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When we were in the OC a while back, we were looking forward to ordering a pizza from Pieology in the Irvine Spectrum. We had read so many positive reviews about their "brand", we couldn't wait.
Well, let's say it was a dud. Screaming kids, disinterested employees, managers running around cleaning tables and the most disgusting prep area with everything mixed together. The fact that our pizza order was goofed up was the smallest issue. The size for that location was tiny and over crowded.
Okay, with that backdrop and with much trepidation I came here for lunch yesterday at 2:30. Whoa, what a difference. First, the interior was cavernous, as my photos I hope shows. Second everything was immaculate. Really, you could eat off the floors and that was after a busy lunch hour.
I give the credit to all this to their management team and Mike (see photo) their handlebar mustache leader and head Pie-Oologist. We had a chance to chat, turns out he trained in their Irvine and Tustin locations. Clearly he learned a lot because I came away impressed. In making my pie. he threw away five dough palates as not being made right. Wow, great quality control!
I ordered a meat pie with garlic, spicy marinara and banana peppers. It was outstanding and only $7.95. I'm glad I tried this Pieology because it lives up to their reputation. Thank you, Mike! So, Four and Half Stars, bordering on Five.
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