Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Travel&Dining > DiningBuzz
Reload this Page >

Acceptable frozen pizzas?

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Acceptable frozen pizzas?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 15, 2006 | 9:51 am
  #61  
10 Countries Visited15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: PHX
Programs: US,HH
Posts: 636
Originally Posted by cblaisd
With that in mind, and with junk food standards in place rather than the standards of real food, then for a good junk snack I like the Totinos Combination pizzas (often can be had 10 for $10) and I like Totinos Pizza Rolls even better

Absolutely agree! Pizza rolls rock
kellio33 is offline  
Old Nov 17, 2006 | 6:30 pm
  #62  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: MileagePlus Premier Gold
Posts: 11,522
CPK Thai Chicken.
UnitedSkies is offline  
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 8:42 am
  #63  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
All eyes on you!
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA Silver, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 23,167
Costco carries the Palermo Primo Thin Margherita pizza 4 for $11. They are fantastic. When Mrs. Swede throws it in the oven, she even adds more crushed garlic and basil on top of the pizza.

I'll also occasionally buy Red Baron single-serving pizzas to eat for lunch at work.

Originally Posted by cbalisd
With that in mind, and with junk food standards in place rather than the standards of real food, then for a good junk snack I like the Totinos Combination pizzas (often can be had 10 for $10) and I like Totinos Pizza Rolls even better
Both of those are a when-the-wife-and-child-are-out-of-town dinner for me. ^
pseudoswede is online now  
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 12:48 pm
  #64  
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Madison NJ; Watopia
Posts: 3,161
I've found that Mystic brand frozen pizza isn't bad, so long as you cook it well. I put a little bit of salami on top as well.

I have a friend that swears by Tree Tavern, but I'm not that impressed with it.
767-322ETOPS is offline  
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 2:29 pm
  #65  
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: UA Lifetime 1K, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, HH Diamond, Delta Base, AA Base
Posts: 530
Based on my personal preference of thin/crunchy, Calif. Pizza Kitchen is the best I've found. 2nd would be Tombstone.
bkramt1 is offline  
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 6:07 pm
  #66  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
30 Countries Visited
2M
All eyes on you!
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: in the vicinity of SFO
Programs: AA 2MM (LT-PLT, PPro for this year)
Posts: 19,784
Like most, I qualify this by noting that frozen pizza isn't pizza (or at least is a variant style that's FAR different from any other... after all, NYC and Chicago are almost incomparably different as well).

That said, I've found most of the fancier/oven-rising crust ones to be absolutely not to my taste - bordering on inedible - and the cheaper, more basic "crisp crust" ones relatively palatable for whatever they are. I'm also a relative purist when it comes to toppings, being from NYC originally and of the pizza-by-the-slice-is-best school

Even among the frozen pizzas I like, there's a big difference between the "heavier crust" ones and the "puff crust ones" and I'll rate them separately:

Heavier crust:
- Tombstone is best with pepperoni, as their "extra cheese" is kinda bland but their pepperoni are tastier than the ones on Tony's.
- Tony's is the best plain cheese, with tastier cheese and a lighter and more predictable cooking crust than tombstone.

Red Baron is a barely acceptable alternative to either of the above.

Lighter crust:
- Gino's Crisp and Tasty /or/
- Totino's Party Pizza are both acceptable, and have the advantage that one makes a decent meal for one on its own (whereas any of the heavier crust ones are easily enough for two) They also often fit into the toaster oven.

Celeste brand is allegedly microwaveable, and nasty when microwaved. It's a barely acceptable alternative to the above two when cooked in the oven, however.
nkedel is offline  
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 6:35 pm
  #67  
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: PDX-ish
Programs: AS, DL
Posts: 107
new frozen pizza at Costco?

When I was at Costco yesterday I noticed a new "Kirkland Signature" frozen pizza. It looked like it was veggie with sundried tomato and big chunks of what I think was fresh (well, frozen now, I suppose...) mozzarella and I think basil. I didn't buy them but was curious whether anyone has tried them?
Wanderbug is offline  
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 8:20 pm
  #68  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: west of DFW airport
Programs: AA LT Gold 1.9 MM flying my way to LT PLAT
Posts: 11,074
The COSTCO frozen pizzas are OK for us in an area where it is absolutely impossible to buy a decent freshly made pizza. Clear?
oldpenny16 is offline  
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 9:27 am
  #69  
All eyes on you!
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: OW/AA, DL, UA; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,960
Originally Posted by UnitedSkies
CPK Thai Chicken.
Exactly. The best.
skye1 is offline  
Old Feb 4, 2007 | 4:41 pm
  #70  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 13,143
Mama Celeste Pizza for me - yummy!
Rejuvenated is offline  
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 8:25 am
  #71  
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
40 Countries Visited
2M
50 Countries Visited
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Gold / Hyatt Explorist / Hertz PC
Posts: 36,204
For those of you visiting Buenos Aires and renting an apartment, the frozen pizzas made by Sibarita are actually quite good... ^
Gaucho100K is offline  
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 6:33 pm
  #72  
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Virginia
Posts: 74
Another vote here for the Trader Joe's frozen pizzas imported from Italy. They are great, especially if you like NY Style pizzas.
Lemon-Lime is offline  
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 6:56 pm
  #73  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: OAK SFO SJC
Programs: DL, AA, UA, AS
Posts: 1,028
We swore by DiGiornio's for a long time, but switched to the $5.00 (fresh - bake it at home) Millena's pizza at Safeway on Friday's. But Safeway has dropped that promotion and apparently the Millena's brand, and only has their store brand available, and not at $5.00 on Friday's.
So it's back to keeping a pizza in the freezer for "emergencies."
Travlynn is offline  
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 9:14 pm
  #74  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 13,143
I could also add those French Bread Pizzas to the list. There is one particular brand that stands out the most for me but darn it can't remember the name.
Rejuvenated is offline  
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 8:11 pm
  #75  
Original Member
10 Countries Visited
100k
Community Influencer
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: May 1998
Location: PDX
Programs: TSA Refusenik charter member
Posts: 16,126
Originally Posted by Frank the Frowner
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
Bless you, Sir!
essxjay is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.