Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

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  Considering all of the pizza places there are in the Highlands, my original thought when I seen Maddios going in was "great, another pizza place", but Maddios actually brings something to the table that other pizza places in the area do not.  
  
  1) The prices are much more reasonable than some of the other options (and they offer individual sizes) also, included in the price is 3 toppings.
  
  2) Gluten-free and vegan options
  
  3) fresh, local ingredients
  
  4) Electronic coke machine (because who doesn't love cool gadgets?)
  
  I agree with some previous comments that the service isn't always the friendliest, but they've never messed my order up and that's all I really care about--especially since you order and pay at the counter.
  
  Definitely recommend if you're looking for a quick, reasonably priced pizza.
  
  PS: I don't know if it's still available, but if you like their facebook page you get a coupon for a free individual pizza with the purchase of a drink.

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  Posted on 04.05.13 Jessica B.

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  i've been here twice.  the food is pretty good for a quick meal, and i like ordering and paying at the counter  (great for groups when everyone's paying their own way).
  
  each time i've been in, i haven't been able to get what i wanted.  the gluten-free crust doesn't come in every size.  they've never had chicken sausage even though it's on the menu and i've asked for it each time.  
  
  lastly, i had to rate this place just average because the service is waaaay below average.  the two gals working last night were so unfriendly.  i even tipped the cashier at the register and she didn't even acknowledge it.  total blunt affect when she delivered my food.  my husband remarked how unfriendly they were, and he was so absorbed in the mich state v. michigan b-ball game that i was surprised he even noticed.  unreal.  
  
  because of the service, i probably won't be going here again.

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  Posted on 03.04.13 Melissa M.

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  Love the computerized soda machine here. The personal pizza options are serviceable. I come here occasionally with members of my church and we always find a way to gather 10-20 people in the center of the dining area and that is appreciated. This is a welcome addition to the already crowded Highlands pizza selection and finding a niche in all that competition is an accomplishment in itself.

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  Posted on 02.28.13 Jim G.

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  Look, when my wife an I walked into that place today we actually thought we had found something nice... but when we receive our "panini"... what a disappointment. Panini are pressed and toasted sandwiches... my bread was at best warm and by no stretch of the imagination pressed. I ordered an Italian Panini (by the way, if it was Italian it wouldn't be a panini, it would be a paninio) and it came with one VERY THIN slice of ham and a few VERY THIN slices of salami. It feels like I ate a bread sandwich. My wife's was an eggplant marinara and the marinara sauce was clearly straight our of a can. Also her bread was warm and not pressed. You know, you only have to watch a few cooking shows to realize that affordable food doesn't have to be of bad quality.
  I did see a few pizzas that looked decent, but I can't imagine they would be any good. Their soda machine was the only good thing about that place. By the way, staff wasn't bad, but wasn't pleasant either.
  Unless they change their food drastically, this place is gonna be a one visit only place for me.
  
  Written by my husband, Lucas Almeida

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  Posted on 09.21.12 Indira A.

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  love this place!  All of the topping options are great, they have gluten free dough (admittedly, this is why I went in the first place - it's good!), and both my husband and I both found that the overall product was very tasty.
  
  Service was also very prompt and friendly.  This place is close to our home- I see many more visits in our future. :)

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  Posted on 08.28.12 Eric S.

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  I visited UM last week for the first time after having wanted to go since they first opened.  It was good, but not outstanding, I'd say.  I tried the veggie pizza (minus zucchini) on whole wheat dough.  And of course I played with the soda machine, too, trying a variety of Dr. Pepper flavors.  The service was slow for us (our pizza was goofed and had to be re-made) but generally the food seemed to come out to customers quickly.  I'd like to visit again to form a second opinion.

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  Posted on 08.01.12 Kate D.

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  Make your own individualized pizza or select from Uncle Maddio's other delicious choices. I appreciate how they grow their own vegetables, offer whole wheat and gluten-free crust and have an awesome soft drink dispenser. Fun place for the family and friends.

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  Posted on 07.26.12 Andy R.

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  So far... SO GREAT! Make your own pizza? Kramer from Seinfeld was right! Only thing that would make it better is, 1) I want to get my hands on those toppings (micromanaging is a skill), and 2) This pizza joint is just too far from my home. We need one closer!

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  Posted on 07.16.12 Tre P.

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  What a clever concept -- I'd love seeing more of these around, and of course, I love that they have great vegan options and don't gouge you for it.
  
  When you walk in, there's a large menu up to build your own pizza (or pick a recommended one). The staff is very nice, and the process isn't too confusing.
  
  The soda machine is indeed cool -- but I'm a fan of having multiple taps so that more than one person can get water/etc. I'd go back when I'm in the area.

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  Posted on 06.10.12 Pam S.

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  I discovered this pizza joint thanks to a friend's Facebook post. He posted a picture of their BBQ Chicken pizza and it looked amazing. My wife is very gluten intolerant, so she can't enjoy some of the foods she loves as often - pizza being one of them. Any place that offers gluten free items immediately peeks her attention.
  
  Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint didn't disappoint. Like many of the other reviews say, this is the SubWay of pizza. You start by choosing your crust and sauce and then load it with toppings. If you're indecisive, you can choose from the many pizza or salad options on their menu. I went with the aforementioned BBQ chicken pizza. Its ingredients are very similar to any BBQ pizza you would order at one of the nationwide delivery chains. But they add corn and fresh herbs on top, which gives the pizza a nice fresh feel. What sets this pizza apart from the larger chains is the execution. It's just simply better, the ingredients are fresh and you can tell.
  
  My wife built her own pizza on top of gluten free crust - pepperoni, bacon, and jalapeno. She loved it. I tried a bite and was impressed it was actually gluten free. Gluten free flour tends to add a grainy texture to the food, but the way Uncle Maddio's does it up really blurs the line between traditional pizza crust and gluten free.
  
  And most of y'all have mentioned the coke machine. I concur. It's amazing and I'd love to have one in my house.

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  Posted on 04.30.12 Evan B.

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  This is a super fun place.  It's like a Subway for pizza.  This place has more toppings than one could think.  I love the bbq chicken pizza.  But you can create your own also.  But I have learned throughout my adventures to different places, if they suggest a way to have something there.  GET IT!  They know what they are doing, trust them and dive in.  
  Saying this, their speciality menu pizza are super fun and are a must try.  
  
  ALSO  They have an awesome Coke machine, it has over 150 flavors of Coke products, super fun right?  Just don't get upset if you have to wait in a line to pick, some people can't decide nor work with technology.  
  
  It's kid friendly and the people are nice there.  Fun Sunday evening dinner.

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  Posted on 04.09.12 Amanda H.

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  Average pizza, but a cool soda machine.

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  Posted on 02.25.12 Christopher G.

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  Every review on here started with the pizza, but I'm going a different route.  The thing I fell in love with during my first visit to Uncle Maddio's was the coke machine.  This was the first time I had the pleasure of meeting this seemingly space-age touch screen coke machine that allowed me to have one of over 100 beverages.  When I thought my job was done when I told said future-box that I wanted a Sprite Zero, but instead this was only the beginning.  It wanted to know if I wanted a Cherry Sprite Zero, a Strawberry Sprite Zero, a Grape Sprite Zero and three or four other Sprite Zero options.  I had a blast trying all kinds of combinations.  The Coke Machine of the Future was like a Sonic on Steroids tucked away neatly in the corner!
  
  Don't think for a minute that I let the coke machine take my attention away from the pizza for too long.  I love the set-up of this place as it has a Q'doba feel to choosing the kind of pizza you'll be munching on.  First you get your choice of crust, then your choice of pizza sauce, followed by your choice of cheese and last but not least, your choice of toppings.  Less than 8 minutes later, the piping hot pizza was delivered to my table.  
  
  If you're a fan of a tasty, fresh thin-crust pizza, then you'll dig Uncle Maddio's.  Aside from the amazing coke machine and memorable grub, the staff at this new pizza joint was awesome.  They did a great job filling us in on how the place worked and letting us know that there were TONS of pizza combinations.  Can't wait to go back!

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  Posted on 01.28.12 Deryl S.

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  This kind of place brings out the most extreme curmudgeon in me.
  
  First off, the pizza ain't bad -- not amazing, but perfectly acceptable.
  
  What I just can't stand is overwhelming corporate chain nonsense the customer must endure in order to get the final product.  EVERYTHING here screams MBA-driven, focus-group tested, cost-benefit approved "restaurant experience".  Just who might "Uncle Maddio" be, exactly?  I'm guessing a computer in the home corporation's suburban Atlanta/Austin/Orlando/Wherever office park came up with "him".  It most likely also dictated the insincere, ultra-smiley, word-for-word-same, guest "welcome" one gets upon entering.  "Have you ever been here before?!?" leads into a long-winded explanation of the obvious:  you're looking at an array of ingredients; what would you like put on the pizza I'm about to place on our baking contraption?  Big letters on the wall indicate a "Fresh Dough Center", or something, but my future pie started pre-formed, and unwrapped from tin foil as I stood there, watching.  Ingredients are doled out with absolute precision from surgical-looking scoops, lest no one receive a milligram more than the mandated portion.  The inevitable up-sell attempt is made at check-out, then you're handed a cup for a DIY beverage acquisition exercise before a somewhat-alarming cola robot dispensing devise.
  
  Sheesh.  Did they have to put this thing on Bardstown Road, of all places???

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  Posted on 01.23.12 Peyton R.

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  I ordered takeout from Uncle Maddio's a few days ago, and I was impressed with the quality and price.  It was really busy when I went, but I was able to get my pizza in a timely manner.  The staff was very nice, and even gave suggestions on what items to add.  The Coke drink dispenser was the highlight... any flavor combination that you want!  I will definitely go back for another visit!

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  Posted on 01.22.12 Andy P.

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  Still trying to figure out why of all the city of Louisville they chose Bardstown Rd. Home to so much incredible pizza it is hard to get a recommendation to go to a new one. But I'm one of those people who loves trying different things. Different dishes even at my favorite restaurants, a different country every year I can. So my sister and I found ourselves here with my Groupon/LivingSocial whichever one it was.
  
  It is nice and bright and still pretty cozy. A bit of a chain feel, but not in your face at all. I loved the ingredients out there/build your own pizza bit. Neat. And lots of options. We got side salads and shared the Greek. I watched them roll some of the stuff in the Greek dressing and was excited.
  
  So our food turned out pretty good. Decent salads and a medium sized pizza for 20ish bucks plus tip. The pizza was good, though I didn't taste much of the Greek flavoring, which was surprising and disappointing. I watched him put it on there. Still a pizza I would eat again and I liked the wheat crust. Just hard to say I would recommend it with soooo many great choices within a mile. And the perk of the parking lot ended up being an annoying parking lot with a retarded layout. Hmm. And next to a mattress store all lit up at night. A little strip mall-ish. Super great job on the staffing though - just not a fan on the location.

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  Posted on 01.04.12 Rachel F.

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  Great new pizza joint to the Highlands! Build your own pie, pick off their signature menus... both delicious. Staff is very friendly, which is good because the menu has a lot of options. 6 min later you've got a fresh pizza. Great place for a quick dinner, prices are reasonable.

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  Posted on 12.17.11 Mark W.

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