There’s Truly Nothing Like a Cebula’s Pizza
Cebula’s Bar and Lounge in Dupont has been in business since 1939. The thing that initially enticed me to visit and review Cebula’s was that many of my readers said it was really different. If there’s a unique pizza I haven’t yet had, you better believe it’s going to be a priority for me to try!
The place was actually really easy to find, it’s a small place directly on the Main Street in Dupont. Even with my horrible sense of direction, I couldn’t miss it! When we got out of the car, we were a little confused as to which door to walk in. At first I poked my head in the door on the street side of the building, and that appeared to be just a bar, so I hesitated and looked around the other side of the building to try another door. Luckily, this door (on the parking lot side) led us directly into the dining room which had about 7 or 8 tables.
Cebula’s Throwback Vibe
There was no question that the place has been here forever as the booths looked to be there since the 70’s, but to me it really added a certain charm to the ambiance of the place. In the age of chain restaurants and everything being so modern, it was cool to have a blast from the past like Cebula’s. The place appeared to be clean so we didn’t think twice about dining here.
We took a look at the menu, and of course we went right for the pizza which is sold by the slice, or by the “tray.” I placed the order and for a tray and waited patiently in while taking in my cool surroundings.
When the pizza came out, I could see why so many people described it as “unique.” The crust was a little less than 1/2″ thick, and it was covered with a blend of cheeses which I could not discern. The crust was not uniform – sort of rectangular, but sort of not! Certainly a pizza unlike any other I had ever seen!
So it was time for the first bite, and this is where things really changed for me. The crust was definitely unlike any crust I have had in a pizzeria before. It was not thick or fluffy, rather it moderately dense. The sauce was very tasty, well balanced, and very flavorful. The cheese was generously piled on top, and was also very tasty. The whole pizza was truly delicious, but confusing to me. It seemed so simple, so easy, so common sense – but also so complex at the same time!
Never Judge a Book by its Cover
I have to admit, I made some judgements about this pizza upon first glance and was proven wrong. I guess the moral of the story is that keeping it simple can be just as good as being fancy. So kudos to Cebula’s for churning out a quality pizza, and thanks to the readers who recommended this pizza to me!
Pizza Rating Scores 2023
Restaurant: Cebula’s Bar and Lounge
Location: Dupont, PA
Date: January 2023
Pizza Ordered: Square Pizza
Eat In/Take Out: Take Out
| Rating Category | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| Crust | 8.2 |
| Sauce | 8.1 |
| Cheese | 7.7 |
| Taste | 8.8 |
| Crispy/Cooked Properly | 7.9 |
| Value | 7.2 |
| Overall Rating | 8.2 |
Pizza Rating Scores 2013
Restaurant: Cebula’s Bar and Lounge
Location: Dupont, PA
Date: October 2013
Pizza Ordered: Square Pizza – 8 Slices
Eat In/Take Out: Eat In
| Rating Category | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| Crust | 7.9 |
| Sauce | 8.5 |
| Cheese | 7.8 |
| Taste | 8.7 |
| Crispy/Cooked Properly | 7.7 |
| Value | 4.4 |
| Overall Rating | 8.1 |
Pizza is Similar to (nothing really, but here are a few distant comps): Newtown Cafe, Maroni’s, Andy’s, Vince the Pizza Prince
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Linda
October 30, 2019 11:29 amI will say this is my favorite pizza for which I travel quite a ways to get it. I was informed many years ago this crust was potato dough, far cry from being pillsbury.Also,the pizza is a far cry to the similarities of other pizza restaraunts you listed.