Original Pizza

Kicks ass

I had driven past this place many times and wondered what it was like inside.  It caught my eye with its line of Greco-Roman statues down the sidewalk, colorful flowers, and a large mural on the side of the building.  At long last, I made the trip to Union Bridge for no particular reason (it's not really that far from Frederick), and went inside.  Parking is across the street in a large, metered lot.

The interior is very casual, filled with bright orange booths.  You order at the counter, and the waiter brings the food to your table.  You pay at the counter when you leave.  Please note--they do NOT ACCEPT CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS.  Fortunately we had cash...

Menu is fairly large and includes pizza, sandwiches, appetizers, and many other items.  A sign on the counter advertised homemade rice pudding.  We tried a large veggie pizza, which came out rather quickly and was delicious and high quality.  I would like to try the white pizza when I go back.  

Service is efficient and no fuss.

My favorite aspect of Original Pizza is that it is in effect a museum of local history.  It has the largest collection of old photos of the surrounding area that I have seen in one place.  The walls are covered with historical photos, letters, and newspaper clippings, and several display cases of historical items line the walls.  A rather unorthodox piece of wall art in the rear of the restaurant shows what appears to be, er, Christoper Columbus bringing pizza to the new land.  Egads!  Photo attached.

So if you are a local history buff, or if you merely enjoy a good pizza and find yourself near Union Bridge, check it out.  And then head down to the Union Bridge General Store (see my review of that for more info) for all your diverse shopping needs.  Or Esquire Liquors, if you have other plans (ok, really the name Esquire Liquors just amuses me!).  If you are feeling truly, truly bold, swing by for a hair cut at the cleverly-named Hair and Now salon (but maybe swing by Esquire first to steel your nerves)...

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