Northwoods Pizza

First impression. I didn't believe the homemade crust claim. It looked too perfect. Too pre-frozen. Too I'm-trying-to-be-like-Pizza-Hut's-Dip-Dish.

But. The slice DID have the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pizza drip going on. You know the one: pick up a hot, steaming slice and the pie just teasingly drops to your arm, you take a bite and the cheese is so thick is stretches and slides everywhere. It's really beautiful.

But, the cheese is really too thick. In fact, surprisingly, the cheese layer is almost as thick as the crust. And so it sits heavy in the stomach. But the delicious flavour is there. Basil in the sauce, thinly sliced meat that doesn't make you hurl because it's so processed. The dough actually tastes good. Light and heavy married together.

The ingredients are layered like only one other place I've seen. Royal Pizza. Oddly enough I was craving this Edmonton location's goodness that very day. Picture the fresh dough, then some sauce, the "toppings" and then the cheese. Oh yes, the very ingredients you ordered are not visible until you take your first, delicious, hot bite.

Our total price tag for two medium pies was $31.45 with tax. They had a special deal happening. Normally, one large 14" pizza would run you in the ballpark of $25 plus tax.

On their flyer they claim a 10% off pick up orders over $20--guess you have to make sure that happens, cause it wasn't on our receipt. But the flyer also says $2 for delivery. Does that mean you have to tip on top of that as well? I'm divided on the issue.

GRADE: B+ Overall, I would definitely come here again. I like Mom n' Pop places that do it right. But I would still choose Olio's pizza for overall taste and non-heavy factor. P.S. Olio's also has a mighty fine Donair. The onions and tomatoes are way too thick, but the meat and tzatziki taste delicious. About $10 per donair. Thought I'd give Olio's that plug since they are making an effort to improve.

Northwoods Pizza
10627 Alaska Rd
(In the Northwoods Inn)
250.787.9444