You know the saying that pizza is always good, even when it’s bad? Well, that may be true, but you don’t have to apply that logic at Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria! Slim & Husky’s has some of the best tasting pizza I have ever had. I will definitely be going back.
Slim & Husky’s is like a high-quality pizza version of Subway. Upon entering the restaurant, you stand in line to choose ingredients, and you get to watch as the employees pile your pizza high with fresh toppings. Just like at Subway, the choices seem to be endless; however, unlike at Subway, you can add as many additional toppings as you would like at no extra charge, including proteins, if you choose a “build your own” pizza.
First, you get to pick from 6 different sauces. Choices include classic red, spicy red, slammin’ white sauce, spinach basil pesto, garlic shallot oil, or bean ragu (for the vegans out there). If you are like me, and the options seem too good to choose just one, you can request for one sauce on half the pizza and another sauce on the other half! I got half with slammin’ white sauce (which was basically alfredo sauce) and half with spinach basil pesto.
Next, you can choose to add spinach, and then select your cheese. I went with the S+H house cheese, but fresh sliced mozzarella and vegan cheese are also options. Then, you add protein. I got smoked chicken, but you can choose anything from shrimp or smoked salmon to classic pepperoni or canadian bacon. Lastly, you select veggies. Options include caramelized onions, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, pineapple, and even oven roasted corn!
Once your pizza is assembled, it goes directly into the oven. You take your ticket to the register to pay and then wait for your name to be called. By the time I paid and got my drink, my order was already done!
All the pizzas at Slim & Husky’s are made with thin crust. Usually, I prefer thick crust, but the pizza here might have made me change my mind. It was perfectly crisp on the edges and soft in the center, and the combination I chose of the alfredo-like sauce and the basil pesto sauce paired well with my toppings which were plentiful and spread evenly across the entire pizza so there was a little of everything in each bite.
Additionally, the menu includes “drizzles” which are dipping sauces you can use to add even more flavor to your meal. I tried the “S+H Garlicky Garden Butter” which tasted just as good as it sounds, along with the “Balsamic Molasses” which tasted like a sweet version of balsamic salad dressing. My friend loves ranch and said the “Jalapeño Cilantro Ranch” was amazing. Other drizzle options are the “Honey Sriracha Mayo,” “Pineapple Chipotle BBQ,” and “Stoneground Peach Mustard.”
The menu also offers a “hotboy.” However, this hotboy is probably not the hot boy you have in mind. It is unfortunately a salad. Idk who would ever refer to a salad as a “hotboy” but it’s there for you green leaf lovers if you want it.
Everything sounds great about the restaurant, so what’s the catch? The price could definitely get you down. I got the “slim” pizza which is made with a 10″ crust and costs $12. It might be big enough to share if you have a small appetite, but I easily ate 6 of the 8 small slices. The fact that you can get unlimited toppings makes me feel a little better about the price, but I personally think $12 is a little much for a quick service meal. The “husky” is a better deal if you plan to share. It is a 16″ pizza and costs $15. I happened to go to the restaurant on a Tuesday and thought it was my lucky day because I noticed they have “$10 Husky Tuesdays.” The sign stated you could choose up to 4 toppings in addition to cheese and spinach, so that is what I did. However, when I took my ticket to the register, I was charged over $13. Apparently, the deal is only for the large sized, regularly priced $15 pizza, and even when the $10 deal is going on, the smaller pizza is still $12 plus tax. I was not a happy camper when I was enlightened of this fact. Next time, I will definitely order the larger pizza and just take my left overs home.
Another downer involves the cinnamon rolls. They are listed on the menu with several topping options including classic, “O.G. S+H House Rolls” which are topped with brown sugar sauce and cream cheese. The “Cookie Monsta” sounds the best to me and has white chocolate sauce, oreo, and peanut butter crumbles. My friend wanted to order some for us to share, but we were informed they don’t actually have any cinnamon rolls in the store. You have to go down the street to a different business to get them. This was disappointing, as that bit of information was not mentioned anywhere on the menu board.
The overall atmosphere of the restaurant also needs to be addressed. First of all, you should expect to wait in line for awhile if you go during prime meal times. I went around 1:30pm and had to wait for about 15 minutes to order. However, the pizzas cook quickly, so this is pretty much the only waiting you will have to do. I also need to issue a warning. This is probably not the best place to go for pizza if you want to take kids. Slim & Husky’s is a modern restaurant in an urban area, and the vibe inside the restaurant is true to the location.
Overall, the pizza is better than what you will find at similar restaurants, but because of the prices and faulty advertising, I can’t rate it higher than an 8/10. However, that won’t stop me from making another trip to Slim & Husky’s to get some of their delicious pizza, and you definitely shouldn’t let it stop you from giving it a try either!
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