Herb N'Lou's Pizza is a no-frills pizza joint that is a huge must-have for this small town…read more We were in town for Hoover Ball. It was a long day of games, in the heat. By the end we were famished! So we decided to pop down the street to this hole in the wall pizza spot. It was happenin'. There's no waitstaff. You order at the window and they hand you an old school ticket.... it takes a minute for your order to be made. Don't forget to listen for your number! They only yell it once or twice then just let it sit in the window, waiting for it to be claimed. We got the cheesy bread (A GOTTA-TRY) -- I am a breadstick snob, these were legit and the marinara was fab. The pizza is thin crust, and hit the spot. The cheese and pepperoni were piping hot. Seating is limited and large parties could be accommodated but it could take a minute to make a table large enough. We had 11 and were able to squeeze into two tables by the front window, luckily. (That being said it was an off time, so if it had been a peak 'dinner time' hour-- we would have been SOL.) Overall, bang for buck was good. Parking is a non-issue. This wouldn't necessarily be as successful of a spot in bigger cities, but for West Branch-- you can tell this is a local favorite both for the food and as a watering hole. (The bar area was jam packed.)

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Met a friend halfway and decided to come here, now known as "Toss n Sauce". We were skeptical at…read morefirst but were quickly pleased. I ordered the fettuccine and it was amazing. I just wish the sauce to pasta ratio would've been more even - needed a little more pasta. One of my friends ordered the manicotti and really enjoyed it and another ordered the Hawaiian pizza and seemed to like it as well. If I'm ever in the area I would definitely stop again!

Friendly people and good food! A refreshing take on pizza compared to the norm. Glad we stopped!read more

Can't believe we hadn't come to this gem yet! This location is right next to Sidekick Coffee and…read moreBarre3. There is a decent amount of parking available. Service at Maggie's was excellent--our server Harry really made the experience. We ordered two drinks: the Lemon Lavender Italian Soda (refreshing and tasty) and the Hugo Spritz. The Hugo Spritz initially just tasted like tonic water, but we let our server know and Harry kindly brought us a replacement that was much better. For food, we tried the Margherita pizza and the Ellie (caramelized onion, blue cheese, and onion). Both were decent. Seems like fresh ingredients! I am personally not a fan of blue cheese usually, but I did enjoy it. Service was super efficient--felt a little rushed but they are typically very busy on a Friday night. Dessert was a nice finish: the raspberry ice cream tasted like real raspberries, and the shortbread was decent. Only downside? Lots of flies--we found ourselves swatting them away throughout the meal. Overall, a good experience and we will be back!

The worst gluten free pizza crust I have ever had in my life. It tasted and looked like a tortilla…read morewith sauce and cheese on top. To call this a pizza is a disgrace. The fact that this was 25$ is absolutely unreal. The biggest waste of money that I have spent. The fact that it is 5$ for a gluten free crust is ridiculous aswell. DO NOT RECOMMEND if you want gluten free pizza. Absolutely a shame!

We went to Lincoln Wine Bar right when it opened on a Friday at 4 p.m., and there were plenty of…read moreseats available. The space is small but charming, with a beautiful bar area and cozy seating throughout. We ended up with a great table. The pizza is some of the best I've had--truly outstanding. We ordered the pesto and arugula pizza as well as the sausage pizza, and both were excellent. We started with the meatballs, which were fantastic, and a Caesar salad that was fresh and very well done. Service was great, and the ambience was warm and inviting. This was our first time in Mount Vernon, and we found it to be a charming college town. We even drove around the campus, which added to the experience. Overall, we had a wonderful evening at Lincoln Wine Bar and would highly recommend it. I've been wanting to go back ever since--the pizza really stays with you. An incredible pie and a great spot.

Cute little place with AMAZING pizza! We went without a reservation on a Thursday night, there was…read moreno wait, but still recommend making one anyway. We got a seasonal pie -- Truffly Prosciutto Burrata business -- and it was soooo good.

flying tomato pIzza was great! service was good! drive an hour just to get a pizza!read more

Wait staff were friendly and helpful. Answered our questions about the different crust options for…read morepizzas as there were 4 to choose from. Multiple specialty pizzas. I ended up with the flying tomato specialty pizza-a thicker buttery crust pizza. We also had a half order of chips and salsa as an appetizer. The chips are made fresh and served warm. Pizza takes a little longer to bake as it is thick crust. The seating area was a mix of booths and tables. Restrooms were clean. This was my first visit. If I am back in the area I would definitely dine here again.

I haven't ate here since sometime in the early 2000s when my brother worked at the one in CJ. The…read morebreadsticks tasted just as i remembered, buttery and garlicky!! We went with the bacon cheeseburger pizza!! It Was very good as well, little greasy but thats expected with bacon on a pizza! The dude behind the counter made us feel at home, holding conversation with my 4 year old son like he was his own grandson!! Made for a great experience! It's not really a sit down style place but we made it work with the help of the worker.

The pizza is pretty standard, but the breadsticks are the best. The staff is always pleasant when…read morewe call and pick up our order. It's an old hole-in-the-wall location, which I think is charming. The prices are great.

It was the final day of Thanksgiving Break. The Sunday Scaries were setting in and all the…read moreleftovers in the fridge sounded... uh, less than stellar. I threw out a few options to the fam and pizza won them over. Alas... the freezer was stocked with frozen options but that both sounded like too much work and again, uh, less than stellar. I popped on CHOMP Delivery to see what could be brought to my door. At that time and on that day there were a handful of options. Huzzah! Wig & Pen East to the rescue! While the Flying Tomato is the GOAT of all pizzas in the area (I will die on that hill) we were feeling less cheese and more sauce. (I was saddened to see the Detroit Style 'za is not slung at this location.) We opted for the Chicago Style. It's a stuffed deep dish pizza loaded with mozzarella and topped with a chunky sauce on top. Tomatoey perfection. It is sublime as is but we also got half with pepperoni, for good measure. Additionally, I am a sucker for breadsticks. Wig & Pen East has a lot of options! From the tried the true garlic bread to the cheese filled breadsticks. (Bosco sticks, anyone?) We got the ladder, because-- uh why not? The food came on time. The pricing is pretty standard-- we opted for the large and had plenty of leftovers. Each slice is very, very filling. The pie itself was perfection. The crust is so light and flakey. The four breadsticks that came hit the spot. Overall, the Sunday Scaries were forgotten for a time and I didn't have to cook. I'll consider that a win! Check their website out and order truly anything but especially the Flying Tomato or Chicago Style. You won't regret Wig (though you may need to unbutton your pants after indulging).

The pizza is amazing! I'm from Chicago and I could not find a Chicago Pizza here or anything like…read moreChicago Pizza. I found Wig And Pen!

High-End Pizza & Perfect Peronis…read more If you're looking for authentic, high-quality pizza in North Liberty, Rusciano's is the spot. The pizza was excellent--perfectly cooked crust and fresh toppings that actually taste like they came from an Italian kitchen. It's hard to find a place that gets the balance of sauce and cheese just right, but they nailed it. To top it off, they have Peroni on deck. There's nothing better than a cold, crisp Italian lager to cut through a rich pizza. Great atmosphere, even better food. We'll definitely be back!

Such a warm and welcoming spot with delicious, comforting food! My family loved everything we had…read morehere including the Salsiccia pizza, calzone, and build your own pasta (Rigatoni with Rosé sauce and sausage). The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly. We loved this place and will definitely be returning!

Delightful spot for a date. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. We ordered the…read morebruschetta for an appetizer, I had the lasagna and my husband had the tour. Everything was excellent. We will definitely return. We'll remember to bring cash next time, though, as it's cash-only.

Traditional Italian food was delicious. Service was prompt and friendly ambience was just like the…read morelocals like it quaint.

In my mind, the Provender started like this: "Hey dude. You…read moreknow what would be awesome? A sweet old truck with a pizza oven in it!" And the Provender was born of the union of a sweet old truck and brick pizza oven! While, I've only been here on RAGBRAI, the place is seriously magical. A delight of a restaurant on wheels that served up some mighty fine vittles! We had a breakfast bar that consisted of rice, sausage and eggs - served cold and in rectangular form. This action was solid! If not for the miles ahead, I would have partaken in the meat laden sandwich. Apparently you can rent this beast for gatherings as well! We're excited to get to know this unique food truck better in the near future and you'd be wise to do the same!

Wowza, delish!…read more These guys focus on good, local, from-scratch ingredients and it shows! Everything is fresh from the farm and they even make use out of things like the radish greens - love that! Oh, and I suppose I should mention that these dishes are unintentionally healthy, because they are. This is the kind of food you want to eat all the time not because it's good for you, but because it's tasty. The fact that their menu is loaded with a bunch of super foods, is a mega bonus. Also, can we talk about the truck for a second? Because it's the hippest thing that's rolled down Washington Street since horses were the only mode of transportation! The style is perfectly on-par with their local, farm-to-table mission. I can't wait to work my way through their whole menu!