NEPA Pizza Review

Cafe Classico in Scranton: A Mulberry Street Italian Classic with Real Pizza Potential I walked in, ordered, paid the bill, and reviewed the pizza like every other customer. No heads-up. No comps. If you’ve spent any time on Scranton’s Mulberry... Read More

Cosmo’s Cheesesteaks in Scranton: The Pizza Comeback Story That Just Keeps Getting Better There aren’t many NEPA pizza stories with a real trilogy arc. Cosmo’s is one of them. If you’ve followed the Scranton pizza scene over the last decade, you’ve... Read More

A Second Visit to La Rocca Pizza and Pasta in Scranton There’s something special about going back to a pizzeria a few years later and seeing how it’s evolved. My first visit to La Rocca Pizza and Pasta (1826 N... Read More

If you grew up anywhere near Scranton, there’s a good chance Pizza by Pappas was part of your pizza story at some point. For generations, it’s been one of those places locals mention with instant nostalgia — the toy train... Read More

Some places quietly sit in the background of the NEPA pizza scene for years… and then you go back and realize they’ve been leveling up the whole time. That’s exactly what happened when I stopped back into Bull’s Head NY... Read More

Benny’s Pizza in Green Ridge: Home of One of the Best Cheesesteak Pizzas in NEPA 📍 Former Cosgrove’s / Morganz Location – Next to Green Ridge News I’ve eaten a lot of cheesesteak pizzas over the years—some good, some forgettable—but... Read More

Sacco’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant (Scranton, PA) — The Hidden NEPA Gem You’re Missing There are so many pizza shops scattered across Scranton that it’s easy to miss one, even if you drive by it every single day. Sacco’s Pizzeria... Read More

Spin & Savory – Pinwheels and Detroit Style Pizza in Downtown Scranton Nestled just across from City Hall at 341 North Washington Avenue, Spin & Savory is one of the newest faces in downtown Scranton’s food scene. Opened in September... Read More

Picciocchi’s Pasta: Fresh‐Made Italian Soul in the Heart of Scranton Picciocchi’s Pasta has traded its cozy Clarks Summit digs for some seriously grand new quarters inside downtown Scranton’s historic Oppenheim Building at 114 Wyoming Ave. Owners Stefano and Kristy Picciocchi—he... Read More

Callela’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs – Birney Avenue’s Hidden Gem Why isn’t anyone talking about this place?That was my burning question after three of my most trusted followers slid into my DMs raving about Callela’s on Birney Avenue in Scranton.... Read More

A Scranton Favorite with a Legacy Alfredo’s Pizza Cafe has been a cornerstone of the Scranton dining scene for years, with a reputation bolstered by its famous mention on the hit TV show The Office. Known as “the good Alfredo’s”... Read More

Looking For an Authentic NY Slice? Look No Further than Buona Pizza in Scranton Located in the heart of Scranton, Buona Pizza is a beloved local gem that has been delighting residents and visitors alike since 1966. The pizzeria located... Read More

Novello’s Pizzeria in Scranton on West Olive Street is located just across from Scranton High School. It’s in the complex next to Riverfront Sports where Zalewski’s used to operate. The easily accessible pizzeria offers an extensive menu with dine in,... Read More

Original Pizza on Drinker in Scranton is a neat little place that serves a few styles of pizza with their signature sweet sauce. I first learned about the guy behind the pizza when he invited me to his garage to... Read More

Green Ridge News Scranton is a place I’ve driven by many times. It’s an unassuming yet charming little gas station that I never took notice of. That all changed when I put out a facebook post asking readers who makes... Read More

The 1905 Tavern Scranton is a newly renovated spot in the former Daddy’s Bar. This South Side pub and eatery features an expansive menu of creative items packed with flavor. They also feature live entertainment often. I stopped by after... Read More

Scranton Hoagie Shop Deserves More Attention Than it Receives For its Great Food and Fantastic People I first learned about Dee Jay’s Hoagie Shop Scranton when I was walking down main avenue with my wife and we smelled the aroma... Read More

Catalano Scranton Tomato Pie has been something readers have repeatedly told me about for years. I learned that it sells out quickly every day. I had visited Catalano’s numerous times over the years with my dad mostly for their famous... Read More

Great Food and Great People at Joyce’s Cafe in Scranton Amazing Experience at Joyce’s on the “Minooka Mile” Joyce’s Cafe is a small bar and restaurant in the Minooka section of Scranton with great atmosphere and food.  Two things struck... Read More

Enjoy the Pizza and Wings at Diskins While Watching a Phillies Game The Whiskey Diskin Pizza features a sweet and tangy whiskey sauce, cheddar cheese, and bacon.   The Chicken Wings at Diskin’s are phenomenal. I ordered the medium, and... Read More