Just Pizza

Preferring privately owned pizza joints to chains, I had been wanting to try Just Pizza since I moved to Irvington. The location had been remodeled recently, giving it a more inviting, contemporary facade. Speaking to the broad menu Theresa mentioned, I think this location is calling itself Just Pizza & Grill now. I'm not sure if it's affiliated with More Than Just Pizza at 21st and Mithoeffer, but allow me to stop right there. Folks, I don't want to create confusion. I just want to talk about good pizza.

My wife had refused visits to Just Pizza since our move, for whatever reason, so I simply bided my time and waited for her to have a night out with the girls. TWO YEARS LATER, I finally got my chance and made a beeline for the place last Thursday. First off, all I had to see was that there was a pulled pork barbecue pizza and white(alfredo sauce) pizza on the menu, and I was sold. Those are two rare things to find at pizzerias around here, so that, to me, says creativity and originality. Plus, they had pulled pork and ribs on the menu, so I knew the barbecue wouldn't be coming out of a microwave pouch. And, Just Pizza's 24-7 BOGO deal sweetened the deal. Shoot. It may come out to be the same price as what you'd pay for two pizzas of the same size at a big chain, but it at least makes you feel like you're getting a major deal. And, you are because those two pizzas, pork barbecue and white, just killed any pizza I've ever had from Domino's or Papa John's. Wow.

I had them delivered, and when I opened the boxes, I knew I was in for a treat. The crust was a substantial ragged circle that was heavily blanketed in cheese and toppings. They just looked like something you'd get excited about eating, as opposed to your average franchise pizza, which sometimes, looks like it went from freezer straight to the oven. The crust was thick and chewy, with a nice yeasty flavor, and the toppings were bursting with a flavor of their own. If you don't like super sweet barbecue sauce, the pulled pork pizza might not be for you. I liked it, though. The barbecue was nice and tender with just the right amount of smoke. The white pizza was different than the ones I'm used to--no ricotta cheese. Just alfredo sauce with mozzarella and provolone and tomatoes. It could have used more garlic, butter and herbs flavor, but still, it wasn't bad. All in all, I was very happy with my new discovery.

This is going to be my new neighborhood go-to for delivery and pickup pizza, and if you live around Irvington or Warren Park, you should give it a try, too. Contrary to their name, they also an excellent selection of sandwiches, burgers and barbecue.

Just Pizza does not JUST have pizza. I've always only gotten pizza from here because their pizza uh, RULES. But they also have sandwiches, salads, potatoes, wings, and all kinds of other sides. I don't even really konw what all they have. I just order the pizza.

And this is the home of the TWOFER deal. BOGO!  I'm not a fan of most of their vegetables. I can tell that the mushrooms are canned.
The sausage and banana peppers (they have Italian sausage or the crumbly sausage. They're both really good). I really like the cheese.

Just Pizza, although not perfect, is a little treasure of the Beast Side. Definitely a favorite.