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| - Lakewood is a road trip for us, but having had Angelo's bookmarked for a couple of years, having it recommended by a friend, and having no other reason to go to Lakewood, we decided to make that road trip.
We arrived at a little after 6 on a Saturday and were told we needed to wait about 45 minutes. The waiting area is rather cramped, and although it is obvious they are remodeling and expanding their dining room, it is not apparent that the waiting area will improve. So if you are opposed to standing in an awkward area or outside, then I would suggest you try Angelo's at a slower time.
The good news is that you should probably try Angelo's if you haven't already. In general I am not a big fan of the type of pizza that is popular in Northeast Ohio, but Angelo's is good. The style I refer to is the thicker doughy crust [I prefer thin crust, either NY style or crackery like in Columbus, OH. Not that thick crust is bad, just not my style]. So we had an original crust (you can also get deep dish) with sausage and onions (our typical toppings). The sausage was as good as it gets. I am not sure if it is homemade, but it is perfect for a pizza topper. The sauce also tasted fresh and had an Italian spiciness to it not typically found at pizza shops. This combination of spices was enough to help me set aside my crust preferences and really enjoy this pie.
Prices are reasonable, and service was quite good for a pizza shop. Like I said the dining room is in a remodel, so I can't really say what it will be like a month from now. The parts that looked undisturbed were inviting, the rest not so much. The pictures indicate it would be a pleasant place to dine outdoors, so maybe we will give that a try in the summer.
Enjoy!
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