the amount of trash all over the place. The shop was not busy, but there were four people standing around behind the counter. In the dining room, the trash cans were overflowing with trash on the floor and under some of the tables. Jeez - not a great first impression.
Apparently this place does have a pretty big following and does a brisk business (especially with it located in The University area). And yes they do have good pizza and yes I will be back, and hopefully someone has swept the floors...