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| - I expected more of certain specialty pizzas -- some of the topping combinations have left me underwhelmed, and I can never remember which ones I love and hate by the time I return (all of the ingredients sound so good on paper, just not always in person). Whenever I've created my own pizza I've enjoyed them (they make a very nice white pizza), particularly their crust and lack of greasiness, and tend to go that route to be safe.
However, their salads have never disappointed me. The portions are huge (even the "side" size), and they use beautiful fresh greens (none of that iceberg lettuce crap). My favorites are the Candied Walnut & Grape and the seasonal Strawberry & Macadamia Nut, but even the house salad far exceeds the expectations I usually reserve for specialty salads (pine nuts, cranberries, and goat cheese make it a quality blend). They're great for take out and even a quick lunch, if not for dinner.
Both the pizzas and salads incorporate creative, high quality blends of ingredients. They even go as far as separating "regular" and "gourmet" toppings on their menu.
The service in Lakewood has always been very attentive. My brother likes to stop at Dewey's around his birthday, and they always give him a complimentary logo glass to take home. When they've made an error in my table's order, or something hasn't been to our liking (only a few times), they've made an entirely new pizza for us to take home, even if we've insisted not to go to the trouble.
The only bad experience I've had at Dewey's was a few months ago, when someone at my table pointed out an excessive amount of dust along some of the table fixtures, and the manager argued with the her (even though she could plainly see the dust), maintaining that the staff cleans everything daily. The manager could have been much more diplomatic and receptive to the criticism. Otherwise, everything has been great. I feel bad that it often seems to be empty when I pass by.
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