Pizza Hut is the worst; at one time, their Meat Lover’s pie was my all-time favorite, but under PepsiCo ownership, their quality standards have faded badly. I’ve learned to find the best local pizza joints and order from those restaurants—as with any other type of food, the locals are always better than the chains.
With that in mind, if you’re in southeastern Virginia (Hampton/Newport News area), try the bacon and tomato pizza from Vinny’s which has four local outlets. Nothing short of magnificent. It’s a huge, deep dish pie that takes 45 minutes to bake. But worth the wait.
Up until the mid 80s or so going to the Hut was a big deal for me. In the area I grew up in, PH was the best. I don’t remember any local places.
I’ll have to look for Vinny’s if I ever get up that way. The only reason I can see me in VA is going to that tank museum. One day I’ll make it on a vehicle run demo.
There are some good places around Columbia. They range from fancy to basic good pizza. It really depends on ones’ taste.
I love thick crust loaded up with lots of toppings myself. My aunt made those so very well. On any trip to the mountains to visit mom’s side, there would be a fantastic pizza dinner sometime. I’d put her pizza against any similar.
The spouse like thin pepperoni and that’s it.