Cascarelli's Pizza

The pizza is not as good as those who give it 5 stars say it is. The crust is frozen, not fresh, if it was I'd give it 4 stars. The sauce is good and the toppings are great, it's just not a true homemade pizza when the crust came out of a box. Same for their cheesy bread...it's Bosco sticks they bake and then cut up in a pile on a plate; yes, they're delicious, but they're not homemade.

Their other menu items are good, but nothing exceptional. It's good food, especially considering what little competition they have within about a 15 mile radius.

I was pleasantly surprised to find this gem in a small town. I was alone and didn't want to go to Subway down the street in a gas station. This place was great. I had a grilled cheese and tomato soup that was the best of either I've have eaten in awhile. The tomato soup was well seasoned and wonderful, the grilled cheese on ciabatta bread was gooey wonderfulness. So good, I'm making up words. I will be back if I am ever in Homer, MI again. Thanks to a friend JBK for recommending this place.

Definitely worth a stop if you're traveling M-60 through Homer.  Cascarelli's is about one block south of the highway, and has been there since I can remember.  The restaurant is cozy and has a great small-town hangout feel.  Start with a bowl of freshly roasted redskin peanuts and one of the Michigan microbrews they always have on tap.  I had a Dark Horse Crooked Tree IPA from Marshall, MI - cold and refreshing.  

On the night of my visit (11/10/12) we ordered a large pizza with bacon and pineapple.  It came with a satisfying layer of cheese and generous toppings, but the crust - normally light and crispy - was soggy in spots.  The service was fair - our server was friendly, but not very available, and she never stopped back to ask if we wanted another round of beer.  On previous visits both the pizza and service were better, so maybe it was just an off night.  Still, a good meal at a reasonable price.

On the way out, grab a glass canister of redskins to go - they're the best I've had anywhere.