Here in Madison, WI there have to be at least 10 different brands of frozen pizza to choose from, most with at least two crust choices, and all with a variety of topping choices. You can often find at least one brand on sale for 5 or 6 for $10.

Personally, DiGiorno is at the bottom of my list; too much crust, not enough toppings.

My fav, probably a rising crust version of Jack's or Red Baron (half the crust of a DiGiorno).

AMEN! :td:

I like Amy's organic pizza - it has fresh toppings and doesn't taste frozen. I find it at Whole Foods and also the organic/health food section of my local supermarket. There's also another organic one that is tasty with roasted vegetables and chipotle sausage - the brand name is Fontera or something like that.

Just about anything Amy's makes is great, IMHO.

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You're thinking of Frontera. This is a Chicago mexican restaurant, Rick Bayless is the chef/owner.

another vote for CA Pizza Kitchen Garlic Chicken......if one must eat frozen.

I won't buy DiGiorno or Freshcetta anymore - just decided after much deliberation that they sucked so much that I would rather spend more than twice as much on a fresh Minskeys pizza (a Kansas City local thing).

The only one I will still buy is the CA Pizza Kitchen range, particularly the Garlic Chicken - looks like that's a popular one!

If I want cheapo snacks then I'll also thumbs up Totinos, but never ever as a meal replacement!

I've liked the Amy's food I've tried, but not all are lo-cal. Any idea how many calories in the pizza?

Only when sober.

LOL. That comment made my day. OTOH, Tombstone is highly under-rated. I've tried the others, but for a reliable frozen pizza, the Tombstone pepperoni (and/or sasauge one) ranks as their best, IMO. It is a good "go-to pizza" at crunch time much like a McDonald's Cheeseburger is reliable burger when you're stuck, as well. For those who dismiss frozen pizza altogether, you should equally dismiss this thread.

I wish I could access the SF Chronicle's (or maybe the Examiners?) archives.

About five or six years ago, when I was pulling a copydesk shift for my paper's food section, I read a wire review of the best frozen pizzas available in nationalwide grocery stores.

Believe it or not, Safeway Select came on top or second from the top. I was a bit surprised, but when I later compared SS side-by-side with DiGiorno and Freschetta (the two I would even stoop to buying in desperation), I had to admit it was really tastier.

Agreed that the Trader Joe's is pretty darn good. Still, nothing beats a pie straight from a wood- or coal-fired brick oven.

Although I've sworn off frozen pizza, I gotta say, I have fond memories of being 10 and eating Joe Corbi's.. That stuff stays good in the freezer forever..

I also can't believe no one has mentioned Mama's Pizza? Mama who?

MAMA CELESETE....

it's been a long time since I've had one of those...

Frozen pizza rises to the occasion
San Francisco Chronicle, 06/11/03
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...&sn=003&sc=366

Most frozen pizzas get the cold shoulder
San Francisco Chronicle, 09/18/02
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...&sn=006&sc=474

Safeway Select's Pizza Rises to the Top
San Francisco Chronicle, 01/26/00
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...&sn=008&sc=575

I also choose Safeway Select over others in the refrigerated case when I have nothing to eat for dinner and am exhausted from a long day, which happens about 3 times a year. They recently came out with thin crust pizzas which I prefer over the thicker. The crust comes out crispier, much more like a cracker with hot toppings.